In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant welcome 2025 by reflecting on lessons they learned in 2024 and new year's resolutions.

“I’m not a girl who likes to make resolutions. I feel like I have enough disappointment in my life. I don’t need to be disappointed in myself as well, so not a huge goal setter.” -Anna [02:47]

“The first thing that comes to mind though is just the lesson of doing hard things and the experience of discomfort. In and of itself, it feels like an obstacle only, but I do think it leads to resiliency.” -Seth [04:08]

“It’s one thing to be aware but I must become intentional about reframing and redirecting.” -Scott [06:00]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:06] Intro

[01:33] Most ridiculous NY resolution

[03:35] Looking back at 2024

[08:10] Outro

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6 Hallmarks of Healthy Relationships

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant wish you a Merry Christmas! To embrace the holiday spirit, the three hosts reflect on their favorite holiday moments and traditions.

“It was like that childhood wonder all over again. It was such a beautiful, unexpected moment of joy where everything was all right and good again.” -Seth [06:00]

“It was so cold that the electricity went out with no heat, so we all slept in the living room, like 15 of us, by the fireplace. And it was really cool.” -Scott [06:50]

“It was such a simple Christmas, but it was just one of the sweetest. And I think it was my all-time favorite.” -Anna [08:54]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:06] Intro

[01:51] One Christmas treat

[04:39] Favorite Christmas memories

[09:24] Outro

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E108: Participant Interview: Derek Pham

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Derek Pham about his experience with Restore Small Groups. Derek shares how the eight week program played an integral part in his mental health journey as he seeked support and a sense of community and home. He also discusses Seth's role in getting him to join a small group.

“Y’all, can I just say, Derek is epically festive in every way, and that’s one of the things that I really love about him. When I think of life and energy and fun, I definitely think of Derek.” -Anna [05:49]

“I never thought I could laugh in my story. I don’t want to get dark or weird but to be crying over some of the heaviest shares and then to also be joking around and laughing, there’s just an authenticity and a gift there that I never thought was possible.” -Derek [09:48]

“That’s the healing part of what happens in a group. You said it so well, Derek. There’s no one trying to fix or even remark in some ways for the most part after what I say. People just simply witness it and listen, and that holding of my pain–that’s simply holding, that’s it–is what is really miraculous even.” -Seth [13:11]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[01:23] This week’s guest

[03:04] Why he joined Restore Small Groups

[06:13] First night vs last night

[09:03] This is my story

[15:44] The group experience

[19:16] Just show up and see what happens

[22:14] Rapid fire questions

[26:11] Outro

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