Solid Steps Radio

This week’s show focuses on a man’s need for close, personal relationships with other men. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Kurt and Chad talk with Chris Burke, Jay Dortch and Ronnie Cordrey about the importance of having encouragement and accountability in your life. (This weekend's show is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

When you hear the word discipline what comes to mind? Often it’s in a negative connotation, as in disciplining your children. But what about spiritual discipline? The root word for discipline is “disciple,” as in being a disciple of Christ. Praying, reading the Bible, going to worship are all staples in most Christian’s lives. But how can the spiritual disciplines be soul transforming in the life of a believer - as a lifestyle - not just a weekly event. On this week’s show, 37 year seminary Professor David Roadcup, along with 3 of his past and current students, talk about spiritual disciplines and the relationship between Gods grace and our effort. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Four every day, 365 days a year - that is the number of new child abuse cases in the Kentuckiana area. Said another way - from the time you wake up, to the time you go to bed, 4 children will have been newly identified as an abused child. It is likely their life will never be the same. On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Stephen Whitehead. He works for a 135 year old organization called Family and Children’s Place ( www.familyandchildrensplace.org ). When a child is referred to Family and Children's Place, they and their family find it is a an emotional and physical safe place. Stephen talks about the programs and processes that this wonderful organization uses in the prevention, intervention, and restoration of children and families. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Spare the rod, spoil the child.” That's a phrase many people heard growing up. But in today's culture and society, it may be frowned upon. Few people believe that discipline should not be part of child rearing. But what is a correct way to do it? Is spanking too harsh and outdated compared to more "enlightened" methods? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad continue their walk through the book Shepherding a Child's Heart as we sit down with fathers Max Semenick and Rob Keto to discuss what is proper discipline in a child's life. And, how should we communicate with our children? According to the author Tedd Tripp, most people just use 3 ways to communicate to their children, but there are another 5 that we don't think utilize. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

“High profile leaders are often set up to experience high-impact burnout or flatline in their growth, unwilling or unable to scale the wall ahead of them.” (From the website www.leadershipreality.org ) If that's true for high profile leaders, what about for those of us that aren't in the spotlight? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Daniel Montgomery - CEO of Leadership Reality and author of the book Leadership Mosaic ( www.leadershipmosaic.org). Daniel points out that one size does not fit all - there are 5 different leadership styles and a piece of each of them is more effective than just the one that comes naturally. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for August 14, 2021. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use New Day Ministries (with founder Tod Moore) recognizes and seeks to address the unique and unusual challenges faced by today’s youth, especially those from west Louisville, who are: • 9 x more likely to drop out of school • 5 x more likely to have a parent or sibling incarcerated or involved in the criminal justice system • 3 x more likely to be exposed to or involved in gang activity • 2 x more likely to have witnessed, been exposed to or been a victim of violence • 2 x more likely to live in poverty • 2 x likely to live 5 to 12 years fewer than their peers The 4 L’s are the pathway to help people come out of this cycle - listen now to learn more!

On this weeks show Chad and Kurt talk with Counselor Tony Gore (of Freedom Counseling) about a topic we seldom think about - loving ourselves. Take this test - what would happen if you spoke to your best friend the way you speak to yourself. Does the Bible teach Love God, Love Others, Hate Self? No it does not. Listen now and learn how to balance confidence and humility, and how to love yourself so you can love others. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

On this weeks show Chad and Kurt talk with Counselor Tony Gore (of Freedom Counseling) about a topic we seldom think about - loving ourselves. Take this test - what would happen if you spoke to your best friend the way you speak to yourself. Does the Bible teach Love God, Love Others, Hate Self? No it does not. Listen now and learn how to balance confidence and humility, and how to love yourself so you can love others. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Money is the source of most of the stress and conflict in marriage. Money can lead to fighting but, according to this week’s guest Dan Hardt (of Dan Hardt Financial), money can also lead to greater intimacy (emotionally, relationally and otherwise!). Kurt and Chad discuss both sides of the coin for marriage and money. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Money is the source of most of the stress and conflict in marriage. Money can lead to fighting but, according to this week’s guest Dan Hardt (of Dan Hardt Financial), money can also lead to greater intimacy (emotionally, relationally and otherwise!). Kurt and Chad discuss both sides of the coin for marriage and money. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Money is the source of most of the stress and conflict in marriage. Money can lead to fighting but, according to this week’s guest Dan Hardt (of Dan Hardt Financial), money can also lead to greater intimacy (emotionally, relationally and otherwise!). Kurt and Chad discuss both sides of the coin for marriage and money. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

