Ruck the Way
Claim This Podcastby Gabe Smith and Chris Furr
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Ruck the Way</b> is a podcast about the sacred work that happens when you put one foot in front of the other.</p><p></p><p>Hosts <b>Gabe</b> (a former Army infantry officer turned coach) and <b>Chris</b> (a Scotland-based guide, coach, and ministry leader) have spent the last decade walking ancient paths together across continents—discovering that <b>pilgrimage is a physical journey for a spiritual purpose</b>, and that something real gets unlocked “on the way.”</p><p></p><p>Each episode feels like the kind of honest conversation you only have while walking beside someone: stories, faith, healing, and the weight we all carry—<b>what’s in your rucksack</b>. We’ll explore “thin spaces” and “moments of reckoning,” talk about the brain science behind why walking helps us process (yes, really), and share guest stories of struggle, joy, and transformation.</p><p></p><p>Our tagline says it best: <b>Let the walk do the work.<br /></b>So slow down to the “three-miles-an-hour life,” and come ruck with us.</p>
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June 15, 2026
#27: Living in the Moment, Measuring in the Decade
<p>UPCOMING PILGRIMAGE: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage</a><br /><br />In this profound episode of the Ruck the Way Podcast, hosts Chris and Gabe dive deep into how we evaluate our personal growth and spiritual maturity. Drawing from Morgan Snyder's book, Becoming a King, they challenge the modern urge to measure progress by daily increments, which often breeds self-criticism, impatience, and discouragement. Gabe shares vulnerable insights from his personal health journey and the realization that short-term charts often obscure long-term transformation. Together, they explore the concept of "living in the moment, measuring in the decade," demonstrating how looking backward over a ten-year horizon reveals deep emotional and narrative healing that daily check-ins completely miss. Shifting from frantic performance to micro-steps of awareness, this conversation offers a spacious, compassionate framework for anyone navigating midlife transitions, identity development, and the long, slow road of becoming who God called them to be.<br /><br />Know more about our cause: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/</a><br /><br />Subscribe to our Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay</a><br /><br />Meet the founders: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/about" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/about</a></p>
June 9, 2026
#26: We are glad to meet all of you! | Ruck The Way Launch
<p>NOTE: This episode is best appreciated on YouTube<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/r4rpTLc2xkg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/r4rpTLc2xkg</a></p><p></p><p>UPCOMING PILGRIMAGE: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage</a><br /><br />In this special official launch event recorded live at the Cove Trail in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ruck the Way founders Gabe and Chris introduce a gathering of pilgrims to the transformative power of a "walk with a purpose." Gabe shares how his background as an army infantry soldier seamlessly merged with the ancient Christian practice of pilgrimage, leading to the birth of this unique ministry. Chris explains the fascinating neuroscience behind how walking heals the brain and soul through left-right movement. Together, they guide the group through a mini-pilgrimage tracking the journey from a desolate, dried-up cove to a flowing stream of living water. The episode culminates in a powerful symbolic ritual where participants place "burden stones" onto a flat rock to build a traditional cairn, choosing to release their heavy loads to God.<br /><br /><br />Know more about our cause: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/</a><br />Subscribe to our Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay</a><br />Meet the founders: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/about" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/about</a><br /><br />Upbeat Song credit information: <br /><br />Near You (Kite Flight) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/near-you" target="_blank">https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/near-you</a> License code: RMGGMTRY6LO2UFNU <br /><br />Road to the Sun (Vens Adams) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/road-to-the-sun" target="_blank">https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/road-to-the-sun</a> License code: H3SYP7298LFHTJNE</p>
June 1, 2026
#25: The Three Mile an Hour Life: Embracing the Pace of Eternity
<p>UPCOMING PILGRIMAGE: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage" target="_blank"><br /><br /></a></p><p>At what pace are you living your life? We hit the trails together for the first time in a year to unpack the profound concept of "the three mile an hour life." We dive into the internal and external forces that pressure modern men to sprint life, confronting the underlying currents of shame, comparison, and the fear of running out of time before retirement. From practical daily boundaries like keeping phones out of the bedroom to the intentional practice of benevolent detachment, this conversation serves as an invitation to realign your daily rhythm with the sustainable, relationally rich pace modeled by Jesus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to our Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay</a></p><p>Meet the founders: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rucktheway.com/about" target="_blank">https://www.rucktheway.com/about</a></p>
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- What is Ruck the Way?
<p><b>Ruck the Way</b> is a podcast about the sacred work that happens when you put one foot in front of the other.</p><p></p><p>Hosts <b>Gabe</b> (a former Army infantry officer turned coach) and <b>Chris</b> (a Scotland-based guide, coach, and ministry leader) have spent the last decade walking ancient paths together across continents—discovering that <b>pilgrimage is a physical journey for a spiritual purpose</b>, and that something real gets unlocked “on the way.”</p><p></p><p>Each episode feels like the kind of honest conversation you only have while walking beside someone: stories, faith, healing, and the weight we all carry—<b>what’s in your rucksack</b>. We’ll explore “thin spaces” and “moments of reckoning,” talk about the brain science behind why walking helps us process (yes, really), and share guest stories of struggle, joy, and transformation.</p><p></p><p>Our tagline says it best: <b>Let the walk do the work.<br /></b>So slow down to the “three-miles-an-hour life,” and come ruck with us.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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