Hosted by bestselling author, Seth Adam Smith, FORWARD is a motivational podcast filled with stories, ideas, and awe-inspiring interviews of people who refused to quit.
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education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality
On July 4th, 2025, lightning ignited the Dragon Bravo Fire — a massive wildfire that consumed over 145,000 acres of the Kaibab Plateau and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim. But in the aftermath of destruction comes an unexpected lesson—from the thick bark of a tree, to the quiet resilience of those who choose to rebuild. This episode of FORWARD explores the power of standing tall in the face of loss, finding meaning in devastation, and discovering that sometimes, f...
29 Jul 2023
Have Faith and Move Forward || C.S. Lewis's Profound Advice
Welcome to a brand new season of FORWARD! If you're worried about the future, this episode is a compelling reminder to hold onto faith and move forward with courage. With mental health issues on the rise and a prevailing sense of hopelessness, author Seth Adam Smith shares the timeless, inspirational wisdom of C.S. Lewis. Through an impactful reading of Lewis's essay "On Living In An Atomic Age," listeners are encouraged to reflect on their fears and embrace faith in an uncertain future. J...
7 Dec 2022
An Introduction to FORWARD
My name is Seth Adam Smith and this is FORWARD. If you’re feeling stuck in life then this podcast is for you. I’ve spent the past two decades gathering inspirational content—interviews, quotes, books, and stories—things that inspire people to move forward. So, if you’re feeling exhausted with life—or even struggling to find a reason to live—I invite you to subscribe to this podcast and then do whatever you can to move forward. In the words of Sir Winston Churchill: “What is the use o...
7 Dec 2020
Looking For Light || Nate Mitchell of Anasazi Foundation || Ep 006
An interview Nate-Mitchell, one of the co-directors of Anasazi Foundation. In this episode of FORWARD, Nate and I talk about the "gift of choice" and our inherent ability to find light and move forward. "One of the things that I really find fascinating is that FINDING light is not the necessary piece. The act of LOOKING for light—THAT'S when the change has already happened. Just the fact that I'm LOOKING for light changes my heart. I use that gift of choice to walk forward and I become an ag...
20 Oct 2020
"It's like in the great stories..." || Sean Astin and the Story Behind The Two Towers Speech || Ep 005
In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Sean Astin, a philanthropist and actor most famous for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Rudy, and many other movies! During our interview, Sean shared some pretty profound thoughts about what makes a good story. He then shared the story behind that inspirational speech from The Two Towers. SPEECH BY SAMWISE GAMGEE IN THE TWO TOWERS: “It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full...
2 Oct 2020
A Series of GOOD Ghost Stories || Jonathan Stroud, Author of Lockwood & Co. || Ep 004
"You have to have faith in yourself—in what you're trying to do. You just have to keep the fire burning." -Jonathan Stroud In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Sequence and (my personal favorite) the Lockwood & Co. series. ABOUT JONATHAN STROUD: Lockwood & Co.The Bartimaeus SequenceVisit JonathanStroud.com to learn more about Jonathan, his books, and upcoming projects. ABOUT SETH: Check out my blog at ...
30 Sept 2020
The Best Commercial EVER || Holly Christensen of The Magic Yarn Project || Ep 003
The Magic Yarn Project and how one *seemingly* small act of service can change the world... A couple of years ago, I cried after watching a State Farm commercial. There. I admitted it. The commercial, if you must know, was not your typical buy-our-insurance-because-something-bad-might-happen-to-you-and-you-can-trust-us-because-we-are-friendlier-than-our-competition type of commercial. No. THIS commercial was actually about four minutes long and shared the story of The Magic Yarn Project—a non...
28 Sept 2020
I'm Optimistic About The End of the World || Seth Adam Smith || Ep 002
Some people think that it's the end of the world. If so, I'm pretty optimistic... “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." -Joseph Campbell "For each of us comes a time when we must be more than what we are." -Lloyd Alexander RECOMMENDED BOOKS The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan HollidayThe Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellCheck out my blog at SethAdamSmith.com or read...
23 Sept 2020
Introducing FORWARD || A Podcast by Seth Adam Smith || Ep 001
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