Next Step Leadership
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@ctracyreynolds
Language:
English
Contact:
6782273314
Episodes
Interview with Jason McCary, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 4
3/23/2023
This week’s episode is the second conversation Tracy and Chris have with Jason McCary. Jason, again, is very honest. He offers practical ideas. He tells stories. But he not only tells stories, Jason offers the honesty desperately needed among today’s leaders and learners. All three of these men serve in roles where they help mentor and encourage the next generation of leaders. Jason has both the gifts and the heart to do that. As you hear him talk, you will hear that heart. Working with...
Duration:00:22:07
Interview with Jason McCary, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 3
3/16/2023
In this week’s conversation, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell talk to their friend Jason McCary. Jason has served in pastoral ministry and as a college professor. Next Step Leadership hopes to always bring stories, ideas, and encouragement to others in various ministry or business roles. Jason’s does that as he offers thoughts for today’s leaders. His story reminds listeners that each story is different, each story is important, and each story continues the adventure of life. Jason is very...
Duration:00:21:46
Interview with Doug Beacham, Part 2 - Season 3, Episode 2
3/9/2023
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their conversation with Dr. Doug Beacham, General Superintendent of the International Pentecost Holiness Church. Through Dr. Beacham’s biblical knowledge and ministry experience, he offers deep and practical wisdom for Next Step Leadership‘s audience. As you listen to his story about those leaders who helped prepare him for ministry, think about yourself and your ministry team. What is Bishop Beacham saying to you? Who taught, and continues teaching...
Duration:00:24:01
Interview with Doug Beacham, Part 1 - Season 3, Episode 1
3/2/2023
Tracy and Chris are honored to have Dr. Doug Beacham on the Next Step Leadership Podcast again. The previous interviews with Bishop Beacham are some of the most popular of all of their episodes. Last year Dr. Beacham was chosen to continue serving as General Superintendent of the International Pentecost Holiness Church. Through that role—and his many years of pastoring, teaching, writing, preaching, and leading in a variety of positions—Doug has found great wisdom to endure the...
Duration:00:22:39
Interview with Holly Goddard, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 52
2/23/2023
Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Holly Goddard. She grew as a leader through endurance and community. Please listen to her story. Your inner life is more important than your outward ministry. Refuse to try to control outcomes. Take a low place and let God craft your story. Ask yourself questions as you process what you hear. How have you been shaken in life and ministry? When have you wanted to quit? How can her story inspire and direct you in your journey? What thoughts...
Duration:00:21:34
Interview with Holly Goddard, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 51
2/16/2023
Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell take time in this episode of Next Step Leadership to interview Holly Goddard. Holly did not plan to pursue ministry but academics and athletics taught her many lessons through sports marketing. After resisting God for so long, Holly grew into a deep relationship with Jesus. Through that personal experience, she realized how a life with Christ can transform her. She then moved from sports marketing to children’s ministry, and now serves as executive pastor at...
Duration:00:21:43
Interview with Justin Kendrick, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 50
2/9/2023
In this episode, pastor and author Justin Kendrick continues talking about his book The Sacred Us: A Radical Call to Christian Community. Chris and Tracy love hearing Justin tell stories about how he and his church have lived out the true calling of Christlikeness. You will love learning from his comments also. He offers more than correction and rebuke for areas the church has failed. Many people are doing that these days. No, Justin offers principles of how the church can truly live as a...
Duration:00:23:06
Interview with Justin Kendrick, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 49
2/2/2023
Welcome to this week’s conversation with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. In this episode they interview author and pastor Justin Kendrick. Justin’s latest book is a perfect fit for Next Step Leadership Podcast. The Sacred Us: A Radical Call to Christian Community reveals how the New Testament church can be like a family of those being transformed into Christlikeness. Justin tells his story. What and who connected him to the Way of Jesus? How did his early experiences miss out on inviting...
Duration:00:21:46
Interview with Jonathan Bryan, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 48
1/26/2023
Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Jonathan Bryan in this week’s Next Step Leadership. Jonathan is a young leader who decided to love others even though love often hurts, and to minister even though ministry is often painful. Listeners will notice how excited Tracy and Chris sound as they hear about Jonathan‘s six years of ministry. Jonathan continues offering suggestions on working to find the right ones to learn discipleship from, and how to begin mentoring others. His...
Duration:00:25:08
Interview with Jonathan Bryan, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 47
1/19/2023
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds love each conversation they have in Next Step Leadership. They especially enjoy dialogues like this one with Jonathan Bryan in today’s episode. Chris and Tracy met Jonathan when he was a college student. Now they continue to smile as they watch Jonathan grow and develop in his ministry. Jonathan tells his story about life as a preacher’s kid, regular involvement in church, multiple generations of those who loved Jesus, calling into ministry, commitment during...
