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
207 episodes
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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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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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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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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Episode 44
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23:17
Interview with Tez Brooks, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 43
This is the second conversation Tracy and Chris have with Tez Brooks. Tez is an author, life coach, missionary, filmmaker, and servant leader. His story and his wisdom are a perfect fit for Next Step Leadership. Tez brings a new perspective of ...
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Episode 43
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23:27
Interview with Tez Brooks, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 42
Tracy and Chris interview Tez Brooks in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Tez brings a unique, but fitting perspective for the podcast’s audience. An author, life coach, missionary, filmmaker, and servant leader, Tez tells his story. He kno...
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Episode 42
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23:30
Interview with Sandra Glahn, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 41
In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Sandra Glahn talks again to Tracy and Chris. Her knowledge offers deep, biblical, and practical insight for this podcast’s audience. As a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminar...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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23:17
Interview with Sandra Glahn, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 40
Chris Maxwell has known author and professor Sandra Glahn through their connection with the Evangelical Press Association. Tracy Reynolds joins Chris in inviting Sandra to you. Sandra Glahn, PhD, is a journalist and the author, coauthor, or edi...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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24:07
Interview with Karl Vaters, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 39
In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris continue their conversation with Karl Vaters. Karl is a minister and author who is getting much attention these days. He speaks up for small churches—the often forgotten culture. He offer...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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24:22
Interview with Karl Vaters - Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 38
Pastor and author Karl Vaters is a key voice for today’s spiritual leaders. In a culture highlighting big churches and impressive stats, many ministers feel like failures. But what about tiny churches in small towns? What about the average size...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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23:52
Interview with Justin Blankenship, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 37
This episode of Next Step Leadership offers the second part of the conversation Tracy and Chris had with Pastor Justin Blankenship. As Senior Pastor of Landmark Church in Purcell, OK, Justin discusses how he serves in ministry during these diff...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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23:23
Interview with Justin Blankenship, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 36
Pastor Justin Blankenship is an ideal guest for Chris and Tracy’s Next Step Leadership podcast. Justin serves as Senior Pastor of Landmark Church in Purcell, Oklahoma. He also is a preacher’s son. He knows all the stories of churches and moveme...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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22:42
Interview with Michelle Anthony, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 35
Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to “listen in” to this episode of their conversation with author, teacher, minister, and leader Dr. Michelle Anthony. As she started last week, Michelle continues offering wisdom for reaching and disc...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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22:46
Interview with Michelle Anthony, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 34
Dr. Michelle Anthony, the Executive Pastor of Families at New Life Church and Dean of Familymin Academy, is this week’s guest in Next Step Leadership. Michelle is an author, speaker, mentor, and humble leader who is making a positive difference...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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22:16
Interview with Lee Mason, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 33
In this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their conversation with Pastor Lee Mason. In 2007, Lee and his wife Lisa began Classic City Church, a non-denominational church serving the city of Athen...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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23:19
Interview with Lee Mason, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 32
Through the history of Next Step Leadership podcast, Tracy and Chris have enjoyed their conversations with a variety of guests. This week’s episode is another exciting chat. Pastor Lee Mason, Senior Pastor of Classic City Church in Athens, GA, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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21:54
Chris Maxwell "Things We've Handed Down" NEW BOOK Interview! - Season 4, Episode 31
Chris Maxwell’s 12th book comes out October 1st. Each of the twelve chapters in the book, “Things We’ve Handed Down: Twelve Letters I Leave for You,” is written as a letter to a reader. The chapter titles are all book titles from books which ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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26:30
Interview with Bert Synan, Part 2 - Season 4, Episodes 30
This episode of Next Step Leadership is the second conversation Tracy and Chris have with Pastor Bert Synan. Bert’s honesty is so fitting for the overall message of this podcast’s theme. Our next steps won’t always be the best steps unless we k...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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23:40
Interview with Bert Synan, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 29
Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell hope to provide you a variety of voices and perspectives on the Next Step Leadership podcast. In this episode, they are honored to let you listen to their conversation with Pastor Bert Synan. Bert has many stori...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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21:58
Interview with Greg Hearn, Part 2 - Season 4, Episode 28
In their second Next Step Leadership conversation with Greg Hearn, Chris and Tracy appreciate his desire to make a positive difference in today’s difficult culture. Greg’s talents in finances, organization, and leadership have served in ministr...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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23:07
Interview with Greg Hearn, Part 1 - Season 4, Episode 27
Greg Hearn now serves as President at Emmanuel University. Like many of today’s leaders and their present positions, Greg did not expect to be in this role. But God places His servants where they need to be. Tracy and Chris enjoyed hearing Greg...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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