Upward Running Podcast

Longtime Run for God coach Rebekah McGeorge joins Dean in the studio to share her journey to the realization that we look at our diets all wrong. Then Dean shares a story about how sometimes we just need to believe there’s more in us than we think.

Dean and Mitchell share a story of triumph over bad circumstances. Just because life was/is tough doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. In Dean’s thoughts, he talks about how we sometimes know less than we think.

Nationally ranked triathlete Lane Hollis joins Dean this week as they discuss the topic of being thankful for our circumstances even when they’re not good. Dean shares a story about a colloquial term used by many young people today that sometimes applies to our training. In addition, they discuss Lane’s aspirations as a triathlete.  

Dean and Mitchell share a story about constant progress and continuing to move forward even when it’s hard. And Dean shares his thoughts about what our mindset should be as we train. What are you expecting from your training?

Dean and Mitchell share the incredible story of a modern-day Job. Coach Storm is not your typical Run for God Coach, and she’s not on the typical path to being God’s soldier. Nevertheless, she is impacting lives in a big way! Dean also shares a secret to running better – Relax!

Special guest Angie Hawkins joins Dean and shares her story of how an unlikely activity, running, captured her heart, and how her life changed around it. In addition, Dean shares his feelings on contentment. 

Dean hosts Coach Andy Meyer this week as Andy shares his vast knowledge of injuries and their prevention. Dean releases the trade secret as to how he comes up with all these running/faith stories.

Mitchell shares his father’s story, proving that God is always there when we turn to Him, no matter how far away you think you’ve wandered. Dean also shares his perspective on, well, perspective…

Dean and Mitchell talk about how our attitude can affect all we do, including going through the tough situation of a cancer diagnosis. Dean shares his thoughts on our dreams vs. our memories. Hint - One should be bigger than the other…

Mitchell and Dean host a man who was never designed to run and Ironman Triathlon, but he did it anyway – Dean Stamper. They all talk about embracing tough challenges in a story called Hugging the Thornbush

Have you ever had something happen that changed the course of your life? The story this week will describe a turning point. How do you react to the world around you? What does the Bible say about it? Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic this week.

Dean and Mitchell talk all things Couch to Marathon. They share a story about how an ordinary run turned into a powerful encounter with God. Dean shares a good reason why you should run a marathon.

Christmas is a time for crazy things to happen. Dean shares a Christmas story that he wrote a few years ago about one of those crazy things. It was The Night That Changed Everything.

What guides you when you’re on a run? How about in life? Dean and Mitchell talk about it in this episode. Dean also tells a story about running a full marathon and then being told he did not.

Dean and Mitchell share a short story that will make you think about eternity and expectations. And Dean shares his thoughts about the story of Naaman out of 2 Kings. You don’t want to miss this one!

Why do you run? Dean and Mitchell share Terry Price’s perspective on that very question. Meanwhile, Dean shares his thoughts on creating happiness. Is it something we can do?

Dean and Mitchell share a story about forgiveness and its healing effects. Wendy Lewis’ story will touch your heart. Dean shares his thoughts about what the world would be like without wind. Do you think it would be good or bad? Find out here…

Dean and Mitchell talk diet and nutrition with Eden Morris. Eden shares her intriguing story of struggle and how she uses that story to drive her practice. She describes our food struggles in terms of a “relationship” with food. It is sure to modify your perspective on food.

Dean and Mitchell talk about how the Cross can change your life - but only if you focus on it.  Dean shares the meaning of the idiom “Something to hang your hat on.” He discusses the most important thing to hang our hats on with Mitchell.

Whose race are you running? Yours, someone else’s, or the one God has for you? Dean and Mitchell talk about running our race. Dean shares the need to look back in order to see the future clearly.

Have you ever seen clear evidence of the hand of God plotting your path? Dean and Mitchell talk about that as a runner shares her story about getting outside her comfort zone. In addition, Dean talks about how training is a balancing act of training and recovering.

Can you know too much? Coach Dean and Mitchell explore that topic in Dean’s Thoughts in a continuation of last week’s podcast. 

Do you ever wonder if there are still miracles like the stories in the bible? Coach Dean and Mitchell share an incredible story of a miracle that happened just last year. It was so good that they had to spilt the podcast into two sessions!

Jesus Wept is not just about being the shortest verse in the Bible. Dean and Mitchell discuss the depth of that verse. Dean waxes nostalgic about the way running has changed over the years. They compare technology changes to running.

Have you ever had trouble finding the right training? Sometimes it takes more than one try. Dean and Mitchell discuss data and information – what to do with it, interpreting it, and finding what helps. Of course, they do it with a Biblical spin!