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2025-10-0120 min
Campfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaDr. Chad FosterIn this episode, hosts Chip May and co-hosts Pastor Justin Rossow and Dr. John Nunes interview Dr. Chad Foster around the campfire.
2025-09-3039 minCampfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaPastor Matt PopovitsIn this episode, hosts Chip May and co-hosts Pastor Justin Rossow and Sarah Salzberg interview Pastor Matt Popovits around the campfire.
2025-09-2344 minCampfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaRev. Dr. Michael ZeiglerIn this episode, hosts Chip May and co-hosts Pastor Justin Rossow and Professor Shelly Schwalm interview Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler around the campfire.
2025-09-0930 min
2025-09-0317 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastFrom Eternity to Eternity :: Pr. Justin Rossow"I Believe" Series
August 10, 2025
Matthew 13: 24-30
2025-08-1423 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastStinkin' Sinner; Treasured Possession :: Pr. Justin Rossow"I Believe" Series
Matthew 5: 1-3; 7: 9-11
2025-07-3119 min2025-07-2320 min2025-07-2315 min2025-07-2318 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastIt's All About Jesus :: Pr. Justin RossowConfirmation Sunday
Psalm 45: 6-9
Ruth 1: 8-18
Philippians 4: 10-13
Matthew 19: 23-30
2025-05-2113 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastDelightfully Unnecessary :: Pr. Justin RossowFourth Sunday of Easter
John 21: 1-19
2025-05-2117 min2025-04-2420 min2025-04-2213 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastSalvation, All the Way Down :: Pr. Justin RossowMaundy Thursday
John 14: 8-20
2025-04-2218 min2025-04-1616 minTrinity Arcadia PodcastTell What the Lord Has Done :: Pr. David MaierInstallation Service for Pr. Justin Rossow
Mark 5: 1-20
2025-04-104h 07
Find My Next StepMy Song is Love UnknownThis extra, bonus chapter of the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week comes from author and illustrator Alli Bauck. After two Lenten seasons of following the hymn journal, Alli decided to create her own chapter from a favorite hymn and collaborated with Next Step Press founder Justin Rossow to produce a whole new chapter for the top new release in Christian Devotionals from 2020.You can download your complimentary copy of the My Song is Love Unknown bonus chapter, then follow along as Alli and Justin walk you through the theology and the thinking...
2022-04-0430 min
Find My Next StepLight in the DarknessThe resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas explores twelve different Christmas carols and original songs composed, arranged, and recorded by singer/songwriter Brooke Orozco and musician Brendan Knorp. Brooke and Brendan join author Justin Rossow for the final episode of this season of the Next Step Podcast that has been focused on their music and the hymn journal.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Brendan read Matthew 4 and Brooke read select verses of Psalm 119 (both on page 117 of the hymn journal). As part of the following discussion, Justin...
2022-01-0644 min
Find My Next StepInfant Holy, Infant LowlyPat Maier, cofounder of Visual Faith™ Ministry, and Amy Meyer, cofounder of Neighboring Life, join Justin Rossow, founder of Next Step Press, to talk about Chapter 10: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly in the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.John 1 is the traditional reading for Christmas Day, and after a brief intro and opening prayer, we'll hear about the Word becoming flesh as Pat reads from the English Standard Version. Then Amy will read the same verses from The Message paraphrase. You can find that reading on page 97 of the hymn journal....
2021-12-2349 min
Find My Next StepO Holy NightJamie Wiechman, cofounder of Breathe Life Ministries, joins host Justin Rossow on the Next Step Podcast to talk about Chapter 8: O Holy Night, in the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Jamie read Romans 5:1-11 on page 77 of the hymn journal. Then Jamie and Justin will discuss the text and what it means for living out our lives as followers of Jesus. That part of the discussion concludes with Justin reading the devotion, "A Thrill of Hope," from page 78.After...
2021-12-1845 min
Find My Next StepIn the Bleak MidwinterIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, pastor, author, and podcast host Keith Haney joins Justin Rossow to talk about Chapter 6: In the Bleak Midwinter from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Keith read from Micah 6 and Jeremiah 9 (on page 57 of the book). As part of the discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion "What Shall I Give Him?" on page 58, followed by the Brooke and Brenan rendition of this chapter's featured hymn.You can see...
2021-12-1152 min
Find My Next StepComfort, Comfort Ye My PeopleDr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology & Ministry and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies on the campus of Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota joins the Next Step Podcast to talk about Chapter 4: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People of the book Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.Pastor, professor, and author, Reed has written scholarly commentaries on Jonah, Amos, Zechariah, and two-volume work on Isaiah, as well as various devotions and other resources. His latest book from Concordia Publishing House is a cross between a commentary and a personal devotion called Overcoming...
