Close to Home Podcast

by Chris Russo

Close to Home is hosted by Chris Russo and offers weekly spiritual encouragement designed to catalyze your faith journey. Each episode is usually 3–5 minutes long, making it a simple, meaningful way to refocus your heart and stay grounded throughout the week. I hope you’ll tune in!

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Cancer, Uncertainty, and 1 Corinthians 13:12

In this brief episode, Chris reflects on 1 Corinthians 13:12 and how its message has helped him navigate the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis. When t...

•Jun 1, 2026

Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Faith, and the Road Ahead

This week is a deeply personal episode. I share the news of my recent diagnosis with large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the uncertainty that comes wit...

•May 25, 2026

When Listening Changes the Conversation

What if the biggest thing holding back your relationships isn’t what you’re saying—but your need to control the conversation? In this episode, Chris R...

•May 6, 2026

Never Alone: The Truth That Changes Everything

In this short but powerful episode of Close to Home, the host reflects on a truth that’s easy to overlook but life-changing when it truly sinks in: if...

•Apr 28, 2026

The Gospel Isn’t Graded on My Performance

In this honest Monday-morning reflection, Chris Russo shares what it feels like to start the day without energy—and the quiet guilt that can come with...

•Apr 13, 2026

When God Feels Distant (But Isn’t): Trusting Him in the Waiting

Ever feel like God showed up powerfully… and then went silent?In this episode of Close Tone, we talk about the tension between what we know about God ...

•Mar 30, 2026