In this episode of the Next Step Leadership Podcast, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds welcome Trudy Simmons for an honest and hope-filled conversation about leadership, healing, and faith. Trudy shares her powerful personal story—working through past speech challenges and learning disabilities to become a counselor, coach, and communicator serving leaders and ministries around the world.

Together, they discuss the importance of safe places and safe people, the dangers of identity confusion and comparison, and what happens when trauma is left unaddressed. This episode offers deep encouragement for leaders who are learning to lead from wholeness rather than hidden wounds. Listen and receive hope, healing, and the courage to lead.

https://trudysimmons.com/

The Christian View - https://trudysimmons.com/the-christian-view/

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Continuing the conversation, Jon and Erica Campbell return to share what life and ministry look like now in Los Angeles. Chris and Tracy ask about the realities of serving in a complex city, sustaining hope when progress feels slow, and caring for the soul while meeting constant needs.

Jon and Erica speak honestly about lessons learned, spiritual rhythms that sustain them, and their hopes for the future. This episode offers wisdom and encouragement for leaders serving faithfully in demanding places—and a reminder that God is at work even when the journey feels hard.

Jon & Erika Together - https://www.jonandericatogether.com/

Support Jon & Erika - https://give.iphc.org/project/jon-and-erica-campbell-1

Jon Instagram - @_jon_campbell

Erika Instagram - @_erica_campbell

Church Plant - www.goodnessandlove.org

What happens when God calls you to leave what’s familiar and step into the unknown? In this inspiring episode, Chris and Tracy talk with Jon and Erica Campbell about their journey of faith, obedience, and courage that led them to Los Angeles.

Jon and Erica share their story—the call, the cost, the transition, and the surprises along the way. Together, they reflect on what it means to say “yes” to God even when the path is unclear. This episode will challenge and encourage leaders who sense God inviting them into something new.

Bill Robinson - Incarnate Leadership book - HERE

Jon & Erika Together - https://www.jonandericatogether.com/

Support Jon & Erika - https://give.iphc.org/project/jon-and-erica-campbell-1

Jon Instagram - @_jon_campbell

Erika Instagram - @_erica_campbell

Church Plant - www.goodnessandlove.org