Welcome to the pilot episode of the Run to the Hard Podcast! Join hosts Chris Farrell and Curtis Christopher as they dive into the powerful origin story behind the mantra, "Run to the Hard," inspired by Curtis's beloved late wife, Michal Christopher.

This episode takes you on a journey through the challenges of Curtis's early life, to a messy divorce, to remarraige with a women he had never met, culminating in a devastating sudden terminal diagnosis that has him & Michal's five children experiencing fresh & painful grief unlike they have ever known.

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00:00-The Restoration of Curtis & Chris's Friendship

03:30-The Origin of "Run to the Hard"

10:00- The "Hard" in Curtis's Early Life

16:00- The Unexpected "Hard" of Divorce & Losing a Child at Birth

20:00- The "Hard" of Growing up without Dad & How God Used it

27:30- The First Coffee Date with Michal & Embracing "Hard" Questions.

30:00- The Men Stepping Up in Church- How to Support Kids without Dad

35:00- The "Hard" of Vetting, Remarriage & a Blended Family.

38:00-  The "Hard" of the Unexpected Diagnosis & Telling the Kids

49:00-  The “Hard” that God is Pushing Curtis to Run Towards

59:00-  “Running to the Hard” with Others & Finding Hope in Christ