Next Step Leadership
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsNext Step Leadership is a podcast dedicated to helping you make your next step your best step. Your next step could very well determine the trajectory or direction of your life. Where we step, how we step, and when we step are all vital considerations for your next step. Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds combine decades of experience in ministry, higher education, writing, music, leading organizations, and developing teams to inspire you to aspire in life one step at a time. We desire to assist you in making your next step your very best step.
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Friendships in Leadership - Chris Maxwell & Tracy Reynolds - Season 4, Episode 19
July 04, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBChris and Tracy usually interview guests. Through their episodes, they have enjoyed conversations with a variety of pastors, authors, leaders, professors, and friends. The importance of that last role—friends—is the emphasis Tracy and Chris bring to their audience in this podcast. They have known each other for almost two decades. They have worked together. They have faced storms, uncertainty, vulnerability, and changes. They have chosen to spend time together—in person, through texts, with ...
Interview with John R. Miles, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 18
June 27, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their chat with John R. Miles. Author of the book and host of the podcast, Passion Struck, John knows much about when life faces change. He knows about uncertainty and redirection. He also knows about dreaming big and enduring hopes. His podcast brings many successful guests, each with a unique story and a mix of ideas. As he talks to Tracy and Chris, John tells how he has worked through setbacks and f...
Interview with John R. Miles, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 17
June 20, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBChris and Tracy continue enjoying helpful conversations with their guests in Next Step Leadership. Each podcast brings new thoughts and ideas. In this episode, they talk with John R. Miles. John tells his story—an interesting and diverse career from serving in the military, national security, management consultant, leading cyber security practice, private equity, and to his present career. John hopes to help people transform their lives. Through writing and leading, he is trying to help thos...
Interview with Dr. Jen Bennett, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 16
June 13, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn their second conversation with author and professor Dr. Jen Bennet, Tracy and Chris believe all listeners will value greatly from her wisdom. Her years of serving in the academic world, her great advice on online ministry and marketing, her willingness to move geographically and accept change, and her battle with their house burning down are all narratives today's leaders need to here. Each change was difficult. But important. Each transition brought challenges. But also lessons. Reader...
Interview with Dr. Jen Bennett, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 15
June 06, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDr. Jen Bennett is this week's guest on Next Step Leadership Podcast. Tracy and Chris are excited for you to hear her wisdom. As an educator, writer, and speaker, Jen never imagined herself doing the work God has her doing. She's continued education and ministry, while serving business leaders for their online presence. Her book Be Worth Following and her podcast She Impacts Culture are perfect for these seasons of pressure and uncertainty. They offer guidelines in the areas of marketing ...
Interview with Ann Byle, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 14
May 30, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their conversation with author Ann Byle. Last week’s podcast caused listeners to smile as they thought about how a flock of hens can offer wisdom for today’s leaders. Ann continues this week by giving ideas from her years of experience and her latest book, Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively from a Flock of Hens. Leaders need to communicate well in a variety of ways. As Ann offers funny but wise guid...
Interview with Ann Byle, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 13
May 23, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBAnn Byle offers a wonderful perspective in this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership. Chris and Tracy haven’t invited animals to their podcast, but Ann offers great wisdom from chickens. Her latest book, Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively From a Flock of Hens, shows how Ann discovered that her chickens provide valuable insight and inspiration. Rarely do books or podcasts share intuition from a flock of hens, but it happens here. Writers, speakers, pastors, leaders, and those ser...
Interview with Brenda Quinn, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 12
May 16, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Next Step Leadership podcast offers a variety of perspectives from many different speakers. Hosts Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell hope to encourage each person who listens to continue their journey—and to guide many others with them. Brenda Quinn is their guest again this week. What she has learned through Richard Foster and other leaders has helped guide her through pain from the past. God’s ongoing healing through spiritual practices is not just her story—it is your story. Think about...
Interview with Brenda Quinn, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 11
May 09, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBTracy and Chris enjoy their conversations with each other and with guests. They hope you enjoy their weekly podcasts and that you are encouraged. This week, their guest Brenda Quinn brings deep wisdom and spiritual care. Brenda is Pastor of Spiritual Formation in Colorado and is passionate about soul care for leaders. That is such a vital topic. Listen to Brenda’s story and process your own spiritual adventure. Ask yourself deep questions. How are you seeing soul care as a priority? How can ...
