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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.
âIâm not a girl who likes to make resolutions. I feel like I have enough disappointment in my life. I donât need to be disappointed in myself as well, so not a huge goal setter.â -Anna [02:47]
âThe 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.â -Seth [04:08]
âItâs one thing to be aware but I must become intentional about reframing and redirecting.â -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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Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
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Website: restoresmallgroups.org
6 Hallmarks of Healthy Relationships
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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.
âIt 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.â -Seth [06:00]
âIt 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.â -Scott [06:50]
âIt was such a simple Christmas, but it was just one of the sweetest. And I think it was my all-time favorite.â -Anna [08:54]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:06] Intro
[01:51] One Christmas treat
[04:39] Favorite Christmas memories
[09:24] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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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.
âYâall, can I just say, Derek is epically festive in every way, and thatâs one of the things that I really love about him. When I think of life and energy and fun, I definitely think of Derek.â -Anna [05:49]
âI never thought I could laugh in my story. I donât 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, thereâs just an authenticity and a gift there that I never thought was possible.â -Derek [09:48]
âThatâs the healing part of what happens in a group. You said it so well, Derek. Thereâs 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 painâthatâs simply holding, thatâs itâis what is really miraculous even.â -Seth [13:11]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:04] Intro
[01:23] This weekâs 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
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant talk about the six hallmarks of healthy relationships, based on Dr. Patrick Carnesâ book, âDon't Call It Love.â Healthy relationships are essential for personal and relational growth. The three hosts unpack each hallmark discussed in Dr. Carnesâ book and why they are important for healthy relationships.
âBeing pursued shows you have interest. It tells me that you care.â -Seth [04:07]
âAnd I do think itâs impactful. Like when youâre making eye contact, when youâre listening, when you have your phone put away, and you are zooming in on whoever is speaking or whatever theyâre sharing, not to respond, not to give feedback, but to just hold space for, I think itâs a game changer for a lot of people.â -Anna [12:12]
âAnd a person did choose to leave, and it hurt, but I have this sense of dignity and honor about myself. You know what? I rather be alone in this way than lonely in a dishonest way.â -Scott [37:59]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:46] The six hallmarks
[02:31] Taking initiative deepens the connection
[07:19] Presence is to hold space
[12:36] Completion: follow through with your promise
[18:11] Vulnerability: risky but essential
[25:11] Nurturing: caring for another human being
[28:47] Honesty: a foundation of trust and respect
[39:35] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Dr. Patrick Carnesâ Book:
Don't Call It Love
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Susan Davenport, After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program Director at YMCA of Middle Tennessee. Susan shares her very moving story about asking God to help her invest her suffering from breast cancer to help other survivors find wholeness. She talks about how Scott Reallâs books inspired the curriculum they use in the ABC Program and the impact it provides for a much deeper level of healing.
âI think pain a lot of times also turns people the other direction, so I think this speaks clearly about the softness of your heart and how you allow this to shape you in a beautiful way.â -Seth [07:37]
âAnd I love to see how the work that weâre doing here at Restore and the work that youâre doing at the Y through ABC, they compliment each other so beautifully.â -Anna [16:08]
âBeautiful, beautiful things happen inside these small groups.â -Susan [26:13]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[00:51] About this weekâs guest
[01:38] The strongest person in this gym
[05:43] Investing her suffering into a mission of support
[08:12] About ABC Program
[11:35] The communityâs contribution to shared healing
[13:38] Journey to Wholeness and its impact
[19:37] Leading with faith boldly and gently
[22:02] Stories from the small groups
[26:30] Donât be afraid to feel your feelings
[27:48] Contact Susan and learn more about ABC
[29:15] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Contact Susan
Website: YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Website: After Breast Cancer Program
Scott Reallâs Books:
Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing
Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment
Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear
Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues
Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem
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E105: Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from Restore Small Groups! In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant reflect on the holiday by sharing their most meaningful Thanksgiving traditions and what they are most grateful for this year.
âIâve enjoyed Thanksgiving more at this time in my life really than when I was really little.â -Scott [03:24]
âWeâre going away and we are going to just write a new story. Because sometimes holidays are hard and make you more sad than glad, and so we are changing the narrative and doing something new.â -Anna [05:16]
âAlso, Iâm just grateful for the ways in which I have challenged myself this year and risked things and found new capacities for myself.â -Seth [08:01]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[00:53] Meaningful Thanksgiving traditions
[05:38] Most grateful for this year
[09:06] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant discuss the highlights of Week 2 from their flagship program, Journey to Freedom, based on Scottâs book, âJourney to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing.â This week centers around the concept of true hope, redefining our understanding of hope and its transformative power that is foundational for change.
