Sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug. That’s the root of this week’s story. Listen to Dean and Mitchell discuss it. Then Dean gives us all a challenge to never let up, regardless of the circumstances.

An invitation

Post of the Week - Kimberly Slape - Run Club is great!

Trivia answer from last week

Are we all wandering animals?

1924 Olympics vs 2024 Olympics

Story of the Week - I’m the Bug - Rhonda Williams

Hebrews 12:12 - God, our coach

James 1:12 - What are Crowns?

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - Why we’re in training

Cyclists use the term “pain cave” to describe an intense indoor training session. I use “sufferfest” to describe hard hill repeats and speed work. What is your term?

Does picturing God as an Olympic-style coach with a whistle standing next to you rather than an old man with a long white beard looking down on you change how you view your relationship with him?

Have you ever been the bug?

ESPN Top 100 Athletes since 2000 - Big problem with the list

Dean’s Thoughts - Don’t Let Up!

Why running/walking are so awesome

Do the Olympics make a difference in how we get along?

Trivia Question of the Week

Motivational Thought of the Week

Dean is joined by Coe Booker once again to preview all of the individual running events in the 2024 Olympics. They share their picks as well.

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

Coach Dean and Coe wrap up their final thoughts about the Olympic Trials.

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

Dean and Coe recap the first half of the Olympic Trials.

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