Next Step Leadership
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days 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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Interview with Doug Bursch, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 13
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell welcome pastor, author, and speaker Doug Bursch to this podcast. Glancing into the future through the lens of the present, Doug talks about authentic pastoral ministry. There are more expectations than ever before of what a pastor should be and do. Those large and diverse expectations create a difficult climate for true ministry. Clergy and their families are suffering because of those high demands. Doug wants to partner with ministers to help them manage exp...
Interview with Michele Pillar, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 12
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBChris and Tracy continue listening to singer and author Michele Pillar tell her story about when her life was tangled and how she finally became untangled. These days it is vital we learn from servant leaders like Michele. Healing comes through vulnerability, seeking help, receiving healing, and becoming untangled. She felt God had picked the wrong person. She never believed God could work through her again. She saw no hope. But God reunited and refurbished her to stop looking back and begin...
Interview with Michele Pillar, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 11
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this fascinating episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris interview award winning singer Michele Pillar. Michele’s story is important for leaders to hear during these days when headlines, churches, friendships, and families are impacted by choices. Though popular through her amazing voice, Michele held deep hurts. Those pains influenced her decisions. As she wrote about in her book Untangled and sings about in her album You Untangle Me, God can help us move from our past pains and...
Interview with Dan Reiland, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 10
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBAuthor and Executive Pastor Dan Reiland continues his guidance for today’s leaders. Chris and Tracy enjoy the insight Dan provides, especially during the complicated seasons for today’s churches, businesses, and relationships. Dan talks about key points from his book, Confident Leader: Become One, Stay One. What are legitimate or illegitimate sources of confidence? How is our definition of success different from God’s definition? What are healthy and biblical sources of confidence? Which app...
Interview with Dan Reiland, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 9
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris talk with author and leader Dan Reiland. Dan offers deep insight from his role as an Executive Pastor of 12Stone Church, and his many years in various leadership positions. He tells his story and talks about how we can become leaders and continue serving as leaders. The confidence that is needed too often becomes a roller coaster. Rather than basing confidence on things that are internal, leaders frequently shift confidence based on ci...
Interview with Jamie Cain, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 8
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBAs their conversation with Jamie Cain continues, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell think with Jamie about rejoicing well and grieving well. Many of life’s seasons are painful. Many are just what leaders are experiencing and enduring now. What can leaders learn? How can leaders respond? Leaders need honest, transparent, authentic friends. Leaders must not lead alone. Withdrawal is not the solution. Healing can come through writing, reading, and honest conversations. Shared pain and joy through...
Interview with Jamie Cain, Part 1- Season 2, Episode 7
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBChris and Tracy interview Jamie Cain in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Jamie talks about his vocational journey. Like many leaders, his story didn't go the way he expected. But his adventure has allowed Jamie to continue influencing the lives of others. His education and experience provide wisdom during these seasons of change. Many people are facing new seasons and new challenges. Leading and living well are important, especially during times of change. Jamie’s story offers needed in...
Equilibrium, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 6
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBTracy continues talking to Chris about his new book, Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Chris and Tracy focus on the meaning of the chapters, and offer thoughts on how these guidelines are vital for living and leading. How does your life need symmetry? What causes your own uneven surfaces? How can you better apply these “31 Ways to stay Balanced?” Think about the stories Chris wrote—a missionary considered too old to enter the field, a pastor who cares for peopl...
Equilibrium, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 5
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBTracy Reynolds turns this episode around and interviews Chris Maxwell, his co-host. Tracy asks Chris about his new book, Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. This is Maxwell’s eleventh book and it offers honest stories, reflections, and steps for obtaining a better life amid all the chaos surrounding us. If leaders expect to lead well, they should first commit to living well. If leaders desire to guide others correctly, they must choose to find their own equilibri...
Interview with Tod Bolsinger, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 4
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their interesting discussion with author and pastor Tod Bolsinger. Tod serves as the Executive Director of Church Leadership Institute at Fuller Seminary, CEO of A. E. Sloan Leadership Company, and worked in pastoral ministry for many years. His heart beats for leadership development. In this conversation, Tod provides parts of his story about how leaders do not have to choose to endure their journeys alone. Leaders are to bring people together. Past...
