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

#400 Child Therapist Brent Colwick Talking About Pornography, Video Games and Screentime 9/29/23

“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 sex trafficking in the United States, and what we can do to help prevent and stop the cycle of sin, both for the man and the woman involved in trafficking.  In 2007, Jeanne founded and is the current Executive Director of The Samaritan Women , an organization who’s mission is “That any survivor , anywhere in the nation, would have access to qualified, compassionate care.”  Brian Sites and his wife Karissa, have been involved in helping women who are in the sex trafficking industry in the Kentucky area, loving them and being a safe place for them to go to experience the love of Christ.  For more information about the reality of sex and labor trafficking in America please visit the website and the organization:  https://thesamaritanwomen.org
(This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

#413 Brian Sites And Jeanne Allert Talk About Sex Trafficking Right Here In Our Back Yard 12/29/23

“The Lord is in the details.”-David Laughlin  
$80. That’s how much David needed, to the dollar, in order to make some movement in his personal word. They took up a collection for him at a tiny church, and how much do you think they came up with, to the dollar? 
On this week show friends David Laughlin and Amos Martin talk about their journey of generosity, tithing, and giving. What do the scriptures say? What does it look like in real life?

#414 Guests David Laughlin And Amos Martin Talk About Giving, Generosity And Gratefulness 1/5/24

“He was better than us at everything.” 
“If he’s around, everything is going to be OK.”- Jason Deming, Green Beret, United States Army, speaking about Pedro Muñoz. 
“I don’t get ready, I stay ready.”- Pedro Muñoz, Sergeant First Class, Green Beret, United States Army
So imagine this: you’re in the 82nd airborne, you’re a Green Beret, you are a future 3rd generation Silver Star recipient, and you’re still not the baddest man in the room. 
On a special 4th of July edition of Solid Steps Radio, Kurt and Chad talk with returning guest (episode #405 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../solid.../id1086366166... ) Jason Deming, retired Green Beret in the US Army, who speaks about the “greatest soldier he’s ever known” and how his life was impacted being with and around the man who has his name hanging on the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Group, Headquarters building on Eglin Air Force Base, FL, named Muñoz Hall.
As one of the best soldiers that have ever put on the uniform, Pedro had to face the reality that every mission could be his last. Staying ready is essential, whether you are in a battle or waiting for one. 
Jason’s life was never the same after meeting Pedro. So much so, that he asks these 2 questions: 
Who is your “Pedro”? Who are you a “Pedro” to?

#439 Green Beret Pedro Munoz, "I Don't Get Ready, I Stay Ready!" With Guest Jason Deming 6:28:24

Money. 
When you hear the word, it typically stirs up something in people. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, sometimes both!
The Bible is not short on verses about money. About 2,350 verses. How to earn it, what to do with it, giving it away. Old Testament and New Testament, it is throughout scriptures. 
On today’s show, the first of 2 shows that talk about money and how to handle it in a wise and godly way, Kurt and Chad welcome financial advisor Dan Hardt of Dan Hardt Financial Services www.hardtfinancial.com to talk about 21 different principles as it approaches to money and what the Bible says about it.

#448, Financial Planner Dan Hardt On How To Handle Money In A Wise And Godly Way 8/30/24

Everyone has gotten a knock on the door. Two very nice people who politely talk you about God and the Bible. But is it the same faith, same Bible, and same Jesus as Christianity?  On this weeks show, pastor Mark Berggren joins Kurt and Chad to talk about an encounter with a kind man on an airplane that sent him on a journey of discovery about the Mormon religion and the similarities and differences. From Joseph Smith’s complicated history,  to the Book of Mormon, to the viewpoint of Jesus, the Mormon faith has many more differences than most people think

#450 The Mormon Faith Versus Christianity - What Are The Differences? 9/20/24

“The ballot is stronger than the bullet”  Abraham Lincoln.
Democrat or Republican? Vote or No Vote? Biblical or political? 
About 63% of Americans voted in the 2020 election. That means about 37% didn’t.  What is a biblical perspective on voting? What if either candidate isn’t very attractive to a voter? 
On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome retired Pastor Bob Russell to talk through a biblical perspective on voting and what a vote decision process can look like for a Christian.

