Dean and Mitchell share a powerful and very personal story about never giving up. They talk about the line between contentment and complacency. Then Dean shares a factoid about baseball that helps to illustrate, first, how simple running and our faith can be, and second, that we have a very clear standard in our faith journey.

We don’t talk politics, but…

Post of the Week - Karla Carr - Choose your hard

Trivia Question Answer from last week

Join us in January!

New shoe technology from On Athletics

Story of the Week - Never Give Up! - Sherry Miller - Contentment vs. Complacency

Philippians 4:13 - What we can do WHEN we are in God’s will

Philippians 3:14 - Being content whatever the circumstances

Jeremiah 29:11 - God is giving us another chance, what are we going to do with it?

Why have I had to endure so much physically and still feel that I have not gained much ground physically?

Why have I never been able to be a runner?

Will I ever see my dreams and ambitions met on this side of heaven?

Why Running is Super-Trendy Right Now

Dean’s Thoughts - Seventeen Inches - What standard are you using?

Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

The Olympics

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean and Mitchell wade into the deep waters of aging and risk management this week. It’s coming for all of us, but why should we be joyful about it? Then Dean shares the insights he gained from a bad race he had recently. Maybe you can gain some insight from his experience.

Post of the Week - Haley Sharp - Working out with your kids

Trivia answer from last week

An invitation to a life changing event

How much do other sports run?

Story of the Week - The Other End of the Table - Jerry Snider

Job 12:12 - Smart and wise are two different things

Proverbs 9:9-10 - Don’t speak when it is inappropriate, but don’t let your Christian voice be quieted either

Psalms 92:14 - There are lots of reasons to be glad we’re aging

How do you feel about getting older?

How do you plan to celebrate your next birthday?

What advice would your older self have for your younger self?

Running of the Bulls and risk management

Dean’s Thoughts - Race Lessons - What can we learn from a bad race? Turns out, a lot!

Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

New world records

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean is joined in the studio with longtime Run Club member John Campbell. His story will hold you on the edge of your seat as he shares his struggles with simply staying alive as an infant and his struggle with complacency later in life. Then Dean uses a 100 year old short to story to illustrate how we can’t tune into more than one channel at a time.

Meet John Campbell

Post of the Week - Julie Cales Davis - Doing all the things

Trivia Answer from last week

Meet John Campbell

Story of the Week - John Campbell - God is Faithful and Will Do It

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 - We are all made up of 3 parts and we need to focus on all of them

Genesis 17:23 - God is talking to all of us

Ephesians 3:20 - It’s a partnership

Is there someone who gave their life for you? Soldier killed for you to have freedom? For example, Saving Private Ryan, Are you living worthy of their ultimate sacrifice?

Is there something that God has been speaking to you about and you have been putting if off?

Are you doing all that you can to be blameless in every aspect? Spirit, soul and body?

Are you physically, spiritually, emotionally or psychologically (sound mind) mature?

Is there any area of your life not totally surrendered yet to God?

NJ man runs all the streets in his county

Dean’s Thoughts - The Right Channel

Why Running/Walking are so awesome

Olympic trials main storiesTrivia Question Of The Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

If you’ve been a runner for any length of time, you have probably encountered a dog. You don’t want to miss how Hope Reagan dealt with them in this week’s story. And Dean will share his thoughts on running against the wind vs. running with the wind.

A challenge to our listeners

Post of the Week - Carie Pearson King - Getting it done/motivation

Trivia answer from last week

Running Bucket Lists

Story of the Week - Dog Days of Summer - Hope Reagan

Matthew 6:6-8 - Prayer must be from the heart

Romans 8:26 - The kind of prayer God wants to hear

Psalms 78:72 - God will do what He sets out to do

Do you notice the little things God does for you in the moment it happens? Can you recognize it?

What Is the Power of Prayer?

What is the significance of Jesus being our shepherd?

Breaking in running shoes

Dean’s Thoughts - Which Direction Are You Going?

Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

Olympic Trials update

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean is joined in the studio with Darren Lewis, longtime Run for God coach and friend. He shares a story about how it is never too late to get on the right course. Then Dean shares his thoughts about how the solution to our problem is often the most simple solution.

Welcome back Darren!

Post of the Week - Pat Park - What’s getting in your way?

Trivia question answer from last week

Meet Darren Lewis

Story of the Week - It’s Never Too Late - Darren Lewis

John 10:10 - God wants us to LIVE life abundantly

Luke 23:42-43 - Two criminals saw the same thing snap interpreted them differently - How are you interpreting Jesus?

Colossians 3:23-24 - What does it mean to work for the Lord?

What is your life purpose?

Is there something new in life you’ve wanted to try? What’s holding you back?

Is there something new in life you’ve wanted to try? What’s holding you back?

Have you ever talked someone through the plan for salvation? If not, what’s holding you back?

Running and PEDs

Dean’s Thoughts - Basic Solutions - Look to the simplest solution first

Why running/walking is awesome

Following the professional running scene

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

After discussing new beginnings last week, Dean and Mitchell share a story about changing direction – a different kind of starting over. And you don’t want to miss The discussion about the most controversial topic they have ever discussed – returning the shopping cart to the cart coral.

Post of the Week - Paola Vasquez - Having the right attitude

Trivia answer from last week

Story of the Week - Turn North - Julie Wicker

Psalm 118:24 - The Ultimate perspective setter

Deuteronomy 2:2-3 - What do we do when we follow God’s direction? When to stand up for what’s right vs. letting sleeping dogs lie

1 Corinthians 9:26 - What does winning look like for you?

Do you intentionally seek joy?

Is God asking you to turn north?

What daily reminders do you need?

The story of Derek Stefureac and his Multiple Sclerosis

Dean’s Thoughts - Shopping Carts and Running

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

NCAA track and Field Championships

New running shoe trends

Trivia question of the week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean and Mitchell discuss several stories about change and starting over. Sometimes a new start is a good thing, but we must handle it right. Then Dean shares his thoughts on why the juxtaposition of big city and small town is relevant to our running and faith journeys.

Great to be back home

Post of the Week - Greg Chance - Starting over

Trivia Answer from last week

World Record for 1 mile with a stroller

Story of the Week - Starting Over - Jerry Snider

Jeremiah 29:11 - God’s plan for us is REAL and it EXISTS

Philippians 3:13 - Looking forward…

Romans 12:2 - Being transformed…

What advice do you have for someone who has to start over?

Do you have a go to Bible verse in times of adversity?

What is the advantage when you have to start over?

Running in New York and New Jersey

Dean’s Thoughts - Big City vs Small Town

Why Running/Walking is so awesome

Announcement of the new World Ultimate Championships

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Have you ever considered that your body is just on loan from God? Would you treat it differently if you did? Dean and Mitchell discuss those thoughts as well as how an average high jumper became a superstar by trying something new. They guys talk about what the important lesson is for runners and Christians.

Today's episode was recorded online and is less than our standard quality. We apologize for the quality, but the content is still great! We'll be back to our standard next week!