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
217 episodes
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
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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Season 4
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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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Season 4
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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