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Next Step Now

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Next Step Now is recorded with one audience in mind: men and women currently living inside prison fences.

Through stories and interviews with authors, artists, members of the faith community, returned citizens and more, our goal is to inspire and challenge you to take one step forward right now...no matter where you are.

We believe in the power of redemption and living a resilient life as a renewed individual on purpose.  

This podcast is a product of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach started in 2009 to take a message of love, hope and worth inside prison fences.

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Episode 8 - Meet Brandon, aka Baby Santa - A Story of Recovery & MUCH More!

September 14, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. Meet Brandon Noreck - the acoustic guitar player for Timothy's Gift.  Brandon is one of THE BEAST guys you could ever meet!  His story of overcoming his addiction to alcohol is inspiring.  We greatly appreciate his vulnerability in sharing his story, not to mention the talent he brings to the team. If you know anyone who struggles with an addic...

Episode 7 - JC & The Battle To Overcome Addiction

September 01, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. This is one of the more meaningful episodes so far!  Our friend JC gets real about his struggles with pills and alcohol, where it led him, and how he continues to show up everyday in the fight to overcome his addictions. If you know anyone who struggles with an addiction - this is a must listen! Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking p...

Episode 6 - Ms. Chris Southerland, Retired DOC Warden & More!

August 15, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. What happens when a returned citizen (aka former inmate) gets to interview a retired warden about prison?  You get to find out on this episode! Ms. Chris Southerland spent 30 years with the Florida Department of Corrections.  During her time with the FDC, she served as Assistant Warden, Warden (at both male and female prisons) and Assistant Dep...

Episode 5 - Meet Shelley, aka Dr. Kofahl

July 31, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. We laughed more on this episode than any other we've done! Shelley, aka Dr. Kofahl, is a long time supporter, friend, volunteer, vocalist, team leader and board member of Timothy's Gift.  She shares a unique perspective and look behind the scenes of what it is like to go on a Timothy's Gift tour. Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking ...

Episode 4 - Meet The Hosts! Part 2: Melinda

July 14, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. This is part two of "Meet The Hosts" where you can get to know David and Melinda's stories. In this episode, David interviews Melinda about her journey from being tone deaf to American Idol and beyond.  Get a pen and paper - you'll want to write down the "momma-isms" she shares.  They are impactful! Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taki...

Episode 3 - Meet The Hosts! Part 1: David

June 30, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. This is part one of "Meet The Hosts" where you can get to know David and Melinda's stories. In this episode, Melinda interviews David about his family, arrest and his connection to Timothy's Gift.  By the end they share a moment of realization and a bond stemming from a 2014 Timothy's Gift prison tour. Timothy's Gift is a Christian community t...

Episode 2 - Interview with Tim Kane and Ron Miller PART 2 of 2

June 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. In this episode we wrap up our conversation with Tim Kane and Ron Miller. Tim has to make a decision about an interview with Dateline NBC.  This decision will change his life, Ron's life and thousands of others...both inside prison and outside. Ron shares the experience of walking into a prison the first time to meet TIm and how Timothy's Gif...

Episode 1 - Interview with Tim Kane and Ron Miller PART 1 of 2

May 30, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences. This episode is part 1 of an interview with Tim Kane and Ron Miller.  Tim's story is remarkable - arrested at age 14, tried as an adult and sentenced to TWO life sentences for murder...though everyone agreed he never touched a weapon or a victim.  Even with that backdrop, Tim's story is one of hope.  From encountering God in confinement at t...

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May 25, 2023 21:00 - 49 seconds - 631 KB

Next Step Now is a product of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach taking a message of hope into prisons since 2009.

Episode 6 - What I Wish I Knew Sooner, Part 2

August 02, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Have you ever felt like you couldn't continue?  Ever felt overwhelmed?  Ever felt like quitting...at anything? This episode is part two of conversation with my buddy Wesley discussing two principles we wish we internalized earlier in life. It was great hanging out with him again in the studio. Our goal with this episode and the overall podcast is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are. This podcast is sponsored by Next Step...

Episode 5 - What I Wish I Knew Sooner, Part 1

July 16, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Have you ever felt like you couldn't continue?  Ever felt overwhelmed?  Ever felt like quitting...at anything? This episode kicks off a two part conversation with my buddy Wesley discussing two principles we wish we internalized earlier in life.  It was great hanging out with him again in the studio. Our goal with this episode and the overall podcast is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are. This podcast is sponsored by Ne...

Episode 4 - You Are NOT Unfit For Use

July 01, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This is the final episode in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp. Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins.  His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22. In this episode Jeff talks about his faith journey and how he ended up at the Church of Eleven22.  Oh - and how Dan Marino gave him some advice on buying an engagement ring that turned a bit sketchy! I wrap up this episode with the story of my faith journey.  I had ...

Episode 3 - The Mythical Idea of Work Ethic

June 15, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is the second in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp. Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins.  His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22. If you had the chance to talk to the NFL football team who was in last place last year, what would you say to them?  That is what I asked this former Jaguars player who was with the team during the magical 1996 season. Jeff talks about the mythical idea of "work ethic" and...

Episode 2 - Drafted By The Dolphins From A Pay Phone In A Sports Bar

May 29, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

This is the first in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp. Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins.  His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22. But things didn't always go as planned.  We can learn two key principals from how Jeff handled those situations. 1 - He had the right mindset 2 - He surrounded himself by the right people How do you handle situations that don't go as planned?  Does your response make it be...

Episode 1 - Seven Years Later, Here We Are

May 29, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

You may be surprised when you hear where the roots of this podcast go back to. In this first episode, I'm joined by my buddy Wesley and we talk about meeting over 7 years ago while we were each facing the most challenging time of our lives. Before we could move forward from that time, we had to ask three questions: 1 - What lessons can we learn from our current situation? 2 - What do I want my future to look like? 3 - What is the first step (not every step) towards that future? Accounta...

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