Women’s Conference “Your Awakened Life”

Saturday, April 18, 2026

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

(Come for all or part of the day)

Tickets include the Keynote talk, Kate Bowler’s new book, "Joyful, Anyway," breakfast, lunch and two workshops of your choosing.

Early Bird pricing: $110 until Feb. 18

$125 after Feb. 18

Questions? Send an email to: [email protected]

Join 200+ women for an immersive learning experience with women, by women, and for women...Where inspiration meets practical advice!

The day begins with breakfast and the keynote address by Kate Bowler, who will speak about her new book, "Joyful, Anyway." Kate’s keynote will set the tone for a conference that embraces joy, resilience, and meaning—even in life’s complicated seasons.

8:15 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Welcome

9:30 – 10:30 am: Kate Bowler Talk & Q&A

10:50 – 12:20 pm: 90 minute seminars

12:20 – 1:20 pm: Lunch

1:40 – 2:30: 50 minute seminars

2:50– 3:40: 50 minute seminars

Following the keynote, participants will choose two breakout groups from a rich menu of offerings—one mid-morning and two afternoon seminars. They will explore themes such as prayer and presence, creativity and beauty, mental health, legacy, attention and technology, embodied spirituality, stillness, and spiritual practices for everyday life..

Please note: The final seminar schedule will be published by Feb. 1. We will email ticket holders with the schedule options

This conference sold out the past three years. We anticipate the same enthusiasm this year!

About Kate Bowler:

Kate Bowler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and associate professor of American religious history at Duke Divinity School whose work explores faith, suffering, joy, and the truths of human life with intelligence, honesty, and humor. She has a significant following for the faith and spirituality space, with 400,000+ followers.

She first gained wide recognition for her memoir "Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved," written after her own Stage IV cancer diagnosis, in which she challenges simplistic faith-answers and offers a deeply human, compassionate view of hope and resilience. Kate also hosts the popular podcast “Everything Happens,” where she talks with guests about how they navigate life’s hard questions, and she writes and speaks widely on how to find meaning and joy even amid uncertainty and pain.

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