âI think hope is the greatest motivation that we feel.â -Scott [01:15]
âTo grow is to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and to be limited. And thereâs no way weâre going to do that if we have a false understanding of hope.â -Seth [10:29]
âThe world needs your unique vision for your life, your unique being to show up fully, because if there was another one of you, one would be irrelevant.â -Anna [16:48]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[00:40] The significance of true hope
[04:07] Examples of true hope
[09:08] Mistaking hope for wishes
[11:36] The story of Michelangelo
[17:11] Vision and hope
[20:08] Real desire for change
[28:28] Struggling to hold on to hope
[31:37] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Scott Reallâs Books:
Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing
Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment
Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear
Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues
Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Matt Jefferson about his experience with Restore Small Groups. Even though he has participated in several group and become a facilitator, Matt takes us back to his first group and how it felt liberating and organic to share about himself. He also shares how participating in a small group of functional strangers helped him get into a stronger, more stable place.
âA verbal processor if I ever saw one.â -Anna [10:26]
âI donât think Group fixes the problems. I think it gives you a chance to figure out what needs focus and attention and how to do it in an appropriate way to make your life more fulfilled.â -Matt [21:55]
âItâs hard to see or access certain parts of yourself without other people.â -Seth [22:24]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:19] About this weekâs guest
[04:08] Connecting with Restore Small Groups
[08:00] Recalling that first group
[13:44] In a stronger, more stable place
[18:27] How the group helped his process
[23:34] A secret in plain sight
[28:33] Rapid fire questions
[33:27] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant talk about the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and how understanding these ideas can impact your personal growth, your capacity for resilience and influence your overall well being. They draw insights from the founder of these ideas, psychologist Carol Dweck and her groundbreaking research, to discuss how shifting your mindset opens up new possibilities for you life and why theyâre so crucial for personal growth.
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant start exploring Scottâs book, âJourney to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing,â that they used for their flagship eight-week process. Each week, they discuss what you can expect from the eight-week process in a Small Group and whatâs at the heart of Journey to Freedom. This week, they start with how to step out of contemplating change of who you want to become and move into real action by taking an honest look at your life.
âBecause it doesnât matter what stage of life we go through or if things are going well, eventually there will be struggles. Or thereâs parts of our life that if they got better, we would live better. So Journey to Freedom would really benefit anyone, but what it does, I think, its greatest gift, is it really does move people out of contemplation.â -Scott [06:43]
âI think thatâs one of the huge values of the process that weâre offering is weâre creating this space and normalizing, it's ok to say anything that is happening in your interior world and relating it to whatâs happening on the outside, right? Itâs that process of integration.â -Anna [10:10]
âThis is a support group, but itâs also a group process. Weâre leading people through the process to a new place as theyâre unpacking their story. And we talk about how we focus on a solution versus focusing on a problem.â -Seth [16:17]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:28] The heart of Journey to Freedom
[08:48] The value of the eight-week process
[11:23] The importance of welcome and safety
[15:40] Our foundations for change
[20:27] Emotion is always present
[24:02] Our process of transformation
[29:45] Personal stories of transformation
[37:06] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Scott Reallâs Books:
Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing
Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment
Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear
Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues
Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem
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Today, we celebrate a monumental milestone: our hundredth episode of Searching Inward! This achievement reflects the dedication and consistency of our team and the unwavering support of our listeners over the years. Thank you for being part of this journey with us as we look forward to many more episodes to come!
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Karen Lopez about her journey with Restore Small Groups. Karen shares how joining a small group helped her navigate a transitional point in life with a new job, a new career in a new city.
âI really resonated and what you were saying, I felt emotional listening to you, because it was really beautiful. You said you were committed to being honest, and you absolutely were.â -Seth [14:03]
âYouâre articulating so beautifully, I feel like, just the magic and the miracle of what happens in Small Group. Thereâs obviously a huge shift between when you walk in first night and when you walk out Week Eight.â -Anna [17:23]
âI still think of myself as ill-equipped and underprepared and unable, and at a certain point, if Iâm going to make an impact in the places that I am and I want to be in, that doesnât serve me going forward, like those feelings of doubt and insecurity.â -Karen [20:17]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:05] This week's guest
[05:25] A transitional point in life
[09:46] The experience in a small group
[17:21] Getting past the invisible wall
[22:53] Examples of newfound confidence
[27:33] A communal experience of growth and healing
[30:02] Dealing with pandoraâs box
[34:35] Rapid fire questions
[38:37] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant talk about the concept of radical hospitality, a theme inspired by Henri Nouwenâs book, âReaching Out.â They discuss how this idea of creating a safe and non-judgemental space plays out in Restore Small Groupsâ process.
