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 back to life and making things new. Chris advises Dads - take the first step. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

“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 Journey

Info below:

https://furtherstillministries.org/events/soul-retreat/?v=0b3b97fa6688

“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. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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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 to Him for relief. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Tom Harper as he talks about his grief journey of nearly losing a business, going through tough economic times, and ultimately the unexpected and unimaginable loss of his wife, Karen. The waves of suffering just kept coming, and going through the grief process was something he could not do alone. He needed support and intervention from family, friends and from above.

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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, finger-pointing, etc., finances are almost always a hot button for conflict.

How many marriages would be different if there was a common understanding and commonality when it comes to money from the very beginning of the marriage?

On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk with author Matt Bell about his new book, Starting Strong, and how married couples can start their marriage in a wise way when it comes to money, so it doesn’t lead to future problems. Everyone is going to have conflict, and everyone is going to have issues when it comes to money, but how we handle those issues when they come makes the difference. If you know of a newly married couple or a couple who’s getting ready to be married, this is a show to listen to and a book to read! So when you’re looking for a wedding gift for a couple, add this one to the gift!

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https://store.focusonthefamily.com/starting-strong/...

“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 much more significant and eternal.

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 Evans talks about his new project - Father on Purpose (http://fatheronpurpose.org) They are partnering with Dads and providing resources to help them talk about the things of God in a way that is purposeful and intentional. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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 show, Robert “Bob” Smith join Kurt and Chad to talk about his testimony, as shared in his new book And You Thought Police Work Was Exciting! Bob shares his story from a childhood destined for rebellion, to a trip to military school, to his service in the Marines, and a career in airline security, the rollercoaster ride had this as a constant: God was watching over Bobby. Protecting, leading and providing all the way.

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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. After his martyrdom, tradition says that his disciples transported his body to Galicia in northwestern Spain and buried him there. The tradition of James preaching in Spain appears in Christian writings centuries after his lifetime, so historians generally distinguish the tradition from what can be independently established.

On this weeks show, Tim Reist and Mike Amos share their perspective on walking the path that so many other pilgrims have walked centuries before.

The physical journey has many parallels to the spiritual journey.

The journey matters.

The miles matter.

The quiet matters.

The struggle matters.

The fellowship matters.

The solitude matters.

The people we meet matter.

And every step matters.