Solid Steps Radio

“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.

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.

"There is a protagonist and an antagonist in our story.” When you hear the word "Satan", do you shudder or chuckle? Typically people have one or the other response, but are either one appropriate? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk with one another about spiritual warfare and what it looks like in the life of a believer.

Pride. Greed. Lust. Envy. Gluttony. Wrath. Sloth. The seven deadly sins have been around over 1700 years - Evagrius Ponticus penned them in the 3rd century. What do they have to do with being a father? On this weeks show, Chad and Kurt talk with Kent Evans. Kent is an author and the founder of Manhood Journey. He and Ryan Sanders have written a book - 7 Deadly Sins of a Disengaged Dad - about how the seven deadly sins can creep their way into the father’s life if he’s not intentional. More importantly, what are the opposites of the seven deadly sins? Also, Kent talks about his upcoming father-son retreat on May 18.

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.

On this weeks show, Chad and Kurt talk with Tom and Karen McKechnie about their ministry Teach to Transform (www.teachtotransform.org). Tom is an ER doctor and Karen is his wife and partner in ministry. They discuss the birth of their ministry - in the mission field they were surrounded by so much pain and hurt that transformation didn't seem to be an option. But when the power and focus of God is at the center, transformation becomes a reality.

Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples of all nations. Do you invest in other men relationally? On this weeks show, Professor/author Eric Schansberg and author/CEO Tom Harper talk about the blessing of leading other men - we can gain as much as we give. Men, we need to learn from each other in community. It requires discipline and focus.

"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 - to those you care for, and to those you are leading. Tom’s latest book is Through Colored Glasses (available on Amazon) and he is the CEO of Networldmediagroup.com

Braveheart. Gladiator. Rocky - all of these films are "must see" movies for guys. If it's on, we have to watch it. On this weeks show, Chad and Kurt talk with Tim Byron about the movie business and media outreach. Tim is the VP and General Manager of City on a Hill (www.cityonahillstudio.com). A new film is coming out on March 16th (3:16) - I Can Only Imagine. I Can Only Imagine is a feature film and an example of quality filmmaking with a heart enriching message that can both entertain and inspire. Take your family and friends to see it on opening weekend (3:16). It’s a great movie and you will be supporting a positive and family friendly film.

“God is marshalling his people in the workplace as never before in history. God is up to something. The next spiritual awakening could take place in the marketplace.” -Henry Blackaby. Is there a divide between your work and your ministry? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk to businessmen Bruce Zoeller and Larry Roach of The Christian Advantage (TCA) (www.thechristianadvantage.com). TCA focuses on bringing God into the workplace and more importantly bringing your workplace to God. Bruce and Larry talk about shrinking the divide between work and ministry. They also preview of the upcoming 3rd annual 2018 Business and Ministry Conference in Louisville, KY which will bring business and ministry together to sharpen one another for God's Kingdom.