"Run With Pastor Poll" Episode 6 - 11.5km Hilly Run Around Wolfville (146m climb!) Cold & Snowy Run

Описание: In this episode of Run With Pastor Poll, I take on a challenging 11.5km hilly run around Wolfville, starting at the Wolfville Fire Department and weaving through the beautiful campus of Acadia University — with a total of 146 metres of elevation gain — in cold, snowy winter conditions. It’s one of those runs where the weather adds to the challenge, but also deepens the gratitude for being able to get outside and move.

Along the way, I reflect on an upcoming sermon I’m preaching titled “Who Is Jesus, Really?” — and I turn that question toward you.
Was Jesus simply a moral teacher? A prophet? Or, as Simon Peter declared, the Messiah? And what does that really mean for our lives today?
👉 Who is Jesus to you?

I also share some personal reflections on parenthood — how grateful I am for my two children, and how powerful it is to tell them, “I’m proud of you.” I invite you to consider:
👉 How do you show love and encouragement to the children or youth in your life?

Partway through the run, a police car passes by with lights and sirens, prompting a reflection on first responders — those who are motivated by a deep sense of service to their communities. I share a personal habit of saying a silent prayer whenever I see emergency vehicles responding — for safety, wisdom, and strength.

After that moment, I reflect on how God has placed many callings upon my life, and how none of them have been wasted. Each role and season has prepared me for the next — all pointing toward God’s greater purpose and His ultimate promise: eternal life in His presence. It’s a reminder that God weaves every chapter of our story into something meaningful.

Throughout the run, you’ll also see beautiful Annapolis Valley vistas and scenes from Acadia and Wolfville — reminders of how God reveals His beauty, creativity, and faithfulness through the world around us.

Thanks for running with me — whether on the trail, on the treadmill, or from your couch. If this episode encourages you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who might need a little encouragement today.

🏃‍♂️ Run. Reflect. Grow.
🙏 Faith. Family. Service.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Route
01:35 Let’s Run!
04:52 Welcome to Acadia University
09:06 Welcome to Acadia Divinity College
15:08 What’s the best way to get through long runs?
19:06 A “running sermon”
19:26 “Who is Jesus, Really?”
24:22 Even on gray, windy, snowy days… the artistic hand of God is at work!
28:33 What are some of the emotions you feel when you think about snow?
29:42 Still climbing the hill!
34:31 Reached the top of the hill!
35:02 ½ way there! How are you feeling?
36:26 Which do you prefer? Out and Returns or Loop Runs?
37:04 Running DOWN the hill is hard too!
40:55 I am proud of my kids!
41:53 If you have kids in your life, how do you show them you're proud of them?
42:33 You have no idea what it means to a youth to hear “I’m proud of you”!
49:07 Sketchy moves!!
49:34 Here come the Police!!!
50:40 When an emergency vehicle goes by, what do you think or feel?
51:19 Say a silent prayer for the First Responders as they go by…
55:56 This last hill always hurts!
58:12 Welcome back to Wolfville
01:01:33 Let’s finish off strong!
01:03:23 Reflections on God’s call upon my life… none are wasted
01:08:29 Final reflections and prayer