Real Friends

This month we continue last month’s “running theme” and chat with one of my favorite pace groups at Big River Training Team (BRTT) – the 8:30 pace group.  I’ve had the honor and privilege of training with the 8:30 pace group since 2015.  Not only has it made me a better, wiser runner, but I’ve also developed friendships with a variety of healthy, positive, inspiring people who both encourage and motivate me.   Still debating whether or not “running is the right exercise for you?”  Or whether a local running community like Big River Training Team right for you?  Listen to several of my friends from the 8:30 pace group and discover for yourself.

Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

Website:  www.therobertharrison.com 

Resources:  Thank you to my “Podcast Posse”: Tim Gallagher, Sadie Smith, Maryam, Paul Wesley, & Peter Eppler

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This week we switch things up a bit and chat with one of the fastest pace groups at Big River Training Team (BRTT); that is, the 8-minute pace group.  How would you spend the perfect spring morning?  This morning I got to spend it by running a loop in one of our favorite parks, Forest Park, with the 8-minute pace group.  Then spending an hour or so afterwards chatting with them about both the challenges and benefits of running.  Is running right for you?  And is a running community like Big River Training Team right for you?  Listen to my friends and discover for yourself.

Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

Website:  www.therobertharrison.com 

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Big River Running Company - www.bigriverrunning.com

Do you remember your wedding day?  After all the planning and hard work, what do you remember the most?  Or do you remember anything at all from your “Big Day”?  Today, our two couples – Zach and Amanda and Jake and Maddie – conclude their stories and share insights, lessons learned and offer advice for future couples planning a wedding.  I think you will love their humble, honest insights.

Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

Thanks again to my awesome Wedding Couples:  Zach Peters, Amanda Peters, Jake Goessling, Maddie Goessling

Website: www.therobertharrison.com  

Do you remember your wedding day?  Better yet, do you remember all the details leading up to your “Big Day”?  Including details like “how you met, the proposal, the wedding planning and the actual wedding itself”?  

Today, I share an enjoyable conversation with two great couples – Zach and Amanda and Jake and Maddie – as they share their stories, their insights, and their lessons learned on the ultimate road to marriage.     

If you’ve ever planned a wedding or been part of one yourself, I think you are going to enjoy today’s podcast.  It’s a lot of fun.  Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

Roundtable guests: Huge thanks to Zach Peters, Amanda Peters, Jake Goessling, Maddie Goessling

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Today I have the honor and privilege of chatting with 4 of my favorite dads – Ryan, Kyle, Garet and Caleb.  Not only are these guys full time dads, they are also full time husbands, and have full time careers.   Similar to the conversation I had with some of my favorite moms last year, I ask these dads how they strike a balance between kids, work, marriage, friends, God, and still find time for themselves?  Or can you?  Listen to these open, honest, encouraging dads and discover for yourself. 

Thank you for listening, this is “Real Friends”.

Roundtable: Huge thank you to my group of dads - Ryan, Kyle, Garet, & Caleb

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Surrender.  What do you think of when you hear the word surrender?  Are they positive connotations?  Negative ones?  Or maybe a mix of both?  And what does it look like to be a young woman trying to surrender your life to God on a daily basis?  Is that even possible in today’s highly secular world?  Join me and my special friend, Sarah Moss, as we discuss not only that topic but what it looks like to a young, Christian woman in today’s world and discover for yourself.  Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

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Surrender.  What do you think of when you hear the word "surrender"?  Are they positive connotations?  Negative ones?  Or maybe a mix of both?  And what does it look like to be a young woman trying to surrender your life to God on a daily basis?  Is that even possible in today’s highly secular world?  Join me and my special friend, Sarah Moss, as we discuss not only that topic but what it looks like to a young, Christian woman in today’s world and discover for yourself.  Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

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Do you remember your first serious relationship?  Whether it was a high school sweetheart, a college sweetheart, or something totally different, most of us remember our first serious relationship.  Especially when those relationships don’t work out and someone’s heart gets broken. 

Today in part 2 of a 2-part series, I resume my conversation with Lucas Garza as he shares how he’s bounced back from earlier battles with depression and suicidal tendencies to the life he now lives with purpose and meaning.  And one day he hopes to use his previous experience to help others who suffer similar challenges.  How would you bounce back from your lowest point in life?  Listen to my friend, Lucas Garza, as he shares his story and discover for yourself.  Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

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Do you remember your first serious relationship?  Whether it was a high school sweetheart, a college sweetheart, or something totally different, most of us remember our first serious relationship.  Especially when those relationships don’t work out and someone’s heart gets broken.  Today in part 1 of a 2-part series, I share a conversation with a friend of mine, Lucas Garza.  Lucas is in his mid-twenties with a promising future ahead of him but like most of us has dealt with challenges in his past.  One of those challenges includes the break-up of his first serious relationship.  How do you deal with the breakup of your first serious relationship?  How do you deal with depression and suicidal tendencies?  And how do you build your life going forward so that your past doesn’t dictate or haunt your future?

Listen to my friend, Lucas Garza, as he shares his open, honest story and discover for yourself.  Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

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What does Christmas mean to you?  And what is your favorite Christmas story or Christmas memory?  Do you have one?  Maybe it’s a childhood memory or something more recent.  Maybe it involves a special gift you either gave or received from someone.  Maybe it involves a dinner, or worship service, or merely enjoying Christmas decorations with family or friends.  Or maybe, just maybe, it involves a special someone or special relationship in your life.

Whatever it is, hopefully you enjoy this special edition of Real Friends and allow these stories and conversations to prepare your heart to celebrate Christmas in a very special way.  One that resonates with you personally and reminds you of what’s really important during the Christmas season.

Thank you for listening.  This is “Real Friends”.

Website:  www.therobertharrison.com 

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