Interview with Steve Ely, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 10
May 02, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBPastor Steve Ely continues as the guest in this episode of Next Step Leadership with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. As mentioned last week, Steve serves as the Director of Clergy Development for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He’s also the author of Climate Change, a book about the climate of today’s Christianity. In this conversation Steve tells the story of his own healing process from the stress, tension, and pressure of life in leadership and ministry. His heart attack...
Interview with Steve Ely, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 9
April 25, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBChris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds enjoyed their conversation with Steve Ely. Steve is the Director of Clergy Development for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He has pastored a local congregation and served in various roles of ministry through the years. In his present position, Steve hopes to offer care and encouragement to clergy across the IPHC fellowship. Steve is also an author. His new book is titled Climate Change. Steve hopes to change today’s life climate by caring for m...
Interview with Steve Spillman, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 8
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is the second episode of Chris and Tracy’s conversation with Steve Spillman of True Potential. What has God called you to say? How does He want you to tell others your story? How can you help others discover God’s love? Steve offers great wisdom for how to get stories to others. He talks about the latest books by Chris and Tracy, “Equilibrium” and “Second Chair Leadership.” He believes we can take time to read books which can make our lives much better. He also believes our words can ma...
Interview with Steve Spillman, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 7
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHave you ever wanted to write a book? Is your story important? Will anyone want to read your story? How can you write and publish a book? Many of today’s leaders are asking those questions and thinking about those possibilities. Tracy Reynolds wrote his first book last year. Chris Maxwell‘s 12th book will be coming out later this year. Their publisher Steve Spillman is this week’s guest on Next Step Leadership. He has learned much through the years about ways to get stories out to others. In...
Interview with Beth Erwin, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 6
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBBeth Erwin is again the guest for Tracy and Chris in the Next Step Leadership podcast. In this episode, they talk more about the amazing message of Beth’s book Wander No More: Stepping Out of the Wilderness Into Abundant Life. Bad things do happen. Life isn’t always easy. People often distance themselves from God’s love and joy. But we all have a purpose. God does have huge plans. The abundant life is for us. Where are you in your story? Think about those you lead. Where are they in their st...
Interview with Beth Erwin, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 5
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy talk with Beth Erwin. Beth’s book is Wander No More: Stepping Out of the Wilderness Into Abundant Life. She tells her story of a life with many seasons. Coming from a background of pain and sadness to now leading a ministry of healing, Beth offers assurance for those who face difficulties. Her battles and uncertainty seemed impossible. But God did His work in her life. Beth is now serving the Lord who rescued her. Think about those who...
Interview with Beth and Eddie Taylor, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 4
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast continues the conversation Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell have with Eddie and Beth Taylor. The Taylors are spending time pouring into the leadership of churches during these difficult seasons. Instead of being defeated by church conflict and division or an anti-church culture, they believe we can walk in joy globally. Through the books and resources they’ve written, the Taylors help people study God’s word. Rather than settling with church enter...
Interview with Beth and Eddie Taylor, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 3
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBPeople love to listen to stories. Don’t you? As leaders, we all understand the power of narratives. In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Eddie and Beth Taylor tell us their stories. Listen to how God has guided their journeys related to becoming followers of Jesus, marriage, family, their calling into ministry, years of pastoring a local church, and obeying God to start a new ministry. Learn how they have worked together to serve as true followers of Jesus. Think about where you are in y...
Interview with Peter Greer, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 2
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week’s episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Peter Greer. Tracy and Chris were honored to listen to Peter and learn from his story. Mission work doesn’t always need to be done the same way it has always been done. New opportunities are all around us. What is microbusiness? Why is it important? How can we do more than has been done in the past? How does God want to move us from arguments and division to unity and partnerships? How do our decisions follow through...
Interview with Peter Greer, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 1
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIt is time for Season Four of Next Step Leadership Podcast with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. Isn’t that hard to believe? Each episode offers audiences a chance to gain information and inspiration. And this week’s podcast is one of the best in all the previous three seasons. Peter Greer, author and President & CEO of Hope International, is the Next Step Leadership guest you do not want to miss. Peter’s wisdom and compassion offer the example fitting in today’s culture. His heart cares de...
