Whether you're right in the middle of your grief or you want to help people who are, join us as we discuss facing life's toughest challenges. Deep loss is lonely, but running to the hard is better when you're running together.
“Run to the hard, run to the hurt, for it's in the greatest hard that God 's gonna do His greatest work.” - Michal
Throughout episodes, Curtis shares his own hardships, from childhood to adulthood, and how Michal’s words have taught him to look at things from a new perspective.
All EpisodesIn this powerful conversation, Cortney Kendrick shares her heartbreaking yet hope-filled journey after losing her husband Don to sudden violence.
Today’s episode is deeply personal and incredibly moving. Ellah Hood, Michal’s oldest daughter courageously shares her story of losing mom at just 18 years old. Ellah opens up about: >The weight of well-meaning words that didn’t always bring comfort. >The temptation to shut down and isolate in her grief. > The raw moments of wrestling with God and the powerful shift in how she sees Him now. This conversation is a testament to resilience, faith and finding hope in the hardest seasons. Ellah’s story is one you won’t want to miss.
n 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.
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?
Curtis & Tristan are back with a part II of the grief convo they highlight essential questions around grieving: how we can support each other, the role of faith in suffering, and why establishing boundaries in grief is necessary.
In this episode, Curtis interviews his former ball player who is now an author, a pastor and griever who lost his young daughter Maria, who died suddenly in his arms in 2016.
In this episode, Chris and Curtis delve into the profound journey of grief, exploring how and when to find motivation after loss.
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.
You will hear the amazing story of how Curtis learned to Run to the Hard from his wife Michal, and find hope that God alone can provide even in the midst of tragedy.
In this heartfelt conversation, Chris walks Crystal and her new love after loss through their current experiences as they date after losing their spouses.
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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.
Read MoreGod doesn’t promise us a life free of suffering, but He always brings healing and restoration on other end.
Our goal is to inspire you to face life’s trials with courage and trust in God’s plan and to run to the hard.