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. 
250K
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 35: When Grief Breaks a Relationship… and God Holds It Together
Season 3
July 15, 2025
58
 MIN

The life of Curtis Christopher, Michal's kids, and Crystal and her kids continues to plunge further into the chaos of unexpected tragedy, compounding grief, triggers, postponed marriage, court dates, and so many moving parts.

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Ep 34: Five Kids Lose Their Dad Overnight & The Aftermath of Grief
Season 3
July 1, 2025
62
 MIN

From sudden tragedy, to planning a funeral, to postponing our wedding, to lawyers and court dates, to the passing anniversary's of our spouses making it all the worse. Not much of this story makes sense from our limited human perspective, but God is faithful

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Ep 33: How to Grieve Well After Tragedy with Jo Beth Evans
Season 3
June 4, 2025
67
 MIN

JoBeth Evan's story is a roller coaster, and she tells it - and lives it - with so much grace and peace. Today's episode is extra impactful because not only does JoBeth have lived experience of deep grief, BUT, she's turned that experience into a way to serve others as a certified grief recovery specialist.

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Ep 32: The Weight of Parenting 9 Kids While Grieving Your Wife
Season 3
May 20, 2025
69
 MIN

Join Curtis and Chris as they navigate a deep discussion about leading through grief 2..5 years after Michal's passing.

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Ep 31: Trusting God After Losing Your Parents, Marriage, and Ministry with Lonnie Potts
Season 3
May 6, 2025
47
 MIN

Join Curtis as he hosts his mentor and his favorite preacher Lonnie Potts to provide hope that when all seems lost...God gives a way forward.

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Ep 30: Hope For The Abandoned, Betrayed And Forgotten
Season 3
April 22, 2025
36
 MIN

Join Curtis as he preaches at the Ohio Christian University and tells the Run to the Hard Story through the lense of the story of Jospeh in the Bible.

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Ep 29: How to Grieve Your Health After 100 Surgeries
Season 3
April 8, 2025
46
 MIN

Join Curtis and is neighbor LeeAnne, in this powerful interview, where LeeAnne shares her perspective on the hope she has as she navigates a life of physical pain and suffering

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Ep 28: Healing After Dad Took His Own Life
Season 3
March 11, 2025
33
 MIN

Join Curtis and is neighbor Josh, in this powerful conversation, where shares how other men stepped up around his family after his Dad committed suicide.

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Ep 27: Rebuilding and Healing After The Loss of Your Spouse
Season 3
February 25, 2025
79
 MIN

Join Curtis, Crystal, and Chris for this incredibly deep and vulnerable episode, and learn how Curtis and Crystal are planning to rebuild - together, now - as they each continue their personal grieving journeys.

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Ep 26: Widowed Overnight- Losing My Husband Suddenly at 32
Season 3
February 3, 2025
54
 MIN

In this powerful conversation, Cortney Kendrick shares her heartbreaking yet hope-filled journey after losing her husband Don to sudden violence.

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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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Run to the Hard - Meet the Hosts - Curtis Christopher and Chris Farrell
YOUR HOSTS:

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.