Interview with Tod Bolsinger, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 3
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBChris and Tracy interview author and coach Tod Bolsinger. Tod has years of experience in pastoral and academic leadership, and he offers challenges for today’s learners. His books dare leaders to see how things are not just as they have always been. It is time for adjusting. It is time for learning. It is time for change. Tod addresses adaptive leadership, offering guidance on how to lead when there are no examples to follow. Instead of building church in our own image, we can relearn leader...
Interview with Russell Board, Part 2-Season 2, Episode 2
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBRussell Board is again interviewed by Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. He continues telling his story and inviting us all to take whatever next steps God would have us take. In addition to his global mission work, Russell is also an author of several books. He talks about his books, which are great for today’s leaders and learners. His latest book offers practical information. In 40 Days with Paul: Encountering The Risen Savior, Russell invites us to learn from Paul’s story of transformatio...
Interview with Russell Board, Part 1-Season 2, Episode 1
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBChris and Tracy enjoy their conversation with author and missionary Russell Board. His servant leadership style brings a fitting story to the ongoing dialogue in the Next Step Leadership podcasts. Russell talks about his personal narrative and his years bringing hope around the world. His first prayer to God, his decades of obedience, his ongoing relationships, his willingness to serve as a missionary, his books: Russell Board‘s story invites listeners to consider what next steps God has for...
Interview with Lee Grady, Part 2
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Chris and Tracy continue talking to Lee Grady about discipleship and mentoring. The next step journey is not always easy, but we aren’t meant to endure this adventure alone. Lee tells us about his latest book, Follow Me: How to Make Disciples Like Jesus Did. The book is Lee’s life message on discipleship. His stories inspire today’s people to move back to the New Testament example of relationship based discipleship. Rather than focusing mainly on size of church attendance, c...
Interview with Lee Grady, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 52
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Chris and Tracy continue talking to Lee Grady about discipleship and mentoring. The next step journey is not always easy, but we aren’t meant to endure this adventure alone. Lee tells us about his latest book, Follow Me: How to Make Disciples Like Jesus Did. The book is Lee’s life message on discipleship. His stories inspire today’s people to move back to the New Testament example of relationship based discipleship. Rather than focusing mainly on size of church attendance, c...
Interview with Lee Grady, Part 1
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn Episode 51 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds enjoy a conversation with Lee Grady. Lee desires to continue writing and leading with the hope of ministering and mentoring around the world. He defines discipleship as the process any Christian goes through to become a mature follower of Jesus. Those who become disciples are to then make disciples. We all need those who mentor us, fellow disciples, and those we are mentoring. This conversation with Lee offers practical...
Interview with Lee Grady, Part 1-Season 1, Episode 51
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn Episode 51 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds enjoy a conversation with Lee Grady. Lee desires to continue writing and leading with the hope of ministering and mentoring around the world. He defines discipleship as the process any Christian goes through to become a mature follower of Jesus. Those who become disciples are to then make disciples. We all need those who mentor us, fellow disciples, and those we are mentoring. This conversation with Lee offers practical...
Interview with Philip Yancey, Part 2
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBChris and Tracy continue their conversation with best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip tells more of the sad stories from his years growing up in a legalistic church and with a difficult home environment. Where the Light Fell, Philip’s latest book, is his memoir. And as he communicates in the book, and in all of his bestselling books, Phillip is honest in this podcast. How did Philip work to make amends for past hurts? What can we learn from his story? Are there people we need to forgive...
Interview with Philip Yancey, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 50
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBChris and Tracy continue their conversation with best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip tells more of the sad stories from his years growing up in a legalistic church and with a difficult home environment. Where the Light Fell, Philip’s latest book, is his memoir. And as he communicates in the book, and in all of his bestselling books, Phillip is honest in this podcast. How did Philip work to make amends for past hurts? What can we learn from his story? Are there people we need to forgive...
Interview with Philip Yancey, Part 1
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBChris and Tracy are honored to interview best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip’s latest book is his memoir titled, Where the Light Fell. The book describes how Philip endured difficult seasons, yet found biblical truth and faith through his painful experiences. Racism, fundamentalism, tension, questions, and many other segments of his life process taught Philip that even the things we most resent and regret can be used by God in a redemptive way. His story can help each listener go back...
