Best Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell Podcasts (2025)

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#506 Steve Wiggington Talks About the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young People 10/27/25 45:33

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On this weeks show, Steve Wiggington talks about Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the impact it has had on him and young student athletes in the Kentuckiana area over the years. Next weekend they are having the annual FCA banquet. If you are interested, please visit their website for more information. https://www.fcalou.org…

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#505 Family Worship - Scripture Reading, Prayer, and Singing! 10/20/25 45:37

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Southern Baptist Seminary Professor Don Whitney joins this week’s show to talk with Chad and Kurt about family worship. Don has even written a book on the subject. With no preparation and only ten minutes a day you can make an eternal difference for your family. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)By Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

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#504 How a Couple Can Forgive, Recover, and Recommit After an Affair 10/13/25 .mp3 42:27

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CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for October 13, 2025. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use https://soundcloud.com/solidstepsradio/360-how-a-couple-can-forgive-recover-and-recommit-after-an-affair-12922 On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk with Psycholog…

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#503 From a Rough Upbringing in Poverty to 30 Years of Missionary Work in Haiti 10/6/25 40:41

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Talking today with retired Haiti missionary David Heady and his son David Heady Jr. about being a missionary in a place called one of the most difficult places in the world to be a missionary. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)By Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

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#502 A Wife of Noble Character Who Can Find - Dr Chuck Tackett 9/29/25 46:42

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“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 NIVOne of the most important decisions in a young man’s (or woman’s) life is who he will marry. So what does a young man look for? On this week show, Kurt and Chad welcome back, longtime guest and friend of the show, Dr. Chuck Tackett, to discuss some of the…

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#501 - How Can the Worst Moment in Someone's Life Lead to the Greatest Peace - Only God...9:22:25 (repeat of #331) EG 41:08

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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, Kurt and Chad talk to Trey Anson, a man who’s life story needs to be told. It’s a story that involv…

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#500 Radical Transformation - An Angry Prisoner's Life is Changed When He Meets Jesus 9/15/25 46:29

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From murder to “Uncle Mike”First time incarcerated: 10yrs oldFirst time in adult prison: 18 yrs oldAmount of time in isolation: 7 yrs Total number of years in adult prison: 23 yrs On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome former prisoner Mike McIntosh and friend Justin Lewis about how a softball game lead to going from the identity of tough guy mur…

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#499 Basketball Player Trey Moses Loses a Dear Friend, and God Leads Him to Reach Others 9/8/25 46:07

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Trey Moses Career Numbers at Ball State:An All-MAC Third Team selection as a junior and a MAC All-Defensive Team choice as a sophomore … completed his career as the school record-holder for games played (132) … also ranked second in blocks (139), fourth in rebounds (905), eighth in field goal percentage (53.1), 12th in games started (94) and 13th i…

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#498 Prodigal Ministries - "Seeing God Work in Men's Lives is Great Fun!" - John Chilton 9/1/25 45:43

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“I was a hopeless drug fiend now I’m a drugless hope fiend” -Darin Ashley “prodigal”:1. Wastefully extravagant – spending money or resources recklessly, without care.2. Lavishly generous – giving or spending on a grand scale (can be positive or negative depending on context).When the word prodigal is used, it typically brings to mind the thoughts o…

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#497 Dr Matthew Sleeth, Author of Hope Always - How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide 8/25/25 41:47

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“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 …

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#496 Two Dead Men Walking - Barry Suggs and John Archer - By the Grace of God 8/18/25 45:39

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“He doesn’t have much hope.”In a hospital because of Covid and on a respirator for weeks. Cancer spread out on your internal organs. Widowmaker heart attack. Not much hope to survive, let alone thrive. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome great friends John Archer and Barry Suggs on their friendship journey of health challenges and near death …

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#495 We Never Know the Number of Days We Have. Amos Martin Knows What Really Matters Most 8/11/25 42:57

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Every good and perfect gift is from above; every breath is from above. This weeks guest is Amos Martin, and Kurt talks with him about the medical crisis he suffered last March. At the time, Amos thought he had a bad stomach ache, but in reality it was the “widow maker” heart attack! What did he learn from his near-death experience? Make sure you te…

