<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction]]>Faith in the Friction is a story-driven podcast designed to encourage and inspire listeners as they navigate the tensions of work, life, and faith. Through honest conversations, reflective storytelling, and occasional guest interviews, the podcast creates space for presence, perspective, and hope, especially in moments when life feels heavy or uncertain.

Hosted from a chaplain’s perspective, the podcast centers on listening well, honoring lived experience, and reminding listeners they are not alone.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 18:02:13 GMTFri, 13 Mar 2026 03:45:10 GMT60Sean Smith<p><i>Faith in the Friction</i> is a story-driven podcast designed to encourage and inspire listeners as they navigate the tensions of work, life, and faith. Through honest conversations, reflective storytelling, and occasional guest interviews, the podcast creates space for presence, perspective, and hope, especially in moments when life feels heavy or uncertain.</p><p>Hosted from a chaplain’s perspective, the podcast centers on listening well, honoring lived experience, and reminding listeners they are not alone.</p>episodicSean Smithssmith162@cox.netno<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction Episode 6 - When You Feel Alone]]>The episode explores the experience of feeling alone in the midst of others and the presence of God in moments of silence. It delves into the story of Elijah and the significance of staying connected to God even in quiet seasons. The theme of isolation and its impact on perspective is also discussed, emphasizing the importance of connection and support.

Takeaways

  • Feeling alone in the midst of others
  • God's presence in silence

]]>8d1815f2-9670-4e83-bd13-9ef8a4ce0880Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:49 GMT<p>The episode explores the experience of feeling alone in the midst of others and the presence of God in moments of silence. It delves into the story of Elijah and the significance of staying connected to God even in quiet seasons. The theme of isolation and its impact on perspective is also discussed, emphasizing the importance of connection and support.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Feeling alone in the midst of others</li><li>God's presence in silence</li></ul><p></p>no00:30:5916Faith In The Friction Episode 6 - When You Feel Alonefull<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction Episode 5 - Guest Hosanna Wong]]>In this special episode of Faith in the Friction, Sean sits down with author and teaching pastor Hosanna Wong for a conversation that is both deeply personal and powerfully practical.

Drawing from her journey and the message behind her latest book Uncomplicate It, Hosanna shares what it looks like to strip away the pressure, noise, and expectations that often complicate our faith, and return to something simpler, deeper, and more grounded.

Together, they talk about identity, calling, comparison, and the tension of trying to live faithfully in a complex world. Hosanna offers honest insight into the challenges many of us face, along with clear encouragement for how to stay rooted in what matters most.

This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what their next step should be, and is ready to rediscover a faith that is both simple and strong.

]]>548337e8-b10a-4245-854d-21e5bb2f946eTue, 05 May 2026 21:36:38 GMT<p>In this special episode of <i>Faith in the Friction</i>, Sean sits down with author and teaching pastor Hosanna Wong for a conversation that is both deeply personal and powerfully practical.<br /></p><p>Drawing from her journey and the message behind her latest book <i>Uncomplicate It</i>, Hosanna shares what it looks like to strip away the pressure, noise, and expectations that often complicate our faith, and return to something simpler, deeper, and more grounded.<br /></p><p>Together, they talk about identity, calling, comparison, and the tension of trying to live faithfully in a complex world. Hosanna offers honest insight into the challenges many of us face, along with clear encouragement for how to stay rooted in what matters most.<br /></p><p>This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what their next step should be, and is ready to rediscover a faith that is both simple and strong.</p>no00:36:2315Faith In The Friction Episode 5 - Guest Hosanna Wongfull<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction Episode 4 - Getting Unstuck]]>The conversation explores the gap between knowledge and action, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and making movements to get unstuck. It delves into the concept of growth through action and the discomfort of taking the next step, highlighting the need to move forward despite uncertainty.

