Run to the Hard Podcast
In grief, we all have hidden in the shadows. We have darted from conversations. We shop alone. We eat alone. We go to church alone. We unwillingly have joined a club that we never intended to be apart of. We have an unspoken language but we understand each other. If you have experienced the grief of trauma, this podcast is for you. If you've experienced the grief of divorce, this podcast is for you. If you've experienced the death of a loved one, parent, a spouse, a child, this podcast is for you. If you wanna know how to help people right in the middle of their grief, this podcast is for you. Embark on a deeply personal journey of resilience, hope, and healing with Curtis Christopher and co-host Chris Farrell on the "Run to the Hard" podcast. In the wake of sudden tragedy and profound grief, Curtis vulnerably shares his experiences of navigating life's toughest moments after losing his beloved wife Michal to a sudden and aggressive battle to cancer. Michal lived by the mantra, "Run to the hard, run to the hurt because it's in the greatest hard that God's gonna do the greatest work" Joining a community is as easy as hitting play.
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This is such a special episode.
Not only has Curtis' mother Ellen been through her own fair share of grief and pain, but she joins us today to talk about what it's been like to be the mother of a grieving son, and to be so close to all that has happened to Curtis, Michal, the kids, and now Crystal and her kids.
This episode is packed full of faithful wisdom from a life of pursuing God.
You can see why Grandma C is so popular with e...
Curtis reflects on year three of grief after the passing of his wife, Michal.
What began as crushing sorrow has slowly transformed into a season of quiet healing, memories, and even new beginnings.
Curtis opens up about how grief changes with time...how the pain softens but the love and lessons remain.
From walking through loss with his fiancée Crystal to finding hope amid darkness, his story is a raw and redemptive look at what it...
Ever feel like grief has literally changed the way your brain works?
You're not alone.
It's like it rewires things in there.
Memory issues. Compartmentalization. Checking out. Difficulty connecting.
Curtis shares his raw and real experience with what he calls "grief brain" in an effort to help you know you're not alone, and hopefully to start down the path of healing.
But, we also talk about finding purpose and motivation in grief,...
From the grief of being unable to have children, to the joys of adopting and building a picture-perfect life together...
Straight into the depths of losing her husband to brain cancer...
JoBeth Evan's story is a roller coaster, and she tells it - and lives it - with so much grace and peace.
Today's episode is extra impactful because not only does JoBeth have lived experience of deep grief, BUT, she's turned that experience into a w...
Lonnie Potts is my favorite preacher. He played an instrumental role in my life as a young father, husband, and professional.
I'm thrilled to have him on the podcast today, to honor him, number one, but also to give you hope that when all seems lost...God gives a way forward.
Lonnie shares what it's like to experience crushing failure as a Christian, and to turn to God for redemption and healing.
Within a very short time, Lonnie lo...
100 surgeries.
Her body is breaking down, making things like work, driving, even turning her head to the side impossible.
Yet LeeAnnw is one of the most loving, caring, positive people I've ever met.
She's literally my hero because of how much she's gone through...with a smile on her face!
LeeAnne's story of grief is not about losing a person, but about losing a future she thought she'd have.
Losing mobility, independence...even lo...
Josh's dad took his own life when he was only 6 years old. This leaves a mark on a young boy, and it showed in Josh's life as he pursued partying and drinking.
But God is faithful. Even before Josh was a Christian,
He put good men in Josh's life.
One of which eventually became his father in law!
Not to leave a story unfinished, Josh and his wife Leanne moved into a neighborhood FULL of Christians, where Josh went to church for the ...
If you have experienced the sudden and tragic loss of a spouse, this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation, Cortney Kendrick shares her heartbreaking yet hope-filled journey after losing her husband Don to sudden violence. We dive into the raw emotions of grief, questioning God, and the battle against the enemy's lies. Cortney opens up about life before the tragedy, navigating sorrow, how God has redeemed her story and ...
You've heard Curtis and Michal's story on this podcast many times. It's a story of love, grief, perseverance, faith, and God's loving kindness.
But today, we are blessed to hear the story from a very special source.
Michal's daughter Ellah joins us on the podcast today to talk...
In This episode, Curtis is joined by his long-time friends Steph and Dale Schaeffer.
They discuss the challenges of caring for aging parents, the importance of having difficult conversations about health and care, and the emotional toll of being part of the sandwich generation. Steph and Dale reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on caregiving, the necessity of community support, and the moments of joy found amidst the hardship Steph...
In this powerful episode of Run to the Hard, host Curtis sits down again with longtime friend and pastor Tristan Borland to delve deeper into the journey of grief and the search for hope. Both Curtis and Tristan have endured profound personal losses, and their discussion centers on how faith, community, and finding purpose can help navigate the dark seasons of life. Tristan shares his experiences as a pastor counseling grieving fam...
This audio podcast is for grievers who have experienced loss of a child and the devastating impact of grief on a young family.
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In this episode, Chris and Curtis delve into the profound journey of grief, exploring how to find motivation amidst loss.
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00:60When Did Curtis Find Motivation i...
In this episode, Chris interviews Curtis, particularly focusing on the transition from the first to the second year after the loss of his wife and the lessons he has learned.
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This episode is from Curtis's interview on Wendell Browns podcast Tragedy Into Triumph.
This interview is a great recap of Curtis & Michal's story from the perspective of a pastor who saw them through many tragedies and triumphs of their own.
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In this conversation, Co host Chris, invites his wife Johnna on the podcast to breathe out their personal and fresh journey of walking through a late miscarriage in January 2024. They share a new perspective on their hospital experience as well as the awful timing of the loss, the lies the enemy attacked Johnna with and the questions of why God allowed them to walk through this hard after they prayed for God's will in family expans...
In this conversation, Chris helps Curtis breathe out his personal experience with his absent and neglectful father. They explore the impact of neglect, and the importance of taking responsibility as a parent. They also touch on the role of the Holy Spirit in being a good father and the dangers of selfishness in parenting. The conversation highlights the need for restitution and accountability in repairing broken relationships and e...
In this heartfelt kickoff to Season Two of the Run to the Hard podcast, Chris dives deep into the raw emotions and difficult questions surrounding the loss his best friend and Coach Curti's former player, Josh Delph.
Josh shares his challenging relationship with his father, He opens up about the complex feelings of grief, not just for his father's passing but for the relationship that never was and the forgiveness and regrets he ha...
In this conversation, Curtis and Chris discuss the importance of running to the hard things in life and finding joy in the midst of pain. They reflect on Curtis's late wife Michal's last words.
The conversation concludes with a discussion about the hope of heaven and the need for a relationship with Jesus.
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Michal's Last Words
The Origin of Her Last Words
Michal's Prayer For Eternal Perspective
Joy Vs. Sadness, Which ...
In this conversation, Chris and Curtis battle with the harsh questions of who God is after loss and the questions they both have as they try to understand why God allows the hurt and the hard.
The duo discuss the personal experiences of loss and grief in their lives, as well as what Michal taught us with her story of questioning God after the loss of her child.
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