Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it mean to live a life where dignity isn't earned—but recognized?
In this tender and wide-ranging conversation, Tim Shriver—chairman of Special Olympics and founder of the Dignity Index—joins Kate Bowler to talk about his family’s legacy of service, the power of relationships in education, and what it looks like to honor vulnerability, disability, and difference without reducing anyone to their challenges. From stories of his Aunt Rosemary to global movements for inclusion, Tim offers a vision for building a world where every person’s worth is non-negotiable.
They explore:
- How service shaped Tim's childhood—and still shapes his mission.
- Why teaching is ultimately about relationship, not results.
- The transformative joy of the Special Olympics.
- How vulnerability creates real connection.
-Why we need tools like the Dignity Index to navigate division with emotional intelligence and grace.
Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or just someone who wants to be braver with your love—this conversation offers a hopeful way forward.
🎧 For more episodes like this: katebowler.com/podcasts
What does it mean to live a life where dignity isn't earned—but recognized?
In this tender and wide-ranging conversation, Tim Shriver—chairman of Special Olympics and founder of the Dignity Index—joins Kate Bowler to talk about his family’s legacy of service, the power of relationships in education, and what it looks like to honor vulnerability, disability, and difference without reducing anyone to their challenges. From stories of his Aunt Rosemary to global movements for inclusion, Tim offers a vision for building a world where every person’s worth is non-negotiable.
They explore:
- How service shaped Tim's childhood—and still shapes his mission.
- Why teaching is ultimately about relationship, not results.
- The transformative joy of the Special Olympics.
- How vulnerability creates real connection.
-Why we need tools like the Dignity Index to navigate division with emotional intelligence and grace.
Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or just someone who wants to be braver with your love—this conversation offers a hopeful way forward.
🎧 For more episodes like this: katebowler.com/podcasts