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#494 Two of Kurt's Favorite Nonprofits - Crossroads Missions And Orphan Care Alliance 8/4/25 42:21

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#494 Two of Kurt's Favorite Nonprofits - Crossroads Missions And Orphan Care Alliance 8/4/25 by Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad RussellBy Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

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#493 Running with the Lord - With Hall of Fame Track Coach Ron Mann 7/28/25 45:00

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“Don’t retire, repurpose!…follow the plan…trust the process…” -Ron Mann, Northern Arizona-Louisville hall of fame track coach. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Hall of Fame track and field coach Ron Mann as he talks about his career, from how he got into running, to how he got into coaching, to how he got to be one of a handful of men to t…

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#492 Manhood Journey President Kent Evans on Emotionally and Relationally Connecting With a Child 7/21/25 46:20

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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…

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#491 When the King Enters Your Life - With Guest Fritz Bauer 7/14/25 45:06

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Is it too late? Can you make a change in your life and path? On this week show, Fritz Bauer talks about his journey from free wheeling bartender in San Fransisco in the 80’s to a husband, father, and adoptive father. How can such a change happen in a man’s life? He met a man that walked out of the grave.…

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#490 The High Cost of Freedom - For Our Military Servicemembers and For Their Families 7/7/25 45:12

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“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks special 4th of July show, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their exp…

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#489 - Talking About Anxiety and Depression and the Redemptive Power of God 6/30/25 45:46

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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 from an episode - enjoy!)…

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#488 A Biblical Approach to Money - with Guest Matt Bell 6/23/25 46:03

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Where did you learn about money? Did your parents ever sit down with you to discuss how to make it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how to give it away? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome financial author Matt Bell (mattaboutmoney.com). As a young man, Matt received an inheritance, went away and squandered it and then came to his senses…

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#487 - Pastor Dave Stone Remembers His Father Sam on Father's Day 6/16/25 40:39

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“The same man we saw at the pulpit was the same man we saw at home.”-Dave Stone on his father Sam. On this special Fathers Day week special, former Southeast Christian pastor Dave Stone talks about his father Sam’s legacy, and how it affects him and the rest of the Stone family. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)…

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#486 - God - A Father to the Fatherless Psalm 68, Verse 5 6/9/25 41:40

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The authorities enter the house, filled with 10 children from 3 different fathers, and a mother who struggles with mental illness. In the corner, is a little boy, barely clothed, malnourished, and all alone. After a few years of living in different foster homes, at age 6, he meets the people that become his family. But imagine this child growing up…

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#485 Hoops for Christ - Using Basketball for the Glory of God 6/2/25 46:37

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“Evangelism”What comes to your mind when you hear that word? Billy Graham? A man standing on the corner with a sign and megaphone? Does evangelism matter and make a difference? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? On this week’s show Kurt and Chad welcome back Phil Morrison, founder of Hoops For Christ ( https://hoopsforchrist.org ) to talk abou…

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#484 How to Grieve - With First Hour Grief Ministry (not for little ears) 5/26/25 47:12

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Grief is another word for love.-Firsthourgrief.orgTrauma, loss, and pain are inevitable. It’s just a matter of when. What happens when you lose someone unexpectedly? Whether it be suicide, a car crash, or a sudden death, when and how does the grieving process start? On the latest show episode, Kurt and Chad welcome First Hour Grief’s Rick Schardein…

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#482 - A Show For Men, By Men, With Three Lady Guests - A Mother's Day Special! 44:02

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She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed;” Proverbs 31:27-28 NIV “It’s not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” —Dorothy on The Golden Girls. Mother’s Day. It’s a day where mothers receive 1/365th of the attention they deserve each year. Moth…

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#481 - Horse Racing Legend Pat Day on the Real Meaning of Success 46:31

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The Kentucky Derby is known as “the greatest two minutes in sports.” The Derby is the oldest American sporting event. Every year the city of Louisville, Kentucky celebrates for two weeks in preparation for a two minute horse race. Is the build up worth it? If you've ever been to the Kentucky Derby, you’d have to say it is. And the majority of the t…

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#480 - Reforesting Faith - What Trees Teach Us About the Nature and Love of God 4/28/25 45:14

