Chris Russo
Close to Home Podcast
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!
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Chris Russo
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Latest episode
Jun 1, 2026
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Episodes
Not business as usual 07.07.2020 2:15
As a creature of habit, one of the most challenging things for me in this time is the disruption of many of my routines. What if we saw these disruptions as opportunities to go to God to create a new and better normal? Let's explore that, here!
What is true freedom? 04.07.2020 2:33
Freedom is a word that many value, but one that is difficult to define. Let’s examine this exciting topic together, here!
Coming out of a fog 02.07.2020 2:11
I’m sure many of you can relate that 2020 has not been what any of us thought it would be. To be honest, I’ve been in a bit of a creative funk, but I’m coming out of that, thankfully. I look forward to posting more regularly and I hope this this podcast continues to be an encouragement to you!
Focusing on our mortality 24.03.2020 2:40
The Coronavirus is forcing many to focus on our own mortality and I believe this can be a very good thing. Let’s explore this together.
Thoughts on COVID-19 18.03.2020 2:56
Some thoughts on COVID-19 and the subject of grief.
I put my foot in my mouth 17.03.2020 2:08
Through a silly mistake I made today, I think we can all learn a valuable lesson. Let’s grow together.
I was the slowest dude out there 15.03.2020 1:54
Today, I learned a humbling lesson about putting others ahead of yourself that I’d love to share with you.
Following Jesus and rock climbing 12.03.2020 2:46
I’m scared of heights but I have found some significant parallels when it comes to following Jesus and rock climbing. Join me on this episode and we’ll explore them together!
You’re onto something! 09.03.2020 2:20
There are breakthroughs and discoveries all around us, all the time. We just need to use the right tools, in the right way to get the results we Long for.
Struggles with patience 07.03.2020 2:02
I don’t know if y’all relate to this, but I really struggle with patience. Let’s talk, commiserate and grow in this together!
Leaving panic attacks in the dust 05.03.2020 2:59
Some final thoughts to conclude our series on overcoming panic attacks.
Breakthrough 04.03.2020 1:49
I’ve been talking about panic attacks and this, right here, has been one of the most significant breakthroughs of my life.
An uphill climb (panic attacks, episode 3) (extended episode) 02.03.2020 4:22
In this episode, I’ll briefly explore 7 different practices that helped me move through the uphill climb of panic attacks.
Panic attacks episode 2. It got pretty bad. (Ext. episode) 29.02.2020 5:04
More real talk about panic attacks and my struggle through them.
My experience with panic attacks (extended episode) 28.02.2020 6:49
It’s pretty vulnerable for me to share, but I’ve struggled for years when it comes to having panic attacks. Join me in this multi-part series as we journey through a struggle that causes many to suffer in silence.
Get to the bottom of it 26.02.2020 1:53
For real and lasting breakthrough in any area, you have to get to the problem behind the problem. I hope this episode encourages you to get to the bottom of whatever “it” is.
The value of a good coach 24.02.2020 1:50
A coach isn’t always going to take it easy on you, but at the end of the day, you don’t really want them to. Let’s explore the value of a good coach, together.
Be a maximizer 18.02.2020 2:09
Most people obsess over the opportunities they don’t have and miss what’s right in front of them. Let’s turn this around and be maximizers!
Relief Vs. Restoration 16.02.2020 1:48
These two words are very different and lead to very different outcomes. Let’s explore the distinction in this episode.
Get your life back 14.02.2020 1:31
A quick review of John Eldredge’s new book, Get Your Life Back.
“What you feed, grows. What you starve, dies.” 13.02.2020 1:57
We all have things in our lives that need to grow and things in our lives that need to die. I hope this episode encourages you to choose wisely.
If it doesn’t seem too big for you, it’s not God. 12.02.2020 1:46
God has called each of us to a life of risk, adventure and trust. Tune into this episode for some direction and encouragement.
What do we do with unanswered prayers? 11.02.2020 2:36
How we interpret prayers that seem unanswered is very important to our spiritual growth and development. I hope this episode helps in offering some wisdom on how to navigate these sometimes troubling waters.
Do your habits support your goals? 10.02.2020 2:20
If our habits don’t support our goals, chances are high that we won’t end up where God desires us to be.
A different perspective on worship 07.02.2020 2:40
In this episode I hope to help stir your mind to consider a different way to worship.
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