Interview with Philip Yancey, Part 1-Season 1, Episode 49
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBChris and Tracy are honored to interview best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip’s latest book is his memoir titled, Where the Light Fell. The book describes how Philip endured difficult seasons, yet found biblical truth and faith through his painful experiences. Racism, fundamentalism, tension, questions, and many other segments of his life process taught Philip that even the things we most resent and regret can be used by God in a redemptive way. His story can help each listener go back...
Interview with Rebecca Shirey, Part 2
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this podcast Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Rebecca Shirey. Sight Unseen, Becky‘s book, offers a healthy perspective for discerning what God is doing in our lives and where He is taking us. Becky and her husband Lou have learned much through the years. Their hearts and their hopes are revealed in the book. Becky shares more of her story this week, revealing how God can do great work in those who are willing to see through the eyes of faith. https://rebeccashirey.com ht...
Interview with Rebecca Shirey, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 48
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this podcast Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Rebecca Shirey. Sight Unseen, Becky‘s book, offers a healthy perspective for discerning what God is doing in our lives and where He is taking us. Becky and her husband Lou have learned much through the years. Their hearts and their hopes are revealed in the book. Becky shares more of her story this week, revealing how God can do great work in those who are willing to see through the eyes of faith. https://rebeccashirey.com ht...
Interview with Rebecca Shirey, Part 1-Season 1, Episode 47
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn Episode 47 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk to Rebecca Shirey. Her book, Sight Unseen, tells her story of how God comes to us in unexpected ways. Becky describes her life journey in this week’s podcast. Every leader has a story. Every learner has a story. Becky and her husband Lou are wonderful examples for today’s leaders. Hear her story and begin to notice the sight which has seemed impossible to see. https://rebeccashirey.com https://www.facebook.com/rrsh...
Interview with Rebecca Shirey, Part 1
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn Episode 47 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk to Rebecca Shirey. Her book, Sight Unseen, tells her story of how God comes to us in unexpected ways. Becky describes her life journey in this week’s podcast. Every leader has a story. Every learner has a story. Becky and her husband Lou are wonderful examples for today’s leaders. Hear her story and begin to notice the sight which has seemed impossible to see. https://rebeccashirey.com https://www.facebook.com/rrsh...
Interview with Mark Rutland, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 46
January 13, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDr. Mark Rutland, international leader and bestselling author, speaks again with Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Mark offers honest and needed thoughts from his years of service through leading. He provides lessons learned from the Old Testament stories included in his newest book “Of Kings and Prophets.” People live today with a fear of serving in leadership, and serving under unhealthy leaders. The call into leadership positions must be seen as a c...
Interview with Mark Rutland, Part 2
January 13, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDr. Mark Rutland, international leader and bestselling author, speaks again with Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Mark offers honest and needed thoughts from his years of service through leading. He provides lessons learned from the Old Testament stories included in his newest book “Of Kings and Prophets.” People live today with a fear of serving in leadership, and serving under unhealthy leaders. The call into leadership positions must be seen as a c...
Interview with Mark Rutland, Pt 1
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to begin 2022’s Next Step Leadership podcasts with interviewing Dr. Mark Rutland. Mark has served in many leadership roles of pastoring, a college president, guiding a mission organization, and a bestselling author. People around the world hear and respect Mark’s voice. In this episode Chris and Tracy listen to Mark as he offers meaningful advice in these days of uncertainty. He believes leaders need to adjust to the idea that the easy rides and s...
Interview with Mark Rutland, Pt 1-Season 1, Episode 45
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to begin 2022’s Next Step Leadership podcasts with interviewing Dr. Mark Rutland. Mark has served in many leadership roles of pastoring, a college president, guiding a mission organization, and a bestselling author. People around the world hear and respect Mark’s voice. In this episode Chris and Tracy listen to Mark as he offers meaningful advice in these days of uncertainty. He believes leaders need to adjust to the idea that the easy rides and s...
New Year's 2022
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAnother year ends. Another year begins. Tracy and Chris continue their conversations, this time glancing back at 2021 and ahead at 2022. What lessons did we learn from the last few years, as difficult as they were? What dreams and hopes and prayers do we bring with us into a new year? What is the most important? How can we make 2022 a year of our best steps yet? How can we lead and help others take better steps this coming year? Chris and Tracy offer suggestions about what we need to continu...
