Run The Race Podcast
This podcast exists to inspire people to grow in their faith and pursue their God-given purpose through conversations on (physical / spiritual) endurance, discipline, and following Christ.
Episodes
Episode 18 - What Happens When You Say Yes to God
What does it actually look like to lay your “yes” down for the Lord?In this episode, we talk about choosing faith and obedience even when the outcome is uncertain. Sean shares his Chicago Marathon experience, and Max reflects on HYROX Boston - two events where, at one point, neither of us knew if we would even be able to toe the line.But we kept showing up. We kept the faith. We gave everything we
Episode 17 - How to Respond When Life Gets Hard
What does it actually look like to endure through a hard season?In this episode, we talk about what it means to suffer well - not just surviving trials, but allowing God to use them to shape our faith, character, and endurance.We break down the different types of suffering we experience, what they can teach us, and why not every difficult season means you’re on the wrong path. We also dive into th
Episode 16 - God’s Immeasurable Love & Using Your Gifts Well
In this episode, Max and Sean walk through a theme seen throughout Romans: how understanding God’s love should change the way we live.Romans 8 starts with the reminder that nothing can separate us from the love of God. When we truly believe that, we don’t have to live consumed by fear, worry, comparison, or constantly wondering what’s next.Romans 12 talks about identity, purpose, and the different
Episode 15 - Faith Over Circumstance | Overcoming Injury
In this episode , we dive into the faith of Abraham through Romans 4 and 5 and talk about what it looks like to trust God when the outcome is still unclear.We unpack what it means to have faith beyond circumstances, why our relationship with God isn’t something we earn through performance, and how suffering can produce endurance, character, and ultimately hope.Throughout the episode, we also draw
Episode 14 - HYROX DC Recap + Drawing Strength From the Lord
In this episode, we sit down to recap HYROX DC and reflect on what God was teaching Max through the experience.We dive into the power of positive self-talk, the importance of speaking truth over yourself when things get hard, and how faith can completely change the way you approach competition, setbacks, and everyday life.This episode is all about learning to draw strength from the Lord, stay grou
Episode 13 - Competing With Purpose: Inside Max’s HYROX Journey
Max is heading into HYROX DC this weekend, so we sat down to talk about more than just race strategy.We dive into his training, goals for the upcoming HYROX season, the mindset he’s carrying into race day, and some of the areas he’s currently being challenged in.More importantly, we talk about what God has been teaching him through this season, surrendering control, growing through difficult train
Episode 12: Are You Too Proud to Change?
In this episode, we explore the topic of pride, especially in the context of athletics and faith. We discuss how humility, understanding of God's grace, and pointing everything back to Jesus are essential in overcoming pride and living purposefully.---Follow us on Instagram:@runtherace.podcast@sean.rhodes@cooseing@ironsned
Episode 11: Who You Surround Yourself With Matters
In this episode, we dive into the importance of community, authentic relationships, and spiritual growth in the Christian walk. Faith was never meant to be lived out alone, though sometimes you must go through lonely seasons. The people we surround ourselves with can have a major impact on the direction of our lives.We share personal experiences of how meaningful friendships, accountability, and C
Episode 10: Putting On The New Self
In this episode, we dive into Colossians 3 and what it means to live with our minds set on things above - not just in our faith, but in the way we approach every area of our lives.Paul challenges us to put the old self to death, put on the new, and do everything wholeheartedly for the Lord. That kind of transformation takes intention, discipline, and endurance.We connect those truths to physical t
Episode 9: Being Faithful With What’s in Front of You
In this episode, we unpack the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 and what it means to faithfully steward what God has already placed in front of us. Before asking for more influence, opportunity, responsibility, or resources, are we being faithful with what we have right now?We also discuss laziness, how fear and comparison can keep us from taking action, and why faithfulness often looks like c
Episode 8: Temptation - How Do We Fight It?
Every athlete knows that endurance isn't built on race day - it's built through the daily decisions to keep showing up, especially when it's hard. The Christian life is no different.In this episode , we're talking about temptation: where it comes from, why God allows testing, and how we can stand firm when the battle feels relentless. Just as endurance training prepares us for the
Episode 7: Stewarding the Body God Gave You
Our bodies are gifts from God - and how we care for them matters.In this episode, we talk about what it means to steward your body well and honor it as a temple of the Holy Spirit. This goes beyond training hard or looking a certain way. It’s about approaching your health, fitness, nutrition, recovery, and rest with gratitude, discipline, and purpose.We also discuss the difference between honoring
Episode 6: Faith, Fitness & Life: Q&A
This episode is all about your questions!We answered some of the questions submitted through our Instagram poll, and they sparked some incredible conversations around faith, fitness, and life.Thank you to everyone who sent one in. More Q&A episodes are coming soon!--Follow us on Instagram: @runtherace.podcast@sean.rhodes@cooseing@ironsned
Episode 5: God's Call on Your Life
Have you ever wondered how to discern God’s call on your life? You’re not alone.In this episode, we unpack what to look for in your life and how God can use your gifts, passions, experiences, and opportunities for His glory. Through scripture and personal stories, we share how God has called each of us into different seasons, roles, and responsibilities - and how you can begin to recognize His dir
Episode 4: Why Discipline Matters Physically and Spiritually
We’ve all heard the saying, “discipline is freedom.” But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means?In this episode, Max kicks things off with a recap of his experience at Hyrox Worlds, then we dive into a deeper conversation on discipline - physically, spiritually, and everywhere in between.The Apostle Paul talks about discipline throughout Scripture, and his words give us a po
Episode 3: The Danger of Becoming Your Achievement | Hyrox NYC Recap
In this episode, we talk about the danger of placing our identity in sport, achievement, performance, PRs, podiums, and the opinions of others.As athletes, it’s easy to believe that our worth rises and falls with our results. But as Christians, our identity is not found in what we accomplish - it’s found in Christ and what He accomplished for us on the cross.We also recap HYROX NYC and tie our exp
Episode 2: Endurance Requires Rest
In this episode, we talk about the importance of rest. In Scripture, rest is not optional - Jesus invites us into it and models it for us through Sabbath. Yet in a hurried world, this command is often overlooked and one we all struggle with. We explore how setting aside a full day of true rest isn’t just about slowing down, but about strengthening our relationship with Jesus and becoming a better
Episode 1: Faith in Sports + Stoney 100 Recap
Welcome to the Run The Race Podcast. As your hosts (Sean Rhodes, Max Mancuso, Edwin Martin), we created this podcast to inspire people to grow in their faith and pursue their God-given purpose through conversations on (physical / spiritual) endurance, discipline, and following Christ. In this episode, we introduce the podcast and the vision we feel the Lord has put on our hearts. We also include a
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