Interview with Jon Shabaglian, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 52
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJon Shabaglian continues telling his story to Tracy and Chris in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Jon knows about pain, about difficulty, about reconciliation, about praise, about intercession. He offers his insight to us, believing God is calling us all deeper into His presence and into healthy relationships with many others from many places. Jon's music needs to be heard. His ministry needs to be noticed. His training needs to be welcomed. God is calling today’s leaders to join the wo...
Interview with Jon Shabaglian, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 51
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Jon Shabaglian. Jon is a recording artist, singer, songwriter, and minister seeking to bring God’s hands and people’s hands together. God continues creating psalmists, Jon believes. He tells his story of international influence, family trauma, musical styles, historical genocide, loving enemies, and the deep calling to guide every nation toward worship. In our limited views of leadership, we need to le...
Interview with Seana Scott, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 50
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSeana Scott continues her conversation with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell in this episode of Next Step Leadership. She talks about those people who helped her come to know Jesus and also the need for people to mentor her in that spiritual journey. She is now seeking to be there for those needing the right type of spiritual mentors. Through her writing and teaching, Seana encourages her audience to connect with a local church. As audiences learn from her online, she emphasizes the need the...
Interview with Seana Scott, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 49
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTracy and Chris loved their conversation with Seana Scott. They believe you will also. Seana is a biblical teacher and writer. She brings a wonderful perspective on spiritual growth and development. As in most of the first episodes with their guests, Tracy and Chris ask Seana to tell her story. Though she did not grow up in a Christian home, she was always attracted to spiritual issues. Her journey has revealed her a reality beyond her reality, as her curiosity lured her toward God’s love. N...
Interview with Bill Schwartz, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 48
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTracy and Chris are honored to continue their dialogue with missionary, pastor, and leader Bill Schwartz. As Bill reminds us, there will be distractions in life. But he encourages us to have a life statement reminding us that we should “live to make a difference.” He and his family seek to do that. He invites us all to say yes to that invitation. So, how does Bill and his ministry reach that goal? He builds people and organizations to help people define who they are. If we don’t define ourse...
Interview with Bill Schwartz, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 47
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBChris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds hope you take time to listen to each podcast. But they want to be sure you do not miss their conversations with missionary, pastor, and leader Bill Schwartz. In this episode you will learn from Bill’s life story. His narrative reminds the audience that there can be deep pain in our stories and clouds over our lives. Jesus, however, brings hope in the middle of difficulty. Bill and his family have received God’s hope and they now serve globally to share that h...
Interview with Sergio Castro, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 46
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their inspiring chat with Sergio Castro. Sergio, his wife and children now live in North Carolina, after years in the nation of Columbia. Sergio displays authentic, humble, caring leadership. Serving now at Living Hope Church, Sergio still helps lead a network of churches he pastors in Columbia. Listen to the influence others have had in his life. Hear his heart for God and people. Welcome the same invitation ...
Interview with Sergio Castro, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 45
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBChris and Tracy loved their conversation with Sergio Castro. They spent time with Sergio as he moved from the nation of Columbia as a preacher’s kid and attended college at Emmanuel University. Sergio and his wife have served in ministry in Columbia since graduating from Emmanuel, and they now live in North Carolina where Sergio is on staff at Living Hope Church. This episode offers a wonderful example of how dedication, commitment, and faith allow God to help His children become people they...
Interview with David Cooper, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 44
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBChris and Tracy continue their conversation with Pastor David Cooper. As you listen to Pastor Cooper’s decades of wisdom and insight, take notes. His ideas are thoughts needed for today’s leaders. Pastor Cooper loves and lives the values of preaching God’s word, having a deep walk with Jesus, working to reach people for the Kingdom, and guiding the church toward the cross. David has written worship songs and reminds us all that God is a musician. Writing worship songs was therapy to Pastor C...
Interview with David Cooper, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 43
December 21, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBDavid Cooper is a true leader. Through his years of pastoring, playing music, writing, and speaking, many followers have learned how to take the right steps through Pastor Cooper’s guidance. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell were honored to spend time with him. Pastor Cooper is the lead pastor of Mount Paran Church near Atlanta, which has over 13,000 excited and passionate members committed to the cause of Christ. Tracy and David have played music together, and loved talking about how teamwor...
Interview with Terry A. Smith, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 42
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn their second conversation with pastor and author Terry A. Smith, Tracy and Chris continue a fascinating dialogue. Pastor Smith offers deep insight from his years of leadership and his creative mind. Smith’s book, The Hospitable Leader, provides practical ways for today’s leaders to set biblical examples in this modern culture. Yes, every pastor and teacher and follower of Jesus needs to read that book. His latest book, The Lord Bless You: A 28-Day Journey to Experience God’s Extravagant B...