2021-12-0438 min
Find My Next StepLift Up Your Heads, You Mighty GatesIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, professional coach, author, and CEO Jonathan Reitz joins Justin Rossow to talk about Chapter 2: Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Jonathan read from Psalm 24 (on page 15 of the book) and, as part of the ensuing discussion, Justin will read the devotion "Open Wide My Heart, Your Home" on page 16.After we listen to this chapter's featured hymn, Jonathan and Justin will discuss both...
2021-11-2746 min
Find My Next StepIntro to Light in the Darkness, Year TwoThis episode of the Next Step Podcast kicks off year two of the Light in the Darkness social learning group on Facebook. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventHymnJournal. Host Justin Rossow talks to Valerie Matyas and Alli Bauck, both of whom are familiar with the practice of calendaring your faith. While they take a closer look at the 12 Days of Christmas calendar on page 123 of the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas, the conversation could also apply to the Advent calendar on page vii, or to any calendar you u...
2021-11-1332 min
Find My Next StepSocial Media and a Sense of PlayIn this special episode of the Next Step Podcast, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas talks to Rev. Justin Rossow, founder of Next Step Press, about COVID, social media, and running ministry experiments with a sense of play.I recently saw Pastor Wolfmueller at the Texas District Convention and asked him what he had learned during COVID. His response prompted a further conversation about thinking both creatively and theologically when we face with unique challenges or questions in ministry. A sense of experimentation and play allows you to try something...
2021-07-1630 min
Find My Next StepPentecost and Intimacy With GodConrad Gempf, author and Lecturer in New Testament at the London School of Theology, joins Justin Rossow for the final episode of this season dedicated to the resource Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost from Next Step Press.Following a brief introduction, Conrad and Justin talk about the book of Acts as they set up the reading for the Day of Pentecost. Then the two friends explore the coming of the Spirit in Acts 2, other mini-Pentecost events in the book of Acts, and what it all means for our daily faith and...
2021-05-1542 min
Find My Next StepVisual Faith™ and The Secret Code PrayerConnie Denninger, one of the cofounders of Visual Faith™ Ministry, joins author Justin Rossow for Episode 7, Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast to talk about the purpose and origin of Visual Faith™ and of The Secret Code Prayer, one of the prayer experiments featured in the Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost.After a brief introduction, you'll hear Connie's story of how her own personal prayer life was transformed through visual and kinesthetic engagement with God's Word, and how her study of education and spiritual formation led to where she is today.
2021-05-1134 min
Find My Next StepRest, Heal, and PlaySteve and Jamie Wiechman, cofounders of Breathe Life Ministries, join author Justin Rossow for Episode 6, Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast to talk about the rhythm of rest, healing, and play in the lives of those who follow Jesus.After a brief introduction, you will hear Steve and Jamie read the Scripture verses for Day 30 and Justin read the devotion in the Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost. Then the three friends will discuss what rhythm looks like and how we can receive rest, healing, and play not as another set of...
2021-05-0838 min
Find My Next StepThe Adventure of HospitalityCarl Medearis, author and international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations, joins Justin Rossow to talk about the risks and adventure of extending and receiving hospitality in this episode of the Next Step Podcast. This whole season is dedicated to the resource Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost from Next Step Press.Following a brief introduction, Carl and Justin will talk about experiencing hospitality in the Middle East and in America, and about how Jesus both expressed and went beyond first-century, Middle Eastern hospitality. In the course of the...
2021-04-3046 min
Find My Next StepParadox and Life in the SpiritProfessor Lois Malcolm joins Justin Rossow for Episode 4, Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast to talk about paradox and life in the Spirit. The Meditation Quotation on page 76 of the Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost comes from Dr. Malcolm's book, Holy Spirit: Creative Power in Our Lives. (Use this link to help support the mission of Next Step Press.)After a brief introduction, you will hear Justin and Lois discuss both of the paradoxes in that quote and explore ways in which the presence of the Spirit frees us and empowers...
2021-04-2337 min
Find My Next StepDesert and WildernessPastor Walt Waiser joins Justin Rossow for Episode 3, Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast to talk about his experience seeking meaningful time with Jesus that eventually led him to spend time in the desert wilderness of Big Bend National Park in southern Texas. That adventure fits well with Day 9 of the Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost from Next Step Press.After a brief introduction, you will hear Justin read the devotion for Day 9 and then ask Walt about his time in Big Bend, why he went and what he was hoping...
2021-04-1637 min
Find My Next StepBrokenness, Hope, and BaptismDeaconess, licensed counselor, and author Heidi Goehmann joins Justin Rossow for Episode 2, Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast. Today we focus on Day 3 of the Come, Holy Spirit daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost from Next Step Press.By way of introduction, Justin asks for an update on Heidi's recent Next Step blog post, Our Family COVID-versary Meal. Then you'll hear Justin pray the prayer for Day 3 and Heidi read the Romans verses on page 20 before the two authors discuss the pendulum of perfectionism and fatalism on the basis of the Personal Reflection on page 21.