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“From the fall of man, the rest of the Bible is the story of man coming back to the tree of life. ”Question: What is the most mentioned living thing in the Bible, other than God and people? Answer: Trees On this week’s show, author Matthew Sleeth MD talks about his new book “Reforesting Faith - what trees teach us about the nature and love of God.”…

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#479 - Viewing Easter Through Jewish Eyes - With GuestJohn Weiner 4/21/25 45:42

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“Understanding Passover means understanding deliverance.”- John Weiner. “This is my body….” When Jesus said those words, he was practicing a Jewish tradition called Passover, remembering the grace and work of God for the Jewish people hundreds of years before. But this was a different Passover than had ever happened before. One that would change th…

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#478 - An Incredible Loss Leads to Blessing and Perspective 4/14/25 44:44

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Imagine you wake up, thinking about what you have to do for the day. You go about your routine, which includes going out for a run before you go to work. Now imagine it’s the end of the day, and you’re lying in a hospital https://www.bankofamerica.com/index.jsp bed, drifting in and out of consciousness, about to die from blood loss. The doctors are…

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#477 "It is for Freedom That Christ Has Set Us Free." Galatians 5 verse 1 04/07/25 44:57

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV If we are free why do we sometimes feel like we are living in bondage? Condemning thoughts, compulsive behavior, personal conflict, and spiritual despair can be struggles we all face on a regular bas…

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#476 - Soul Care Retreats - Presented by Further Still Ministries 3/31/25 44:45

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“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal. Why does being alone strike fear in our hearts? Maybe always being “connected” isn’t healthy. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk about Soul Retreats - put on by Further Still Ministries. The retreats are a 2 year journey - learning to live a…

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#475 - Numbering Our Days - With Guest Dr Jerry Rabalais 3/24/2025 46:06

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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”Psalms 90:12 NIV“ For the average man you’ve got about 4000 weeks of life.”- Dr Jerry Rabalais, U of L professor of school of medicine 29,000 days. 4,000 weeks. 960 months. That’s the average for the man that lives to be 80 years old. We’re not guaranteed tomorrow, but most men will …

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#474 Guest Darryll Davis - Founder of The Prisoner's Hope Ministry 3/17/25 44:35

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Imagine you’re 29 years old and just received a 35 year prison sentence. You do the math, and know you’re going to be in your 60’s before you are a free man. How could you possibly have any hope for your future? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Darrell Davis - founder of The Prisoners Hope ministry www.theprisonershope.life. He spent al…

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#473 The High Cost of Freedom 3/10/25 46:00

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“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives…

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#472 - Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp - Week Four 46:43

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“Spare the rod, spoil the child." (Proverbs 13:24) That proverb was written by King Solomon centuries ago. Is the idea of spanking as old as the phrase? Is there a place for spanking in the families of today? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt continue the study of the book Shepherding a Child's Heart (by Tedd Tripp). They talk with Family Pastor B…

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#471 Basketball Player Phil Morrison Finds Jesus and His Future Wife at the Same Moment 2/25/25 47:36

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“ I swore off playing basketball ever again.” -Phil Morrison Imagine growing up with dreams of playing basketball professionally, only to quit after your first year of college, thinking you’d never pick up a ball again—then years later, finding yourself playing in front of 54,000 people.This week on the show, Kurt and Chad welcome Phil Morrison—fou…

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#470 - Pastor Denny Dillman Talks About How He Became A Homesteading Pastor 2/17/25 47:05

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“You can't have a healthy civilization without healthy soil.”-Joel Salatin, farmer/author .“Chickens are the gateway drugs for homesteading”- Homestead pastor Denny Dillman. Cheeseburgers. Chicken sandwiches. Bacon. Before you take a bite, do you ever consider WHERE this animal came from? Do you consider HOW that animal got there? Do you think God …

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#469 - Urban Areas Should Thrive, Not Just Survive - Youth For Christ 2/10/25 47:03

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“Who’s this big white guy?”When you hear the word “urban” what do you think about? What does the person look like who is “urban”? On this weekends show, Kurt and Chad welcomes Youth for Christ’s Mark Singleton (as well as friend Bobby Schiavone) to talk about what living life on purpose for others looks like, when they may look different, or come f…