Interview with Terry A. Smith, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 41
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBTracy and Chris were honored to have a wonderful conversation with pastor and author Terry A. Smith. Terry offers insight for leaders in church, business, and community. Through his years of pastoral leadership, Terry has guided his congregation and his culture to deep care and genuine service. Listen to this episode of Next Step Leadership. Invite your team, your church, and your friends to hear his thoughts and to read Terry’s books. As you hear and read his words, apply what you learn. Hi...
Interview with Brian Burgess, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 40
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode of Next Step Leadership continues the story of Pastor Brian Burgess. Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds could have chosen to just focus on vision and mission, letting Brian offer his insight. He could have told success stories and offered guidance for today’s leaders. But life isn’t easy. Ministry is hard. Leadership carries deep wounds. Brian tells his story about that weight. How has it affected him? What has he learned? Why has he resigned from pastoring? How can he pursue heal...
Interview with Brian Burgess, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 39
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBPastor Brian Burgess brings another timely story to Next Step Leadership. Tracy and Chris invite you to listen to Brian’s story and to learn lessons from his narrative. Brian knows about leading and pastoring. He knows about family and modern trends. He knows about stress and burnout. Brian brings his authentic heart as he talks about how much he has learned through his life—his days of playing music, of falling in love with Jesus, of attending college, of serving in ministry. Let his story ...
Interview with Shell Osbon, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 38
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Tracy Reynolds, Chris Maxwell, and their guest Pastor Shell Osbon. He tells more stories from his book “It’s Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone.” The title of his book is a perfect fit for what Chris and Tracy want each listener to always remember. We need one another. We aren’t to lead in isolation. We must grasp the value of leading together. Pastor Osbon‘s book applies to many settings—churches and businesses and communi...
Interview with Shell Osbon, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 37
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBPastor Shell Osbon is this week’s guest in Next Step Leadership. Chris and Tracy believe all the listeners will love hearing Shell’s story. He is a lead pastor and has recently written a leadership book which is the perfect fit for this podcast’s audience, “It’s Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone.” As Pastor Osbon tells his story, listen and think about what lessons you can learn in your role. Pastor Osbon’s testimony should encourage each of us. God met him and called him to serve in minist...
Interview with Dan Reiland, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 36
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Chris and Tracy continue a great conversation with Dan Reiland. Through his writing and mentoring, Dan brings a variety of practices to guide new and established leaders. Dan offers Scripture and experience, providing wisdom so needed in this season. Prayer is another area Dan discusses. How can today’s leaders pursue the life of a child of God? Relationships must be placed over routine. Spiritual growth comes from time spent with our True Leader. Receive Dan’s dedication an...
Interview with Dan Reiland, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 35
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBTracy and Chris are honored to enjoy another interview with a previous guest. Author, leader, minister Dan Reiland is this episode’s guest. Dan writes and speaks with the hope of guiding audiences toward a season of wisdom. How can today’s leaders train followers in a world controlled by hurry? Dan wants leaders to grasp these two important words: slow down. We place too many demands on ourselves and our teams. We should, instead, gain margin and use the margin wisely. Dan’s deep, practical ...
Interview with Margaret Turner, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 34
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn their second conversation with Margaret Turner, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue smiling as they see where God has guided their dear friend. Margaret is an example of a young leader who has pursued big dreams and not given up. Today’s culture needs leaders who refuse to waver but choose to endure. Margaret talks about adopting an international child, about pursuing cultural change, about finding ways to stand up for those in the sad world of human trafficking, about pursuing a le...
Interview with Margaret Turner, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 33
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBChris and Tracy have known Margaret Turner for many years. They are honored to talk to her in this episode of Next Step Leadership. They have seen Margaret pursue dreams and work hard to let those dreams come to life. What can you learn from her story? What is keeping you from pursuing your own dreams? Margaret tells her story about the journey toward turning those dreams into realities—her deep educational work, her role as a wife and mom, her speaking engagements, her writing, and her purs...