2021-04-0938 min
Find My Next StepPraying "Come, Holy Spirit!"Dr. Leo Sánchez, who has written extensively on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, joins Justin Rossow in this opening episode of Season 5 of the Next Step Podcast. The entire season will focus on the resource Come, Holy Spirit: A daily discipleship travel log for Easter to Pentecost from Next Step Press.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Leo read from his foreword to the Come, Holy Spirit volume and the two authors will discuss why we don't pray to the Holy Spirit as often as we might. After a d...
2021-04-0427 min
Stop Doubting Your DreamIf You Want to Accomplish Your Dream, Avoid This Mistake at All Costs with Justin Rossow“If you wait until you have all the answers, you’re never going to do it,” says Justin Rossow, author, entrepreneur, pastor, and dreamer extraordinaire. On this episode of Move Forward Anyway, host Jeff Meyer talks with Justin about his book Delight!, and the emotions he overcame to start Next Step Press and publish his first book.
What was Justin’s biggest struggle as a fledgling entrepreneur? Overcoming grief. Not the grief of losing a person, but the grief of what we “should” have done, the opportunities we believe we missed. And there were other griefs too. In order to m...
2021-02-2353 min
Find My Next StepWhat Child Is This?Matthew Scholar Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs joins Justin Rossow in this episode of the Next Step Podcast to talk all things Epiphany while walking through Chapter 11: What Child Is This? from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Jeff translate the Matthew passage on page 107 from his Greek New Testament, and then proceed to talk through some of the meaning of that text. As part of the discussion, Justin will read the devotion on page 108, titled "So Bring Him Incense, Gold, and Myrrh."
2021-01-0439 min
Find My Next StepJoy to the WorldIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, Conrad Gempf joins Justin Rossow to talk about Chapter 9: Joy to the World from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Conrad and Justin read the selected Scripture 87. As part of the ensuing discussion, Justin will read the devotion "Nor Thorns Infest the Ground" on page 88.After we listen to the Brooke and Brenan arrangement of this chapter's featured hymn, Conrad and Justin will discuss the hymn text and the theology of...
2020-12-2637 min
Find My Next StepLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, Pastor Jeff Meyer joins author Justin Rossow to talk about Chapter 7: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Justin pray and Jeff read the Isaiah 6 passage on page 67. After exploring those verses further, Justin will read the devotion "Veil Their Faces to the Presence" on page 68.After we listen to the Brooke and Brenan arrangement of this chapter's featured hymn, Jeff and Justin will discuss t...
2020-12-1941 min
Find My Next StepNoelIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, artist Deanna Rossow and author Heidi Goehmann join Justin Rossow to talk about the text, and the art, and the "Wrapping Up Feat" faith experiment in Chapter 5: Noel from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, Deanna will read the Luke passages on page 47 of the hymn journal. After thinking through these stories of Good News and fear, Justin will read the devotion on page 48.The featured song for this chapter is "Noel," performed...
2020-12-1146 min
Find My Next StepEmmanuelIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, musician Brendan Knorp and Visual Faith™ Ministry Artist Ann Gillaspie join author Justin Rossow to talk about the text, the music, and the art in Chapter 3: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.Before this episode gets quite off the ground, Justin gets to ask Brendan about the origins of the A Light in the Darkness CD, now available on your favorite streaming services as well as on YouTube. It turns out, Brooke and Brendan have been making Ad...
2020-12-0436 min
Find My Next StepTo UsIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, singer/songwriter Brooke Orozco and Visual Faith™ Ministry Artist Katie Helmreich join author Justin Rossow to talk about the text, the music, and the art in Chapter 1: To Us from the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas.After a brief introduction, Justin will pray and Katie and Brooke will read the Isaiah 9 passage on page 5 of the book. After discussing those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 6, and we'll hear the first two verses of the song "To Us" performed by Brooke Or...
2020-11-2832 min
Find My Next StepExpanding Your Sermon into the WeekThis special episode of the Next Step Podcast captures a conversation between Rev. Sam Fink, Associate Pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Orchard Park, New York and Rev. Justin Rossow, founder of Next Step Press.These two preachers will discuss how to live out the ideas in a recent blog about taking some of your sermon content and putting it out into various communication channels during the week. You preach a shorter Sunday sermon, but get more chances to see the Word active Monday through Saturday. It's the difference between trying to load up on a...
2020-11-2441 min
Find My Next StepIntroduction to Light in the DarknessWelcome to Season 3 of the Next Step Podcast, where we help you take a next step! Season 3 is dedicated to exploring the resource Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas from Next Step Press.In this episode, lead illustrator Valerie Matyas joins author Justin Rossow to give an overview of Light in the Darkness and a closer look at the introduction. You’ll hear Justin read the Author’s Note on page ii, and you’ll hear Valerie read part of her introduction that begins on page iii. The two discuss the Advent and Christ...
