Uncomfortable, On Purpose

Marj Kupps
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Uncomfortable, On Purpose is a show exploring marriage, culture, identity, and the realities we don't always know how to articulate. No surface-level takes. No performative conversations. Just intentional dialogue that challenges assumptions and invites growth.

Episodes

  1. 15 APR ·  BONUS

    A Pause Before the Next Chapter

    Season 1 is officially wrapped.Six episodes in, and I’ve learned a lot. About this podcast, about showing up, and about what I want this to become.I’m taking a short break to level things up behind the scenes before returning for Season 2.Better, clearer, and more aligned.

    3 min

  2. 8 APR

    Submission: Cultural, Biblical… or Misused?

    Submission. A word that makes some women uncomfortable… and some men very comfortable. In this episode, I unpack a cultural practice that sparked a deeper question in me: How much of what we call “submission” is really about God, and how much of it is just culture, tradition, or even control? We’re getting into: - The uncomfortable tension between cultural expectations and personal conviction - How submission has been misused—and why that matters - What the Bible actually says - Why submission might look very different from what you’ve been told This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation—not a rulebook.

    23 min

  3. 1 APR

    ASK ME ANYTHING, DECK OF CARDS EDITION

    In this Ask Me Anything: Deck of Cards Edition, I used random cards as prompts and let the conversation go wherever it wanted. From marriage and PDA to career changes, career pressure, and the fear of disappointing your parents. It’s honest, a little all over the place, and very real. No script, no plan — just me answering whatever comes up. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure about where you’re going… this one will feel like a chat with a friend who’s figuring it out too.

    34 min

  4. 25 MAR

    Girlhood After Marriage: Is Your Husband Your Only Friend?

    In this episode I unpack the subtle “promotion” of romantic relationships over all others. Why do we celebrate love… but quietly downgrade friendship?” I was told growing up that my husband should be my best friend… my only friend. And for a while, I believed that. But I don’t think that advice works for everyone, and I want to talk about why. And if you’ve ever felt left behind by a married friend… this conversation is for you too.

    18 min

  5. 18 MAR

    Having Kids: Love, Fear, or Expectation?

    Why do we really have children?In this episode, I unpack the advice many of us grew up hearing; that you should have kids so you won’t be lonely, or that having children will strengthen your marriage.But are those reasons rooted in love… or fear?I reflect on a recent conversation with my parents, question traditional beliefs about motherhood, and explore a perspective that stopped me in my tracks:If a child could choose their parents… would they choose you right now?This is an uncomfortable, honest conversation about timing, intention, and the kind of life we’re building before bringing someone else into it.

    23 min

  6. 11 MAR

    The Most Controversial Marriage Advice I Got About In-Laws

    My grandmother once told me that the day she got married... five of my grandfather's relatives moved into their home. There is so much I want to unpack from her story. Let's dive into Family, marriage expectations, and generational differences. What would YOU have done had you been in my grandmother's shoes?

    18 min

  7. 3 MAR

    I Grew Up With Chaperoned Dating

    In this episode, I reflect on growing up in a culture where dating without chaperones wasn't an option. We're talking courtship, structure, boundaries, and how those systems compare to modern dating today. Was it restorative? Protective? Both? As dating culture continues to evolve, it's worth asking: what did we gain, and what did we lose?

    19 min
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Uncomfortable, On Purpose is a show exploring marriage, culture, identity, and the realities we don't always know how to articulate. No surface-level takes. No performative conversations. Just intentional dialogue that challenges assumptions and invites growth.

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