Next Step Leadership

Chris and Tracy interview author and coach Tod Bolsinger. Tod has years of experience in pastoral and academic leadership, and he offers challenges for today’s learners. His books dare leaders to see how things are not just as they have always been. It is time for adjusting. It is time for learning. It is time for change. Tod addresses adaptive leadership, offering guidance on how to lead when the...

Russell Board is again interviewed by Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. He continues telling his story and inviting us all to take whatever next steps God would have us take. In addition to his global mission work, Russell is also an author of several books. He talks about his books, which are great for today’s leaders and learners. His latest book offers practical information. In 40 Days with Pau...

Chris and Tracy enjoy their conversation with author and missionary Russell Board. His servant leadership style brings a fitting story to the ongoing dialogue in the Next Step Leadership podcasts. Russell talks about his personal narrative and his years bringing hope around the world. His first prayer to God, his decades of obedience, his ongoing relationships, his willingness to serve as a missio...

In this episode, Chris and Tracy continue talking to Lee Grady about discipleship and mentoring. The next step journey is not always easy, but we aren’t meant to endure this adventure alone. Lee tells us about his latest book, Follow Me: How to Make Disciples Like Jesus Did. The book is Lee’s life message on discipleship. His stories inspire today’s people to move back to the New Testament example...

In Episode 51 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds enjoy a conversation with Lee Grady. Lee desires to continue writing and leading with the hope of ministering and mentoring around the world. He defines  discipleship as the process any Christian goes through to become a mature follower of Jesus. Those who become disciples are to then make disciples. We all need those who ment...

Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip tells more of the sad stories from his years growing up in a legalistic church and with a difficult home environment. Where the Light Fell, Philip’s latest book, is his memoir. And as he communicates in the book, and in all of his bestselling books, Phillip is honest in this podcast. How did Philip work to m...

Chris and Tracy are honored to interview best-selling author Philip Yancey. Philip’s latest book is his memoir titled, Where the Light Fell. The book describes how Philip endured difficult seasons, yet found biblical truth and faith through his painful experiences. Racism, fundamentalism, tension, questions, and many other segments of his life process taught Philip that even the things we most res...

In this podcast Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Rebecca Shirey. Sight Unseen, Becky‘s book, offers a healthy perspective for discerning what God is doing in our lives and where He is taking us. Becky and her husband Lou have learned much through the years. Their hearts and their hopes are revealed in the book. Becky shares more of her story this week, revealing how God can do grea...

In Episode 47 of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk to Rebecca Shirey. Her book, Sight Unseen, tells her story of how God comes to us in unexpected ways. Becky describes her life journey in this week’s podcast. Every leader has a story. Every learner has a story. Becky and her husband Lou are wonderful examples for today’s leaders. Hear her story and begin to notice the si...

Dr. Mark Rutland, international leader and bestselling author, speaks again with Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Mark offers honest and needed thoughts from his years of service through leading. He provides lessons learned from the Old Testament stories included in his newest book “Of Kings and Prophets.” People live today with a fear of serving in leaders...

Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to begin 2022’s Next Step Leadership podcasts with interviewing Dr. Mark Rutland. Mark has served in many leadership roles of pastoring, a college president, guiding a mission organization, and a bestselling author. People around the world hear and respect Mark’s voice. In this episode Chris and Tracy listen to Mark as he offers meaningful advice in the...

Another year ends. Another year begins. Tracy and Chris continue their conversations, this time glancing back at 2021 and ahead at 2022. What lessons did we learn from the last few years, as difficult as they were? What dreams and hopes and prayers do we bring with us into a new year? What is the most important? How can we make 2022 a year of our best steps yet? How can we lead and help others tak...

Yes, it is time to talk about the Christmas season. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell discuss this time of year—the memories, the hopes, the hurts, and the ideas on how to lead as December nears an end. As you listen, think about your Christmas memories. What are your favorite holiday songs? What experiences cause you to smile whenever you think about them? What disappointments feel more painful no...

In the third episode with singer songwriter Justin Reynolds, Tracy and Chris continue enjoying  their conversations. Justin knows about serving with a variety of leaders in the church culture, so he brings an honest perspective today’s leaders need to ask themselves and seek answers. With music such a key, inspiring, and, often, controversial role in today’s churches, that topic should be discusse...

Chris and Tracy continue their dialogue with Justin Reynolds. Justin’s song brings the intro and out-row in the podcast, and in today’s episode Justin tells more about his new music. The process, the work, the commitment, the dedication, the endurance: leaders need to learn from the work of musical art. Time must be invested in music, in ministry, and in all types of leadership. What needs improve...

Casual Americans https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2WayIol1ousoImXjXT04g/featured Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Tracy’s son, Justin Reynolds. Justin’s music is playing to begin and end each podcast. He’s Tracy’s son and is a very talented musician, singer, and songwriter. As Coach TJ Rosene mentioned in Episode 38, leadership is more often an art rather than a science. Justin’s artis...

In Episode 39 of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris continue their dialogue with Coach TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College and the Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College. Coach Rosene offers practical insight about leading others during these difficult times. He guides athletes and coaches toward victory on the court, but also off the court—dealing with the m...

Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to listen in on their conversation with TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College. Coach Rosene brings valuable information for all leaders through his years of coaching, speaking, and guiding young leaders. He impacts people, offering a much needed perspective of how to win in the game of life. On the court with his Emmanuel Lions, throu...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, so in this week’s podcast Doug Beacham and Tracy Reynolds interview Chris Maxwell about his personal story about a life changing experience. Do today’s leaders know the needs of those who battle epilepsy—or other health issues? Do our churches and businesses creative a climate that shows deep care of those people and their struggles? Chris offers suggestions o...

In the third episode of Tracy and Chris talking with Dr. Doug Beacham, they reverse roles. Bishop Beacham offered great wisdom and stories in the previous shows, but here he asks Chris and Tracy to offer their thoughts on what is needed in these times. What are the real issues of leadership the younger generation needs? What are the challenges they are facing? What can people do—or not do—to be mo...

In Next Step Leadership’s episode 35, Chris and Tracy continue their interview with Dr. Doug Beacham. Bishop Beacham is the General Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. The conversation is for those who lead and serve in any area. Dr. Beacham has learned through the years that wherever God has sent us is where we should serve. Ministry is a part of life—if we choose to...

Dr. Doug Beacham is the General Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He offers great insight on leadership as he talks with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Through Bishop Beacham’s decades of service in areas of pastoring, writing, speaking, and leading many people, he has led well. In this episode Dr. Beacham talks about discer...

In today’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy invite leaders to listen in on one of their honest conversations with each other. They reveal their hopes and questions. They offer suggestions of how today’s leaders can actually learn leadership and life lessons from Jesus. Can leaders relax and unite? Can leaders intentionally develop relationships of growth and accountability? Can lea...

This podcast of the Next Step Leadership invites leaders to hear the second episode of Tracy and Chris interviewing Nicole Unice. In this conversation, Nicole offers insight from her book, The Miracle Moment. She reveals how there are small moments in time when things can be different. In the complex culture of today, the work leaders do can feel daunting and overwhelming. It helps to know who we...

In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell engage in a conversation with leader and life coach Nicole Unice. Nicole is the author of The Miracle Moment, a book fitting for the mood and theme of Next Step Leadership. She honestly addresses key topics. Can people really change? How can we get help when we seek change? What is self leadership? What is decision fatigue d...