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#468 - What Does Joy Look Like - Especially When Going Through Tough Struggles 2/3/25 47:33

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“The joy of the Lord is my strength”How’s your joy? A challenging question in challenging times. But does the Bible say that we have joy in our circumstances? The joy of the Lord is our strength and joy is a non negotiable in the life of a follower of Christ. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome three friends, Ken Martin, Kurt Franck, and Davi…

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#467 Guests Glenn Bednarcyzk And Mark Green Explain How To Run A Kingdom Centered Business 1/16/25 38:42

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Dallas Willard (to philosophy students in class)- “What is the purpose of business? ”Student response- “Profits!” Dallas Willard- “Is that what you will tell your customers?” One of the things that can get men (and women) really engaged with when you bring it up, is business and work. Starting a business is scary but also invigorating. Challenging …

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#466 Dave Hinkle Explains Why We All Love A Good Story (it's A God Thing!) 1/10/25 42:49

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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”-Maya Angelou. Everyone loves a great story. We love to watch them, listen to them, and read them. Why? Because we are in a story, that the Great Author is writing. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk with author Dave Hinkle about his new book (20 years in the making) “Write Wh…

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#465 Accepting Jesus Can Cost Everything, But God Redeems 12/27/24 42:45

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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, an…

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#464 A Story Of Business, Family, And Faith With Guest John Wieland 12/20/24 42:42

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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 beau…

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#463 The Six Rules Of Dysfunctionality - Don't Talk, Feel, Trust, Think, Choose Or Change 12/13/24 42:37

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“Growing up, no one was allowed to talk at the dinner table except dad.” Dan Woodard was raised with six unspoken rules: don’t talk, don’t feel, don’t trust, don’t think, don’t choose, and don’t change. These rules guided his life from boyhood till early in his marriage. When he finally dared to break these rules, it disrupted his status quo but ul…

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#462 Guest And Author Aaron Renn On The Negativity In Today's World 12:6:24 49:22

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In the 1950’s half of Americans went to church. Today, it’s about 21%. What happened? Why the decline? How do you navigate through the world that is on the decline? On this podcast, Kurt and Chad welcome author Aaron Renn https://www.aaronrenn.com of the book Life in a Negative World and his conversation about how we have went from a Positive to Ne…

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#461 Two Of Kurt's Favorite Nonprofits - Crossroads Missions And Orphan Care Alliance 11/29/24 44:41

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On this weekends show, Kurt flies solo to talk with some of his favorite non profits that are doing Kingdom work. Listen in as Kurt talks with Rob Minton and Rich Shanks of Crossroads Missions and Darren Washausen of Orphan Care Alliance.By Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

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#460 Grace - Based Marriage With Pastor Brad Rhoads And Nathan Thompson - Episode 2 11/22/24 48:54

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Week 2!!!“Our first year of marriage was good for Brad , but not for Marilyn.“ -Brad Rhoads, co-founder of Grace Marriage. If you ignore your houseplant what will happen? If you don’t feed and care for the family pet, what will happen? What about your marriage? Your spouse? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Brad Rhoads and licensed c…

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#459 Grace - Based Marriage With Pastor Brad Rhoads And Nathan Thompson Episode 1 11:15:24 48:56

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If you ignore your houseplant what will happen? If you don’t feed and care for the family pet, what will happen? What about your marriage? Your spouse? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Brad Rhoads and licensed counselor Nathan Thompson to discuss Brad’s ministry to churches - Grace Marriage https://gracemarriage.com to talk about gr…

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#458 Honoring Our Veterans - With Guests Richard Schmidt And Micah Porter 11/8/24 48:41

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“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”‒ Ronald Reagan.On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome a veteran and active military man to honor veterans for Veterans Day. Joining the guys are TopGun in…

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#457 Men's Minstry - As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another (Proverbs 27) 11/01/24 49:17

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“Which 6 guys are going to carry your casket?” On this weeks podcast, Kurt and Chad talk with Jeff Heisler, Eric Schansberg, Danny Castleman, Ralph Swallows, and Glen Bednarcyzk about the beginning of a men’s ministry that impacted men not just inside the walls of the church, but deep into the hearts, families and generations of thousands of men. P…