Close to Home Podcast

Chris Russo
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Close to Home is hosted by Chris Russo and offers weekly spiritual encouragement designed to catalyze your faith journey. Each episode is usually 3–5 minutes long, making it a simple, meaningful way to refocus your heart and stay grounded throughout the week. I hope you’ll tune in!

  1. MAR 2

    What If It Goes Well?

    In this episode, I share a simple but powerful reframe that’s helped me in my own journey with OCD and anxiety: What if it goes well? Not unrealistic optimism — just making room for a hopeful possibility. If you’ve ever found yourself bracing for disaster, this conversation will help you think differently this week.

    3 min

  2. FEB 13

    Don’t Forget to Say Thank You

    A simple reminder: when someone challenges you, encourages you, or blesses you — don’t assume they know it mattered. Send the text. Say thank you. Gratitude grows your character and strengthens others.

    1 min

  3. FEB 9

    God cares for you

    What keeps you from bringing the small, everyday anxieties to God? In this episode, Chris reflects on 1 Peter 5:7 and the simple but powerful phrase, “because He cares for you.” Exploring how our own experiences can shape the way we see God’s love, this conversation invites you to stop holding back and start handing over even the smallest stresses to a God who truly cares.

    3 min

  4. FEB 6

    Before It Becomes a Crisis

    What if the biggest threats to your life and marriage aren’t urgent—yet? In this episode, I talk about why the most important investments are the ones that don’t feel pressing… until it’s too late.

    2 min

  5. JAN 31

    The Growth I Didn’t Plan For

    Growth doesn’t always come from where we expect. In this episode, I share how a simple workout routine unexpectedly became a doorway to deeper prayer and spiritual formation.

    4 min

  6. JAN 29

    You Don’t Have to Change the World

    What if “changing the world” isn’t the goal—and never was? A reflection on faithfulness, discouragement, and learning to be kind to yourself.

    3 min

  7. JAN 26

    Paying Attention to Our Triggers

    We all get triggered. This short reflection explores how disproportionate reactions can point to deeper places God wants to heal—if we’re willing to slow down and listen.

    3 min

  8. JAN 21

    A reverberating whisper

    What if the voice of God isn’t loud—but persistent? In this episode, Chris reflects on a reverberating whisper that’s been surfacing again and again: be kind to yourself. He explores how our inner voice shapes the way we treat others and invites listeners to replace self-condemnation with curiosity. No conclusions—just an invitation to listen to what keeps echoing.

    2 min
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Close to Home is hosted by Chris Russo and offers weekly spiritual encouragement designed to catalyze your faith journey. Each episode is usually 3–5 minutes long, making it a simple, meaningful way to refocus your heart and stay grounded throughout the week. I hope you’ll tune in!

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  • Creator
    Chris Russo
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Russo
  • Show Website
    Close to Home Podcast