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
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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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 heartfelt conversation, Chris walks Crystal and her new love after loss through their current experiences as they date after losing their spouses.
They explore the complexities of navigating the emotional roller coaster that comes with healing and how their kids are reacting to the news.
P.S if you missed the last episode, start there first! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-coping-with-seasons-of-continuous-s...
In this conversation, Curtis leads podcast listener, Crystal through an incredible journey through loss, abandonment, and the challenges of navigating life after loss of her husband. Throughout the episode, the emphasis is on running to the hard places of life and allowing God to work through those experiences for healing and growth. This conversation explores the profound journey of Crystal as she navigates through significant hea...
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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