âThe things that are shared within the group are to remain within the group. Things like it is not a place to give and receive advice. It is simply a place to share, which makes it so safe because you know that whatever you put out there is not going to be corrected. Itâs not going to be even really commented on in any kind of way, except for like âThank you for sharing that,â and I canât tell you the power of how safe that feels.â -Anna [03:58]
âI think that the key to our groups is just always forward thinking. What would be different if you could grow out of this space? And thatâs what it really comes down to is growth and the hope that comes from I can grow out of this.â -Scott [24:00]
âOur neurobiology is affected and shaped most by others. Or you could just say, we are hurt in community, and we are healed in community.â -Seth [35:48]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:17] The inspiration of Henri Nouwen
[03:18] Ensuring groups remain a safe & non-judgemental space
[05:24] The power of compassionate presence
[13:52] Personal stories in a group
[19:35] Inviting people to change from within
[24:25] Transforming isolation into meaningful connection
[27:38] The impact of feeling seen
[29:14] Embracing vulnerability and authenticity
[31:57] Radical hospitality is a two-way street
[36:53] The spiritual dimension of radical hospitality
[40:36] Final thoughts
[41:49] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Resources:
Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen
How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Dori Gorman, a chaplain for the YMCA in Nashville, about mental health and spirituality. Dori discusses her proactive approach to educate and destigmatize mental health through her role. She also shares her path towards becoming a chaplain and the people who influenced her along the way. Content warnings: Mentions of death and suicide
âAs the chaplain ministry has grown, it has been what if we really that clean the inside of the cup first and we provide really intentional, thoughtful care for the 2,000 staff. And if theyâre healthy and growing in spirit, mind and body, then theyâre going to be better equip to care for that 180,000 members.â -Dori [13:24]
âI love just listening to you talk about how proactive the Y is being in really serving their people⊠but recognizing that people coming through your doors are complex humans with needs that are not just physical, but they are spiritual and emotional as well.â -Anna [20:50]
âIâm also really grateful that a lot of the work youâre doing is educating and destigmatizing, it sounds, which is so, so needed, especially as mental health becameâI would say, not that it maybe even roseâwe became more aware of it coming out of the pandemic.â -Seth [21:42]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:06] Intro
[01:22] About this weekâs guest
[05:13] Being a chaplain for the YMCA
[11:03] Spiritual and mental health
[14:53] A typical day of a YMCA chaplain
[22:15] Doriâs influences
[31:49] Challenges in her role as chaplain
[37:10] The role of inclusivity
[41:34] The role of spirituality and mental health
[45:01] A takeaway from Dori
[47:31] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Jeremy Jennings about his experience with Restore Small Groups. Jeremy shares how the communal experience helped him during his mental health journey and how training vs trying helped him shift his perspective from trying something out to training to be better every day.
âAnd that is what we strive for is to create that environment, that space, where people feel safe to share their story and to be heard and to connect with others.â-Anna [07:46]
âBuilt in that idea too is like mistakes are allowed then. Itâs part of the process.â -Seth [09:37]
âI think people need a place where they can just truly be their authentic self, to truly be them and not be judged, and I think people will be surprised about what theyâll find or what they will discover about themselves.â -Jeremy [14:08]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:06] Intro
[01:24] Discovering Restore Small Groups
[05:05] Jeremyâs experience
[12:52] It feels good to be seen and heard
[14:42] Rapid fire questions
[19:08] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant continue their discussions on Scottâs book, âJourney to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment.â They talk about Chapter 6 which is on the grief stage of acceptance, when a person comes to terms with the reality of their loss.
âItâs not that the issue gets resolved as much as it gets dissolved.â -Seth [06:10]
âGrief helps us grow.â-Anna [14:52]
âRecognizing that we are powerless over these areas of our lives and naming them, I believe, is the beginning of comfort and healing.â -Scott [25:07]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:35] Defining acceptance
[06:41] Examples of reaching acceptance
[15:24] Lack of acceptance keeps us from growing
[22:35] The concept of powerlessness
[27:52] The next steps towards acceptance
[33:20] Acceptance is not a linear process
[36:19] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Scott Reallâs Books:
Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing
Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment
Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear
Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues
Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Adam Buzard, Director of United4Pastors, which brings pastors together in the Greater Nashville community. Adam talks about his listening tour where he sat down with over 200 pastors in Nashville to discuss how theyâre doing and the two major themes that emerged from those discussions. He also shares what he learned through The State of Nashville study and its impact in helping the organization's understanding of the world.