New Year's 2022-Season 1, Episode 44
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAnother year ends. Another year begins. Tracy and Chris continue their conversations, this time glancing back at 2021 and ahead at 2022. What lessons did we learn from the last few years, as difficult as they were? What dreams and hopes and prayers do we bring with us into a new year? What is the most important? How can we make 2022 a year of our best steps yet? How can we lead and help others take better steps this coming year? Chris and Tracy offer suggestions about what we need to continu...
Christmas Episode 2021
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBYes, it is time to talk about the Christmas season. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell discuss this time of year—the memories, the hopes, the hurts, and the ideas on how to lead as December nears an end. As you listen, think about your Christmas memories. What are your favorite holiday songs? What experiences cause you to smile whenever you think about them? What disappointments feel more painful now? As leaders and lifetime learners, find fitting ways to offer time for the people you serve to...
Christmas Episode 2021-Season 1, Episode 43
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBYes, it is time to talk about the Christmas season. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell discuss this time of year—the memories, the hopes, the hurts, and the ideas on how to lead as December nears an end. As you listen, think about your Christmas memories. What are your favorite holiday songs? What experiences cause you to smile whenever you think about them? What disappointments feel more painful now? As leaders and lifetime learners, find fitting ways to offer time for the people you serve to...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 3
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn the third episode with singer songwriter Justin Reynolds, Tracy and Chris continue enjoying their conversations. Justin knows about serving with a variety of leaders in the church culture, so he brings an honest perspective today’s leaders need to ask themselves and seek answers. With music such a key, inspiring, and, often, controversial role in today’s churches, that topic should be discussed. Tracy, Justin, and Chris discuss the unique space of worship music. Since that form exists fo...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 3-Season 1, Episode 42
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn the third episode with singer songwriter Justin Reynolds, Tracy and Chris continue enjoying their conversations. Justin knows about serving with a variety of leaders in the church culture, so he brings an honest perspective today’s leaders need to ask themselves and seek answers. With music such a key, inspiring, and, often, controversial role in today’s churches, that topic should be discussed. Tracy, Justin, and Chris discuss the unique space of worship music. Since that form exists fo...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 41
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBChris and Tracy continue their dialogue with Justin Reynolds. Justin’s song brings the intro and out-row in the podcast, and in today’s episode Justin tells more about his new music. The process, the work, the commitment, the dedication, the endurance: leaders need to learn from the work of musical art. Time must be invested in music, in ministry, and in all types of leadership. What needs improvement? What should be accepted? When do we move on? Like art and songs, today’s leaders must drea...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 2
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBChris and Tracy continue their dialogue with Justin Reynolds. Justin’s song brings the intro and out-row in the podcast, and in today’s episode Justin tells more about his new music. The process, the work, the commitment, the dedication, the endurance: leaders need to learn from the work of musical art. Time must be invested in music, in ministry, and in all types of leadership. What needs improvement? What should be accepted? When do we move on? Like art and songs, today’s leaders must drea...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 1-Season 1, Episode 40
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBCasual Americans https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2WayIol1ousoImXjXT04g/featured Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Tracy’s son, Justin Reynolds. Justin’s music is playing to begin and end each podcast. He’s Tracy’s son and is a very talented musician, singer, and songwriter. As Coach TJ Rosene mentioned in Episode 38, leadership is more often an art rather than a science. Justin’s artistic talent allows him to lead in a variety of ways—from on stage in a church worship team, at ho...
