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A Lost Letter, a Stranger’s Kindness, and a Christmas to Remember. #LightTheWorld

  Airdate: December 17, 2025 Julie Rose: How far would you go to brighten the Christmas of a stranger? Amy Dott Harmer: You know, sometimes the world looks really dark really difficult. It was just turning on a little light. You don't have to do something big, you just have to pay attention to what's around you. Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. The story I have for you today is really lovely. It's that magical mix of Uncomfy and uplifting. Plus, it's an example of people caring for others at Christmas time, which is what the annual Light the World campaign from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is all about. So, let's get Uncomfy and Light the World. Our story starts today with Amy Dott Harmer, executive director of the Utah Refugee Connection. Amy Dott, welcome back to Uncomfy. Amy Dott Harmer: Oh, Julie, it's always nice to be w...

I Picked Up a Stranger and It Changed Both Our Lives #LightTheWorld

  Airdate: December 3, 2025 Julie Rose: Can you really help someone if you don't know how to give them what they need? Rachel Scholes: I told her I'd help, and I don't know what to do. All I thought about is that she's far away from services, and I need to get her somewhere closer. Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. This is a special episode that's part of Light the World, which is a global invitation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to spread light and serve others during the holiday season. My team and I here at Uncomfy are members of the Church, and we have found this annual Light the World effort to be a great way to focus our thoughts on others during the holidays. So, let's get Uncomfy. Today, we're hearing how one ordinary morning in Tucson, Arizona turned into an extraordinary reminder that no act of kindness is was...