âI think one of the challenges and opportunities we have isâagainâlisten. Listen first.â -Adam [14:51]
âI really believe that a part of being a healthy, well-rounded leader is to provide safe spaces for vulnerability and healing.â -Seth [29:01]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[01:13] About this weekâs guest
[03:21] His work with United4Pastors
[08:11] The State of Nashville
[14:11] Addressing the challenges
[18:24] Strategies to build trust
[28:59] The impact in Nashville
[34:16] Advice for Pastors
[36:54] How to contact Andrew
[38:26] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Operation Andrew Group: operationandrew.org
The State of Nashville: stateofnashville.com
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Marcel Patillo about his experience with Restore Small Group. Initially joining to strengthen himself on an emotional level, Marcel shares how the eight-week program with an initial group of strangers helped him gain a new perspective and a new clarity of who he is and why he is the way he is.
âOne of our primary things for going through our groups is you cultivate self-awareness. You canât really travel a map without locating where you are on the map.â -Seth [06:52]
âI love the articulation of like eight weeks is not going to change your life. Youâre not going to walk out completely different in circumstantially your life looks brand new, but itâs like the start.â-Anna [07:25]
âBy identifying where youâve been and why you might have the feelings that you have, it can unlock new paths to process in your life that you may have never imagined really.â -Marcel [19:00]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:05] Intro
[00:47] This weekâs guest, Marcel
[01:38] What drew Marcel to Restore Small Groups
[02:47] Marcelâs experience with Restore Small Groups
[07:25] Putting tools in your tool chest
[10:28] Identifying who he is
[12:35] The collaborative effort
[18:33] Why recommend Restore Small Groups
[21:07] Rapid fire questions
[24:30] Outro
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant talk about cultivating life-giving practices, which are healthy habits that nurtures your mental, emotional or spiritual well being. They share examples of practices to integrate into your daily life as well as what practices have shaped them personally to stir some ideas to cultivate well being.
âWe need life-giving practices because we need to attend to our well-being, and that doesnât just happen naturally, right? It requires intentionality.â -Seth [05:18]
âCultivating relationships with people that are also emotionally available in your life, so whether thatâs friendships or family or whatever kind of relationships that you find yourself in. Theyâre not all going to be your best friends, but finding safe places where you can really be your real self and connect deeply and authenticity with others is crucial in maintaining emotional well-being.â -Anna [16:16]
âI believe that Godâis my understandingâis my friend, and so I look at spending time with my friend, and building my friendship with God is a very spiritual process for me.â -Scott [17:49]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:04] Intro
[02:02] What is a life-giving practice & why we need them
[05:49] Defining well being
[08:43] What life-giving practices are not
[09:51] Mental practices
[13:30] Cultivating for emotional well being
[16:41] Spiritual well being practices
[19:50] What practices shape the hosts personally
[25:43] How to integrate these practices into daily life
[27:45] Helpful tips to manage obstacle and setbacks
Follow and Contact
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Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
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In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant discuss Chapter Six in Scottâs book, Journey to a New Beginning after Loss, which is about forgiveness. They draw from personal experiences to discuss three stages around forgivenessâthe forgiveness of others, the forgiveness of God and the forgiveness of ourselvesâas well as debunk the misconceptions around this process.
âYou can forgive someone without reestablishing a relationship. Forgiveness does not mean that you are obliterating your boundaries.â -Anna [07:43]
âI think forgiveness is just so, so powerful in that itâs for me. Itâs for me. It has nothing to do with the other person. It doesnât have anything to do with the events. Itâs for me.â -Scott [10:52]
âWhat moves us to acceptance and peace ultimately is forgiveness, because it is feeling the emotion so that we can move through it and process it and metabolize it so that it can stop being stuck and we can keep moving as the process that we are.â -Seth [29:08]
TIMESTAMPS
[00:27] Intro
[01:56] Definition of forgiveness
[05:20] Misconceptions around forgiveness
[19:50] Hard to forgive
[25:31] The value of forgiveness
[29:29] The practice of forgiveness
[37:35] Forgiving God
[46:26] Forgiving yourself
Follow and Contact
Facebook: Restore Small Groups
Instagram: @restoresmallgroups
YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast
Website: restoresmallgroups.org
Scott Reallâs Books:
Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing
Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment
Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear
Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues
Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem
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