2020-11-1534 min
Find My Next StepDirection, Alignment, and Your Preaching Ministry, Post-CovidThis special episode of the Next Step Podcast captures a conversation between Rev. Jeff Meyer, pastor, author, coach, and consultant, and Rev. Justin Rossow, the founder of Next Step Press.These two preachers will discuss how to live out the ideas in a recent blog about using your preaching ministry as a compass to set direction rather than adding just one more paddle to a canoe. How can you add freedom and energy by measuring more than activity and bring alignment to your ministry areas?You'll hear Justin refer to Jeff's book, Fear Not, Dream...
2020-11-1238 min
Find My Next StepLiving With Delight, Part 2Episode 24, Season 4 of the Next Step podcast covers the rest of the last chapter, "Living With Delight" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.How do you take a small next step in the right direction when you live in a performance-driven culture? How do you trad in your Spiritual GPA for a Spiritual GPS?Thanks so much for taking this journey of discovery with us. Please share your best words of insight, encouragement, or advice: https://www.videoask.com/fc14pikzh.You can...
2020-11-1223 min
Find My Next StepLiving With Delight, Part 1Episode 23, Season 4 of the Next Step podcast covers the first half of the last chapter, "Living With Delight" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.Delight is one of the most vulnerable emotions; and vulnerability is the birthplace of joy, belonging, and delight. How do you live with the healthy vulnerability that leads to a faith life characterized by delight?You can see all of the readings from Delight! on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy...
2020-11-1123 min
Find My Next StepGod's Word Propels Your Adventure, Part 3We all know the most famous verse of Psalm 119: "Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." But have you ever stopped to consider what that kind of light would have meant for the average person at the time of King David? Or what God might intend for us to mean by that prayer of faith?Author Justin Rossow reads the third part of Chapter 11 from the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy of the Delight! book for yourself or a...
2020-11-1027 min
Find My Next StepGod's Word Propels Your Adventure, Part 2Season 4, Episode 21 of the Next Step podcast continues Chapter 11, God's Word Propels Your Adventure from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow. God's Word takes work to understand; but God's Word also take play to understand!Based on passages in Psalm 119 and Isaiah 55, we take a playful look at God's incredible Word.You can see daily readings from Delight! weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live or watch a recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy...
2020-11-0630 min
Find My Next StepGod's Word Propels Your Adventure, Part 1The Bible itself talks about itself in delightful terms: God's Word is a Delicious Delight that sustains us on our journey of faith.Author Justin Rossow reads the rest of Chapter 11 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy of the Delight! book for yourself or a friend (and support Next Step Press by using this promotional link): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.Support a Next Step by becoming a Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep.The newest hymn...
2020-11-0525 min
Find My Next StepThemes, Sermon Series, and Preaching Post-CovidThis special episode of the Next Step Podcast captures a conversation between Rev. Richard Rossow, pastor emeritus, and Rev. Justin Rossow, the founder of Next Step Press.The two Pastors Rossow discuss a blog about sermon series in an age of Covid and reflect on the role of "themes" in the life of a congregation and the preaching ministry of a pastor.You will hear them talk about this video on themes to launch the conversation, and they will explore the effects of lower worship attendance in general, and Covid in particular, when it comes...
2020-11-0420 min
Find My Next StepGod's Work Shapes Your Adventure, Part 4God delights in your complete dependence; and God delights in your complete engagement. God delights in your work, but also in your rest and your play!Author Justin Rossow reads the rest of Chapter 10 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy of the Delight! book for yourself or a friend (and support Next Step Press by using this promotional link): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.Support a Next Step by becoming a Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep....
2020-11-0432 min
Find My Next StepGod's Work Shapes Your Adventure, Part 3God delights in your complete dependence; and God delights in your complete engagement. God delights in your work, but also in your rest and your play!Author Justin Rossow reads from Chapter 10 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy of the Delight! book for yourself or a friend (and support Next Step Press by using this promotional link): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.Support a Next Step by becoming a Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep.The newest...
2020-11-0331 min
Find My Next StepGod's Work Shapes Your Adventure, Part 2God delights in your complete dependence; and God delights in your complete engagement. You aren't in control of your adventure of following Jesus, but you do get to be actively involved.In Season 4, Episode 17, author Justin Rossow reads from Chapter 10 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy of the Delight! book for yourself or a friend (and support Next Step Press by using this promotional link): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.Support a Next Step by becoming a Patron. Find out more at https...
2020-10-3126 min
Find My Next StepGod's Work Shapes Your Adventure, Part 1Episode 16 of the Next Step Podcast Season 4 features a reading of the first part of Chapter 10 "God's Work Shapes Your Adventure" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.Weekday readings typically go live at 7PM EST on Facebook. You can find recordings of the live video on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.If you already have...