#455 Guest Bob Russell Talks About Voting, Stewardship And The Upcoming Elections 10/18/24

“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 David Bryant who talk about how joy has bound them together and helped them through the tough times.

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

“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 even cares? 
This week show, Kurt and Chad welcome homesteading pastor Denny Dillman. Denny talks about his journey that led him from an urban ministry to urban homesteading to owning a farm and and being a pastor, and how the homesteading movement is not just about chickens and vegetables, but about the Lord, moving in the hearts of people to glorify Him in the stewardship of His creation…And it’s about chickens.

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

“ 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—founder of Hoops For Christ ( https://hoopsforchrist.org ), basketball instructor, and missionary—to share his incredible journey through the game of basketball.  After a successful high school career, Phil had the opportunity to play college basketball. But after just one year, he walked away, giving up his dream of playing professionally. Then, a life-altering encounter with God changed everything. With a new sense of purpose, Phil found his way back to the game, playing at Asbury College, where he became an All-American and the first player in school history to go pro.
His career took him overseas, where he played for multiple teams—and eventually, he found himself on a court in the Philippines, fulfilling a dream he once had in his sleep, playing in front of 54,000 fans.
From quitting basketball to meeting God and his future wife at the same event, to playing around the world and launching a global ministry, Phil’s journey has been about more than just the game. It’s a story only God could write—and it’s still being written.

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

 “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 Bryan Elliott and Family Counselor Chad Stettler (Olive Branch Family Counseling https://m.facebook.com/Olivebranchfamilycounseling/ ) about what good discipline looks like, as well as what it shouldn't look like. The ultimate goal is getting to the heart of the child, not just managing their behavior. Kurt shares the story of how he explained gospel of Christ in a powerful way to one of his children during a spanking. It’s one of the most moving segments on the show (4th segment, it's worth checking out at least to hear the story.)  (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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

“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 about evangelism and whether it’s a 10 second video clip seen by millions or carrying a 10 ft cross down the street.  Both can touch one person and change the trajectory of their life, pointing them to Jesus and changing them for eternity. 

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

“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!)

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

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 tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.  If you have upset anyone, apologize right now - don’t wait!  Don’t be in a big rush trying to get everything done - take time to be still in His presence.  (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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

“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 experiences and how the physical challenge was an opportunity to thrive spiritually.  What the enemy wanted to use for shame and fear, God used for good and transformation.

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

 “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 people who currently deal with, have dealt with, or will deal with suicide. It is for people who are struggling with suicidal ideation and the friends, family, colleagues, and church leaders who love them. At its core, this book is both an argument for life and a plan for preventing suicide. Throughout these pages, I will offer you a perspective not typically found in books about suicide. Here we will focus on why people did not commit suicide rather than on why they did. We will also examine the limitations of statistics and dig deeply into the role of faith in preventing suicide.” - Dr. Sleeth.  Buy the book on Amazon.com
(This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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

“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 of a son coming home after wasting all the riches he’s been given. A lost one who’s been wandering and now coming home. But there’s two sides to the prodigal coin. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome the founder of Prodigal Ministries (https://prodigalky.org) John Chilton, Executive Director Scott Bartelt, and former client and now advocate Darin Ashley as they talk about the transitions from inside prison to outside prison, about what it means to be a prodigal son coming home to a prodigal Father who is lavish with His grace and love. 

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

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 in assists (284) … his assists total was the second-highest of any non-guard in school history… scored 1,138 points …recorded 22 double-doubles.
But the number he’ll be remembered for probably more than any other: 24
On this week show, professional basketball player and Louisville, Kentucky native Trey Moses (https://www.24reasons.org ) talks to Kurt and Chad about his basketball career from high school to international player, and what it’s like to live the lifestyle of a professional athlete. 
But Trey also talks about something more important, that will go on beyond his playing days: Keeping the legacy of his dear friend Zach Hollywood alive. 
Trey’s organization strives to talk about things that aren’t being talked about enough: mental health struggles and mental health wellness, especially with athletes.
Trey also talks about another relationship that has kept him going, through his own mental health struggles, the most important relationship he has, and anyone could have, a relationship with Jesus Christ. 

