• 222 – Turn North : Shopping Carts and Running
    Jun 24 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 221 – Starting Over : Big City vs Small Town
    Jun 17 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 220 – Does Your Vessel Need a Tune-Up : The Fosbury Flop
    Jun 10 2024

    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!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 219 – A Letter to Daniel : The Comparison Trap
    Jun 3 2024

    There are a lot of people who need hope. It is up to us to help them see it. Dean and Mitchell talk about how help those who need it most. Then Dean talks about how sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad to want to be better – It just depends how you look at it.

    Post of the Week - June Jennings - What it is all about

    Trivia answer from last week

    Hawkins FUNdraiser and RoTwelve Ministries - Donate at https://rotwelve.org

    Self-paced studies

    Story of the Week - A Letter to Daniel

    Matthew 18:12-13 - It is amazing how God weaves it all together!

    Luke 5:10 - The joy of hearing about someone who begins their journey with Christ

    Romans 5:8 - What love is

    Have you ever lost hope? Have circumstances ever shaken your faith?

    Have you ever shared your story with a homeless person or someone asking you for money?

    Are you open to being used by God to help a stranger? Even one you don’t think is “worthy?”

    Jelly Roll ran a 5K! - So can you!

    Dean’s Thoughts - The Comparison Trap

    Why Running/Walking is so awesome

    How to make Track and Field more interesting

    Trivia question of the Week

    Motivational Thought of the Week

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 218 – Lighting the Way : Running Through Normandy
    May 27 2024

    Have you ever been running at night with a headlamp? Dean and Mitchell share a great story about just such a run, and they talk about the implications for our spiritual lives. Then Dean connects D-Day to running and faith. Where does he come up with this stuff?

    2:54 - Post of the Week - Rebekah McGeorge - Everyone for everyone

    8:26 - Trivia Answer from last week

    15:09 - Another Usain Bolt record

    17:55 - Story of the Week - Lighting the Way - Rhonda Williams - Headlamps and running

    25:33 - Psalm 119:105 - God wants us to focus on what He puts in front of us, not the things in the dark around us

    28:26 - Isaiah 41:13 - God helps those who are focused on Him

    29:41 - Psalms 34:7 - Sometimes God is close to us when we don’t even see Him

    32:37 - Do you read your Bible every day, so your light stays bright? Have you noticed that you tend to stumble when you become lax in your study of the Word?

    36:47 - Have you ever considered how keeping your light bright can help someone else stay on the right path?

    38:23 - Do you find yourself being distracted by the darkness?

    45:17 - The ridiculous Enhanced Games

    53:21 - Dean’s Thoughts - Running Through Normandy

    Why Running/Walking is so awesome

    Championship track season

    Trivia question of the Week

    Motivational Thought of the Week

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 217 - How Running Opened More Than My Airways : Why Visualization Doesn’t Always Work
    May 20 2024

    Buckle in today because this week’s story is going inspire you to a better relationship with running AND with God. Then Dean and Mitchell discuss visualization, the firs sub-4-minute mile and so much more…

    Post of the Week - Jessica Funk Malone - Running in the Heat

    Trivia Question Answer

    Why are some people faster than others?

    Story of the Week - How Running Opened More Than My Airways - Linda Null

    Acts 9:17-18 - Ananias and Saul - An amazing for story for many reasons

    Matthew 22:36-39 - Loving people who are different from us

    John 13:34-35 - A NEW commandment

    Have you ever been blinded by things of this world that have prevented you from shining your light for Jesus? What happened that enabled you to remove those “blinders?”

    Love your neighbor as yourself has often been described as one of the hardest commandments to follow. Why is this so hard?

    What does Jesus mean when He says, “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”? What are some ways that we can love like Jesus?

    The amazing story of Adele Roberts

    Dean’s Thoughts - Why Visualization Doesn’t Always Work

    Why Running/Walking are so awesome

    70th Anniversary of the first 4-minute mile

    Trivia Question of the Week

    Motivational Thought of the Week

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 216 – Did He Really Say That? : Swatting Away the Gnats
    May 13 2024

    What would you do if you found someone in the middle of a marathon who needed encouragement? Find out what Jerry Snider did one time when it happened to him. Then Dean shares his thoughts on ways we can be more like south Georgians. Can’t miss that one!

    Post of the Week - Melissa Rotarius - 10,000 steps a day challenge

    Trivia question answer

    The London Marathon has it going on

    Story of the Week - Did He Really Say That? - Jerry Snider

    Proverbs 11:25 - Helping people feels great

    Proverbs 13:3 - Controlling our tongue - And fixing the damage we do

    Ephesians 4:29 - Make sure you are telling the truth when you lift someone up

    WHAT CAN YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS STRUGGLING IN A RACE?

    HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO NAYSAYERS?

    WHO HAVE YOU ENCOURAGED TODAY?

    Handling negative things in a positive way

    Study on beginning running when you’re old

    Dean’s Thoughts - Swatting Away the Gnats

    Why Running/Walking is so awesome

    Penn Relays excellence

    Trivia Question of the Week

    Motivational Thought of the Week

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 215 – The Blues : Ode To My All-Time Favorite Runner
    May 6 2024

    Have you ever hit that hard to reach goal only to find yourself asking, “What now?” We all have. Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about those circumstances. Then Dean shares about his favorite runner of all time. It’s not what you’d expect…

    Great Weekend!

    Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - Inadvertently running faster than the plan

    Trivia answer from last week

    Why your story matters, part 2 - Story of Mitchell’s dad story is podcast #44

    Breaking records as many times as possible

    Story of the Week - The Blues - Pam Bishop

    Isaiah 41:10 - God wants to protect us

    Psalms 40:1-3 - David’s testimony

    2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - don’t just feel sorry for yourself - recognize who you are in Christ

    Have you ever ignored a thorn in your side until it grew to a problem that other people started to notice?

    Is God disappointed in me when I’m sad?

    How can a believer best serve someone who is dealing with the blues?

    What is joggling?

    Dean’s Thoughts - Ode to My All-Time Favorite Runner

    Kickball and Running as an older person do not mix well!

    Why Running/Walking are so Awesome

    Celebrities and running

    Trivia Question of the Week

    Motivational Thought of the Week

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    1 hr and 8 mins