Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us
Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us
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Serving on the Edges: 60 Years of Catholic Ministry, Faith, and Change — Father Francis Gargani
Serving on the Edges: 60 Years of Catholic Ministry, Faith, and Change — Father Francis GarganiJan 21, 202621mA Catholic priest reflects on faith, conflict, and why staying can matter most when it’s Uncomfy.
A Catholic priest reflects on faith, conflict, and why staying can matter most when it’s Uncomfy.
He Let Strangers Yell at Him... And It Changed the Conversation — Adam Becker
He Let Strangers Yell at Him... And It Changed the Conversation — Adam BeckerJan 14, 202619mHe faced insults and threats online—and stuck with it. How Adam Becker uses AI to humanize conflict
He faced insults and threats online—and stuck with it. How Adam Becker uses AI to humanize conflict
Why Helping a Stranger Feels So Uncomfortable — Bob Fabey
Why Helping a Stranger Feels So Uncomfortable — Bob FabeyJan 7, 202618mWhy helping a stranger feels uncomfortable and what we lose when we choose convenience.
Why helping a stranger feels uncomfortable and what we lose when we choose convenience.
A Fresh Start: How Curiosity Can Repair Relationships — Justin Jones-Fosu (REPLAY)
A Fresh Start: How Curiosity Can Repair Relationships — Justin Jones-Fosu (REPLAY)Dec 31, 202518mChoosing curiosity over hurt: Justin Jones-Fosu on healing hard relationships.
Choosing curiosity over hurt: Justin Jones-Fosu on healing hard relationships.
When Faith, Family, and Politics Collide — Kaitlyn Schiess (REPLAY)
When Faith, Family, and Politics Collide — Kaitlyn Schiess (REPLAY)Dec 24, 202524mHow to stay curious—not defensive—when conflict feels personal, with theologian Kaitlyn Schiess.
How to stay curious—not defensive—when conflict feels personal, with theologian Kaitlyn Schiess.
A Lost Letter, a Stranger’s Kindness, and a Christmas to Remember. #LightTheWorld
A Lost Letter, a Stranger’s Kindness, and a Christmas to Remember. #LightTheWorldDec 17, 202513mA lost letter to Santa, a stranger’s kindness, and an act of love that lit up Christmas.
A lost letter to Santa, a stranger’s kindness, and an act of love that lit up Christmas.
From Anti-War Activist to Defender of American Power — Shadi Hamid
From Anti-War Activist to Defender of American Power — Shadi HamidDec 10, 202518mShadi Hamid on rethinking American power and confronting the discomfort of changing your mind.
Shadi Hamid on rethinking American power and confronting the discomfort of changing your mind.
I Picked Up a Stranger and It Changed Both Our Lives #LightTheWorld
I Picked Up a Stranger and It Changed Both Our Lives #LightTheWorldDec 3, 202517mShe didn’t know how to help, but she stopped anyway. What happened next changed everything.
She didn’t know how to help, but she stopped anyway. What happened next changed everything.

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Your Doctor Might Be Wrong: What Can You Do? — Dr. Erin Nance
Your Doctor Might Be Wrong: What Can You Do? — Dr. Erin NanceJul 29, 202516mDr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
Dr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More Than You Think – Nicole Karlis
Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More Than You Think – Nicole KarlisAug 5, 202514mHow kindness rewires your brain—Nicole Karlis on the science of altruism and feeling good.
How kindness rewires your brain—Nicole Karlis on the science of altruism and feeling good.
The Pain of Suicide Loss, and the Power of Naming It – Melissa Bottorff-Arey
The Pain of Suicide Loss, and the Power of Naming It – Melissa Bottorff-AreyAug 12, 202517mA mother opens up about losing her son to suicide, and why she chose to name it in his obituary.
A mother opens up about losing her son to suicide, and why she chose to name it in his obituary.
“Band of Brothers” Writer Tackles Love Across the Political Divide in New Film – Erik Bork
“Band of Brothers” Writer Tackles Love Across the Political Divide in New Film – Erik BorkAug 19, 202518mWould you date across political lines? Director Erik Bork on love, conflict & bridging the gap.
