Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why not me?” Maybe it's the engagement post, the promotion announcement, or just the quiet ache of feeling behind.

In this deeply honest and grace-filled episode, Rebecca sits down with Kelley Johnson—Listener Engagement Director and Evening DJ at Life 97.3—to talk about the sneaky ways comparison can show up, even in your 30s.

Kelley shares personal stories of confronting comparison in close friendships, navigating the tension between envy and celebration, and how God met her in moments of vulnerability.

From social media breaks to gratitude journals and even a bold new “Year of Dares,” Kelley invites us into a conversation that feels like a heart-to-heart over coffee.

This episode is an invitation to examine what’s really going on beneath our comparison traps—and to remember that joy, purpose, and peace aren’t found in the world’s timeline but in God’s good and perfect will.

In This Episode:

• Why comparison doesn’t end in high school (and sometimes gets harder in adulthood)
• Honest conversations between friends when envy sneaks in
• Kelley’s social media fast and how she now uses it with intentionality
• The emotional root of comparison—and how curiosity can be a tool for healing
• Why Kelley’s word of the year is activate—and what dares have to do with joy
• A fresh take on Romans 12:2, Psalm 139, and gratitude as spiritual practices
• The importance of embracing your unique journey and finding joy in the small things

Connect with Kelley:

💬 Send her a DM through Life 97.3’s Facebook page—she’s the one behind the messages!

📩 Want to dare Kelley as part of her “Do It for the Story” challenge? Send your (kind, ethical, safe!) dare + a donation to her selected charity.

🎉 Don’t miss our next episode—Boldly Seeking is turning FIVE and we’re throwing a birthday party in the studio!

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