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Solid Steps Radio

Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russellfurtherstillministries.org
A show to engage, encourage & equip men to ask tough questions of themselves, and to live out their destiny as men, by God’s design. Saturdays at 10am on 94.7FM the Spirit, Louisville, KY, with Kurt Sauder and Chad Russell
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#333 Guest Kent Evans And His New Book For Dads - Bring Your Tools 6/3/22

What can a guy learn as a dad in 2022 from a cup bearer to a king who lived nearly 2,500 years ago? Well, a lot. Manhood Journey’s founder Kent Evans talks about what we can learn as a dad from the book of Nehemiah including learning from our past without living in it, the power of prayer, humility and the need for confession in our lives. http://manhoodjourney.org

Jun 04, 202243 min

#332 How Can The Worst Moment In Someone's Life Lead To The Greatest Peace? Only Jesus... 5/27/22

“I don’t want to see you again until you’re sober.” What if these were the last words you said to your child? The next time you saw him, the first responder was zipping him up in a body bag behind the dumpster of an apartment complex after a drug overdose. What do you think you would do? Which direction would your life go? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad continue their conversation with Trey Anson. The first part of their conversation (click here to listen to part 1 https://soundcloud.app.goo....

May 27, 202243 min

#331 How Can The Worst Moment In Someone's Life Lead To The Greatest Peace? Only God... 5/19/22

Indian reservations, the Berlin Wall, and competitive Muay Thai boxing. This sounds life quite a life. As hard as those things sound, nothing could compare to the difficulty of watching your son be zipped up in a body bag after dying from a drug overdose. On this weeks show (1st of 2 week episodes), Kurt and Chad talk to Trey Anson, a man who’s life story needs to be told. It’s a story that involves struggle and pain, along with hope and peace. Little did Trey know that the worst moment of his l...

May 19, 202243 min

#330 Dr Matthew Sleeth, Author Of Hope Always - Be A Force For Life In A Culture Of Suicide 5/14/22

“Suicide is a disease for which prevention is the only acceptable treatment.”- Dr. Matthew Sleeth author of Hope Always: How To Be A Force For Life In A Culture Of Suicide. Suicide. It’s a cold, frustrating and gross word. When you hear it, someone comes to mind, someone personal. 130 people everyday will take their own life in America. About 5 an hour. Thats the highest percent per population - more than any other country. That’s not including accidental overdoses. “Hope Always is a guide for p...

May 16, 202243 min

#329 Pat Day And Joseph Del Rosario Bring The Gospel To The Workers At Churchill Downs 5/7/22

"The sport of kings.” A title given to the sport of horse racing. In Louisville, KY, the home of the Kentucky Derby, that title is a reality. But on a day-to-day basis, in the industry, there are more people involved than just “kings.” On this weeks show, Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day and Churchill Downs Chaplin Joseph Del Rosario talk about working and ministering to an industry that is as diverse as our nation, from the hot walkers to the owners. All of them needing what only Jesus, the King of ...

May 09, 202242 min

#328 Accepting Jesus Can Cost Everything, But God Redeems 4/30/22

Following Jesus cost this Jewish man his marriage, but he gained so much more. On this weeks show 92 year old Don Bloch (and his wife Anne) talk to Kurt and Chad about how a decision to follow Jesus, at age 40, cost him his marriage, but his commitment to Jesus gave him a life he never would have imagined. A journey of healing prayer for others, and for themselves.

May 02, 202243 min

#327 A Real Friend Steps In When Others Are Stepping Back 4/23/22

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell. Your world is falling apart, and it seems like everyone around you is abandoning or helping cause the problems. But there’s the one guy…the one who you want to be around and just listen to them talk. On today’s show, long time friends Barney Long and Steve Church talk about their relationship and how, when Steve was going in the wrong direction, Barney was there to help him go in another one, a direction...

Apr 24, 202242 min

#326 Easter And The Power Of The Resurrection With Guest Brian Payne 4/16/22

“They found the stone rolled away...They didn’t know what to make of this.” Luke 24: 2,4 “They” were Mary Magdalene and other women, and they were confused about the tomb being empty. That was 2000 years ago, and many people are just as confused today in this information rich, but knowledge hungry world. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor and seminary professor Brian Payne to talk about the power of the resurrection and how it is still is impacting lives to this day. Has it impacte...

