The Introvert City Podcast

Seth and Carina reflect on their engagement story and share updates on what's to come.

Note : Some of the questions are hard to hear because we did not use a microphone for the guest q&a. Here are the questions in order: "Can you share an experience of that one child / individual who kept you going, even when things got really difficult? What gives you the power to keep pursuing your mission when you feel discouraged? How do you balance authentic service and compassion with the...

Live from Lancaster PA, Seth and Carina hosted "IN ACTION: Serving and Advocating for Our Community", a panel discussion highlighting the work of guest speakers who work behind the scenes in authentic Christian service. Featuring Diana Vuolo of SWAN4kids, Andres Zorrilla of ASSETS Lancaster, and Dwayne Walton of The Parkesburg Point.

Live from Lancaster PA, Seth and Carina hosted "IN ACTION: Serving and Advocating for Our Community", a panel discussion highlighting the work of guest speakers who work behind the scenes in authentic Christian service. Featuring Diana Vuolo of SWAN4kids, Andres Zorrilla of ASSETS Lancaster, and Dwayne Walton of The Parkesburg Point.

Join Seth and Carina in a lighthearted, unserious (but also deeply serious) conversation surrounding college life, media consumption, conflict in artwork vs. artist, opinions on movies, and so much more. The hosts are joined by Naomi Torres and Jay Story, co-hosts with Carina on the live radio show "NJC". Get to know the guest duo and prepare to laugh a ton (or at least to witness us laughing a to...

Join Seth and Carina as they discuss the difference between being quiet vs. being an introvert. Do introverts hate people? What does their inner dialogue look like? Can you be confident and introverted at the same time? What are your God-given gifts? What aspects of your identity are you bound to, and what are you capable of changing? All of these questions and more in this week's episode.

The Introvert City Podcast welcomes Gabby and Josiah back to the show as we step into the 2025 season... and they have a big life update to share! The two couples unpack their thoughts on today's dating culture, soulmates, commitment, and the importance of asking important questions in all of your relationships.

Seth and Carina are back with their annual holiday episode, although this time with a more serious undertone. The hosts discuss the cultural shift taking place, which involves kids growing up faster and not truly enjoying the festive season. They discuss their own nostalgia, and their experience with the holidays as a kid versus now as a young adult. Has the meaning of the holidays been lost? Can...

Seth and Carina discuss their belief that subtlety in modern art is mostly dead. With a lack of mystery, vagueness, and interpretation, entertainment and art can feel shallow and uninteresting. Tune in to hear the duo unpack their theories, geek out about their favorite movies that do embody subtlety, and discuss the state of both Christian and secular art.

Seth and Carina are joined by Christian content creator Sheron Maxie for a conversation surrounding his background in new age spirituality, his testimony of faith, and the culture surrounding online short-form influencing.

Seth and Carina sit down with Hayden, a photographer who spent years in journalism, reporting to crime scenes and witnessing heinous events. He discusses the jarring reality of paranoia and trauma that comes with the job. Does the public deserve access to every single crime that takes place? Should we as consumers moderate our news intake? Do True Crime Podcasts portray the reality of mental illne...

Seth and Carina discuss commonly known philosophical paradoxes that spark conversation in society and encourage introspective thinking.

Seth and Carina respond to questions from YOU! From whether or not they consider themselves "Christian Influencers" and what that means, to handling pressure in the creative field, to advice they'd give to parents, to what they'd change about the country... this conversation is packed full of depth and laughter.

Seth and Carina discuss the phenomenon of fast-paced social media responses to deep, philosophical questions that actually take years to ponder. It seems as though we as a society are uncomfortable with mystery, and need to satisfy any type of uncertainty, even if that means sitting contently with shallow answers. They cover topics of meaningful questions, social media's quick-fix responses, indiv...

Seth and Carina jump on the cancel-culture conversation to discuss the rapid increase of celebrities and public figures being exposed and losing their platforms. Additionally, on a more personal level, they also dive into grudge-holding, as the two hosts have differing habits when it comes to forgiveness. Should you always forgive, no matter the circumstance? Are human beings capable of change? Is...

Seth and Carina sit down with Diana Vuolo, founder of the Lancaster nonprofit "SWAN 4 kids". SWAN stands for "scaling walls a note at a time", and has a mission to help children who have parents in prison heal through musical performance and lessons. Having experienced trauma and abuse in her home growing up, Diana found her own relief and healing in music. She is now dedicated to informing the pu...

While Seth and Carina have touched on their relationship challenges before, in this episode, they go into depth about their biggest conflicts, their growth over 4 years, and their hope for young couples to challenge their relationships and ask difficult questions.

Seth and Carina are joined by award-winning podcaster and film composer Cory Rosen, who shares his journey of overcoming childhood wounds and channeling a creative ambition. With a deep love for music and storytelling, Cory has successfully created a life for himself as an entrepreneur, and aims to inspire and build community through every project he produces. The three discuss gifts and passions,...

Seth and Carina reflect on their season 2 conversations, guests, and topics. They talk through their personal growth throughout this season, as podcasters, creators, young adults, college students, and much more. Season 3 is on the horizon!

It feels like our brains are searching for new hits of dopamine every second of the day, due to our fast-paced mentality of short-form social media scrolling. When we try to make conversation in person, we may have to endure boring or mundane discussion that we're used to skipping past on social media. We are instantly gratified on social media, and this makes real-life conversation feel like a ch...

Seth and Carina reflect on their current friendships and how they have helped each other grow. This conversation delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship, and how varying worldviews can influence them. They also examine the friendship of David and Jonathon from 1 Samuel of the Bible. What can we learn from them, and what example does Jesus leave for us regarding our relationships? Tune in...

Abner Gonzalez and Ned Bustard join Seth and Carina in a conversation surrounding artistic values, convictions, and discernment in your creative depictions. Abner Gonzalez is an artist and owner of the restaurant "Flora's", located in downtown Lancaster, PA. Ned Bustard is a graphic designer, illustrator, author, and curator of the Square Halo Gallery in the Trust Performing Arts Center, also loca...

Official trailer for the Introvert City Podcast

Seth and Carina share bits and pieces of their childhoods as shy introverts who struggled with confidence and friendship. They discuss what parts of being timid they have overcome, and what they believe is important to preserve.

Seth and Carina sit down with Darien Good, a close friend of several years, to discuss their differences in worldview. Darien grew up in the church, and left the Christian faith as a young teenager due to church hurt and family dynamics. The conversation dives into church life, philosophy, the homeschool experience, and the "satanic panic" (or fear-mongering in entertainment).