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

From murder to “Uncle Mike”
First time incarcerated: 10yrs old
First time in adult prison: 18 yrs old
Amount 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 murderer to “Uncle Mike” to Justin’s kids. The difference: Mike met Jesus

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

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 involves struggle and pain, along with hope and peace. Little did Trey know that the worst moment of his life would be used by God to lead to the greatest peace he’s ever know. And the best is yet to come. 
(This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”  Proverbs 31:10 NIV
One 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 research and decades worth of experience in marriage, counseling, to talk about what are some biblical characteristics and approach when looking for a spouse. The 7 things to look for they can help you make a decision and moving towards or going in the opposite direction of choosing a spouse by God’s design.

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

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!)

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

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 Psychologist Dr Chuck Tackett about what steps must be taken to restore a marriage following an affair. WARNING: this program may not be appropriate for little ears! 
(This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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

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!)

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

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

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

“That person is here and it’s going to be ok. “ - retired Army officer John Conklin
 Veterans Day Edition 
On this week show, Kurt and Chad welcome retired Army officer John Conklin, who talks about his military career, from being raised on a Montana farm, to entering the military in 1986 and retiring in 2021. John talks about the emotional, relational, and physical toll that decades in the Army can take on a man and his family, and how interacting with locals can make or break a mission, and how things can change in a moment!

#508 Veterans Day - Guest John Conklin Served in the US Army for 34 Years! 11/10/25

“Missions.” What comes to mind when you hear that word? Short-term mission trips? Missionaries who have been in a certain region for decades? Certain countries bringing their “blessings” to other “less fortunate” churches? 
But when does helping hurt? 
On this week’s show, former dentist and missionary Dr. Charlie Vittitow and founder and president of Life in Abundance (https://lifeinabundance.org) Dr. Florence Muindi discuss their book, Teach a Man to Fish (https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Man-Fish.../dp/1496490061)
that talks about what they’ve seen in decades of serving in missions around the world and how the mindset and methodology has developed from “give them a fish” to “teach them how to fish” mission work. From across the street to around the world, Jesus’s model of making fishers is still changing the world, and the Kingdom of God. 


#509 Dr Florence Muindi and Dr Charlie Vittitow - Teach a Man to Fish 11/17/25

There are 8 billion people in the world. About 350,000 of them are Messianic Jews, Jewish people who believe that Jesus is the Messiah that was prophesied about in the Old Testament. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad are joined by Jewish believer Rachel Kushner, founder of Links to Messiah https://linkstomessiah.com , a ministry that helps parents teach their children about Jewish traditions with a subscription that sends 4 kits a year to your home. 
Rachel talks about her grandfather‘s journey from Nazi occupied Austria, and his escape to America and now he became a believer in Yeshua, which led him to become an evangelist and pastor who ministered to the Jews and the gentiles about Jesus. Rachael talks about being a rare 3rd generation Jewish believer and why the Jewish culture and traditions matter today and how we as Gentiles can deepen our faith with the Jewish Messiah. 
Tune in to Rachel’s podcast more about Jewish testimonies and traditions https://podcasts.apple.com/.../links-to.../id1718396867
(This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

#510 Guest Rachel Kushner Shares Her Jewish Heritage And Her Faith In Jesus 11/24/25

“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 experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well.

#88 Part  I The High Cost Of Freedom - For Our Military Servicemembers And For Their Families 7/1/17

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12 NIV  This week Kurt and Chad have a conversation with Bob Russell, talking about how we can learn to number our days as the scriptures say. Whether you’re in your 20s or in your 80s we must live a life on purpose and of intention. Please tune in and share on your page so others can hear such an important message especially in these turbulent times.

#256 Special Interview With Bob Russell - How To Number Your Days 10/31/20

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