Would you date across political lines? Director Erik Bork on love, conflict & bridging the gap.
How Concerts Can Turn Fans into Activists – Caleb Johnson
How Concerts Can Turn Fans into Activists – Caleb JohnsonAug 26, 202521mCaleb Johnson talks empathy, climate action, and turning concerts into catalysts for change.
Caleb Johnson talks empathy, climate action, and turning concerts into catalysts for change.
How Disability Made Me a Better Parent — Jessica Slice
How Disability Made Me a Better Parent — Jessica SliceSep 2, 202520mFrom disability to motherhood, Jessica Slice reclaims what it means to be a “fit” parent.
From disability to motherhood, Jessica Slice reclaims what it means to be a “fit” parent.
Sitting Down with My Best Friend’s Killer - Amanda Carrasco
Sitting Down with My Best Friend’s Killer - Amanda CarrascoSep 9, 202520m“I needed him to feel some of my pain.” Amanda Carrasco on restorative justice after tragedy.
“I needed him to feel some of my pain.” Amanda Carrasco on restorative justice after tragedy.
From Prison to Peace: Sulaiman Khatib’s Journey Beyond Violence
From Prison to Peace: Sulaiman Khatib’s Journey Beyond ViolenceSep 16, 202518mCan former enemies become allies? Sulaiman Khatib on peace, pain & possibility in the Middle East.
Can former enemies become allies? Sulaiman Khatib on peace, pain & possibility in the Middle East.
Political Violence and the Power of Listening: What Comes Next? — Manu Meel
Political Violence and the Power of Listening: What Comes Next? — Manu MeelSep 23, 202521mBridgeUSA’s Manu Meel on why listening is the surprising counterculture on college campuses today.
BridgeUSA’s Manu Meel on why listening is the surprising counterculture on college campuses today.
Growing Up with Autism and a Father’s Tough Love — Leland Vittert (NewsNation)
Growing Up with Autism and a Father’s Tough Love — Leland Vittert (NewsNation)Sep 30, 202517mNewsNation host Leland Vittert on autism, tough love, and how discomfort shaped him.
NewsNation host Leland Vittert on autism, tough love, and how discomfort shaped him.
Becoming Hip-Hop's Biggest Sign Language Interpreter — Matt Maxey
Becoming Hip-Hop's Biggest Sign Language Interpreter — Matt MaxeyOct 7, 202519mFrom resisting sign language to touring interpreter, Matt Maxey brings hip-hop to Deaf culture.
From resisting sign language to touring interpreter, Matt Maxey brings hip-hop to Deaf culture.
Should Political Conversations Be Happening at Church? — Reverend Clay Stauffer
Should Political Conversations Be Happening at Church? — Reverend Clay StaufferOct 14, 202517mShould politics be off-limits in church? Reverend Clay Stauffer doesn’t think so.
Should politics be off-limits in church? Reverend Clay Stauffer doesn’t think so.
How Bruce Springsteen Saved My Life: Anne Abel’s Story of Depression and “High Hopes”
How Bruce Springsteen Saved My Life: Anne Abel’s Story of Depression and “High Hopes”Oct 21, 202520mHow Bruce Springsteen helped Anne Abel find hope and her voice after years of battling depression.
How Bruce Springsteen helped Anne Abel find hope and her voice after years of battling depression.
He Walked 4,000 Miles Across America. What Did He Learn? — Andrew Forsthoefel
He Walked 4,000 Miles Across America. What Did He Learn? — Andrew ForsthoefelOct 28, 202522mWalking to Listen: Andrew Forsthoefel on trust, fear & the power of vulnerability.
Walking to Listen: Andrew Forsthoefel on trust, fear & the power of vulnerability.
How One Citizen Got Congress to Work Together on Climate Change — Jay Butera and Sam Daley-Harris
How One Citizen Got Congress to Work Together on Climate Change — Jay Butera and Sam Daley-HarrisNov 5, 202521mHow one citizen got Congress to work together—and what it really takes to make your voice heard.
