Run For God: Run Club Upward Sports

Have you ever hit that hard to reach goal only to find yourself asking, “What now?” We all have. Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about those circumstances. Then Dean shares about his favorite runner of all time. It’s not what you’d expect…

Great Weekend!
Post of the Week - Michelle Mitchell - Inadvertently running faster than the plan
Trivia answer from last week
Why your story matters, part 2 - Story of Mitchell’s dad story is podcast #44
Breaking records as many times as possible
Story of the Week - The Blues - Pam Bishop
Isaiah 41:10 - God wants to protect us
Psalms 40:1-3 - David’s testimony
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - don’t just feel sorry for yourself - recognize who you are in Christ
Have you ever ignored a thorn in your side until it grew to a problem that other people started to notice?
Is God disappointed in me when I’m sad?
How can a believer best serve someone who is dealing with the blues?
What is joggling?
Dean’s Thoughts - Ode to My All-Time Favorite Runner
Kickball and Running as an older person do not mix well!
Why Running/Walking are so Awesome
Celebrities and running
Trivia Question of the Week
Motivational Thought of the Week

Have you ever taken a leap of faith and done something really hard? Dean and Mitchell share that story today. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the me me me society of today and how it relates to our running and our faith.

Were those people really that old?
Post of the Week - Stacy Oliver - Following the plan
Trivia Question answer from last week
Why our stories matter
Centipedes and running
Story of the Week - Take a Leap of Faith! - Rhonda Williams
Genesis 12:1 - The difference between SAYING and DOING
Esther 4:15-16 - Facing our fears
Matthew 9:9 - From the mouths of 7 year olds
When was the last time you did something that frightened you?
Tell us about a time you conquered your fear and how it felt or maybe a time you let your fear get the best of you and how it made you feel.
Have any of the Heroes of Faith (see Hebrews chapter 11) inspired you to trust God enough to let go and take a leap of faith?
Trying to fix track and field
Dean’s Thoughts - Moving On
Why running/walking are so awesome
The Boston Marathon Recap
Trivia Question of the Week
Motivational Thought of the Week
Boogity Boogity Amen!

Overcoming obstacles sometimes requires surrender to God. Dean and Mitchell talk about how we can get in our own way sometimes and we must allow God to write our story. Then Dean talks about how salespeople are related to running and faith.

The eclipse was cool
Post of the Week - Tony Wetmore - Following the right plan
Trivia answer from last week
Clearing the air
$15 to run across a bridge?
Story of the Week - I Surrender - Julie Wicker
Philippians 4:13 - The right application of this verse
Philippians 1:6 - Let God continue to write His story
1 Peter 5:7 - Being humble
What story is God writing in you?
What is holding you back?
Is there something you need to surrender over to God?
Traversing the entire continent of Africa - Russ Cook - AKA Hardest Geezer
Dean’s Thoughts - Think Past the Sale
Why Running/Waking is so Awesome
Geography lesson
Fast people in Varnell
High School kids are killing it these days
Trivia Question of the Week
Motivational Thought of the Week

What do Dancing, Running, and Laughing all have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out. You’ll smile at this week’s story. Then Dean defends the idea that we should all be knowledgeable about the things we do – IF we want to enjoy them, that is…
Easter has come and gone
Post of the Week - Rebecca Olsen - New beginnings
Trivia answer from last week
Nike announces $5,000 shoe
Story of the Week - Dance Lessons - Jerry Snider
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - It is okay to laugh
Psalms 149:3 - Dancing is okay
Psalms 30:11 - Some people are stuffy
When was the last time you did a happy dance?
Have you ever considered a dance class to improve your fitness?
Have you noticed how hard it is to dance and be depressed at the same time?
Camille Herron breaks 13 Ultra distance records in effort!
Dean’s Thoughts - In Defense of Running Knowledge
Why Running/Walking is so awesome
World Cross Country Championships
Trivia question of the week
Motivational thought of the week

Today is a good day. Don’t believe us? Just listen to this week’s story and then see what you think. Then Dean shares the secret to doing hard things and uprooting the bad things from your life.

1:26 - Getting older
4:11 - Post of the Week - Lauren Burdette Minor - YOU can do it too
8:38 - Trivia answer from last week
20:17 - Cranberry supplements
23:52 - Story of the Week - Today is a Good Day - Rhonda Williams
30:48 - Colossians 3:2 - Stop automatically going towards negative things
34:16 - Psalms 118:24 - THIS is the day the Lord has made!
36:21 - Romans 5:8 - Can you even believe what God did for us?
39:06 - Do you feel you are off to a good start this year?
41:06 - How disciplined are you with your physical and spiritual training? Do you skip workouts because of weather? Do you get busy and forget to read your Bible or your daily devotion?
46:24 - Have you been trying to earn God’s love?
49:21 - Jasmin Paris - HERO to ultra runners
58:29 - Dean’s Thoughts - Uprooting the Thornbush
1:11:19 - Why Running/Walking are so Awesome
1:12:39 - National High School record
1:16:18 - Half Marathon in the Olympics?
1:18:42 - Trivia question of the week
1:19:28 - Motivational thought of the week

There are signs everywhere – even signs while we run/walk. And God sends us signs too, but sometimes we miss them or, even worse, ignore them. Let’s talk about it! Then Dean shares his thoughts on our current comfort Crisis.

New Studio
Apology
Post of the Week - Linda Null - What is a Rooster Comb injection?
Trivia Question Answer from last week
What is your favorite piece of running gear?
Story of the Week - Sharon Stiner - Signs
Psalm 50:15 - Calling on God in times of trouble
Psalms 57:2 - Modeling David
Matthew 16:4 - WE can’t demand signs from God
Do we ignore signs from God?
What is our purpose?
Why do we ask for signs?
Man breaks record for fastest half-marathon - on ice!
Dean’s Thoughts - Comfort Crisis - Are we TOO comfortable?
Why Running/Walking is so Awesome
Barkley Marathons
Trivia Question of the Week
Motivational Thought of the Week