Interview with Bronson Crawford, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 32
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBChris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their honest dialogue with Pastor Bronson Crawford. Bronson has learned much through his years of ministry and he shares much of that with us. God is a God of seasons. He sees through a different perspective. What our culture considers failure might be just what God wants for the building of His kingdom. Maybe some leaders in the audience need to decide to meet with mentors who will help them in their life journeys. Maybe some need to go see a profes...
Interview with Bronson Crawford, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 31
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBBronson Crawford offers his wisdom in this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast. Tracy and Chris listen to Pastor Bronson—Stewardship Director at Athens Church and former lead pastor for seven years—as he provides a perspective of the joys, the endurance, the development, and the difficulties of life in ministry. As you listen to his narrative, take time to think about your own story. His parents divorced, remarried, and he then accepted Jesus at a young age. He played basketball at Emman...
Interview with Stacy Cope, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 30
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis episode in the second interview with Pastor Stacy Cope. Chris and Tracy ask you to join them as they listen to Pastor Stacy’s stories. Parts of his narrative are included in the books he has written. When you think about his books, when you read them, be sure to remember this: Pastor Stacy never expected to be able to write books. Like each of us, he is a miracle. Like each of us, God uses weaknesses and pain and struggles to bring us a victory. As today’s people are being called by God...
Interview with Stacy Cope, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 29
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to have a conversation with Pastor Stacy Cope. Pastor Cope is a tremendous story teller. And he has many stories to tell. Like each guest Tracy and Chris welcome on the Next Step Leadership Podcast, this episode begins with the testimony of Pastor Cope. Listening to his story, leaders will hear again how God finds people in many places and guides them into ministry. Bi-vocational clergy are common these days. Many churches cannot afford full time ...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 28
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy are honored again to enjoy a conversation with Coach TJ Rosene. Coach Rosen is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and leads in many areas in the basketball world. He also motivates other leaders in whatever field they serve. Take time to listen and learn from Coach Rosene. His experience, knowledge, and leadership skills are needed in these times. As you lead, you are building a culture. How is that culture functioning? ...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 27
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBTJ Rosene is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast. Coach Rosene also serves with Point Guard College, training and developing basketball coaches and student athletes. TJ helps coaches become the best coaches, and the best people, they can be. They seek to be a light in the basketball world, hoping to make a difference in today’s culture. He desires to help people find their “WHY?” As you serve in your role, listen to Coach Rosene’s thought...
Interview with Erik Goss, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 26
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Erik Goss. Experiences which seemed to shut doors can actually become opportunities which opened doors. How does that fit in your story? How can your grim situation be the right time for God to turn a desert into an oasis? Have you forgotten the truth of God’s deep love for you? What are ways we can become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence with us no matter what else we are facing? God wants to transform us and help ...
Interview with Erik Goss, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 25
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris enjoy their conversation with Erik Goss. Today’s leaders need to hear from Erik. He offers years of experience in providing ways of connecting with children through media. Rather than just telling children what not to watch, why don’t we offer them better options to learn truth through today’s outlets? Eric’s media and technology company seeks to provide families with ways people can experience Jesus in a real way. He has learne...
Interview with Hans Hess, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 24
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis week offers another conversation with Pastor Hans Hess. His evangelistic heart and academic mind come out in his comments. Hans believes the hope of winning people to Jesus directs him in each of his roles. His pastoral experience offers depth to his stories. Pastoring isn’t simple. Death of a spouse isn’t easy. Discerning God’s guidance isn’t always clear. Not all churches grow quickly. Not all gifted leaders can do what other leaders do. Some church doors close. Some people we love di...
Interview with Hans Hess, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 23
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBPastor Hans Hess joins Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds for this week’s Next Step Leadership Podcast. Hans is a scholar, a musician, a pastor, an evangelist, an author, and a fabulous communicator. His biblical depth and his pastoral heart offer appropriate guidance for today’s leaders. He leads with a desire to bring the love of Jesus to people around the world. As you listen to his testimony, you can gain a great understanding of why he does what he does. Think about how, though your story...
Interview with Jim Thornber, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 22
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJim Thornber continues this week as the guest in Next Step Leadership. His stories remind listeners of lessons he’s learned from orthodox obedience, holy joy, biblical study, and deep grief. Jim hopes audiences hear from his heart as he reveals God’s peace as it visits during life’s tough experiences. Listen to his words as he talks about his wife's battle with Covid and her death. Hearing Jim’s honesty and his tears keeps the focus of this podcast on real life. Real life includes grief. It ...