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“In his name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21 NIV “Who is ministering to who?” That is a question you hear, in some form or another, if you have ever taken an international mission trip. Spending time with other brothers and sisters in Christ of a different race and nationality is an eye-opening, humbling, and enriching experience for everyone involved. Find out what American Christians and Malawi Christians can teach one another.

Living a "Sunday morning" lifestyle seven days a week. On this week’s show Kurt and Chad talk with John Stewart, owner and President of Encompass Inc. John says, “At Encompass, we don’t just build structures from steel and stone. We build partnerships with heart and soul.” John encourages an atmosphere of generosity with his employees, customers, and more - from Indian tribes in Oklahoma to the homeless in Lagrange, KY. This is a repeat broadcast from March, 2018 - enjoy!

“High profile leaders are often set up to experience high-impact burnout or flatline in their growth, unwilling or unable to scale the wall ahead of them.” (From the website www.leadershipreality.org ) If that's true for high profile leaders, what about for those of us that aren't in the spotlight? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Daniel Montgomery - CEO of Leadership Reality and author of the book Leadership Mosiac ( www.leadershipmosaic.org). Daniel points out that one size does not fit all - there are 5 different leadership styles and a piece of each of them is more effective than just the one that comes naturally. (This is a repeat of an episode from April 2018 - enjoy!)

So how do you make a difference in the 10th most impoverished area in the United States? Pop tarts and hugs. On this weekend's show, Kurt and Chad talk with LoveCity's ( LoveCityInc.org ) co-founder Shawn Arvin and Portland resident Austin Lopesilvero about how the Portland area of Louisville is being transformed by the two greatest commandments from Jesus - love God and love others. From open gym basketball - to fish fry’s - to block parties, loving your neighbor can be as effective and simple as, well, pop tarts and hugs.

Anger - a topic that many men don’t (or won’t) discuss. When you hear the word anger, probably someone specific comes to mind. Are your loved ones sitting on pins and needles when you enter the room? Is anger something that you’ve always lived with? Who taught you about anger? On this weeks show, counselor Tony Gore (Freedom Counseling Services) talks about anger and men. Tony says men tend to err on the anger spectrum in two extremes - too much or too little. Could it be that the anger you see in men is an emotion covering up a bigger problem? Tony Gore can be reached at (502-523-2970) or www.freedomcounselingservices.org

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.

#191 A Father Gives His Life to Jesus and The Generations That Follow Are Forever Changed 7/6/19 by Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

“Fortnite keeps me in business.”- Brent Colwick, Child Therapist

When past generations hung out with friends (as children), the worst they would see was an R rated movie on late night cable. Or they might find a magazine hidden away in a closet. Things have changed for today’s generation. They have access to the some of the most addictive and mind polluting images in history, and it’s in their pockets, or in their bedroom.

On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk with therapist Brent Colwick ( Brentcolwick.com ) about the negative effects that poisonous images and too much screen time can bring.

In America, 1 out of 4 divorces involve people over the age of 50, and the number has doubled since 1990. Being empty nesters can be a blessing or it can be a burden. What will it be for you? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad welcome Senior Adults Minister Murphy Belding to discuss the realities of being empty nesters. He talks about avoiding the pitfalls that might lead to divorce, as well as precautionary measures that can actually lead to empty nesters thriving when the kids are gone. With some planning, you can say to one another “We are better together.” Murphy wrote an article for the Southeast Outlook about this subject http://www.southeastoutlook.org/…/article_3b12b560-d7cb-11e…

What if your father, the most influential person in your life, was suddenly taken away? The one who pointed and taught you the way to go, is now gone. You know that your path is getting ready to change, and you’re going in a direction that is different than the way your father taught you. What would you do? On this week’s Father’s Day show, Kurt and Chad talk to Adam Huddleston. He shares about the journey God has him on, from the son of a traveling preacher doing ministry with his family, to being called to preach at the age of 18, and then pastoring his father’s church for over a decade, and finally standing at a crossroad in life that he didn’t see coming. Listen in to hear how some simple, yet profound and life changing prayers were answered, even in the aisle of a Home Depot store.