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On your journeys of fitness and faith, we are helping you stay motivated to be stronger physically and spiritually on the new RUN THE RACE podcast. Host Jason Dennis - veteran WTVM news anchor, marathon runner and missionary, will talk to experts and people with inspiring stories as we dig deeper into the mind, body and soul.
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I talked to a war veteran in Cusseta GA who survived 4 combat deployments, including one of the most famous battles from the War in Afghanistan. On the heels of darkness he also went through off the battlefield, this Army hero helped write a semi-autobiographical song "Warriors Set Free" that's now been adopted by a nonprofit for veterans based in …
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Thank you for joining us! To stay connected with us visit us here, on SoundCloud and on: Website: https://www.mynpmc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynpmcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOiemCev_mHyZNgU2QgwnADownload the NPMC app on the:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echurchapps.newparis&hl=e…
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Thank you for joining us! To stay connected with us visit us here, on SoundCloud and on: Website: https://www.mynpmc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynpmcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOiemCev_mHyZNgU2QgwnADownload the NPMC app on the:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echurchapps.newparis&hl=e…
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Thank you for joining us! To stay connected with us visit us here, on SoundCloud and on: Website: https://www.mynpmc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynpmcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOiemCev_mHyZNgU2QgwnADownload the NPMC app on the:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echurchapps.newparis&hl=e…
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What’s it like to run one of the biggest races in the world, The Chicago Marathon? You’re about to find out. Subscribe to this podcast for stories of fitness and faith, like this race recap.This was several firsts for me: 1st World Major marathon…and as a charity runner for a race…and first time as an adult tourist in Chicago! I was one of the more…
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Are we in the End Times or will we be soon? In it's 24th year, a popular and professional outdoor production called "Judgment Journey" is relaunching (after 4 years gone during/after Covid) in Georgia. It depicts what the Bible foretells about the Rapture to the Tribulation. On this pod episode, hear what this special event is all about, leading to…
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As Hurricane Milton heads straight for Florida, and we pray for the people in its path, our guests on the podcast this week is a family that took a trip from East Alabama up to Western North Carolina to use God's love and kayaking...to help with search and rescue, meeting basic needs like food, and more in the wake of the devastation from Hurricane…
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Thank you for joining us! To stay connected with us visit us here, on SoundCloud and on: Website: https://www.mynpmc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynpmcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOiemCev_mHyZNgU2QgwnADownload the NPMC app on the:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echurchapps.newparis&hl=e…
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After spending nearly 15 years in federal prison, this former longtime drug addict got his freedom and became a pastor for a home church and a nonprofit recovery program that is connected to a business in East Alabama. His is one of many inspiring success stories of faith and fitness that you'll hear on this "Run The Race" podcast.(2:45) Pastor Chr…
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A little more than a decade after getting blown up by an IED during the War in Afghanistan, this Army sharpshooter competed in his second Paralympics. Back from Paris, he joined us on the "Run the Race" podcast to tell his inspiring story and with some wisdom on resilience.(3:31) SSG Kevin Nguyen first tells us about his combat injury as a 20-year-…
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3+ weeks from now, I'll be running my first "world major," the Chicago Marathon...and doing it for a meaningful cause making a difference around the world. In this episode, you'll learn about training for a 26.2 mile race...facing a fitness challenge for a cause that matters to you, like partnering with Team World Vision...what the Christian humani…
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Debate involving LGBTQ is often divisive in our nation and churches these days. This week's podcast guest is a pastor and missionary who says he formerly identified as homosexual, but an encounter with Jesus a dozen years ago set him on a new journey! He talks about his trauma growing up...that major transition, spiritually and sexually...helping c…
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The winner of Georgia's Strongest Man competition towered over me in our chat for this podcast...which you really should subscribe to, like, follow. Columbus GA native Trotter Barringer, who is now headed to Strongman nationals, gives us his regiment for the gym, nutrition, and balance with family/church life.(3:20) We talk first about how and why …
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As we head into Labor Day weekend, and the unofficial end of summer, we dive into faith in the workplace for this shorter podcast episode, on the 130th year of this holiday.I talk about 5 ways faith shapes our work (as written about by Pastor Tim Keller, which I found on the "Faith and Work Movement" website). The focus is on having our identity in…
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You'll see a familiar face in the latest Kendrick Brothers film "The Forge," hitting theaters just as this podcast episode comes out. Cameron Arnett, named Actor of the Year in 2020 by the International Christian Film and Music Festival, opens up to me about the lessons of discipleship and God's empowerment from this new movie...Christian morality …
