Hard Convos: Awkward Asks

Hard conversations are exactly that — hard. Most of us avoid them, delay them, or rehearse them in the shower… and none of that actually helps our relationships. In this episode of GET REAL, Joel and Sara continue the Hard Convos series by tackling one of the most common challenges we face: how to start awkward conversations with honesty, humility, and love. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and insights from books like Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations, they unpack practical tools for navigating high-stakes moments — from checking your heart and managing tone to asking better questions and moving toward resolution. Because avoiding hard conversations doesn’t protect relationships… it slowly erodes them. If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I bring this up without hurting them?” “What if they react badly?” “What if I say it wrong?” This episode gives you a framework for having hard conversations in a way that reflects Christ — full of truth, grace, and relational courage.