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, fire isn’t the end of the story… it’s the beginning of a new one.

If you're walking through something hard, this story is for you.

Let it remind you: "Maybe the fire isn’t the end of the story. Maybe it’s the beginning of a new one."

FORWARD is written, produced, and narrated by Seth Adam Smith.

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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. Join Seth on this thought-provoking exploration, discovering how faith and doing your best to move forward can bring hope and meaning in challenging times.

The essay shared in this episode is from C.S. Lewis's book "Present Concerns." To order a copy, click here: https://amzn.to/3YbeDmO

FORWARD is written, produced, and narrated by Seth Adam Smith.

Seth's Books: https://amzn.to/3Kiueet

Seth's Website: https://www.SethAdamSmith.com

© 2020-2023, Fire Fish Media, All Rights Reserved.

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 of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone? How else can we put ourselves in harmonious relation with the great verities and consolations of the infinite and the eternal? And I avow my faith that we are marching towards better days. Humanity will not be cast down. We are going on swinging bravely forward along the grand high road and already behind the distant mountains is the promise of the sun.”

FORWARD is written, produced, and narrated by Seth Adam Smith.

Seth's Books: https://amzn.to/3Kiueet

Seth's Website: https://www.SethAdamSmith.com

© 2020-2023, Fire Fish Media, All Rights Reserved.