The Introvert City Podcast

Carina and Seth discuss the impacts of physical, mental, academic, and social comparison. They share stories from their own lives, and reflect on what has helped them in the process of avoiding comparison.

This is the time of month where gyms fill up, goals are set, and everyone is claiming to have a year that surpasses the previous one; "It's MY year!" Seth and Carina address the problems they see with the hyper-disciplined mindsets that arise around the beginning of January, and why they often lead to more failure than success.

Stepping into 2024 with some weighty conversations with two of Seth and Carina's closest friends, Gabby and Josiah! Join them in discussions involving solidifying your faith, dating, core values, cultural commentary, and much more.

Join Carina and Seth for this year's Christmas Special, where they discuss favorite holiday traditions, advice, and the burning question: Why doesn't Christmas feel like it used to?

Seth and Carina rant about their opinions on the analogue horror they've seen, They discuss why it's trending and what's alluring about it.

Carina and Seth share memories, thoughts, and tips on dating as a young couple. They address questions such as: "how long should you date before talking about marriage?", "how soon is too soon to meet the parents?", and most significantly, "how has the church helped or harmed modern dating?"

Constantly striving to think outside the box can oftentimes wear down your creativity. Carina and Seth share some of their struggles with tackling creative burnout. They dive into the root causes and share their experiences with what has and has not worked in fighting the burnout.

Carina and Seth share Reddit stores; they give their own input and react to some audience responses!

Welcome to the second official “bitties” episode of the series, where Carina and Seth discuss little bits and pieces from their every-day introverted lives and interactions.

Friendships are difficult to navigate as circumstances change and life becomes unpredictable. In this episode, Carina and Seth sit down for a nostalgic conversation with Seth’s childhood best friend and the Introvert City’s Official Musical Producer: Taylon Madison. Seth and Taylon reminisce on their initial interactions, their growth, and the artistic musical abilities they have fostered together...

Women and men alike seem to be having mass identity crises at this point in time; Carina and Seth interview author, speaker, model, and entrepreneur Sandra Coates to discuss these issues, and how they are affecting women in particular. Sandra shares the mission of her nonprofit organization UNITED&TRU, which revolves around helping women to find their voice and their identity in Christ. Sandra...

“How does my pastor get paid?” “How does my church distribute money?” “What does tithing look like in my life?” All of these questions are essential to ask if you are a person of faith seeking to settle down in a church family. Returning guest Professor Anthony Bruno tackles all of these questions and many more in a fiery conversation with Carina and Seth. He shares his experiences having been bot...

Carina and Seth open up about some of their personal struggles and how they have been affected, both on an individual level and a relationship level. Topics discussed in this episode include personality type differences, media consumption, judgement, and pornography & its long-lasting effects.

Introverts tend to look for the deeper meaning in every-day, mundane activities. When it comes to dreams and even certain sleeping patterns, a question for believers arises: Does God intentionally give us certain dreams, or are dreams simply a function of the brain? Could it be a little bit of both? Seth and Carina discuss dreams they have experienced, and the possibility of different dreams havin...

We hear the phrase "Guard Your Heart" thrown around in church and in our close circles. But what does it actually mean, and why is it never discussed on a deeper level? What does it look like to truly apply that phrase to your life? In this episode, Carina and Seth speak on their opinions about Proverbs 4:23, and how guarding your heart is more important than you realize.

Welcome to a new series with Carina and Seth, encompassing little bits and pieces from their every-day introverted lives and interactions: Introvert Bitties! This series will occur every 3-4 weeks, or honestly whenever they feel like spending a little extra time in the studio. These little snippets are recorded with the hopes of bringing some lighthearted and fun energy into the podcast, as well a...

Conversations surrounding men are swarming social media spaces, and these perspectives are usually dominated by polarizing, political influence on both sides. Carina and Seth invite Pastor Kenny Bowman into this conversation, which is centered around the issues that men today are facing not only in the secular world, but also in the church. Pastor Kenny speaks from the perspective of a man who has...

Sight and Sound is the most recognizable name in the medium of biblical theater and entertainment. In this episode, Join Carina and Seth as they take a deep dive into the history of Sight and Sound Theatres with the man who started it all, founder Glenn Eshelman. In this episode, Mr. Eshelman gives an exclusive look into the theater's successes, losses, and his undying willingness to bring the Wor...

One evening, after nearly a year of watching her daughter, Mae, suffer from an abusive and manipulative relationship, Vickie Davis hears the words that no mother wants to ever imagine: "your daughter has been shot". Vickie shares her journey in this episode, and discusses the depths of her grieving process in losing her daughter to domestic violence, and suffering intense spiritual turmoil. Since...

In an era of fast moving media, we consistently find the gospel being spread at a rapid rate. However, while many use this tool for amazing outreach, there are those who take this opportunity to spread lies and follow dollar signs. In this week's episode, Carina and Seth tackle issues dealing with televangelism, prosperity gospel and taking advantage of the less fortunate. We hope this episode can...

For our introverted theologians, philosophers, and deep thinkers, this episode is for you! For this week’s topic, Carina and Seth discuss the never-ending debate of God’s existence, and how this topic can lead to productive conversation and friendship. They bring to light the benefits of using both personal experience and logic to come to a conclusion about truth. They also address some questions...

Hello, and welcome back, Homebodies! We are excited to be officially be back recording for season 2, and we have a lot in store. In this episode, you’ll hear about some of our life updates and sneak peaks for this season. Recharge your social battery and spend some time with us! Enjoy the episode!

Hey, Homebodies! In this week's episode, we are rounding off season 1 with some updates and reflections. Throughout our vert first season, we have had many laughs, enjoyable conversations and life giving guest appearances. We hope you can all enjoy this trip down memory lane with us, as well as hear some of our own personal feedback on the show. You may also find some sneak peaks for next season,...

In the world of online influence, we oftentimes fall into traps of being mislead, misinterpreting the Word, and struggling in your personal journey of reading through scripture. For this week’s episode, Carina and Seth speak on issues regarding mainstream Christian influencers, and the appearance of sin. They also give their opinions on how to feel encouraged in your walk through scripture, in wha...

We often find ourselves struggling to grasp hope in this divided, contorted society. In this episode, Seth brings in his father, Mr. Sal Franqui, to discuss generational differences in faith and the hopeful outreach for salvation. Mr. Franqui had spent decades working in ministry, studying theology, and partaking in community outreach and evangelism. We hope to bring a new perspective on the impor...