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Climb Hard Love Harder

by Eric Askren & Dean Olin - co-hosts

Welcome to Climb Hard Love Harder Podcast - an extension of Climbers for Christ. The interviews will open a window into the life and story of members, interesting climbers, and hangers-on. By listening we hope to stir you up to love and good works at your home crag and everywhere this climbing life takes you.

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Episodes

  1. Following the path of Jesus with Randy Folkenberg

    Listen in as Eric and Mike interview a pastor from Bend Oregon. Hear as he explains his journey of church planting and growth towards the outdoor enthusiast.

  2. Summiting Peak with Savannah Kurtz

    Want to know more behind the artist of the membership shirts? Listen in on how God has impacted Savannah's life in the climbing community.

  3. Conversations with Wilson Mckay - CFC Events & Outreach Coordinator

    What better way to encourage others than through conversation and sharing from the heart?

  4. Climbing Festival Stoke!

    Dean, Eric, and Nathan got to serve at a local climbing festival. Afterward they sat down and talked about their hearts, climbing festivals, giving back and being part of the climbing community.

  5. Power to Endure-Lance Curry

    Dean and Eric sit down with CFC member Lance Curry. Who sells his house and lives on the road. During his time he focus on God and climbing. Despite difficult times Lance continues to live for God and to love those at the crag.

  6. El Buho-Shaefer Church

    Shaefer Church - El Buho board member shares about this amazing ministry in world famous El Potrero Chico.

  7. Wildman Willy

    Willy joins the CFC team as the Events Coordinator. Check out https://climbersforchrist.org/ to see how you can get connected, volunteer, and support Willy in ministry - donate today.

  8. CFC Membership Launch

    New Membership launch - Climbers For Christ is revamping! Join CFC Executive Director Eli Conlee and Board Member Jenna Winkler as we learn all about the new CFC Membership, supporting the gospel at the crag and sharing in this ministry with our hearts and pocket-books. Membership:...

  9. NEW Producer/Editor-Nathan Weide

    Nathan Weide, the new Climb Hard Love Harder editor and producer shares his heart and his love for climbing.

  10. Eli Conlee CFC Exec. Dir. Lays out Current and Future Vision for Ministry

    Eric and guest co-host Mike Sandefur sat down with executive director Eli Conlee to discuss what has been going on and what is to come with CFC. Get connected with Climbers for Crist: https://www.climbersforchrist.org/ Check Climbers for Christ on Facebook:...

  11. Andrew Leich pt 2

    This is the second part of our two part interview with Andrew Leich. In the first episode Andrew talks about is experience being bit by a rattle snake. In this episode Andrew goes in depth about his faith.

  12. Andrew Leich pt. 1 - Bitten by a Rattle Snake

    Andrew Leich of West Virginia shares about his crag adventures, writing guide books, and how to recover from a rattle snake bite!

  13. Idaho Mountain Festival-Interviews

    The 2024 Idaho Mountain Festival inspired many to reflect on how God is moving in their lives-on and off the rock! Get plugged in: https://www.climbersforchrist.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/23380948852

  14. Chris Lawrence Loves his Life and the Outdoors!

    Chris Lawrence - Climber, skier, outdoor backcountry guide, cancer survivor and author shares how he got to where he is, the ministry that grew up around his surviving cancer and how much he loves life, family and God. Find out more at https://www.hopehasarrived.com and...

  15. Betsy Binish share her Michigan stoke!

    Betsy is a mother, wife, friend and climber. She shares her love for climbing and her love for people in this episode. Betsy rocks the Michigan stoke!

  16. 2023 Year in Review!

    We look at 2023, all we learned, all we’re grateful for and where we’re going in 2024. We also hear climbers’ take on the CFC 2023 National Conference

  17. Kenji Husen - Dynamic discussion regarding US and Japanese climbing culture

    Get inspired to experience international climbing culture!

  18. The Amazing Eric Horst

    We’re grateful to have Eric Horst fill us in on his own climbing life, how he has integrated the most important parts (wife, kids and faith) into his vertical and professional pursuits. It’s so good!