Interview with Justin Reynolds, Part 1
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBCasual Americans https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2WayIol1ousoImXjXT04g/featured Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Tracy’s son, Justin Reynolds. Justin’s music is playing to begin and end each podcast. He’s Tracy’s son and is a very talented musician, singer, and songwriter. As Coach TJ Rosene mentioned in Episode 38, leadership is more often an art rather than a science. Justin’s artistic talent allows him to lead in a variety of ways—from on stage in a church worship team, at ho...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 2
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn Episode 39 of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris continue their dialogue with Coach TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College and the Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College. Coach Rosene offers practical insight about leading others during these difficult times. He guides athletes and coaches toward victory on the court, but also off the court—dealing with the major issues of life. How are we encouraging others? Who are we learning from? Are we keeping the...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 2-Season 1, Episode 39
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn Episode 39 of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris continue their dialogue with Coach TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College and the Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College. Coach Rosene offers practical insight about leading others during these difficult times. He guides athletes and coaches toward victory on the court, but also off the court—dealing with the major issues of life. How are we encouraging others? Who are we learning from? Are we keeping the...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 1-Season 1, Episode 38
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to listen in on their conversation with TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College. Coach Rosene brings valuable information for all leaders through his years of coaching, speaking, and guiding young leaders. He impacts people, offering a much needed perspective of how to win in the game of life. On the court with his Emmanuel Lions, through his role as Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College, with his Hardwood Hustle po...
Interview with TJ Rosene, Part 1
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBTracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to listen in on their conversation with TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College. Coach Rosene brings valuable information for all leaders through his years of coaching, speaking, and guiding young leaders. He impacts people, offering a much needed perspective of how to win in the game of life. On the court with his Emmanuel Lions, through his role as Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College, with his Hardwood Hustle po...
Epilepsy Awareness Month - Chris Maxwell feature - Season 1, Episode 37
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBNovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month, so in this week’s podcast Doug Beacham and Tracy Reynolds interview Chris Maxwell about his personal story about a life changing experience. Do today’s leaders know the needs of those who battle epilepsy—or other health issues? Do our churches and businesses creative a climate that shows deep care of those people and their struggles? Chris offers suggestions of ways today’s leaders can lead others and let weaknesses become positives instead of negatives....
Doug Beacham Interview Chris & Tracy - Season 1, Episode 36
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn the third episode of Tracy and Chris talking with Dr. Doug Beacham, they reverse roles. Bishop Beacham offered great wisdom and stories in the previous shows, but here he asks Chris and Tracy to offer their thoughts on what is needed in these times. What are the real issues of leadership the younger generation needs? What are the challenges they are facing? What can people do—or not do—to be more effective in leading our future leaders? Tracy and Chris offer their appreciation for those w...
Interview With Doug Beacham, Part 2 - Season 1, Episode 35
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn Next Step Leadership’s episode 35, Chris and Tracy continue their interview with Dr. Doug Beacham. Bishop Beacham is the General Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. The conversation is for those who lead and serve in any area. Dr. Beacham has learned through the years that wherever God has sent us is where we should serve. Ministry is a part of life—if we choose to see from that perspective and believe we are making a difference. At the end of the day, he beli...
Interview with Doug Beacham, Part 1 - Season 1, Episode 34
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDr. Doug Beacham is the General Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He offers great insight on leadership as he talks with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Through Bishop Beacham’s decades of service in areas of pastoring, writing, speaking, and leading many people, he has led well. In this episode Dr. Beacham talks about discerning God’s direction, learning from others, and following the principles of Jesus. Just as his f...
Building Common Ground in Relationships - Season 1, Episode 33
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn today’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy invite leaders to listen in on one of their honest conversations with each other. They reveal their hopes and questions. They offer suggestions of how today’s leaders can actually learn leadership and life lessons from Jesus. Can leaders relax and unite? Can leaders intentionally develop relationships of growth and accountability? Can leaders actually have true friends? Yes, yes, and yes. Tracy and Chris believe by listening to Jesu...
Interview with Nicole Unice, Part 2 - Season 1, Episode 32
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBThis podcast of the Next Step Leadership invites leaders to hear the second episode of Tracy and Chris interviewing Nicole Unice. In this conversation, Nicole offers insight from her book, The Miracle Moment. She reveals how there are small moments in time when things can be different. In the complex culture of today, the work leaders do can feel daunting and overwhelming. It helps to know who we need to be and how can we become that person. Miracle moments are the very specific moments in t...
Interview with Nicole Unice, Part 1 - Season 1, Episode 31
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell engage in a conversation with leader and life coach Nicole Unice. Nicole is the author of The Miracle Moment, a book fitting for the mood and theme of Next Step Leadership. She honestly addresses key topics. Can people really change? How can we get help when we seek change? What is self leadership? What is decision fatigue during these difficult seasons? Nicole provides practical insight to help leaders move into new r...