Erin is a wife and mother to three boys...that's right I said three boys. In all her free time she's been a teacher, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster and she's written a book titled Unraveled.  I can't wait for you to meet and hear from my friend Erin Cuccio

Tune in for a love story of a different kind...
Liz is a ball of inspirational energy. 

She's worn many hats and gained some wisdom through life's curveballs.
Dig in and listen for four "f"words.
Flowers, Friends, Family and Faith.

IF you are anywhere in Minnesota....you need to plan a trip to her farm in St. Joseph or visit her website at www.sunnymarymeadow.com/

Get her book here  www.sunnymarymeadow.com/books/

Follow Liz on Facebook or Instagram @sunnymarymeadow

Link To Kare 11 Story on Liz's Journey: Credit Boyd Huppert https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/one-day-after-her-husbands-funeral-she-learned-she-was-pregnant-see-how-flowers-helped-her-carry-on/89-483b1b59-7696-4789-bb40-aa8aa8b978d8

A conversation with outgoing  director of Camp Bethel, Barry Lenoir.  Barry shares insights from his 20 plus years as camp director, his time as middle school teacher and a life long advocate of camping.  For the teacher or leader of any group, listen to his insights on group dynamics and the value of being genuine.

We’ve all had a teacher or coach who made a lasting impact on our life.  There are good days and great days.  AND THEN there are days you get to sit down and talk to one of those superheroes.  

So thankful to grab some time with a huge influencer in my life and the lives of thousands of other students and athletes.

Coach and Teacher, Barry Trent, joins us in the new episode coming soon.  We walked through good  memories and some of those questions we all face in the changing seasons of life.  

Coach shared some wise perspective and insights.   But the great teachers and coaches aren't afraid to ASK some great questions too.   Coach helps figure our Next Step by challenging us to ask ourselves some important questions.

After this episode, you have a homework assignment: Think back to a coach, teacher or that someone who made a difference.  Send an email, call, text or somehow just let them know you appreciate them. Heck invite them to listen too👍🏼

FULL DISCLOSURE….
There were no tears and no wrestling drills used in this podcast😬🤼‍♀️ 

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Matt Busch is currently the Director of Coaching for Sporting City West at Sporting Kansas City.  He served our country in Special Operations and has a great story to tell.

He reminds all to keep it simple.   He takes us back to high school and remember the lessons learned on the pitch.  The importance of not quitting but choosing to persist.  This lesson carried him through some very challenging times including; a dream crushing conversation with his father, a divorce, a military accident that nearly cost him his life.

Matt has a beautiful story of how his boss made a simple offer and invited him to a bible study.  I love how he describes being open to the idea, how The Spirit was working on him.  When he described his Christmas Eve baptism in the Atlantic ocean, it took my breath away.

Last and most certainly not least Matt reminds us to be joyful, he called it finding The Joy of the Day.  Grab something take notes because you are going to enjoy this conversation!

Soccer Fans 
SKC on FB - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sporting%20kansas%20city
Sporting City West on FB - https://www.facebook.com/sportingcw

Matt is on Instagram and FB
FB -  https://www.facebook.com/matt.busch.9
Insta - mbuschie

Ever grow up with a talented sibling and feel the pressure of keeping up?

Meet Jake & Hunter Armstrong, two talented brothers who grew up in Dover, Ohio.  These are funny guys, wise beyond their years.  Both were involved in plays and next level swimming, including college and Olympic honors. 

Learn from them 
-How to balance sibling rivalry
-What to do when others see something in you that you don't see in yourself
-The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
-Being patient for your time to come
-What can happen when you look outside of self and pray for others
-And how sometimes the best answer comes from prayers that aren't answered

These two had me cracking up and we put together some outtakes at the very end.
Enjoy!

Welcome to The Next Step, I'm your host Kevin Lewis.

If you've ever wondered, "What am I going to to do next?", this is the podcast for you and your friends.   No matter how perfect we try to plan, life throws us curves.  Without the right tools, it can be a struggle, especially if you go at it alone.

Desperadoes end up desperate.   

The Next Step is about getting outside of self, looking upward and looking outward.    Together we gather around "the fire", the experiences of others where we can learn and mine nuggets that just might help us too.

 In this episode I introduce myself and this podcast.  Some call it The Cosmos or Karma,  I call it God.  Whatever you call it, life can be hard and bumpy.  Life long learning is more than you.  And this is where the guests on this show come in.  Join us and let's learn from each other.  Don't be suckered or told you have to figure it all out this instant because that's a lie.  By ourselves we won't figure it all out, but together we can find The Next Step