Medium (20-45 mins)
Ethics
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John Swinton on Being Present in Suffering: What to Do When You Can’t Help
Theologian
John Swinton
Duration
36.52
Uploaded to YouTube
19 February 2026
Added to Database
8 March 2026
YouTube description
When someone you love is in pain, doing nothing can feel like failing—so we rush to fill the space.
John Swinton explains why real care sometimes means slowing down, letting go of mind-reading, and choosing presence over performance. Kate explores how belonging is built through small, faithful acts that won’t look impressive on paper.
This is for anyone terrified of saying the wrong thing—and tired of trying to fix the unfixable.
