Next Step Leadership
Next 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.
Episodes
224 episodes
Interview with Joel de Jesus, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 15
Revived and Kickin' (Survival to Revival: A Forty Day Journey Through the Wilderness), an amazing book by Joel de Jesus, is ideal literature for today's leaders. Hear his story in this week's Next Step Leadership podcast with Tracy and...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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22:28
Interview with Joel de Jesus, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 14
Author and business leader Joel de Jesus tells a story you don't want to miss. Listen to his testimony of difficulties, potential success, obedience to God, conflict, rejection, disaster, and hope. Yes, God places hope in the middle of life's s...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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23:27
Interview with Randy Hill, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 13
Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Pastor Randy Hill. Randy served in production and business for many years, and he now continues working in pastoral ministry. Through his seasons of mourning and grieving, joy and pain in ministr...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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22:35
Interview with Randy Hill, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 12
Randy Hill serves as a pastor, seeking to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. Randy also serves in denominational leadership. Through his years of pastoring, Randy has learned many lessons. Tracy and Chris enjoyed hearing R...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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22:44
Interview with Jeff McCoy, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 11
Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell hope this second episode in their interview with Jeff McCoy continues guiding you through his journey from pain to healing. It is not just a few steps to success type of process. It is not just a learn-this-less...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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23:33
Interview with Jeff McCoy, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 10
Interview with Jeff McCoy, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 10This week and next week Pastor Chris and Pastor Tracy invite you to listen to a story of both deep sadness and true joy. As they engage in a conversation with their dear frie...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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23:31
Interview with Living Hope Staff, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 9
Welcome to the second episode of Chris and Tracy’s conversation with the amazing staff from Living Hope Church in Lenoir, NC. Pastor Keith Gilliam and his servant leaders invite you to listen in as they continue their dialogue is this installat...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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46:14
Interview with Living Hope Staff, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 8
Each one of the Next Step Leadership Podcasts for the last few years lasts only a little over twenty minutes. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell know listeners are in a hurry, so they try to provide important information in a brief segment of tim...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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43:33
Interview with Michael Ainsworth, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 7
In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their conversation with Pastor Michael Ainsworth. Michael has served in ministry for many years—pastoring local churches and leading in a variety of areas with t...
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23:37
Interview with Michael Ainsworth, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 6
Chris and Tracy invite you to listen in—and to tell your friends to listen also—to their conversation with Pastor Michael Ainsworth. Michael’s story is one that brings a wonderful blend of information and inspiration. He is a true servant leade...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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23:48
Interview with Mary Rathbone & Christina Carter, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 5
In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their conversation with Mary Rathbone and Christina Carter. In last week’s episode we heard of Christina looking for love in dangerous and damaging places. Heari...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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26:36
Interview with Mary Rathbone & Christina Carter, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 4
Chris and Tracy know you will enjoy their conversation with Mary Rathbone and Christina Carter. Mary and Christina work for Moms Adopting Moms. They hope to offer ministry and care for moms and their children. The ministry sets an example of wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:09
Interview with Jonathan Altman, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 3
This is the second episode of Tracy and Chris interviewing Pastor Jonathan Altman. Pastor Jonathan has learned many lessons through his years of ministry. He offers wisdom, ideas, and stories. His heart of kindness will be heard by all those wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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23:34
Interview with Jonathan Altman, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 2
In this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy loved their conversation with Pastor Jonathan Altman. You will love it also. Take time to listen in. Think of what parts of Jonathan’s story remind you about your story and the liv...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:10
Chris Maxwell & Tracy Reynolds - Season 5 Kick-Off! - Season 5, Episode 1
Season five is now beginning. Four seasons finished? That is hard to believe. This collection of podcasts includes many episodes of Next Step Leadership. And a fifth season will bring more. Take time to think about what you have learned from Tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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25:48
Interview with Jared Anderson & Kelly Wilkerson, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 53
This week’s Next Step Leadership Podcast includes the second conversation Chris and Tracy enjoy with Jared Anderson and Kelly Wilkerson. Think of the lessons they have learned through years of ministry. Write a list of how you can serve whereve...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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26:00
Interview with Jared Anderson & Kelly Wilkerson, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 52
Tracy and Chris were honored to have a conversation with Kelly Wilkerson and Jared Anderson. In this episode you will learn from the stories of Kelly and Jared. They both have made a positive difference in today’s culture. Listening to their hi...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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25:04
Interview with Kristi Cain, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 51
In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with their friend Kristi Cain. She talks about the importance of books in spiritual discipleship and relational development. As you listen, think about what bo...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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24:06
Interview with Kristi Cain, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 50
Tracy and Chris interviewed Jamie Cain for a previous podcast episode. This week and next week, they offer their fantastic conversations with Jamie’s wife, Kristi Cain. As you hear her story of life and spiritual formation, think about your nar...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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23:29
Interview with Phil Cooke, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 49
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their conversation with filmmaker, media consultant, speaker, and author Phil Cooke. In this episode, they continue focusing on Cooke’s new book, Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, M...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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24:03
Interview with Phil Cooke, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 48
Tracy and Chris enjoyed having Phil Cooke in two previous episodes of Next Step Leadership, so they invited him back for more conversations. Phil continues helping churches, ministries, and businesses gain a better grasp of marketing and care i...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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22:21
Interview with Drew Dyck, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 47
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their conversation with author and editor Drew Dyck. In this episode, Drew guides the audience through the key points in his book Just Show Up. We often forget the value of that, don't we? We are so suc...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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23:27
Interview with Drew Dyck, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 46
Drew Dyck is a wise, creative writer with a wonderful sense of humor. His books and stories reveal those gifts. Tracy and Chris want you to get to know Drew. If you haven't read his books, get your copies and read them. If you haven't heard his...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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23:07
Interview with Steve Amerson, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 45
In their second conversation with Steve Amerson, Tracy and Chris talk and listen and laugh again. While many people hear to the news reports and the negativity in today's politics, Steve has gotten to know personally the leaders at Capitol Hill...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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23:32
Interview with Steve Amerson, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 44
Chris and Tracy are glad you could join them in another episode of Next Step Leadership. In this conversation, they talk with Steve Amerson—a world class vocalist. Steve has been involved in various ministries and music around the world. Twice ...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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23:17