"Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Is God even real?" Especially around Easter, when faith is supposed to feel joyful and full, these questions can feel even heavier.

In this special Easter episode, host Julie Rose speaks with Reverend Kyle Norman—Rector and Dean of St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral and author of “Alive, Loved, and Free: Finding Jesus When Faith is Hard.” Together they talk through the hidden struggles of spiritual discouragement, doubt, and the quiet shame that can follow when life falls apart—especially for those who deeply believe.

Kyle shares how his wife’s battle with cancer led him to some of the hardest faith questions of his life: “Is God judging my family? If we were better Christians, would this not have happened?” Julie and Kyle explore what it means to keep seeking God, even when He feels far away—and how Easter can be a time of renewed hope for those stuck in spiritual dry seasons.

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing faith “wrong,” or wondered why prayer feels pointless, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Kyle's work, including his new book: https://revkylenorman.ca
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Episode transcript: https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/05/is-god-even-listening-honest-easter.html