Apr 18, 202247 min

#325 Coach Rob McKinnon Tells How To Maximize Your Leadership And Influence 4/9/22

On air this weekend with author and Coach Rob McKinnon, talking about the 4 aspects of someone’s life that helps them maximize their leadership and influence. You’re influencing someone, good or bad. Self awareness of these 4 areas are nonnegotiable. (Hint: The the most influential person in history, Jesus of Nazareth, said we are to love the Lord God with all four areas of our life.) This is a repeat episode - enjoy!

Apr 11, 202243 min

#323 A Story Of Business, Family, And Faith With Guest John Wieland 3/26/22

How exactly did an average Joe turn a bankrupt company into a 30-branch business that earns over $300 million in revenue and gives 10 percent of its profits to ministries across the world? John Wieland has asked himself that question hundreds of times—and in the end, he wrote a book to figure it out. His conclusion? Success is an intricate and beautiful tapestry woven from the uncommon threads of business, family, and faith.

Mar 29, 202243 min

#322 A Bartender Meets Jesus And Becomes A Missionary In Venezuela 3/19/22

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.3thirdsmoveme...

Mar 23, 202245 min

#321 Crossroads Missions Has A 3 Year Mission To Rebuild Tornado Devastion In Kentucky 3/12/22

In December 2021, tornadoes ripped through Western Kentucky. The devastation was hard to imagine. It was national news, and all over social media everywhere you looked. But now, months later, the headlines are filled with other world events that are more pressing in the eyes of the media. What’s going on in Western Kentucky today? What’s going on in regards to the rebuilding effort today, and maybe more importantly, in the future? On this week’s show Kurt and Chad talk with Rob Minton and Rich S...

Mar 13, 202243 min

#320 Tod Moore - Redeemed By God To Reach At - Risk Children One At A Time 3/5/22

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 p...

Mar 07, 202243 min

#319 Brian Sites And Jeanne Allert Talk About Sex Trafficking Right Here In Our Back Yard 2/26/22

“The average age of a young woman that is recruited into sex trafficking is 11-13.” - Jeanne Allert. Jeanne Allert has been an English teacher, instructional designer, technology director, and Internet consultant. But a conversation with 19 year old Heather on Payson Street in downtown Baltimore, changed the trajectory of Jeanne’s life, and eventually the lives of many other women. On this week show, Kurt and Chad talk with this Jeanne and Pastor Brian Sites about the reality vs perception of se...

Feb 28, 202243 min

#318 Spiritual Warfare Week 5 - Teaching Your Children About Spiritual Warfare 2/19/22

In the 5th week of a 5 week series on spiritual warfare, Further Still ministries cofounder Kurt Sauder talks with Co-host Chad Russell ask and answer the most common questions that people have in regards to day to day life of spiritual warfare in the home and with children specifically. Questions covered: - How do we teach our kids about spiritual warfare? - How do we pray for our homes/family when we are under attack?

Feb 21, 202243 min

#317 Spiritual Warfare Week 4 - Frequently Asked Questions About Spiritual Warfare 2:12:22

In the 4th week of a 5 week series on spiritual warfare, Further Still Ministries cofounder Kurt Sauder talks with Co-host Chad Russell to ask and answer the most common questions that people have in regards to day to day life of spiritual warfare. Questions covered: ⁃ What does everyday spiritual warfare “maintenance” look like? ⁃ What about when the “new check engine light” comes on for spiritual warfare attacks come in our life?

Feb 14, 202243 min

#316 Spiritual Warfare Week 3 - Ephesians 6 - Fighting The Good Fight 2/5/22

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” Sun Tzu- Art of War In the 3rd week of a 5 week series on spiritual warfare, Further Still ministries cofounder Kurt Sauder talks with Co-host Chad Russell about how we live in the middle of a war zone. Questions co...

Feb 07, 202243 min

#315 Spiritual Warfare Week 2 - Demons, Who They Are And What They Can Do 1/29/22

“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.” ― Sun tzu, The Art of War In the 2nd week of a 4 week series on spiritual warfare, Further Still Ministries cofounder Kurt Sauder talks with Co-host Chad Russell about demons and demonic activity. Questions covered: -Who/what are demons? -W...

