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.
Episodes
Is it just grief that's impacting you?
Or is PTSD partially to blame?
One off-handed remark from Curtis triggered something in Crystal, who knew about PTSD, and asked him to look into it further.
Turns out, Curtis has experienced most of the top 10 most common reasons people suffer from PTSD, and exhibits many of the symptoms.
This is a whole new level of healing and growth that they're entering into. This realization is huge and h...
This is the epic conclusion to our 3 part series with Curtis and Crystal, walking through the absolute "shipwreck" of their lives right now.
They're grieving their spouses deaths...
Curtis' step-children's dad passes away...
Their wedding was canceled...
Old grief is being brought to the surface as they navigate death, grief, the legal system...
Their ways of managing the overwhelm have them feeling disconnected...
There's no way y...
Welcome to part 2 of this unbelievable saga.
The life of Curtis Christopher, Michal's kids, and Crystal and her kids continues to plunge further into the chaos of unexpected death, compounding grief, triggers, postponed marriage, court dates, and just life with so many moving parts.
Today they dive into the difficulty of deciding to postpone a wedding, just days after their court date, blending such a unique family, sacrificial lov...
If you've heard our story and think things have been crazy lately, you haven't heard anything yet.
In this episode we walk you through the absolute whirlwind of grief and tragedy we've been walking through the last couple of months, to make things all the more complicated after the last couple of years of grief.
From sudden death, to planning a funeral, to postponing our wedding, to lawyers and court dates, to deathversaries making...
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...
You will NOT believe the compounded grief that's just been added to our story.
This episode was recorded right before another tragedy, so when we sat down to talk about the overwhelm of 2.5 years of grieving, trying to get your life back on track, guiding and raising 9 children from multiple families, and being weighed down by it all while learning to trust God in the process...we couldn't imagine it could get more complicated.
Lis...
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...
Feeling abandoned, betrayed, or forgotten?
I know the feeling.
And so did Joseph in the Bible.
But the story of Joseph, my story, and yes, your story, too, is NOT over no matter how bad things are.
God RESTORES. He USES the hard parts of your life.
Joseph kept going through all of it and ended up saving not only all of Egypt, but his own family. His household.
Keep going, because God hasn't finished your story, yet.
(This is a talk...
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 ...
Curtis and Crystal both traumatically lost their spouses roughly 2 years ago.
Their lives were turned upside down.
They experienced grief like they didn't know existed.
Suddenly everything needed to be rebuilt.
Along his grieving journey, Curtis started this podcast to support other grievers.
Crystal was one of those early listeners, and felt like Curtis truly saw her in her grief.
She reached out.
They got talking and developed ...
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, Curtis invites his girlfriend Crystal to speak live at Sunbury Nazarene Church in Sunbury, Ohio to answer the question, what does Thanksgiving and gratitude look like right in the middle of devastation and pain?
Stay until the end for a huge surprise!
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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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CHAPTERS
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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