Seth Adam Smith

on a literal odyssey

Al Fox | A Modern Mormon Pioneer

She calls herself “the Tattooed Mormon,” but I call her a modern Mormon pioneer. Why? Because the story of her conversion so similar to that of the early pioneers… Although … Continue reading

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Recalled to Serve A Mormon Mission

“The chief thing is to love others like yourself, that’s the chief thing, and that’s everything; nothing else is wanted…And yet it’s an old truth which has been told and … Continue reading

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Resolving the Heart of Conflict | James Ferrell

In an unforgettable TEDx talk, James Ferrell (author of The Peacegiver) gets to the heart of all conflict, and offers practical, simple solutions to overcome our deepest challenges. “The heart … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Interviewing Al Fox | The Tattooed Mormon

On Sunday, I interviewed Al Fox, “the Tattooed Mormon.” It happened on a whim. I was going to Utah to attend the ANASAZI Gathering and the thought came to me: … Continue reading

May 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Photographed for A Mormon Temple Mural

On 18 April, Kim and I had the AMAZING opportunity of being photographed. Now, some of you might not be thrilled at the prospect of being photographed, but that’s probably … Continue reading

May 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Breaking MY Silence on Suicide | My Interview with KSL

  My wife practically forced me to press play. I watched most of it through a raised glass, distorting all of the images. I’m not too comfortable being on camera, … Continue reading

April 30, 2013 · 6 Comments

Mitt Romney at Southern Virginia University

Former Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney gave an inspiring (and funny!) commencement address for the 2013 graduating class of Southern Virginia University. As some of you may know, I spent a … Continue reading

April 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

To Interview and BE Interviewed

I was interviewed yesterday for a KSL special on suicide prevention (KSL is a Utah-based television station). It’s producer, Candice Madsen, had read the story of my attempted suicide and … Continue reading

April 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

I Married My Best Friend

“In that book which is my memory, On the first page of the chapter that is the day when I first met you, Appear the words, ‘Here begins a new … Continue reading

April 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I Finished My Book (and Sent It To a Publisher)!!!!!!

I just finished my book, people! And now I’m on a literal odyssey to publish it!* (see fine print below) I’m also currently accepting applause, ‘likes,’ comments of congratulations, and … Continue reading

March 21, 2013 · 6 Comments

Suicide & How My Brother Saved Me From Drowning

Reblogged from Forward Walking: I’m the youngest of six kids. I have two brothers–the oldest is David and the other is Sean. Sean and I didn’t get along when we … Continue reading

February 15, 2013 · 2 Comments

Make It Happen!

“What do you dream about at night when no one else is around and all you can hear is your heart? What place, thing, or achievement do your thoughts wander … Continue reading

February 8, 2013 · 3 Comments