When Tucson mom Rachel Scholes stopped to help a homeless woman on the side of the road, she didn’t know what to do next. Years later, she learned that her small act of kindness had changed a life forever.

This heartwarming true story reminds us that no act of service is wasted even when it feels small or inconvenient.

This episode is part of the “Light the World” initiative, a global invitation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to spread light and serve others during the holiday season. Learn more and find ways you can serve at https://www.lighttheworld.org/.

Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/12/i-picked-up-stranger-and-it-changed.html

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:11 Light the World

00:40 Rachel's Story: An Ordinary Morning in Tucson

01:30 Meeting Jackie

03:01 Bringing Jackie Home

09:15 The Unexpected Reunion

13:20 Reflections on Service and Faith

16:03 Conclusion