Laura and her guest, Meredith Hodge, discuss what they avoid and what they run to in the pursuit of comfort. They address conflict and pre-grieving situations and what it looks like to "pursue peace even when it's uncomfortable." And you'll hear how they relate comfort to easy buttons and Handel's Messiah. Finally they'll talk about an ultimate source of comfort and how good it is.

01:44 Meredith shares about conflict and comfort 

03:25 The Staples Easy Button   

04:09 Laura shares about pre-grieving and comfort

07:20 Not being afraid of feeling uncomfortable.

12:42 Getting practical with seeking better comfort than conflict-avoidance

14:57 Getting practical with seeking better comfort than technology

20:01 What's really good

23:43 Meredith's favorite "F" word

Handel's Messiah: Comfort Ye

Verses referred to:

Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Hebrews 4:15, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 49:13-16