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Ruck the Way

Gabe Smith, Chris Furr

Booking Overview

This is a faith-and-pilgrimage interview show focused on spiritual formation, personal transformation, leadership, and the stories people carry through difficult seasons; recent episodes feature accessible professionals, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, and guests with relevant lived experience. Agencies could credibly pitch founders, nonprofit and church leaders, coaches, mental-health or personal-development practitioners, and thoughtful Christian voices with compelling journeys; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gabe@rucktheway.com

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Host

Gabe Smith - Former Army infantry officer who became a coach and now co-hosts conversations about pilgrimage, spiritual formation, healing, and personal transformation.

Chris Furr - Scotland-based guide, coach, and ministry leader who co-hosts conversations shaped by pilgrimage, Christian spirituality, relationships, and life transitions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional experience or lived expertise in Christian spirituality, ministry, leadership, nonprofit work, coaching, mental health, entrepreneurship, or significant life transitions, paired with a reflective personal story.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a nonprofit, ministry, or mission-driven organization, Building a career or venture in entrepreneurship, technology, counseling, or coaching, Demonstrating meaningful experience navigating personal, spiritual, or professional transformation

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Kalenichenko - Failure, Perfectionism, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Christian Identity, And Learning Through The Uncertainty Of Early Adulthood.

RJ Caswell - Quiet Leadership, Mentoring, Relationships, Purpose, Career Transitions, Generosity, And Leading Nonprofit And Ministry Organizations.

Madeline Smith - Belonging, Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Young-adult Transitions, And Becoming Comfortable With Change.

Maren Furr - Third-culture Identity, Theology, Faith And Doubt, Foraging, Creativity As Emotional Support, And The Transition To Adulthood.

Recent Topics

Pilgrimage, Christianity, Spirituality, Personal Development, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ruck the Way
:

#44: You Can't Win the Camino, with Rich Kidd

October 13, 2026

"You don't have to win life. Just walk where the Lord wants you to walk."-Rich KiddOn the Trail This EpisodeChris has known Rich Kidd for almost 26 years. That's long enough for Rich to think twice before agreeing to come on the podcast. He said yes anyway, and he showed up dressed for the trail: hat, scallop shell, trail runners, the whole kit. Buen Camino.Rich and his wife Bridget recently walked 116 miles of the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela alongside a band of friends who ca...

#43: Embodied Brotherhood: Walking and Talking in the Colorado Wilderness | Ruck The Way Podcasts

October 05, 2026

Welcome to a special episode of Ruck the Way Podcast, recorded live from the Red Rocks Trail near Woodland Park, Colorado, the host connects with returning guest Brendan Reese. Moving far beyond disembodied digital interactions, phone calls, and text threads, the conversation unpacks the vital importance of embodied brotherhood and physical presence among men. Set against a stunning backdrop of towering pine trees and shifting autumn aspens, the discussion explores why men so often isolate th...

#42: A Father-Son Journey Along the Saint Cuthbert Way | Ruck The Way Special Episode

September 28, 2026

In this deeply reflective episode of Ruck the Way, the host takes his 15-year-old son, Carlson, on his very first pilgrimage along the historic Saint Cuthbert Way in Northumberland. Recorded on the solemn 25th anniversary of September 11, the journey unfolds as a unique multi-generational exploration. As father and son tackle rugged trails, cross treacherous railway lines, and navigate the stunning expanses of the pilgrim sands leading to Holy Island, they bridge the gap between midlife and a...

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Frequently asked questions

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Ruck the Way
:

How do I get in touch with Ruck the Way?

Ruck the Way is hosted by Gabe Smith and Chris Furr. Its publicly listed email is gabe@rucktheway.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ruck the Way?

The publicly listed email for Ruck the Way: gabe@rucktheway.com.

How many listeners does Ruck the Way have?

Podseeker estimates Ruck the Way reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ruck the Way?

Ruck the Way typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional experience or lived expertise in Christian spirituality, ministry, leadership, nonprofit work, coaching, mental health, entrepreneurship, or significant life transitions, paired with a reflective personal story. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a nonprofit, ministry, or mission-driven organization; Building a career or venture in entrepreneurship, technology, counseling, or coaching; Demonstrating meaningful experience navigating personal, spiritual, or professional transformation. Recent guests include Nick Kalenichenko, RJ Caswell, and Madeline Smith.

How hard is it to get booked on Ruck the Way?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Ruck the Way cover?

Recent episodes cover Pilgrimage, Christianity, Spirituality, Personal Development, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

gabe@rucktheway.com

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