A new podcast for those in and around grief —

Whether you're right in the middle of your grief or you want to help people who are, join us as we discuss facing life's toughest challenges. Deep loss is lonely, but running to the hard is better when you're running together.

This is the Michal Christopher story:

“Run to the hard, run to the hurt, for it's in the greatest hard that God 's gonna do His greatest work.” - Michal

Michal Christopher

December 27, 1978 - October 9, 2022 (age 43)

Millions Affected by Grief

20%
of those who lose a loved one will experience a “complicated” level of grief” where it seems to have no end. 
12.5M
2.5 Million people die in the United States annually, each leaving an average of five grieving people behind.
30%
of college students have lost a family member or close friend within the last year. 
250M
5% of children in the United States have lost one or both parents by age 15.

Latest Episodes

Throughout episodes, Curtis shares his own hardships, from childhood to adulthood, and how Michal’s words have taught him to look at things from a new perspective. 

All  Episodes
Ep 22: Grief & The Search For Hope
Season-2
November 8, 2024
60
 MIN

Curtis & Tristan are back with a part II of the grief convo they highlight essential questions around grieving: how we can support each other, the role of faith in suffering, and why establishing boundaries in grief is necessary.

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Ep 21: Life After Loss of a Child
Season-2
October 29, 2024
73
 MIN

In this episode, Curtis interviews his former ball player who is now an author, a pastor and griever who lost his young daughter Maria, who died suddenly in his arms in 2016.

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Ep 20: Finding Motivation After Loss
Season-2
October 22, 2024
43
 MIN

In this episode, Chris and Curtis delve into the profound journey of grief, exploring how and when to find motivation after loss.

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Ep 19: Grief Lessons Two Years After My Wife Died
Season-2
October 15, 2024
61
 MIN

In this episode, Chris interviews Curtis, particularly focusing on the transition from the first to the second year after the loss of his wife and the lessons he has learned.

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Ep 18: God's Plan For Your Pain
Season-2
October 8, 2024
64
 MIN

You will hear the amazing story of how Curtis learned to Run to the Hard from his wife Michal, and find hope that God alone can provide even in the midst of tragedy.

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Ep 17: Love After Losing Your Spouse
Season-2
October 1, 2024
69
 MIN

In this heartfelt conversation, Chris walks Crystal and her new love after loss through their current experiences as they date after losing their spouses.

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Ep 16: Coping With Continuous Seasons of Suffering
Season-2
September 24, 2024
75
 MIN

In this conversation, Curtis leads podcast listener, Crystal through an incredible journey through loss, abandonment, and the challenges of navigating life after loss of her husband.

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Ep 15: Navigating a Late Miscarriage
Season-2
September 17, 2024
94
 MIN

In this conversation, Co host Chris, invites his wife Johnna on the podcast to breathe out their personal and fresh journey of walking through a late miscarriage in January 2024.

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Ep 14: Dealing With a Deadbeat Dad
Season-2
September 3, 2024
55
 MIN

Chris helps Curtis breathe out his personal experience with his absent and neglectful father.

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Ep 13: Grieving a Difficult Dad Who Didn't Believe In God
Season-2
September 3, 2024
76
 MIN

Chris interviews guest Josh Delph on his complex feelings of grief, not just for his father’s passing but for the relationship that never was and the forgiveness and regrets he has now that the window is closed on Dad.

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Ep 12: Michal's Last Words To The World
Season 1
July 22, 2024
79
 MIN

Curtis and Chris discuss the importance of running to the hard things in life and finding joy in the midst of pain. They reflect on Curtis's late wife Michal's last words.

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Ep 11: Questioning God After Loss
Season 1
July 15, 2024
81
 MIN

The duo battle with the harsh questions of who God is after loss and the questions they both have as they try to understand why God allows the hurt and the hard.

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Ep 10: Who Was Michal? | Clumsy, Crunchy & Connective
Season 1
July 8, 2024
37
 MIN

Join us as we pull an off-the-cuff episode from our early archives where Curtis wanted to share who Michal was—the hilarious things she did, the fierce mother she was, and the impactful lessons she left us all.

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Ep 9: Grief Affects More Than Just You
Season 1
July 1, 2024
73
 MIN

In this conversation, Curtis and Chris discuss the impact of those around grief.

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Ep 8: Navigating Waves of Grief: Responding with Compassion
Season 1
June 24, 2024
55
 MIN

In this conversation, Chris and Curtis discuss the many waves of grief and cover ways to show compassion to those who have experienced loss.

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Ep 7: The Lonely & Tempting Side of Grief
Season 1
June 17, 2024
61
 MIN

In this conversation, Chris and Curtis discuss the topics of loneliness and the temptation to seek fulfillment in unhealthy ways after loss.

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Ep 6: Say The Things
Season 1
June 10, 2024
31
 MIN

In this conversation, Chris and Curtis discuss the importance of the lessons that Michal taught Curtis about “Saying the Things”

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Ep 5: Beyond The Funeral: The Next Chapter of Grief
Season 1
June 3, 2024
50
 MIN

Join Curtis & Chris as they cover the period after the funeral, detailing the initial days and months following the loss of Curtis’s beloved wife, Michal.

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Ep 4: The Last Embrace & Questioning Heaven
Season 1
May 27, 2024
49
 MIN

In this conversation, Curtis shares his experience of being with Michal in the hospital and witnessing her final breath as he wrestles with raw questions about heaven.

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Ep 3: Preparing For Grief
Season 1
May 19, 2024
88
 MIN

A heartfelt discussion on preparing for grief and navigating the emotions surrounding the final ten days in the hospital.

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Ep 2: Beauty From the Ashes of Divorce and Isolation
Season 1
May 19, 2024
56
 MIN

Curtis highlights several profound “God moments” that proved God’s perfect timing and promises for a new and brighter future in bringing beauty from the ashes.

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Ep 1: Pilot
Season 1
May 19, 2024
63
 MIN

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' beloved late wife, Michal Christopher.

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Show Preview: Run To The Hard
Season 1
May 8, 2024
8
 MIN

Get a quick sneak peak into the upcoming first season of Run to the Hard!

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About the podcast —

Embark on a deeply personal journey of resilience, hope, and healing with Curtis Christopher and co-host Chris Farrell on the "Run to the Hard" podcast. In the wake of sudden tragedy and profound grief, Curtis vulnerably shares his experiences of navigating life's toughest moments after losing his beloved wife Michal to a sudden and aggressive battle to cancer.

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Curtis & Chris

Run to the Hard Podcast

God doesn’t promise us a life free of suffering, but He always brings healing and restoration on other end.

Our goal is to inspire you to face life’s trials with courage and trust in God’s plan and to run to the hard.