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
235 episodes
Interview with Brianna Edwards, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 26
When Brianna Edwards was almost 5 years old, life changed drastically. Her family welcomed the birth of her brother Nathaniel, but he was born with special needs—and her mother nearly died giving birth. From ages 5 to 9½, Brianna’s “normal” bec...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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24:46
Interview with Terry Ross, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 25
In this second conversation with Terry Ross, you’ll hear even more of his heart—not just his past, but his hurts and hopes. He speaks with honesty about weakness and wounds, his mission endeavors, and his decades in ministry. His story reminds ...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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24:23
Interview with Terry Ross, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 24
Tracy and Chris invite you to sit back and hear the remarkable story of Terry Ross. His journey weaves through years of business ventures, risky decisions, music, mission work, ministry, family, and miracles—each with lessons for all of us. Ter...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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25:21
Interview with Peter Rosenberger, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 23
In Part 2 of their conversation with Peter Rosenberger, Chris and Tracy continue to be inspired—and believe you will be, too. Peter’s deep love and care for his wife Gracie serve as a powerful reminder of Christ’s love for us all, and of how ea...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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26:42
Interview with Peter Rosenberger, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 22
Few conversations on Next Step Leadership have been as honest, funny, serious, and inspiring as this week’s episode. Chris and Tracy cherished both of their conversations with Peter Rosenberger—and they believe you will too. Peter has a remarka...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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24:44
Interview with Hal Donaldson, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 21
In the second episode of their conversation with Hal Donaldson, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds believe the message is just what so many in today's world need to hear. Hal knows about wounds and scars. He knows about death and poverty. He know...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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24:00
Interview with Hal Donaldson, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 20
Hal Donaldson is the president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger. According to Forbes, Convoy of Hope is among the 50 largest charit...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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23:36
Interview with Greg Dixon, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 19
In this second conversation, Pastor Greg Dixon picks up where last week's episode ended. Chris and Tracy want you to hear these types of stories. We might pretend to be strong while deep inside wounds are impacting us. We might present powerful...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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23:00
Interview with Greg Dixon, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 18
Tracy and Chris invite you to join their time with Pastor Greg Dixon. Like each episode in Next Step Leadership, this week's words are valuable for all who listen. Greg serves as executive pastor at Upward Christian Fellowship in Flat Rock, NC....
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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23:42
Interview with Brandon Goff, Part 2 - Season 5, Episode 17
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds are glad you decided to join them in this week's episode of Next Step Leadership. As you listen to Pastor Brandon Goff's words, think about where you are in your personal journey and in your ministry. What lesso...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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23:31
Interview with Brandon Goff, Part 1 - Season 5, Episode 16
This week and next week you will hear the conversation Tracy and Chris enjoyed with Pastor Brandon Goff. Brandon is the lead pastor at Radiate Church in Columbia, SC. Their church emphasizes the importance of loving God, loving others, and lovi...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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23:03
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