Chris Russo

Close to Home Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 247 episodes

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!

Author

Chris Russo

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.officialchrisrusso.com

Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

God sees you 18.05.2021

Reflections on God seeing us and having our best interest at heart.

You’re invited 06.05.2021

Reflections on the heart of the gospel.

Praise often and specifically 28.04.2021

Just some thoughts about letting the people around us know how much they matter.

Never forget 31.03.2021

Some reflections on the meaning of Easter.

Learn to attack the root of the problem 22.03.2021

If we’re ever going to experience the life change we want to see, we have to get used to enlisting God’s helping in attacking the root of the problems we face.

When you’re tempted to give up 17.03.2021

Let’s face it...we face a lot of adversity as we seek to take the ground that God wants to give us. Let’s be real about the struggle and resolve to never, ever quit!

Just something I’m grateful for 09.03.2021

Accepting the acceptance of God.

The church going to church 07.03.2021

Some discussion around what the church is and what the church is not.

Fixed mindset vs. a Growth mindset 27.02.2021

These two mentalities are worlds apart and the path we choose has everything to do with what our lives will look like.

Let’s talk about worrying 😬 17.02.2021

My 4th grade teacher told me that I “made mountains out of molehills.” Needless to say, I’m well-practiced in the fine art of worrying. Contrary to popular belief, God did not design us to live lives of worry and anxiety. Let’s talk about how we can grow and experience more peace.

Reflections on a life well lived 10.02.2021

We can learn a lot from funerals if we know what to pay special attention to. Here are some of my reflections from the life of Cody Carlton.

Becoming men and women of our word 09.02.2021

In a world where people don’t take their word very seriously, followers of Christ have a tremendous opportunity to shine by simply doing what we say we’re going to do.

Character > Reputation 05.02.2021

I’ve spent way too much time worrying about my reputation and not nearly enough time thinking about my character. Here are some brief reflections on the differences between the two.

Learning from Ellington 01.02.2021

My English Cream Retriever loves to pull the leash on his walk ultimately missing the walk altogether. Ever pull God into things? Relationships? Finances? What is it that we can learn from Ellington. To watch the video check out out FB page Close to Home Podcast.

Focusing on God when things get crazy 28.01.2021

A conversation with my friend, Dan Rosensohn about seeking in a crazy world.

Doing the right thing no matter what 25.01.2021

My 10 year old, Isaac and I talking about what it looks like to seek God’s will above our own.

Hang onto your close friends 15.01.2021

Just some thoughts the value of close friendships

Aim at the 2% change. 12.01.2021

As we kick off 2021, I wanted to offer some helpful thoughts on creating meaningful change in the different areas of our lives.

Why I love to pray 11.01.2021

Some candid thoughts on the subject of prayer.

Choosing to be peacemakers 07.01.2021

We need peacemakers now more-so than ever.

Going back in time 29.12.2020

Some thoughts on getting healing from a broken past.

God’s pursuit of us 22.12.2020

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Christianity is about God’s pursuit of us and not our pursuit of him. Christmas is a great reminder of this important truth.

When you feel worn out... 19.12.2020

A simple encouragement for those who, like me, sometimes get tired and aren’t always sure if their efforts are worth it.

Where are you stuck? 15.12.2020

Where are you stuck and what would it take for you to ask for help?

20 years ago today 12.12.2020

20 years ago today I committed my life to Christ and I’ve never been the same. Here are some reflections on the journey, so far. Hope they’re helpful.

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