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Faith In The Friction

Faith In The Friction

Written by: Sean Smith
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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.

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Episodes
  • Faith In The Friction Episode 4 - Getting Unstuck
    Apr 27 2026

    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

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    18 mins
  • Faith In The Friction Episode 3 - When The Plan Doesn't Work
    Apr 12 2026

    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.
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    14 mins
  • Faith In The Friction Episode 2 - When Life Feels Heavy
    Mar 31 2026

    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.

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    21 mins
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