Jan 31, 202243 min

#314 Spiritual Warfare Week 1 - Who Is Satan? With Kurt Sauder 1/22/22

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War In the 1st of 4 episodes in the Spiritual Warfare series, Further Still Ministries co-founder Kurt Sauder talks with show co-host Chad Russell about spiritual warfare and Kurt’s learning of the theology and p...

Jan 24, 202243 min

#313 Soul Transforming Spiritual Disciplines - As A Lifestyle 1/15/22

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 Prof...

Jan 21, 202248 min

#312 "Dead Man Walking" With Sherm Henderson 1/8/22

This weekend’s show is bittersweet. It is a previous broadcast from 2019 about a dear friend of our show, Sherm Henderson, who had a death defying experience a couple of years ago that he bounced back from, but recently went home to be with the Lord and is now alive and better than he’s ever been in heaven! It was a great story then and it’s a great story now, in light of eternity. Please enjoy and pass this along to your friends who need some encouragement. Thanks for listening! (This is a repe...

Jan 12, 202245 min

#310 The Seven Things That Strengthen Commitment in Marriage With Dr Charlles Tackett 12/18/21

“Till death do us part.“ That is quite a commitment. Many people said something similar to that on their wedding day. A commitment that is made in front of God, friends and family. But what does commitment look like on a day-to-day basis in a marriage? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad continue their conversation ( see previous podcast # 204 about the trust metric ) with marriage therapist Dr. Charles Tackett about what’s called the commitment metric. There are 7 items that help strengthen comm...

Dec 21, 202157 min

#309 A Dad Is So Important In His Daughter's Life 12:11:21

What is the biggest determining factor in a young girls life that leads to sexual activity, low self-esteem, drug & alcohol use, and abusive relationships? The lack of a father. None of these are characteristics a parent would want in their child, boy or girl. But stats show that a father, or lack of, has probably the biggest influence in a daughters life on the trajectory they will go. On this week show, Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader Steve Wigginton and other dads of girl...

Dec 13, 202143 min

#308 World Class Runner Ronnie Baker Gives God The Glory 12/4/21

“I learn more from my losses than my wins.” People have been arguing for decades who the best basketball, football, or baseball player in history has been. In track and field, it’s really simple: Look at the clock. The fastest is nearly impossible to debate when your time is better than everyone else’s. On this weeks show, one of the fastest men on the planet ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQYSuhZyDs), 2017 60m national champion Ronnie Baker, talks about his beginnings - from running track for...

Dec 07, 202149 min

#307 A Father Is Absent. But 7 Men And 7 Women Step In To Model How To Be A Godly Man 11/27/21

7 It’s a significant number in the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation you see the significance of 7. To one man, the number 7 helped save his life: 7 women 7 friends 7 men On this weeks show, Lewis Whitaker speaks about an abusive childhood, not having a talk with his father for about a decade, and the impact that one man can have on another’s life and the power of a father in a mans life. Spoiler alert: Lewis’s father finally heard him say he loved him.

Nov 29, 202142 min

#306 A Father Gives His Life to Jesus and The Generations That Follow Are Forever Changed 11/20/21

Two strangers entered into a family’s home and things will never be the same, for generations to come. A “revolution of grace” occurred, beginning with one man at a kitchen table. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk with Pastor and former President of Ozark Christian college, Ken Idleman. Ken tells about the legacy and testimony of his father, Ken Sr. and how it changed the Idleman family for all time. (This is a repeat episode. Enjoy!)

Nov 22, 202148 min

#305 Veterans Day Show - Helping The Families Of Veterans Find Closure In Their Loss 11/12/21

70,000 That’s how many soldiers have been lost in battle and presumed dead in our nations history dating back to World War II. There are plaques, tomb stones, and other ways to help remember these brave and fallen soldiers. But the questions always linger: What happened and where are they? On this week’s show, we celebrate Veterans Day with Army veteran John Gantz. He tells about his service to the country and his unique job (John is 1 of 7 in the country): Go around the world and identify the r...

Nov 15, 202143 min
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