Ep 13: Grieving a Dad Who Did Not Believe In God

Run to the Hard Podcast

In this heartfelt kickoff to Season Two of the Run to the Hard podcast, Chris dives deep into the raw emotions and difficult questions surrounding the loss his best friend and Coach Curti's former player, Josh Delph.

Josh shares his challenging relationship with his father, He opens up about the complex feelings of grief, not just for his father’s passing but for the relationship that never was and the forgiveness and regrets he has now that the window is closed on Dad.

02:22 A Dad That Valued Friends Over Family

03:58 Incapable of What a True Dad Could Be

05:10 How Did You React When You Found Out Your Dad Died?

07:50 Dad is Answering To God Now..

10:01 Battling With Yourself to be Bold

12:13 The Power of Presence

15:26 What if I feel like I've blown it in represneting my faith

17:24 In Hindsight, Would You Have Changed Your Approach?

20:45 Our Prayer Life For The Unsaved

21:52 How do you reconcile with God for time running out on dad even though you prayed?

24:10 What Does God Say About Our Efforrts in Boldness?

26:05 Chris's Recent Story of Sharing Jesus at Chipotle

33:28 The Power of Distraction From What Matters Most

36:18 God Still Has A Plan For Everyone

38:30 The Dangers of Believing in No Authority Above Ourselves

40:42 How do you reconcile the idea that the window is closed and you won't see your dad again?

45:58 How Have You Become A Better Dad?

47:19 Dad's Reaction When You Became A Christian?

52:54 When is The Right Time to Bring Up God to Family?

55:07 Celebrating Dad & Struggling Through Respecting His Wishes

01:00:11 The Sad Fact of Not Finding Many Pictures With Dad

01:04:17 Dealing With Bitterness Towards Dad

01:06:23 What Would You Say To A Father Like Yours To Wake Them Up?

01:09:52 How Do You Grieve A Broken Relationship And an Unbelieving Father ?

01:12:24 Where Is The Hope As You Move Forward?

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