2020-10-2920 min
Find My Next StepGod's Will Directs Your Adventure, Part 4Discipleship is an adventure. And God's will directs your journey of faith.How do you rejoice in the midst of suffering? What does it mean to pray for God's Will to be done, if God's will is directly related to God's Delight?What would the Lord's Prayer look like if we prayed, "Your Kingdom, come; your DELIGHT be done, on earth as it is in heaven"?Author Justin Rossow finishes Chapter 9 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy for yourself or a...
2020-10-2926 min
Find My Next StepGod's Will Directs Your Adventure, Part 3Discipleship is an adventure. And God's will directs your journey of faith. Jesus knows both suffering and obedience. And so do you.How does that jive with God's Good Pleasure? How do you rejoice in the midst of suffering? What does it mean to pray for God's Will to be done, if God's will is directly related to God's Delight?Author Justin Rossow reads from Chapter 9 of the book Delight! Discipleship As The Adventure Of Loving and Being Loved.Get a copy for yourself or a friend (and support Next Step Press by...
2020-10-2827 min
Find My Next StepLight in the Darkness Title TrackThis song, written by Brooke Orozco and performed with Brendan Knorp, is the title track for Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas, available soon from Next Step Press.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mynextstep/message
2020-10-2702 min
Find My Next StepGod's Will Directs Your Adventure, Part 2Season 4, Episode 13 of the Next Step podcast continues Chapter 9, God's Will Directs Your Adventure in the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow. God's will is focused on Jesus, but Jesus still know both suffering and obedience. And so do you. How does that jive with God's Good Pleasure?You can see daily readings from Delight! weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live or watch a recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend...
2020-10-2731 min
Find My Next Step1st and 40 and Discipleship & Everyday LifeThis bonus episode features readings from the new book Jesus at the Center of My Messy Life: Tales from the Next Step Community, Year One. Edited by Justin Rossow, this anthology includes 66 of the best essays, blog posts, and articles from the first year of The Next Step Community.Find our more at the Jesus at the Center of My Messy Life page.We will return to our daily readings from Delight! weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live or watch a recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book...
2020-10-2424 min
Find My Next StepGod's Will Directs Your AdventureSeason 4, Episode 12 of the Next Step podcast begins the third section of the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow with a reading from chapter 9, God's Will Directs Your Adventure.You can see daily readings from Delight! weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live or watch a recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.If you already have...
2020-10-2330 min
Find My Next StepI Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine, Part 3This episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading from the last part of chapter 8 "I Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.For the rest of this series, the readings will air weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live so that you can hear Andrew Peterson read from his Wingfeather Saga at 8PM EST at https://www.facebook.com/andrewpetersonmusic/.You can see daily readings from Delight! weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live or watch...
2020-10-2229 min
Find My Next StepI Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine, Part 2This episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading from the middle of chapter 8 "I Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.If you already have a copy of the book and would like to add a five star rating or add your own review, you can go directly to Amazon's review page for Delight!For the rest of this series, the readings will air weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live so that you can hear...
2020-10-2127 min
Find My Next StepI Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine, Part 1This episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of the first half of chapter 8 "I Am My Beloved's And My Beloved Is Mine" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.For the rest of this series, the readings will air weekdays at 7PM EST on Facebook Live so that you can hear Andrew Peterson read from his Wingfeather Saga at 8PM EST at https://www.facebook.com/andrewpetersonmusic/.You can see daily readings from Delight! on Facebook Live or a recording on the Next...
2020-10-2039 min
Find My Next StepThe Song of the Mighty WarriorThis episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of the second half of chapter 7 "He Will Rejoice Over You With Singing" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.You can find other books by author Justin Rossow at his Amazon author's page.You can see daily readings from Delight! Monday through Thursday at 8PM EST on Facebook Live or recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use...
2020-10-1629 min
Find My Next StepSongs of BelongingThis episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of the first half of chapter 7 "He Will Rejoice Over You With Singing" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.You can find other books by author Justin Rossow at his Amazon author's page.You can see daily readings from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live or recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link...
2020-10-1531 min
Find My Next StepTreasured Possession, Part 2This episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of the second half of chapter 6 "Treasured Possession" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.You can find other books by author Justin Rossow at his Amazon author's page.You can see daily readings from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live or recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press...
2020-10-1429 min
Find My Next StepTreasured Possession, Part 1This episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading from chapter 6 "Treasured Possession" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.You can find other books by author Justin Rossow at his Amazon author's page.You can see daily readings from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live or recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1...
2020-10-1338 min
Find My Next StepDesirable DelightSeason 4, Episode 4 of the Next Step podcast features a reading of chapter 5 "Desirable Delight" from the book Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.You can find other books by author Justin Rossow at his Amazon author's page.You can see daily readings from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live or recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1...
2020-10-0932 min
Find My Next StepDelicious DelightThis episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of chapter 4 of Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.Try saying, "Alexa, play the podcast Find My Next Step!"The author is reading from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live. You can see daily recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.You can support...