"As a drug dealer, if you go to jail, you have to build a pipeline”. Tod Moore was born in West Louisville. Both parents sold drugs to make ends meet. His father spent much of Moore’s life in and out of prison. Moore spent the first 11 years of his life in the projects, where gang violence and drugs saturated his life and shaped his worldview. Sounds like a map to nowhere. God has used this story to move in the lives and area of Louisville in only ways that God can move. The “pipeline” that was built was not for the kingdom he imagined.

“Growing up, no one was allowed to talk at the dinner table except dad.” Dan Woodard was raised with six unspoken rules: don’t talk, don’t feel, don’t trust, don’t think, don’t choose, and don’t change. These rules guided his life from boyhood till early in his marriage. When he finally dared to break these rules, it disrupted his status quo but ultimately set him free to experience and enjoy healthy relationships. In this compelling book, Let’s Break the Rules, Dan teams up with Dr. Dan Reinhardt to describe the damage these six rules can cause and how to find healing and wholeness. This book offers practical tools to break the cycle of abuse, relational brokenness, and family drama.

You go from bartending in LA, to being a missionary in a socialist country for 20 years. It’s a journey that only God can take you! On this weeks show, missionary Eric Barry talks about the road from living a life of weekly religion to a relationship with God that takes him to Venezuela with a wife (Chris) and 2 kids under 2 years old for over 20 years, with the last 6 years being part of a worldwide disciple making movement (DMM). For more info on DMM and 3/3rd groups: https://www.3thirdsmovement.com (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad host the annual Listener Appreciation Dinner, recorded in front of a live audience. Dan Webster is the guest - he is an author and the founder of Authentic Leadership ( www.authenticleadershipinc.com ). Dan talks about a challenging passage out of scripture that challenges the world’s image of what a leader looks like. It doesn’t matter what your job or position is, every man is called to lead where he is planted. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

politics (pol· i· tics | \ ˈpä-lə-ˌtiks) Definition of politics a - the art or science of government b - the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy c - the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government On this weeks show former UPS corporate employee John Hodgson talks about his transition from the private sector to the public sector of running for state representative and the motivation behind it.

A special Father’s Day weekend replay of last weeks interview with Dave Stone on his father Sam.

“The same man we saw at the pulpit was the same man we saw at home.”-Dave Stone on his father Sam. On this special pre-Fathers Day week special, former Southeast Christian pastor Dave Stone talks about his father Sam’s legacy, and how it affects him and the rest of the Stone family. Airing both this weekend and Father’s Day weekend.

“My body is healed. My body is whole. I am worthy.” You’ve heard a term used for people who have a life changing experience and they receive “a new lease on life.” What about receiving two?!! On this weeks show businessman Michael Collins talks about his journey with God. It began with living in rebellion against God, living a life of the flesh and doing what he wanted to do, with who he wanted to do it with. One day, in an aisle at Walmart, little did Michael know that the meeting of a stranger would change the entire trajectory of his life. Just when he thinks his journey couldn’t take any more twists and turns, Michael receives a phone call on Labor Day weekend from his doctor that sends him down the path he never imagined, physically or spiritually, which resulted in having his hand held by God in his most painful moment, and he’s here to talk about it. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

“You have to come apart, before you come apart.” Talking this weekend with Dr. Brad Shuck and Dr. Jerry Rabalais about coming out of the Covid pandemic and how we should live in the new normal - mentally, physically, and spiritually.