Upward Running Podcast

Dean and Mitchell talk about what happens when you have a misstep in your running or your life path. Dean shares his thoughts about making reservations when you go on your next vacation as well as your eternal vacation.  

Hear the story as Dean and Mitchell discuss how a life was saved through running. Then Dean shares a method for improving your odds of accomplishing the things you want to do.

Dean and Mitchell discuss putting pride in its proper place. Then they talk about the difference between discipline and motivation and why one is more important than the other.

Dean and Mitchell share a story about how sometimes an interruption is God-appointed and even necessary for our spiritual growth. Then Dean Talks about how everything we do affects everything else we do. 

Dean and Mitchell talk about those times when God is urging us to do something that is outside our comfort zone. Then they talk about the mindset of Expecting the Worst!

Dean and Mitchell share a story about why it is important to follow God’s direction in all that we do. Then Dean shares thoughts straight from his childhood about telling the truth and living by the truth.

Are you a slow runner? Then you will want to listen to this episode as Dean talks with Gaye Coker about being a back of the packer. Dean also shares his thoughts about a childhood toy that was either fun, or horrific for you when you were young.

Have you ever had someone ask you if you were okay when everything was fine? It happens to runners all the time! Dean and Mitchell talk about that and how nice it would be if we could take a magic eraser to some of our runs.

Where do you turn when things aren’t going well and you have an injury? Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic this week. And then Dean shares a story that came to him while driving through Utah about how speed limits apply to running and God.

Dean is on vacation, but have no fear, this week’s episode comes from the archives. Dean and Mitchell share a story about The Great Paradox of Running and Life. In addition, they talk about the Olympics and the inevitable excitement that comes with it.

Dean and Mitchell share a story about a puppy and what we can learn about trust from one of God’s small creatures. Dean shares his thoughts on Designer Labels and they can be good or bad, depending on your perspective.

Mitchell joins Dean in the studio to share a familiar story of someone who thought their story wasn’t one worth sharing. God revealed the truth to her. Then Dean shares one of his mother’s favorite phrases.

Dean talks with guest and collegiate runner Kayla Mattox about her not-so-normal path to collegiate athletics. Her story is a lesson in determination. Then Dean asks the question, Is it possible to crave running?

Are you getting enough nourishment for your running journey and/or your life journey? Dean and his special guest Lane Hollis discuss just that. Then Dean shares what happens when you run out of something you need.

Why do you run? On this episode, Dean and Mitchell discuss the “Why” of a Run Club Member. Then Dean will talk about being bald and where our confidence comes from. You don’t want to miss it!

Are you following the support God has put out for you on the course of life? Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about keeping hope when things are difficult. Then Dean shares a story about Mothers, Dentists, and Running. You don’t want to miss that!

Special guest Jon Sandifer joins Dean in the studio as Jon shares about his struggle with alcohol, life in general, and how God redeems all. Then Dean talks about persistence. Sometimes it’s just a matter of keeping moving.

Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about God using us for His glory when we’re attentive to His calling. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the term Victim Mentality and destructive it can be to our faith and our running.

Dean and Mitchell discuss a story about how God has a way of working things out in ways we never foresee. Dean shares a story where the reluctant participants in the story learn something about themselves even while they silently rebelled. 

Dean and Mitchell share a short story about being new to running. Dean shares his thoughts on the longest burning lightbulb of all time and how it relates to both our running and walk with Christ.

Run for God Run Club members came from far and wide to participate in the Run for God 5K, eat barbecue, and worship our savior. Dean and Mitchell recap the amazing weekend.

Long time Run for God coach Darren Lewis joins Dean in the studio to talk about moving forward, even when it feels like we’re not. Dean shares his thoughts on how we miss the details of some stories, but sometimes those details are important.

There are many facets of life that can be compared to an endurance race. Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic and the fact that pain is inevitable, but as the quote goes, suffering is optional.

Mitchell is back in the studio to ask the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people.” The answers may surprise you. Dean compares our reluctance to tackle tough things to the training of elephants in Dean’s Thoughts.

Collegiate runner Riley Jo Ford joins Dean in the studio to talk about waiting for God to work in our lives and she shares a little about the college life and her goals. Dean shares a story about how fear can be used in different ways to motivate us.