2020-10-0831 min
Find My Next StepThoughtful Delight and Playful DelightThis episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of chapters 2 and 3 of Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.The author is reading from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live. You can see daily recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.You can support the mission of resourcing next step discipleship by becoming a Next...
2020-10-0726 min
Find My Next StepJoyful DelightThis episode of the Next Step podcast features a reading of the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Delight! Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved by Justin Rossow.The author is reading from Delight! weeknights at 8PM EST on Facebook Live. You can see daily recording on the Next Step Community Facebook page. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself or for a friend (use this link to support Next Step Press): https://amzn.to/2ZuVC1E.You can support the mission of resourcing next step discipleship by becoming...
2020-10-0636 min
Find My Next StepGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessWhen Season 2 of The Next Step Podcast was first released, we skipped hymn 3 in Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence. At the time, our guest was unavailable, so this Episode 3 was recorded months after the original intended release date.Our guest, Dr. Reed Lessing, served as Professor of Old Testament at Concordia Seminary before going back into the parish ministry. He was unavailable back in June because he had just taken a call to serve as Professor of Theology at Concordia University, St. Paul.Dr. Lessing, a pastor and Hebrew scholar, has...
2020-09-0837 min
Find My Next StepIt is Well With My SoulProfessor Theodore Hopkins teaches theology at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, where he also serves as Pre-Seminary Director. Verse four the hymn It is Well WIth My Soul says, "O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight..." That's the focus of our conversation with Ted Hopkins today.After a brief intro, you'll hear author Justin Rossow pray, and Dr. Hopkins will read the verses from 1 Corinthians 13 found on page 117 of the hymn journal. They'll discuss those verses and what they mean for us as we follow Jesus. Some vocabulary similarities take the discussion to Luke 24...
2020-08-2632 min
Find My Next StepO God, Our Help in Ages Past"O God, our help in ages past / Our hope for years to come..." The hymn at the center of Episode 11 looks to God's action in the past, and God's promise for the future, as a way of entrusting our present circumstances to our present God.Pat Maier, one of the founders of Visual Faith™ Ministry and the illustrator for Chapter 11 of the Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, joins author Justin Rossow to talk through the art and theology of this week's hymn. You can find the related material beginning on page 103 of the boo...
2020-08-1930 min
Find My Next StepCome. Thou Fount of Every BlessingSeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press."Come, Though Fount of Every Blessing" is the hymn focus of Episode 10, especially the verse: "Here I raise my Ebenezer..." Eben-Ezer is Hebrew for Stone of Help and comes from the story of the Old Testament prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 7.That Stone of Help caused us to seek out a rock expert: Pastor Matt Hein, Senior Pastor at NewLife Community Lutheran Church near Flint, has an advanced degree in...
2020-08-1237 min
Find My Next StepCome Unto Me, Ye WearySeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 9 focuses on the hymn,"Come Unto Me, Ye Weary" and the Scripture, devotion, and faith experiment beginning on page 83. Leo Sánchez, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary—St. Louis, will open us with prayer and then share the readings on page 87 with author Justin Rossow. A conversation of Jesus asleep in the storm will lead directly into the devotion on page 88.In the course of the con...
2020-08-0540 min
Find My Next StepI Am Trusting Thee, Lord JesusSeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 8 centers on the hymn, Scripture, devotion, and faith experiments in chapter 8, "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus" beginning on page 71. New Testament scholar Conrad Gempf will read the Matthew 6 Scripture on page 75 after some brief introductions and a pray by author Justin Rossow. After a discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 76.You'll hear Conrad and Justin talk through some of the other animal...
2020-07-2933 min
Find My Next StepIn the Cross of Christ I GlorySeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 7 focuses on the hymn, Scripture, devotion, and faith experiments in chapter 7, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory." After a brief introduction, you will hear author Justin Rossow pray, and Visual Faith Illustrator Katie Helmreich read the Philippians 4 passage on page 65. After a discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 66.Justin and Katie will talk about the corner art on page 66 and Katie will...
2020-07-2225 min
Find My Next StepHow Can I Keep from Singing?Season 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 6 of 12 means we are halfway through Ponder Anew! Today's guest is Karen Hunter, the Visual Faith Illustrator for Chapter 6 and Chapter 12. You can find Karen on Facebook or on Instagram.After a brief introduction, you will hear author Justin Rossow pray, and Karen will read the John 20 passage on page 55. After a discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 56.Justin and Karen...
2020-07-1429 min
Find My Next StepO Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High!Season 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Steve and Jamie Wiechman, founders of Breathe Life Ministries, join author Justin Rossow for this episode of the Next Step Podcast. After a brief introduction, you will hear Justin pray and Steve and Jamie read responsively the Scripture passages on page 45 of the hymn journal. After a brief discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 46.That devotion is based, in part, on the days leading u...
