Next Step Now: Recent Episodes
David Lawson
This is for anyone who needs to take a step forward in life. Next Step Now will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward in life, right now, no matter where you are. The original audience is men and women who are currently incarcerated. But, let's be honest. Millions of people live their free life as if they are locked up due to past events, current struggles or fear keeping them from reaching their dreams.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
Meet Brandon Noreck - the acoustic guitar player for Timothy's Gift. Brandon is one of THE BEAST guys you could ever meet! His story of overcoming his addiction to alcohol is inspiring. We greatly appreciate his vulnerability in sharing his story, not to mention the talent he brings to the team.
If you know anyone who struggles with an addiction - this is a must listen and share!
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
This is one of the more meaningful episodes so far! Our friend JC gets real about his struggles with pills and alcohol, where it led him, and how he continues to show up everyday in the fight to overcome his addictions.
If you know anyone who struggles with an addiction - this is a must listen!
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
What happens when a returned citizen (aka former inmate) gets to interview a retired warden about prison? You get to find out on this episode!
Ms. Chris Southerland spent 30 years with the Florida Department of Corrections. During her time with the FDC, she served as Assistant Warden, Warden (at both male and female prisons) and Assistant Deputy Secretary of Re-Entry. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious! We are proud to call her friend.
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
We laughed more on this episode than any other we've done!
Shelley, aka Dr. Kofahl, is a long time supporter, friend, volunteer, vocalist, team leader and board member of Timothy's Gift. She shares a unique perspective and look behind the scenes of what it is like to go on a Timothy's Gift tour.
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
This is part two of "Meet The Hosts" where you can get to know David and Melinda's stories.
In this episode, David interviews Melinda about her journey from being tone deaf to American Idol and beyond. Get a pen and paper - you'll want to write down the "momma-isms" she shares. They are impactful!
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
This is part one of "Meet The Hosts" where you can get to know David and Melinda's stories.
In this episode, Melinda interviews David about his family, arrest and his connection to Timothy's Gift. By the end they share a moment of realization and a bond stemming from a 2014 Timothy's Gift prison tour.
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
In this episode we wrap up our conversation with Tim Kane and Ron Miller.
Tim has to make a decision about an interview with Dateline NBC. This decision will change his life, Ron's life and thousands of others...both inside prison and outside.
Ron shares the experience of walking into a prison the first time to meet TIm and how Timothy's Gift got started. Tim's response and passion to this may have you in tears.
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
The Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.
This episode is part 1 of an interview with Tim Kane and Ron Miller.
Tim's story is remarkable - arrested at age 14, tried as an adult and sentenced to TWO life sentences for murder...though everyone agreed he never touched a weapon or a victim.
Even with that backdrop, Tim's story is one of hope. From encountering God in confinement at the age of 15 to being sent to an adult prison at the age of 16, you will be captivated by the story and his positive spirit.
Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Learn more at www.TimothysGift.com.
Next Step Now is a product of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach taking a message of hope into prisons since 2009.
Have you ever felt like you couldn't continue? Ever felt overwhelmed? Ever felt like quitting...at anything?
This episode is part two of conversation with my buddy Wesley discussing two principles we wish we internalized earlier in life.
It was great hanging out with him again in the studio.
Our goal with this episode and the overall podcast is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
Have you ever felt like you couldn't continue? Ever felt overwhelmed? Ever felt like quitting...at anything?
This episode kicks off a two part conversation with my buddy Wesley discussing two principles we wish we internalized earlier in life.
It was great hanging out with him again in the studio.
Our goal with this episode and the overall podcast is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
This is the final episode in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp.
Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins. His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22.
In this episode Jeff talks about his faith journey and how he ended up at the Church of Eleven22. Oh - and how Dan Marino gave him some advice on buying an engagement ring that turned a bit sketchy!
I wrap up this episode with the story of my faith journey. I had a powerful encounter with Romans 8:1 "Now there is no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus." Condemnation is a construction term meaning unfit for use. That is how so many of us feel! Not anymore!
Our goal is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
This is the second in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp.
Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins. His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22.
If you had the chance to talk to the NFL football team who was in last place last year, what would you say to them? That is what I asked this former Jaguars player who was with the team during the magical 1996 season.
Jeff talks about the mythical idea of "work ethic" and what that means. This is a practical conversation that will challenge you to think through your work ethic.
Our goal is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
This is the first in a three part conversation with Jeff Kopp.
Jeff was drafted in 1995 to play for the Miami Dolphins. His journey has taken him from the NFL to leading the prison campuses for the Church of Eleven22.
But things didn't always go as planned. We can learn two key principals from how Jeff handled those situations.
1 - He had the right mindset
2 - He surrounded himself by the right people
How do you handle situations that don't go as planned? Does your response make it better or worse?
Our goal is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward, right now, now matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
You may be surprised when you hear where the roots of this podcast go back to.
In this first episode, I'm joined by my buddy Wesley and we talk about meeting over 7 years ago while we were each facing the most challenging time of our lives.
Before we could move forward from that time, we had to ask three questions:
1 - What lessons can we learn from our current situation?
2 - What do I want my future to look like?
3 - What is the first step (not every step) towards that future?
Accountability says we must learn the lessons.
Hope helps us believe the best is yet to come.
Faith takes the first step, even if you don't know all of the steps.
Our goal is to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to to take one step forward, right now, no matter where you are.
This podcast is sponsored by Next Step Brands. They provide positive apparel inspired by bestselling authors and speakers Jon Gordon, Damon West and Kate Leavell. Check them out at NextStepBrands.com.
You can follow Next Step Brands on social media to learn more about this podcast as well.
Next Step Now will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take one step forward right now in life, no matter where you are.