• Ep 21: Life After The Loss of A Child
    Oct 28 2024

    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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    CHAPTER

    01:00 Tristan & Curtis's Connection

    04:39 A Grief Conversation with a Friend

    07:55 Experiencing Sudden Loss of a Child

    13:00 Therapy Writing that Turned to a Book

    18:25 Forced to Postpone Daughter's Funeral

    19:30 Welcoming a New Baby With No Joy

    23:08 A Profound Metaphor Describing Grief

    26:45 The Awkwardness of Grieving

    32:28 Theology of Suffering

    37:22 The Reality of Doubt

    40:32 The Messiness of Grief

    42:00 Responding To Weird Comments

    46:36 The Risk of Loving Again

    49:06 Sacred Relics

    59:10 Redeeming Pain

    01:02:59 Everything is Uncomfortable

    01:06:35 Giving Hope Through Tristan's Book

    01:10:00 Joy in Sorrow

    01:12:10 Closing

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep 20: Finding Motivation After Loss
    Oct 22 2024

    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 in Grief?

    03:40 Was There a Turning Point?

    06:49 What is God's Purpose For Us?

    11:33 Why You Shouldn't Alienate Others

    17:51 Griever's Responsibility in Healing

    20:48 Celebrity Stories

    21:13 Deion Sanders

    22:20 Darryl Strawberry

    22:56 Hulk Hogan's Story

    23:41 The Common Denominator

    27:01 The Message of the Gospel

    28:10 What is Spiritual Laziness?

    33:55 Laziness Vs Brokeness and Living to Our Full Potential

    36:25 Why Can't I Find Motivation in Grief?

    39:59 A Prayer for the Grieving

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    43 mins
  • Ep 19: Grief Lessons Two Years After My Wife Died
    Oct 15 2024

    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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    TIME STAMPS
    01:20 Navigating Grief: Year One vs. Year Two
    08:40 Taking Charge of Grief
    13:40 Building Supportive Friendships
    19:54 Setting Boundaries in Grief
    26:43 Gaining Perspective Through Loss
    30:26 Finding Purpose in Tragedy
    31:18 A Heart for Helping Others
    35:42 Living Out Our Purpose
    39:33 Living with Eternal Perspective
    42:28 Responsibilities of the Church and Community
    52:24 How To Find Support
    56:15 The Michal Foundation: A Legacy of Love
    58:32 Concluding Thoughts and Prayers

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 18: Curtis Guests on Tragedy Into Triumph Podcast
    Oct 8 2024

    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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    Time Stamps:

    03:00 The Facade of the Perfect Family

    09:00 The Hard of Divorce & Singleness at Fifty

    12:00 A Season of Deep Spiritual Growth

    14:00 "Who You Marry Matters"

    23:00 Comparing Your Old Marriage

    27:00 An Unexpected Tragedy

    37:00 Michal's Response to Hard Things In Life

    40:00 "Am I Dying Well"?

    45:00 Michal's Last Words To The World

    50:00 Where is The Hope In This Tragedy?

    52:00 Run To Hard In Other People's Lives

    57:00 The Run To The Hard Podcast Origin Story

    01:01:00 Support The Grief Foundation

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep 17: Love After Losing Your Spouse
    Oct 1 2024

    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.

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    Time Stamps

    01:29 Love After Loss For Crystal 14:17 "I'm Interested, But Still Grieving" 20:19 The Blessing To Move on 30:45 Easier to Stay Single? 32:49 Michal Foundation 33:57 What Do The Kids Think About Your Relationship? 44:51 Practical Challenges In a New Relationship 47:25 Preparing Others For Love After Loss? 52:58 Setting Physical Boundaries With a New Relationship 55:05 What Draws You To Each Other? 01:01:53 What Do You Tell The Skeptic? 01:05:48 Final Prayer

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 16: Coping With Seasons of Continuous Suffering
    Sep 24 2024

    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 health challenges, the impact of a life-altering diagnosis, and the resilience required to support her family.

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    Time Stamps

    First Marriage Ending in Divorce

    06:00 The Impact of PTSD on a Marriage

    09:00 Honoring Vows Through Abandonment in Marriage

    11:00 God's Release From The Marriage

    17:00 The Pain & Healing From Divorce

    23:00 Meeting Brandon

    28:00 Second Marriage, Was it Easy?

    32:00 Chronically ill After Pregnancy

    34:00 Creating a New Normal

    35:00 Lupus Support (Run2thehard@gmail.com)

    37:00 Crystal Almost Dies in 2020

    45:00 The Cancer Call

    52:00 A Support Village

    56:00 Isolation in The Hospital from Dad

    58:00 Brandon's Death

    01:06:00 What's The Curtis & Crystal Connection
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep 15: Navigating a Late Miscarriage
    Sep 17 2024

    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 expansion.

    04:00 Terrible Timing For a Miscarriage

    07:00 "The Baby Has No Heartbeat"

    12:00 Deciding Between Induction or a D&C

    18:00 The Unexpected Hospital Perspective

    24:00 Answered Prayers For Mercy

    31:00 More Than a Clump of Cells

    39:00 Learning it Was a Boy

    41:00 Emotions Leaving The Hospital

    41:00 Emotions Leaving The Hospital

    49:00 Practical Challenges of Loss & Support

    54:00 Chaos and No Time To Grieve

    1:01:00 The Lies The Enemy Attacks Women With

    1:09:00 Questioning God's Timing of Another Pregancy

    01:14:00 How to Support Those Grieving a Baby Loss

    01:21:00 How Can Men Support In Times of Trial?

    01:30:00 Does God Waste Loss?

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Ep 14: Dealing With a Deadbeat Dad
    Sep 10 2024

    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 emphasizes the importance of living a purposeful and selfless life as a father.

    05:00 Early Life With a Deadbeat Dad

    10:00 Restitution For The Neglect

    13:30 How to Respond to "I Want a Better Relationship With You?

    18:00 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Overcoming Hardships

    21:00 Can I Be A Good Man Without Jesus? 21:13

    24:00 The Modern Man's Responsibility

    33:00 Advice for Moms with Deadbeat Husbands

    40:30 Is It My Responsibility That Dad Finds The Lord?

    46:30 The Mystery of Last Minute Salvations

    49:00 Final Thoughts and Prayer

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    55 mins