2020-07-0837 min
Find My Next StepHow Firm a FoundationSeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 4 welcomes Ann Gillaspie, the Visual Faith Illustrator who provided artwork for chapters 4 and 10 of Ponder Anew. After a brief introduction, you will hear author Justin Rossow pray, and Ann will read the Isaiah passages on page 35. After a brief discussion of those verses, Justin will read the devotion on page 36.Justin and Ann will also talk about the illustrations for the Bible Margins on page 39 and the different...
2020-06-3034 min
Find My Next StepJoyful DelightSeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 3 should be on the hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness." But, as author Justin Rossow explains, the right person for the interview won't be available until late August.Instead of just skipping a week, we are adding a bonus episode: Episode 3B, "Joyful Delight." You'll hear the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Delight!--Discipleship as the Adventure of Loving and Being Loved read by the author. That book is scheduled...
2020-06-2431 min
Find My Next StepWhat a Friend We Have in JesusSeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.In Episode 2, we welcome Emily Adams to the podcast for the first time. Emily is one of the Visual Faith™ Illustrators for Ponder Anew; her art is featured in Chapters 2 and 3. In today's interview, Justin Rossow from Next Step Press talks to Emily about the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." You might want to add color to page 13 of your hymn journal as you listen along.Af...
2020-06-1726 min
Find My Next StepPraise to the Lord, the AlmightySeason 2 of the Next Step Podcast focuses on the resource, Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence, brought to you by Next Step Press.Episode 1 features an interview with the book's author, Justin Rossow, and Valerie Matyas, the Lead Illustrator for Ponder Anew and the Educational Development Consultant for Visual Faith™ Ministry.Valerie and Justin begin by discussing the How to Use This Book section of Ponder Anew beginning on page vii. They mention creating a Permissions Page (see the blog Permission Granted) as well as the letters "JJ" on the top of pa...
2020-06-1036 min
Find My Next StepArtist Round TableIn this Bonus Episode of the Next Step Podcast, all of the Visual Faith Illustrators for When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week join author and Next Step Press founder Justin Rossow to talk about their experience as artists. After an opening prayer and introductions, we get to hear the artists reflect on what it was like to see other people interact with their art. We'll hear more about their favorite things to draw and what the creative process is like for them. These illustrators will share what they will remember from this hymn journal e...
2020-05-1534 min
Find My Next StepWe Will RiseThe closing chapter of When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week begins on page 117 with the Kip Fox song, "We Will Rise." Special guest Karen Hunter, who did the illustrations for Chapter 12 as well as Chapter 10, joins author Justin Rossow to talk about the 1 Corinthians 15 reading on page 121, the devotion on page 122, and the whole Lent and Easter experience.Karen will share her thoughts on the illustrations on pages 199 and 99 and will explain why she was a little intimidated by having to draw something for Chapter 12. Karen will also talk about why she finds...
2020-04-1928 min
Find My Next StepThis DustBeginning on page 97, chapter 10 of When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week covers the Kip Fox song, "This Dust." Special guest Brendan Knorp talks about his role in putting together the music for the hymn journal, and then Justin and Brendan read Scripture together and talk about the importance of Paul's profession of faith in the bodily resurrection of Jesus.Their conversation includes the devotion for chapter 10 as well as a discussion of the music and lyrics of "This Dust." Justin welcomes the songwriter back to the podcast to talk about some of Kip's...
2020-04-1542 min
Find My Next StepI Know that My Redeemer LivesAnn Gillaspie was the illustrator for Chapter 11, "I Know that My Redeemer Live," beginning on page 107 of When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week from Next Step Press. Ann joins author Justin Rossow as they pray, read and discuss Scripture, talk about the illustrations and the hymn verses in this chapter, and wonder together about what next step Jesus is shaping in their lives.This episode of the Next Step podcast was recorded before Covid-19 was an international pandemic. You can tell there have been no shelter in place orders given not only b...
2020-04-1228 min
Find My Next StepThieves on a CrossThis special Good Friday edition of the Next Step Podcast takes a closer look at Chapter 6 of the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.The first part of this episode is a sermon preached back on Ash Wednesday at Shepherd of the Lakes in Brighton, Michigan. That sermon walks through each of the verses of Kip Fox's song, "Thieves on a Cross" in light of the crucifixion account beginning in Luke 23.Following the sermon, author Justin Rossow is joined by Lead Illustrator Valerie Matyas to discuss her work for the Visual F...
2020-04-1033 min
Find My Next StepGo to Dark GethsemaneLeo Sanchez, author of Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology, joins Justin Rossow, author of When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week to discuss "Go to Dark Gethsemane."That hymn text points us to Jesus and His prayer in the garden and bids us, "Learn of Jesus Christ to pray." Leo and Justin will discuss Jesus as an example and how that relates to the role of the Holy Spirit, who shapes us and conforms us to the image of Christ.You will hear a brief introduction on "theology...
