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...I regret that I have made them.” - Genesis 6:6, God talking about mankind. You only have to go six chapters into the story of mankind before God regrets making them. Ouch. He decided to make a change. Enter Noah into the narrative. Noah was a good man among a lot of bad men. So much so, that God spared his family, and mankind, by putting them on the ark. He stayed dry when the floods came. But did God want more from Noah, and from all men? On this week’s show, Dr. Eric Schansberg joins Kurt and Chad to discuss the story of man’s fall, along with continued chaos and violence in “the man’s world” of Genesis. As we look at some of the men in Genesis, we see that God intended for man to be a blessing to all, and not just to stay dry. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

What kinds of retreats have you been on? Corporate retreats? Staff Retreats? At the end of the weekend, were you so emotionally spent that you needed a “retreat from the retreat”? On this weeks show, spiritual director Tim Reist joins Kurt and Chad to talk about the what, why and how of retreats. Tim points out that we, as spiritual beings, need to have aspects of retreat in our life - individually and with other people. (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!)

He was born into a cult. His father left when he was 2. He was fatherless until 9. Is it possible to have reconciliation, and even a relationship between the father and son? On this weeks show, Chad and Kurt talk with Chris Ball about his journey - first as a son and then as a father himself. In his words, this is God’s business - Our Father in Heaven is in the business of bringing dead things back to life and making things new. Chris advises Dads - take the first step. (This is a repeat broadcast - enjoy!)

On this weekends show, Kurt flies solo to talk with some of his favorite non profits that are doing Kingdom work. Listen in as Kurt talks with Rob Minton and Rich Shanks of Crossroads Missions and Darren Washausen of Orphan Care Alliance.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalms 90:12 NIV This week Kurt and Chad have a conversation with Bob Russell, talking about how we can learn to number our days as the scriptures say. Whether you’re in your 20s or in your 80s we must live a life on purpose and of intention. Please tune in and share on your page so others can hear such an important message especially in these turbulent times.

How is your soul? Have you ever given yourself some space to give your soul the attention it and you deserve? On this weeks show we have Tom Harper and Matt Pryor on to talk about their experience with Further Still Ministries Soul Care retreats.

This is Part I. This weeks show is a replay from Oct 2018. Enjoy! “God is marshalling his people in the workplace as never before in history. God is up to something. The next spiritual awakening could take place in the marketplace.” -Henry Blackaby Work is work. Ministry is ministry. Have you ever heard that before? Is there a huge divide between your work and your ministry? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk to businessman Bruce Zoeller and Larry Roach of The Christian Advantage about bringing God into the workplace and more importantly bringing your workplace to God. A minister has about 26 hours a year to present the gospel to their congregation. An employer/ business owner has about 2000 hours a year. Think you can make a difference for the Kingdom?

This weeks show is a replay from Oct 2018. Enjoy! “God is marshalling his people in the workplace as never before in history. God is up to something. The next spiritual awakening could take place in the marketplace.” -Henry Blackaby Work is work. Ministry is ministry. Have you ever heard that before? Is there a huge divide between your work and your ministry? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk to businessman Bruce Zoeller and Larry Roach of The Christian Advantage about bringing God into the workplace and more importantly bringing your workplace to God. A minister has about 26 hours a year to present the gospel to their congregation. An employer/ business owner has about 2000 hours a year. Think you can make a difference for the Kingdom?

How is your soul? What effects would 8 retreats over 2 years have on your you and soul? On this weekend’s show, we talk with Tracy Miller and Angie Weilage who have been on the journey, as they talk about their experience.

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for October 3, 2020. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use On this week’s show clinical psychologist Mark Denney talks with Chad and Kurt about the journey of healing for your soul.

What kinds of retreats have you been on? Corporate retreats? Staff Retreats? At the end of the weekend, were you so emotionally spent that you needed a “retreat from the retreat”? On this weeks show, spiritual director Tim Reist joins Kurt and Chad to talk about the what, why and how of retreats. Tim points out that we, as spiritual beings, need to have aspects of retreat in our life - individually and with other people. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Foster care, back home with the birth mother, back home with the foster family, 2 adoptions, and cancer with one of the children. Any one of those sound like a lot for a family to go through but imagine all of that happening within a 10 year timeframe. On this weekend’s show, Dennis Brooks talks about the journey his family have been on with the adoption of two little girls plus a cancer diagnosis that has drawn them closer together than ever, all the while seeing the work and goodness of God.

Liminal – relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process, a threshold. Many men (and women) are content to live a life of the “seen”. What we see is what we need to be concerned about. But what about the “unseen”? Those things about us that we don’t see but help make who we are - our heart, our soul, our beliefs, even our wounds. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Bill Weedman and Matt Robison to talk about their experience on their journey as men. Bill and Matt wanted to know why they do what they do, and what God wants to do in them, so they can love the people around them more deeply. Both are involved with a retreat experience called Liminal (https://liminalwork.com) “Liminal was created as a way for men to find out through groups, weekends, retreats and other experiential methods what it truly means to know freedom and live who the Creator originally intended us to be. Liminal guides men on their paths through curriculum, thoughtfully crafted experiences, and community designed to al

This weekends show is a repeat from October 2019 but one of best stories we’ve had! Enjoy. “Dead man walking!” A phrase commonly used by prison guards when a prisoner is making his way from the cell to their execution. A prisoner walking his final steps of life knows when it’s going to end, but we don’t know when we will take our last breath. But one man took his final breath before he died, and lived to tell about it. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk to businessman Sherman Henderson. He shares his story of dying for 18 minutes, being brought back to life, being in a coma for 3 days and how it changed his perspective on living, and on dying.

People over profit? Is it possible to put people over your bottom line when you’re running a business and still be profitable? Today we talk to business owner Glen White and his son Tyler about how putting people over profit can lead to success for both!

“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He says, “God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don’t have the vision to see that far ahead.” (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Covid 19 - In January of this year, most of the planet didn’t know what that term meant. Now the world may never be the same. Do your finances and retirement look different now than before Covid? Talking finances, retirement and pandemics with financial advisor Matt Bell.

The dreaded phone call. “Your cancer is incurable.” That’s not what you want to hear from your doctor. Jon Ralls spent 4 years in the Navy, and 8 years as a missionary and entrepreneur in Taiwan. He had seen it all and faced many obstacles, but then he got the phone call. With a wife, 3 children and a ministry that is making an impact around the world, cancer seems to be a hitch in the plan. But what if the cancer helps bring the plan into focus? Join Chad and Kurt as they talk with founder of Kavanah Media ( https://www.kavanahmedia.com/ ) Jon Ralls as he discusses his journey with cancer and how it has helped give him a focus that he may not have had otherwise. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

“Without love you aren’t fully developed”- Russell Burgan. On this week’s show, preacher Russell Burgan talked about his life growing up being abandoned by his family, helping to raise his sister while he was six years old, joining the military, working on a dairy farm and at the carnival. All before 21. On paper it doesn’t seem to have any chance of success when you have not received love, it’s almost impossible to give it, unless you meet the Author of love. Tune in this week to hear a story of hope that only God could write.