How one citizen got Congress to work together—and what it really takes to make your voice heard.
Can We Disagree Without Contempt? — Tim Shriver (The Dignity Index)
Can We Disagree Without Contempt? — Tim Shriver (The Dignity Index)Nov 12, 202519mTim Shriver on how to replace contempt with dignity when we disagree.
Tim Shriver on how to replace contempt with dignity when we disagree.
Fighting For What You Want Without Things Getting Ugly – Alexis Morgan
Fighting For What You Want Without Things Getting Ugly – Alexis MorganNov 19, 202520mCan you fight for what you believe without losing yourself? One woman in Idaho is trying.
Can you fight for what you believe without losing yourself? One woman in Idaho is trying.
The Disagreement Julie Rose Wishes She Handled Better
The Disagreement Julie Rose Wishes She Handled BetterNov 26, 202524mJulie Rose joins When We Disagree to tell a personal story about regret, compassion, and curiosity.
Julie Rose joins When We Disagree to tell a personal story about regret, compassion, and curiosity.
I Picked Up a Stranger and It Changed Both Our Lives #LightTheWorld
I Picked Up a Stranger and It Changed Both Our Lives #LightTheWorldDec 3, 202517mShe didn’t know how to help, but she stopped anyway. What happened next changed everything.
She didn’t know how to help, but she stopped anyway. What happened next changed everything.
From Anti-War Activist to Defender of American Power — Shadi Hamid
From Anti-War Activist to Defender of American Power — Shadi HamidDec 10, 202518mShadi Hamid on rethinking American power and confronting the discomfort of changing your mind.
Shadi Hamid on rethinking American power and confronting the discomfort of changing your mind.
A Lost Letter, a Stranger’s Kindness, and a Christmas to Remember. #LightTheWorld
A Lost Letter, a Stranger’s Kindness, and a Christmas to Remember. #LightTheWorldDec 17, 202513mA lost letter to Santa, a stranger’s kindness, and an act of love that lit up Christmas.
A lost letter to Santa, a stranger’s kindness, and an act of love that lit up Christmas.
When Faith, Family, and Politics Collide — Kaitlyn Schiess (REPLAY)
When Faith, Family, and Politics Collide — Kaitlyn Schiess (REPLAY)Dec 24, 202524mHow to stay curious—not defensive—when conflict feels personal, with theologian Kaitlyn Schiess.
How to stay curious—not defensive—when conflict feels personal, with theologian Kaitlyn Schiess.
A Fresh Start: How Curiosity Can Repair Relationships — Justin Jones-Fosu (REPLAY)
A Fresh Start: How Curiosity Can Repair Relationships — Justin Jones-Fosu (REPLAY)Dec 31, 202518mChoosing curiosity over hurt: Justin Jones-Fosu on healing hard relationships.
Choosing curiosity over hurt: Justin Jones-Fosu on healing hard relationships.
Why Helping a Stranger Feels So Uncomfortable — Bob Fabey
Why Helping a Stranger Feels So Uncomfortable — Bob FabeyJan 7, 202618mWhy helping a stranger feels uncomfortable and what we lose when we choose convenience.
Why helping a stranger feels uncomfortable and what we lose when we choose convenience.
He Let Strangers Yell at Him... And It Changed the Conversation — Adam Becker
He Let Strangers Yell at Him... And It Changed the Conversation — Adam BeckerJan 14, 202619mHe faced insults and threats online—and stuck with it. How Adam Becker uses AI to humanize conflict
He faced insults and threats online—and stuck with it. How Adam Becker uses AI to humanize conflict
Serving on the Edges: 60 Years of Catholic Ministry, Faith, and Change — Father Francis Gargani
Serving on the Edges: 60 Years of Catholic Ministry, Faith, and Change — Father Francis GarganiJan 21, 202621mA Catholic priest reflects on faith, conflict, and why staying can matter most when it’s Uncomfy.
A Catholic priest reflects on faith, conflict, and why staying can matter most when it’s Uncomfy.
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