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With the Paris Olympics wrapping up just a few days ago, this week's special guest is a Silver medalist (she even let me try on the medal, with is kinda heavy). She talks about beating the best shooters in the world...how the Army and fitness and mental work prepared her...how she got into shooting and why she joined the military...and more.(5:37) …
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As concerns grow about war against Israel escalating even more in the Middle East, with major attacks expected from Iran, our latest guest on this podcast is a man who's traveled hundreds of thousands of miles to and from the Holy Land for the past few decades. He has advice for Christians about what to do in the midst of this war in Israel. He als…
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A few days ago, I ran a marathon in state #29. Check out "Run the Race" to hear how it went before, during, and after the Pacific Northwest race near Seattle. Best part was sharing the experience with our son, who cheered me on at the finish line. The title of this episode references one of my favorite movies, from decades ago, because I got less t…
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He almost made it on Team USA for two different Olympics, in events that many say make up the best athlete in the world: the decathlon. In this episode of the "Run the Race" podcast - which you can easily subscribe to - I talk to Spud Alford about training for Olympic dreams for almost a decade, a battle with cancer where they gave him 6 months to …
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Years after burning out from competitive running, a former running store manager gutted through 277.2 miles in 4+ days to complete the solo Run Across Georgia, from Tybee Island to Columbus (where she lives). She takes us through the ins and outs of that immense challenge on this "Run The Race" episode, along with what she did about burnout and div…
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The Army focuses on fitness, and they can teach us all some things. A week after Independence Day, there will be a big changing of the guard on Fort Moore. But before that, I went to the Army post in West Georgia for a workout with the outgoing Commanding General, before his next mission in his 32+ year military career. He also had a lot to say for…
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He just won season 24 of "The Voice" several months ago, the popular talent competition on NBC and now HUNTLEY joins me on the podcast as he prepares to perform on Fort Moore, near me in Georgia, for their Independence Celebration, a free event open to the public on Saturday June 29, which starts at 4pm. He has a lot to say about God and faith, mus…
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Pastors' wives have a lot of pressure on them. My first ever trio of guests on "Run The Race" (subscribe to it) know this all too well. These women in Columbus GA are now being very open about their lives, with humor and honesty, in a new book and on a podcast they've been hosting for the past 4 years.(3:28) Jessica Taylor, Jenna Allen and Stephani…
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It's an extravaganza of wisdom and inspiration related to fitness and faith! This "Best Of" episode of the RUN THE RACE podcast features snippets from 33 guests that have been on this show, about half from the past 2 years. Subscribe and tell your friends about this pod. Buckle up! Here's a quick rundown of who you'll hear from about running...real…
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Some people want to see as much as they can of America. Some people want to run marathons or other distances in all 50 states (like me). My guest for this episode of "Run The Race" helps people do both in a "loony" way. make sure to like/follow/subscribe to the podcast!(6:23) Former mental health counselor Daniel Rueckert and his brother Jesse from…
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What's it like running marathons on back-to-back days? I'm going to tell you. For the second time in the last 6 months, I did just that, running a 26.2 mile race in different states, one day apart. This time, it was in Nebraska and Iowa - putting me at 28 states so far in the journey of running a marathon in all 50 states.in this shorter pod episod…
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On this National Day of Prayer, Retired Army Corporal Josh McCart is talking about how faith in Jesus helped save and heal him after a bomb in Iraq left him without part of his arm, angry at God for years. He opens up about the darkness and what changed his life/marriage for the better. He also talks about losing a lot of weight and competing in bi…
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On this episode #200, we have a special repeat guest: famous race director Lazarus Lake (real name: Gary Cantrell), as he walks across America! He talks about the ins and outs of that walk 3,000 miles across America...the most grueling footrace in the world, the historic Barkley Marathons event that just happened and that he's led for nearly 4 deca…
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Some people may not think of law enforcement and fitness together, but that may be a misconception as our guest on the pod this week is one example of a police officer that’s in good shape. Now, he and coworkers are about to do a relay run across the state of Georgia – which he talks about on this episode! We also discuss why he started and has con…
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It's the most popular golf tournament and one of the biggest sporting events in the world! With this episode coming out one day before The Masters 2024 tournament begins, I'm talking with a golf coach who works in the same city as that event...about golf fitness...strength and mental training for sports...his evolution from a young golfer in South …
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Easter has come and gone...so what's next? That's what I asked a Georgia pastor who's been a faith mentor for me. We also talk on this podcast (make sure to subscribe) about his path to the Lord...5 decades in ministry...a recent tag team sermon with his son on the unlikely...the utter importance of discipleship...how sports can bring people to chu…
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Numbers matter...or do they? On this shorter solo episode, I dive into the important numbers that apply to our fitness, faith and life. That includes a race recap of the farthest distance I've ever run at one time.There are a lot of numbers associate with the NCAA Tournament that just started, aka "March Madness," with 68 men's basketball teams - w…
