Upward Running Podcast

Mitchell and Dean discuss how two little words in the Bible show us how incredible God can be in all areas of our lives. Then Dean shares a story about a softball game years ago that can help us understand why we need to keep our focus on God. And they discuss the second Couch to Marathon graduation race.

Dean and Mitchell tackle the subject of aging and how an old book has the power to renew our mind, if we’ll only let it. Then Dean shares a way to cut through the doubt when things just don’t seem possible.

Have you ever wondered if you should just hang up the running shoes? Dean and Mitchell share a story that may help guide you to an answer. Then Dean shares his thoughts on being able to adapt to whatever happens around you.

Dean and Mitchell talk about what we deserve and how we should treat those who may irritate us. Then Dean shares some interesting information about goldfish and why we should be more like them.

It is great to have a vision of what you’d like to accomplish, but focus is required to make it happen. Dean and Mitchell discuss that and Dean explains why God is looking for your help in all that you do.

Mitchell is back with Dean to talk about how, even as runners, we need to be still and listen for God’s direction, but then help young Christians in their faith journeys. Then Dean shares what it is about Tiger Woods that can teach us something about our running. 

Special guest Bob Lubell joins Dean and tells the incredible story of the peaks and valleys that has been his life. If you like stories of how God intervenes and makes a way when there is no way, you will love the story of how God used an imperfect man to create a ministry that has touched millions of lives over the years.

Have you ever learned something the hard way? Dean and Mitchell talk about humility and what it looks like in our running and life. Then Dean shares his thoughts on the term Quiet Quitting and how we need to disregard it in all areas of our lives.

Merry Christmas Everyone! 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.

Dean and Mitchell talk about how order often comes from peace, but we can’t find peace simply through order. Where do goals and the systems we use to reach them fit in with the reality of peace. The Dean shares a story about thinking outside the box. 

Special guest Angie Hawkins joins Dean as she shares her thoughts on why God would make a runner out of someone who had never thought much about running. Then Dean tells us why he runs. Join them for that and more!

Dean and Mitchell talk about Running and nature and how they go together. In addition, nature and God go together like peas and carrots. Then Dean shares a youthful indiscretion that reminds him of our relationship with Christ.

Dean and Mitchell share a great story about technology and then ask the question, what do you rely on the most? Then Dean shares how a NASCAR finish can help us to understand how to be better runners/walkers and better Christians.

Running hurts sometimes, but Dean and Mitchell share a story about why that can be a good thing. Then Dean shares a story about how living amongst the peskiest creatures in the world can make you a better runner.

Have you ever had a moment when you realize that God put two people together for a reason? How about a person and a dog? Dean and Mitchell share a story about a dog named Hazel. Then Dean talks about how we often have the strength within us to do something even when we feel like we don’t.

As runners we spend time thinking about how our training effects our racing, but have you ever thought about how living your life effects what happens when you come face to face with the Creator? Dean and Mitchell discuss that and they talk about people who seem never to be happy, and how to avoid being that person.

Do you believe in coincidence? Do you think many of them are divine providence? Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic and many more. In addition, Dean shares a story about the Bystander Effect and how it relates to our running and our faith.

Sometimes we find God working under the toughest circumstances. Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic and more. Also, Dean shares his assertion that we are all addicted to something.

Is Laughter really the best medicine? Dean and Mitchell discuss that topic and how to use humor to make running easier. Then Dean recalls Eliud Kipchoge’s world record marathon and how the “Kipchoge Principal” applies to the everyday runner.

Dean and Mitchell check in with 5K Challenge class and talk about how things never seem to go as expected, but sometimes it works out better than expected anyway. Then Dean talks about why hope is not enough by itself – you also need a plan.

Have ever met someone who seems to have lived several lifetimes in one span? We talk with 10 time world boxing champion and winner of over 400 medals in the Senior Olympics about his accomplishments and his passion for serving Christ.

Have you ever run with a dog? Dean and Mitchell share a story about running with a dog named Rusty. What can we learn from it? And then Dean explains how the term phototropism applies to both our running and our walk with Christ.

Have you ever said you were going to give God the glory for something you did? This week’s running story may make you think twice before you say it again. Then Dean shares a lesson in accepting your circumstances even when they don’t meet your expectations.

The extra resistance of hills makes them tough to tackle. The hills of life come in many forms and are equally difficult. Dean and Mitchell discuss that and then Dean shares a weak moment on a long hill. Maybe his analysis of the moment can help you tackle your next hill.

Have you ever been tired from all the work you have to do? Dean and Mitchell share a story about how God will provide the energy we need if we’ll just learn to lean on Him for it. Then, in a story that dovetails perfectly with the first story, shares how we should approach all that we do, including running/walking.