Duration:00:20:33
Interview with David Docusen, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 46
1/12/2023
This week’s episode of Next Step Leadership podcast continues a conversation Tracy and Chris had with author David Docusen. David’s hope of breaking cycles of poverty comes out in his words written and spoken. That hope is revealed in his actions. He doesn’t just write it or preach it. He has not let his research be the end of the story. His desire to start holistic communities begins with the heart of Jesus and becomes actions. Can’t we be disturbed with what disturbs God? Can’t we be...
Duration:00:22:33
Interview with David Docusen, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 45
1/5/2023
Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds welcome you to the first podcast of 2023. Thank you so much for listening again. Thanks so much for passing this along to others. Please begin the new year claiming to regularly hear the podcast, subscribe, share, and find ways to apply the principles talked about in each podcast. Today, author David Ducusen joins Chris and Tracy and tells some of his story. David’s book Neighborliness brings a deep heart of love and care during a season of division and hate....
Duration:00:22:42
Chris & Tracy's New Years Podcast - Season 2, Episode 44
12/29/2022
Welcome to Next Step Leadership and welcome to 2023. As one year ends and the new year begins, Chris and Tracy offer their thoughts on this final episode of Next Step Leadership in 2022. They review stories from the year, remembering the honor of engaging in conversations with a variety of authors, singers, and leaders. Which podcasts of this year have you enjoyed the most? What did you learn from the Next Step Leadership podcasts? How can you apply what you’ve learned? What do you need to...
Duration:00:21:15
Interview with Michael Stewart - Christmas! - Season 2, Episode 43
12/22/2022
Merry Christmas and welcome to this episode of Next Step Leadership. Tracy and Chris hope you will have a joyful Christmas season. To help with that, they are excited to interview their friend Michael Stewart. Dr. Stewart is a pastor and author, and previously worked with Tracy and Chris at Emmanuel College when he served as President. He wrote the devotional book Journey to Christmas which guides readers through the advent adventure. Instead of Christmas being a destination, Mike invites...
Duration:00:22:45
Interview with Cheryl Bridges Johns, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 42
12/15/2022
Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Cheryl Bridges Johns. Cheryl is an author, professor, and minister. Her words are crucial for today’s leaders. She sees what many fail to notice. She states what is often kept silent. Cheryl believes the need for discipleship can only be met through scriptural study. Her writing brings a method of study often neglected. She guides listeners through the healthy learning process. That reasoning is vital for our modern spiritual family. Hear her...
Duration:00:21:52
Interview with Cheryl Bridges Johns, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 41
12/8/2022
December is an important month to remember Jesus and His love for all people. In this week’s conversation, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell listen to Cheryl Bridges Johns—someone who displays deep care for people. Her years of serving in the academic and church world offer much wisdom in applying what we say we believe. God often gets in the way to guide us in seasons of uncertainty. He wants us to work out our kingdom calling, rather than being controlled by worldly models of success....
Duration:00:25:02
Interview with Warren Maye, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 40
12/1/2022
In this week’s Next Step Leadership podcast, Chris and Tracy invite listeners to join them as they continue learning from Warren Maye. To lead, we must learn. To learn, we must listen. Warren, an author and editor who serves with The Salvation Army, is a leader to learn from. He has found hope and opportunities through difficulties. He truly lives and leads a “with Jesus” life—praying early each morning and seeking to lead others to live with Jesus whatever they might be facing. He begins...
Duration:00:22:16
Interview with Warren Maye, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 39
11/24/2022
For the Thanksgiving Day episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell interview Warren Maye. Warren is an author and editor who serves with The Salvation Army. He tells his story, revealing how God has worked through good and difficult times to guide him where he is now. Like many people, Warren remembers painful chapters in his life. But he has found hope amid the conflict, freedom and unity through the division, and love despite the hate. As Warren guides you through...
Duration:00:21:27
Interview with Derek Senestraro, Part 2 - Season 2, Episode 38
11/17/2022
Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Derek Senestraro. Derek’s wise perspective and caring heart come out in this conversation. Take time today to learn from his story—and tell your friends to listen to this conversation. Maybe listen together with a friend. Why? Because, as Derek reminds us, technology is important but it is not enough. Relationships are very important in our modern world where we are bombarded with technology. How important are online services? How crucial is...
Duration:00:22:13
Interview with Derek Senestraro, Part 1 - Season 2, Episode 37
11/10/2022
Welcome to a new episode of Next Step Leadership. Derek Senestraro is this week’s guest. Derek has a wonderful history in music, worship, and technology, presently working with Sweetwater Music. Tracy and Chris love hearing Derek’s desire to help today’s leaders find the best way to reach their potential with the needed equipment but also by maintaining the ideal attitude. Derek’s personal story emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships. Not all decisions are easy. Doors open in...
Duration:00:21:35