2020-04-0841 min
Find My Next StepRide On, Ride On in MajestyThe Palm Sunday processional that kicks off Holy Week is a striking event. Conrad Gempf, author and New Testament scholar, unpacks Luke's Palm Sunday account with Next Step Press founder, Justin Rossow. "Ride On, Ride On in Majesty" is the accompanying hymn in the When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week.You will hear an opening prayer from Justin and then Conrad will read the Luke text found on page 31 of the book. The two discuss the stark contrasts in the text as will as in the devotion on page 32. The text of t...
2020-04-0438 min
Find My Next StepWhen I Survey the Wondrous CrossVisual Faith Ministry Co-founder and illustrator Pat Maier joins author Justin Rossow to talk about the 7th hymn in When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week.Pat and Justin talk about the ups and downs in the Scripture reading for Chapter 7, and explore the devotion focused on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." You can find the hymn on page 67 and follow along with the readings on pages 71 and 72.You'll also hear Pat talk about the origins and goals of Visual Faith Ministry. And you'll get an artist's insight...
2020-04-0131 min
Find My Next StepThe Cost of the CovenantThis bonus episodes explores the theme of Chapter 8. The Dignity of the Cross in more detail.Beginning with a strange scene in Genesis 15, where the presence of Yahweh walks a bloody aisle of sacrificed animals to cut covenant with a sleeping Abram, Justin Rossow unpacks the implications of the fact that God's own person was put forward as collateral for the covenant.Moving from the covenant in Genesis 15 to the sign of the covenant in Genesis 17, to the Book of the Covenant in Exodus 19 and following, Rossow weaves the imagery of commitment and covenant promise...
2020-03-3122 min
Find My Next StepThe Dignity of the CrossSteve and Jamie Wiechman, co-founders of Breathe Life Ministries, join author Justin Rossow to talk about chapter 8, The Dignity of the Cross in the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.These three friends discuss the Scripture reading and devotion and unpack some of the implications of how Jesus values us each individually so highly, that He was willing to pay the price of everything He had, for us. They also process what Rest, Heal, and Play look like when the day you have been given is not the day you were expecting to...
2020-03-2539 min
Find My Next StepStricken, Smitten, and AfflictedAuthor Justin Rossow and Lead Illustrator Valerie Matyas walk through the material for the hymn Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted in the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.Valerie and Justin talk about the Scripture reading and devotion and spend some time coming to grips with the real suffering Jesus went through for us. They also talk about how hymns and visual faith tools help us focus on the Word as we point our toes and eyes toward Jesus.This episode was recorded on location at the Bay Valley Resort in Bay...
2020-03-1824 min
Find My Next StepThe King is CallingKatie Helmreich, one of the Visual Faith illustrators for When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week, joins author Justin Rossow on the Next Step Press podcast for this episode. You can find the song, the Bible reading, the devotion, and the art under discussion beginning on page 37 of that resource. Katie and Justin interact with chapter 4 as they talk about the creative process, limitations, needing Jesus, and submitting your perfectionism to God's gracious invitation.The illusion that I have to have it all together stops me from even beginning to serve. Limitations o...
2020-03-1123 min
Find My Next StepYou Will Strike His HealThis episode is bonus material related to the second chapter of When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week.Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow preached a midweek Lenten sermon based on Genesis 3:12-15 and the song "On That Morning" by Kip Fox.The service took place at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Brighton, MI on Wednesday, May 4.Support a next step by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep.(c) 2020 Justin Rossow and Next Step Presshttps://www.findmynextstep.org
2020-03-0716 min
Find My Next StepOn That MorningIn this episode of the Next Step Podcast, nationally recognized singer/songwriter Kip Fox and author Justin Rossow talk about the music, lyrics, and theology of "On That Morning," the hymn for the second chapter of the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.Kip and Justin read the Scripture verse and devotion for chapter 2 in the book and then continue the discussion, touching on the creative process, the benefits of using a hymn-like setting for modern song writing, and the future of this particular piece of music. The speakers also touch on importance...
2020-03-0326 min
Find My Next StepWondrous LoveArtist C. Brooke Orozco and Author Justin Rossow talk about the first hymn in the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.Brooke walks us through some of the thoughts behind her collaborative work with Brendan Knorp and how that led to a new rendition of the hymn. Brooke and Justin read the Scripture verses and devotion that go with the hymn and discuss the meaning and invitation of Jesus' love for us.Topics range from the Son delivering the Kingdom to the Father to the...
2020-02-2524 min
Paying Ridiculous Attention to JesusSeason 2, Episode 31: All-In RelationshipsAll. In. This describes the level of commitment a marriage thrives on. Through seasons of joy, pain, struggle, and triumph, when two people are all in, their relationship flourishes.
All in is also the level of commitment Jesus has for us, and it's how he hopes we'll feel about him, too.
This is why our interview guests, Justin Rossow, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, MI, and his wife, Miriam, have approached their 21-year marriage as a metaphor for their own ongoing intimacy with Jesus, using it as a test kitchen to learn how to communicate, love...
2017-08-1439 min