  19. Kitty Calhoun - conversation that will inspire

    Kitty sharing some of her life experiences and her present passions in serving others.

  20. #2 Bryce Mahoney of Pilot Mountain North Carolina

    Bryce continues this 2nd half of his interview telling us about his own experiences of love at the crag, the importance of camaraderie all while keeping the stoke high.

  21. Bryce Mahoney of Pilot Mountain North Carolina

    Amazing Bryce Mahoney of Pilot Mountain North Carolina shares about climbing, why he moved to pursue God’s purpose in his life and . . . his love of TRICAMS!

  22. Experiences of Climb Hard Love Harder Special Episode (3 of 3 (thought there were 4, but only 3!))

    From the February 2023 CFC Leadership gathering in Bend, OR we hear from 4 of our leaders how they’ve personally experienced climbing hard and loving harder . . . and being loved harder!

  23. Experiences of “climb hard love harder” special episode (2 of 4)

    This special episode lets us listen in on 4 CFC leaders share their experiences of climbing hard but loving harder . . . we also hear how they’ve been loved-on harder. Rachel Davidson, Jim Stone, Mike Sandefur and John Blaubach tell us some of their stories.

  24. Experiences of “climb hard love harder” special episode (1 of 4)

    This special episode lets us listen in on 4 CFC leaders share their experiences of climbing hard but loving harder . . . we also hear how they’ve been loved-on harder. Emma Capulong, Justin Binish, Jed Johnson and Joe Huerta tell us some of their stories.

  25. Josh Reyes - the rewards of projecting, Chandler Mountain Challenge and more...

    Josh shares some of his insights on family, bouldering and the parallels of climbing and spiritual life.

  26. Dean and Eric Interview

    Podcast hosts Dean and Eric interview each other, share stoke, talk about proudest sends and give pointers on how they love climbers well.

  27. Interview with CFC ministry in Patagonia, South America.

    They share climbing, work at the refugio, living in community and how to pack gear to your route.

  28. Steve and Summer On Climbing and Life

    Steve and Summer give us a glimpse of their hearts and climbing lives sharing about cats and what family means to them.

  29. Kristin Anderson Interview

    Kristin Anderson shares everything from her favorite pack animal to seeing positivity post concussion.

  30. Ryan Unger, Triple-Crown holder and Climber

    Ryan Unger calls himself a professional walker. Truth be known he’s an amazing climber as well. In this interview we learn all about his walking, climbing and spiritual heart.

  31. An interview with Wyoming local Shannon Davis.

    Shannon shares heart-felt struggles that have lead to immense personal and spiritual growth both in and out of the vertical world - she also tells us how to pronounce “Vedauwoo!”

  32. Eli Conlee Interview

    We interview the Executive Director of Climbers for Christ discovering what makes him tick and how he arrived at this place in life.

  33. Interview with mountaineer and climber Frosty Gill.

    The great Frosty Gill tells about overcoming obstacles in the mountains and his personal life.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Climb Hard Love Harder Podcast - an extension of Climbers for Christ. The interviews will open a window into the life and story of members, interesting climbers, and hangers-on. By listening we hope to stir you up to love and good works at your home crag and everywhere this climbing life takes you.

HOSTED BY

Eric Askren & Dean Olin - co-hosts

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How many episodes does Climb Hard Love Harder have?

Climb Hard Love Harder currently has 33 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Climb Hard Love Harder about?

Welcome to Climb Hard Love Harder Podcast - an extension of Climbers for Christ. The interviews will open a window into the life and story of members, interesting climbers, and hangers-on. By listening we hope to stir you up to love and good works at your home crag and everywhere this climbing life...

How often does Climb Hard Love Harder release new episodes?

Climb Hard Love Harder has 33 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Climb Hard Love Harder?

Climb Hard Love Harder is created and hosted by Eric Askren & Dean Olin - co-hosts.
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