Solid Steps Radio

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 bac...

“Bless your soul.” “Soul mate” “Soul Searching” All of these are phrases you’ve heard your entire life. You’ve heard of soul music. Soul food. If you had to define what a “soul”was and what we’re supposed to do with it, what would you say? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome friends, Bobby Schiavone and Phil Marshall to talk about their experience on Further Still ministries Soul Care Journe...

“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...

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for October 12, 2026. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use “Everything was going great.”- Tom Harper Suffering. It’s something that no one wants to experience, but everyone will go through. It’s part of life that we try to avoid, but God tells us to prepare for it and look...

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for October 5, 2026. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use If you are married, or divorced, what is—or was—the most consistent topic that led to conflict in your marriage? There’s one that is in almost anyone’s short list: money. When it comes to anxiety, concern, fighting,...

“God, what do you want me to learn?”-Jerry You’ve been preparing for retirement physically, emotionally mentally and spiritually. Then you get the test results back. “Pancreatic cancer.” On this week show, Kurt and Chad welcome Dr. Jerry Rabalais and his wife Karen, as they discuss Jerry’s health journey, and what they thought was preparing for retirement, actually was preparing for something else...

Depression. Anxiety. More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. But how many suffer in silence? We’re on the air this weekend talking to Men’s Minister Ronnie Cordrey about his battle with depression and how it’s a reality in men’s lives. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Men can run a company, complete complex projects, and accomplish challenging physical acts. When it comes to emotionally and relationally connecting with a child, however, it can be like speaking a foreign language. Not only is connecting with a child important, but being able to disciple them in the ways of God is even more crucial. On this week’s show, Manhood Journey founder and President Kent...

Juvenile delinquent. Those words typically bring to mind someone specific. Usually, a child who never had much of a chance to be something other than a delinquent. A home that set them on the wrong path. Parents that showed them the way. Very few make it out of that lifestyle. But some, by God‘s grace and intervention, not only make it out, but thrive on a totally different path. On this weeks sho...

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for August 24, 2026. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Sound cloud use 485 miles. One step at a time. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105 Christian tradition holds that James had preached the Gospel in Hispania (Spain) before returning to Jerusalem. A...

SSR #547 - Josh Stuber (repeat of #186) Description CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for August 17, 2026. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Sound cloud use Imagine you wake up, thinking about what you have to do for the day. You go about your routine, which includes going out for a run before you go to work. Now imag...

Sabbatical. The concept of the sabbatical is based on the Biblical practice of shmita, which is related to agriculture. According to Leviticus 25, Jews in the land of Israel must take a year-long break from working the fields every seven years. A "sabbatical" has come to mean an extended absence in the career of an individual to fulfill some goal, i.e. writing a book or traveling extensively for r...

Five minutes. That’s about how long it takes to go though the drive thru at a restaurant or to brush your teeth. What about spending time with God? Can God do a work in someone in only five minutes a day? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad welcome former NFL champion Amos Martin as he discusses his new book Time Out for God. Part autobiography, part devotional, part journal, but all pointing in th...

When you hear the words “foster care” what do you think about? Or more importantly, who do you think about? The child? The social worker? The birth parents? Foster parents? If it sounds complicated, you’re right.. So what can you do to help change a complicated situation into a blessing? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad welcome three men who have been involved in the foster care process. They gi...

When you hear the word “sabbath”, what do you think of? A day of full of rules about what you can and cannot do, or is it a day of things you get to do? Could it be that when we do less we are actually able to do more? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt welcome Mike Amos and Ross Knecht to discuss what God intended for Sabbath. In addition, the guys talk about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina...

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...

“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks sh, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freed...

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 bac...

#539 A Fathers Day Story About A Beautiful Rescue From Legalism 6/22/26 by Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart. It is the wellspring of life.” How do we parent our children so they will not only be driven by behaving well and will actually have insides that match the outside? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad welcome Ken Idleman - former pastor, college president and current consultant for The Solomon Foundation. Ken talks about reaching a child's heart with...

Everything is fine. Work is going well, family is in cruise control. Life is good. And then moments later you cannot walk, talk or use your hands like you could when you woke up that morning. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Mark Green to talk about life before and after a stroke, and how one of the worst days of his life turned out to be one of the most important. The guys talk about the...

Imagine you have only a handful of memories about your Dad. They involve drugs, running from the police and coming to watch you play at a basketball game but not sticking around to talk to you afterwards. How would that shape your viewpoint of men and father figures? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Alex Banks to talk about his journey as one of 6 boys in a fatherless home, and how...

World class is a term that can get thrown around a little too easily in our society. Few people can say they were among the best in the world at something. This week’s guest beat an Olympic wrestling champion, among many other impressive feats. But for him, the biggest impact he can have is outside the wrestling ring, and for eternity. This week, former Ohio State All-American and international wr...

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened." - Ephesians 1:18. Your life growing up, the events you've experienced, and the people you’ve known all influence the way you see the world around you On this week’s show author Tom Harper talks about leadership and the role that your worldview plays. Whether it's in a company or in your home, how you see people (and how they see you) matters...

3 am, addicted to drugs and hating Jesus. Not the place where you would expect to have an encounter with Jesus. But not only do you have an encounter, but a life transformation and journey that only Jesus can take you on! On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Dove Award–winning, Grammy-nominated Christian worship recording artist, songwriter, speaker, and author (and Solid Steps Radio, opening...