Takeaways

  • Knowledge vs. Action
  • Risk and Movement

]]>7414f984-b4a3-495f-94ee-369e58a972b1Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:52:44 GMT<p>The conversation explores the gap between knowledge and action, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and making movements to get unstuck. It delves into the concept of growth through action and the discomfort of taking the next step, highlighting the need to move forward despite uncertainty.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Knowledge vs. Action</li><li>Risk and Movement</li></ul><p></p>no00:17:5314Faith In The Friction Episode 4 - Getting Unstuckfull<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction Episode 3 - When The Plan Doesn't Work]]>In this episode, Sean Smith shares personal stories and biblical insights to encourage persistence in faith amid setbacks. Whether you’re facing silent nets or life challenges, this episode explores how obedience and trust can lead to breakthrough over time

Key Topics:

  • The difference between obedience and negotiation, obeying regardless of immediate results.
  • The significance of trusting God's voice over visible success.
  • The importance of perseverance during seasons of silence and emptiness.
  • How trust in God's timing transforms frustration into future blessing.
  • Practical steps to obey during discouragement and disappointment.
]]>0070776d-347c-46b7-a0e4-c24d9de509e4Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:39:45 GMT<p>In this episode, Sean Smith shares personal stories and biblical insights to encourage persistence in faith amid setbacks. Whether you’re facing silent nets or life challenges, this episode explores how obedience and trust can lead to breakthrough over time<br /></p><p><b>Key Topics:</b></p><ul><li>The difference between obedience and negotiation, obeying regardless of immediate results.</li><li>The significance of trusting God's voice over visible success.</li><li>The importance of perseverance during seasons of silence and emptiness.</li><li>How trust in God's timing transforms frustration into future blessing.</li><li>Practical steps to obey during discouragement and disappointment.</li></ul>no00:13:5013Faith In The Friction Episode 3 - When The Plan Doesn't Workfull<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction Episode 2 - When Life Feels Heavy]]>There are seasons in life when everything feels heavy.

Deadlines. Expectations. Responsibilities. Decisions.
It can feel like there’s no margin… no relief… no way out.

In those moments, it’s easy to believe you’re breaking.

But what if you’re not crushed… just pressed?

In this episode, we explore the powerful difference between pressure and collapse, and how faith helps us see our circumstances differently. Drawing from Scripture and real-life experience, this conversation will help you recognize the strength you still carry, even in overwhelming seasons.

If life feels heavy right now, this episode will remind you:

You’re not finished.
You’re not failing.
You’re stronger than you think.

]]>763e7ee4-1767-47d9-b06a-bc56212a9133Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:48:45 GMT<p>There are seasons in life when everything feels heavy.</p><p></p><p>Deadlines. Expectations. Responsibilities. Decisions.<br />It can feel like there’s no margin… no relief… no way out.</p><p></p><p>In those moments, it’s easy to believe you’re breaking.</p><p>But what if you’re not crushed… just pressed?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore the powerful difference between pressure and collapse, and how faith helps us see our circumstances differently. Drawing from Scripture and real-life experience, this conversation will help you recognize the strength you still carry, even in overwhelming seasons.</p><p></p><p>If life feels heavy right now, this episode will remind you:</p><p></p><p>You’re not finished.<br />You’re not failing.<br />You’re stronger than you think.</p>no00:21:1812Faith In The Friction Episode 2 - When Life Feels Heavyfull<![CDATA[Faith In The Friction: Episode 1 - You're Not Stuck Here]]>The podcast episode explores Sean's journey from a challenging childhood to finding strength, resilience, and hope in difficult places. It highlights the impact of childhood experiences, the loss of stability, and the transformative power of faith in times of friction. The episode provides practical anchors for navigating friction and emphasizes the formation and hope that arise from challenging experiences.

Takeaways

  • Friction is not the end of the story
  • Faith uses friction to grow us

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transformation and Hope in Friction
]]>83f80483-4bdb-48af-acbd-95a102c272cdFri, 13 Mar 2026 20:16:05 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores Sean's journey from a challenging childhood to finding strength, resilience, and hope in difficult places. It highlights the impact of childhood experiences, the loss of stability, and the transformative power of faith in times of friction. The episode provides practical anchors for navigating friction and emphasizes the formation and hope that arise from challenging experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Friction is not the end of the story</li><li>Faith uses friction to grow us</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transformation and Hope in Friction</li></ul>no00:21:3411Faith In The Friction: Episode 1 - You're Not Stuck Herefull