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A few weeks out from Easter, we're talking to one of the men behind a new film about walking where Jesus walked, where he died and rose again. I also chat with Pastor Bob Rognlien about leading deeper pilgrimage trips to Israel...using the "Way of Jesus" to equip leaders and missionaries in the Middle East and beyond...and especially their almost-r…
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As we close out the month of February, it's time to look forward to "March Madness" and some exciting basketball. A man who talks about the sport in the daily podcasts he hosts is my guest this week. A worship arts college professor by day...we talk about sports helping people get to know Jesus...controversial court storming lately in college baske…
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This week's podcast guest has some motivation for you to try things you've never done before, as she just started something new called "A Girl And Her Dog." Listen to our chat to hear more about how sports can bond canines and people (and also helped her lose 50 pounds), plus how "Run For God" lit a fire for this TriColumbus GA volunteer coordinato…
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With the new season of Survivor premiering soon - one of the most popular TV programs and reality shows of all time - a former contestant from Alabama shares about how she got on the show and what it was really like on the island. On this Valentine's Day, this mom and ministry leader also very open about her 2nd chance love story with her now-husba…
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Charlie Lindsey has spent the last 50 years in the health and fitness industry - having owned, operated or overseen the management of more than 200 health clubs! This bodybuilding expert and former Alabama bench press record holder and Ironman talks on this episode about keys and different ways to get fit at an age, physically and spiritually! Make…
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If you think huge goals are unattainable or you're not good enough, so did this week's guest on the "Run The Race" podcast. More than a decade after this abused young man was a cocaine addict and homeless...he's focused on his Christian walk and long distance running, having recently completed his first 100 mile race...but there's pain on the way t…
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Ever been to New Orleans or Louisiana? First time for me, and on this shorter episode, I break down what it was like running the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge...plus all the sights, music, and food in New Orleans before and after the race. You'll hear some of those bands too on the pod. Make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race" for more inspirin…
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We all want more money, but are you managing your finances properly now, the way the Bible directs us? What are your family's economic goals for this New Year? This Alabama native, mom of 4, and 4th generation entrepreneur has some expert advice on budgets, saving, giving, what God says about money, and "kingdom economics."(3:40) Charline Oworu wil…
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"Serving Christ in the Community" is the longtime slogan (and jingle) of the nonprofit Valley Rescue Mission, which our guest Mike Gaymon came out of retirement to help lead nearly a year ago, as President/CEO. He has some advice for you about getting rid of the stuff/hurt in your ditch...faith where you're at, like at your job...how a good economy…
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It's now 2024! Make any New Year's Resolutions? I didn't either. We can always make goals - now and later this month/year. How do we make them stick? Why do we want to improve, physically and/or spiritually? I have some expert analysis on going after your dreams, big and small, with some important tools. Hear what grit is and several steps on how t…
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Just days away from some of the biggest sporting events of the year, college football playoff and bowl games, our guest gives us some expert analysis on some of them...and quick predictions! The host of the popular, national show "Late Kick Live with Josh Pate" also has plenty to say about "grinding" and working hard to achieve dreams, promoting fa…
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Merry Christmas to you and your family! As you travel to and from different places to celebrate...as you do holiday shopping...as you clean up your house for guests...give a listen to these almost 20 songs, many of them holiday classics....so this is like an hour long album! We've done the J&J Christmas Music Extravaganza the last two Decembers, wi…
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After serving in the Marine Corps, this week's "Run The Race" guest may not be active duty but he's extremely active, aiming to run 50 marathons this year alone. How does he do it at almost 70 years old? Listen to find out, and make sure to subscribe to this pod for inspiring stories about fitness and faith!(4:38) Colonel (Ret) Hank Donigan - who j…
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Platinum-selling Christian singer-songwriter Mark Schultz, who's had ten number 1 hits, has been a storyteller through music for many years. On this episode, he shares stories about his life, songs and growing family. (1:25) We start with a taste of one of his popular songs "Remember Me."(5:33) Mark discusses how he got into music, without piano le…
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We have a lot to be THANKFUL for. Thank you for listening to this podcast. Hope it inspires you and that you subscribe to "Run The Race." People will watch a lot of football before, during and after Thanksgiving feasts. This week's guest knows a lot about that sport...and faith in God!(2:58) He's the current University of Alabama football team Chap…
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I completed the challenge, finishing 2 marathons (26.2 mile races) in 2 consecutive days in 2 states (New Mexico and Colorado). This shorter podcast episode is a fun recap of those races and the travel to the Southwest U.S.Check out the episode to hear about my higher volume training to take on this challenge...being halfway through the 50 state ch…
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