Uncomfy: Sticking With Moments That Challenge Us

 Airdate: January 14, 2026 Julie Rose: How would you react if a stranger insulted you right to your face? Adam Becker: Sometimes, I would just take it. I mean, how long can they, you know, cuss at my mother? 30 seconds? 45 seconds? At some point, they get bored of this, and then they, "Okay, then what?" So, now I'll be like, "Okay, now are you done?" Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And I get it, nobody likes to be Uncomfy, but I've learned from experience, and you probably have too, sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. I'm joined today by Adam Becker. He's the CEO of HeadOn, which is an online platform that helps people have good faith conversations about tough topics. Mostly the platform is focused right now on the...

  Airdate: January 7, 2026 Julie Rose: Why does helping a stranger feel so uncomfortable? Bob Fabey: It is not convenient ever, uh, to help people, even if, if it's a moment where you say, "Hey, are you good?" Even that moment, you know, there's, there can be fear in us, and I think fear is a huge motivator for why people don't get uncomfortable. Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And I get it, nobody likes to be Uncomfy, but I've learned from experience, and you probably have too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. I'm joined today by Bob Fabey. He's a pastor at Living Faith Anglican Church in Tempe, Arizona. He's author of a couple of books. One is called, "Not My Jesus," and the other is, "The Di...

  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...

  Airdate: December 10, 2025 Julie Rose: W hen's the last time you took a hard look at your own side? Shadi Hamid: There has to be self-criticism and a kind of self-awareness. If everyone was just a little bit more focused on their own political tribe or their own group, I think we'd all be better off instead of always putting blame on the people who oppose us. Julie Rose: Hey there, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And I get it, nobody likes to be uncomfortable, but I've learned from experience, and maybe you have too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. Changing your mind about something is often uncomfortable. Admitting that change publicly? Even more Uncomfy, especially when it's a political topic and you're going against the grain of your...

  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...