Run The Race

Take a minute and subscribe to this weekly podcast. In this episodie, we're talking about some high-tech ways to strengthen your faith and physically stay in shape, including the 7 minute workout. Then, we turn to (5:20) my conversation with business-savvy, workout-loving Pastor Quin Hardnett, a former Army reservist from Georgia who admits to running from the call into ministry at first. (8:25) P...

Welcome to 2020! Start the new year off right by subscribing to this podcast. After recapping running adventures from 2019 and giving shout-outs for your goals in the New Year, I have a treat for you. (6:43) My guest for this podcast episode is Jimmy Davis, a good friend I've run with for nearly 5 years now, including 5 marathons together. (9:50) He talks about how he got started running, how anyo...

NO SPOILERS, but I sat down with Star Wars superfan Derek Kinkade (WTVM chief meteorologist) to do our own version of the famous theme music, then we talk about (2:45) the latest movie "The Rise of Skywalker" (again, #nospoilers) along with spiritual symbolism for THE FORCE - on the big screen, especially with Luke, and for our beliefs in real life. (9:00) We also dive into the rise and fall of An...

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and write a short review. I talked with two special guests for this episode, both stars of the hit film "Overcomer." After I talk briefly about taking a break from fitness over the holidays, we go to the interviews. (5:35) Alex Kendrick - actor, director, co-writer for the Georgia-based Kendrick Brothers movies - talked to us about starring in and directing th...

The theme of this 6th episode is physical and spiritual endurance, to dream big and chase the impossible. That may include ultra marathons and similar running events that are growing in popularity. (5:40 mark) This week's guest is Kena Yutz, owner of Project 42 Running. She coaches athletes from all over the United States. This preacher's daughter from SC has completed multiple 100 mile races. (7:...

This episode is focused on living life to the fullest and how to stay active, calm over the holidays. I start by discussing (3:30 mark) my experiences on mission trips overseas, including Haiti and Africa. (6:30) Then, we turn to an interview with Pastor Chuck Hasty who has led churches for more than 25 years, now at Grace Presbyterian in Columbus GA. He talks about faith, home life, how he got st...

What are you THANKFUL for? I discuss that, around holidays like Thanksgiving, then our interview with Steve Crooks. I met him on a recent flight and his story will amaze you. (6:00 mark) Steve talks about a health crisis and accident earlier this year that caused his heart to stop for 15 minutes, putting him in a coma for several days. (11:30) Doctors called him "Miracle Man" and he has a new pers...

Our guests are two bodybuilders and personal trainers who met through fitness and got married this year. Loren Fuller is a retired Army Captain turned fitness guru, on the verge of being a pro bodybuilder, and his wife Cathy Fuller is a master instructor at Max Fitness Elite, a gym in Columbus GA. I start podcast #3 with quick stories about 2 inspiring friends who attempted huge fitness goals. The...

Our first guest for this podcast is longtime Solder Marathon Director Cecil Cheves, a cancer survivor who has completed 15 full Ironman events. He’s an inspiring and fit 70-year-old who wants to honor God. This military-themed episode starts with highlights of running the very rainy Marine Corps Marathon, then Cecil Cheves shares interesting stories about (9:45) how he got started running in his 4...

Get ready to be motivated and inspired to improve on your fitness and faith walk. Do you want to lose weight? Grow closer to God? Get stronger physically, mentally and spiritually? On this new RUN THE RACE podcast, we’ll focus on how to get started and how to challenge ourselves in all these things. On this first episode, you’ll hear me get personal, with lessons learned as a veteran TV news ancho...