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Step Up with Chris Kouba

Step Up with Chris Kouba

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 The biggest issue in our culture is the passivity of men or men who are stepping up in the wrong things. This has led to confusion, frustration, and brokenness that gets repeated generation after generation. Join Pastor Chris Kouba as he guides you on how to step up in every area of your life.

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Episodes
  • Be the Man Your Family Needs: Stepping Up in the Home

    Be the Man Your Family Needs: Stepping Up in the Home
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode of Step Up, Pastor Chris Kouba and host Josh Thomas tackle a challenge that hits home for men everywhere — how to truly engage and lead well when you walk through the front door. From cultural confusion about masculinity to the biblical call to love your wife and lead your family, this conversation is honest, convicting, and practical. Learn what it looks like to be a provider, protector, student, and cherisher, and why spiritual leadership at home shapes everything about your relationship with God.

    To find out more about Pastor Chris, follow him on all the social platforms (@ckouba) and to connect with the ministry of United City visit https://unitedcity.church.


    Challenges for the Week
    1. Have an intentional conversation with your wife.
    2. Choose one area (provider, student, protector, cherisher) to grow in this week.
    3. Share this episode with another man who’s ready to step up.


    Show Notes

    Follow on Instagram: @stepup.podcast
    Follow United City: @untdcitychurch
    Connect with Pastor Chris: http://chriskouba.com
    More About United City: https://unitedcity.church/
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    35 mins
  • Glory, Toil, and Holy Ambition: The Temptations that Take down Men

    Glory, Toil, and Holy Ambition: The Temptations that Take down Men
    Oct 21 2025
    Your job isn’t just about a paycheck—it’s part of God’s bigger plan. In this conversation, Pastor Chris Kouba and host Josh Thomas unpack what Scripture says about work, ambition, and calling. From Genesis to the modern workplace, they reveal how we can pursue excellence without losing sight of what truly matters. If you’ve ever wondered whether your work really matters to God, this episode is for you.

    To find out more about Pastor Chris, follow him on all the social platforms (@ckouba) and to connect with the ministry of United City visit https://unitedcity.church


    Show Notes
    Follow on Instagram: @stepup.podcast
    Follow United City: @untdcitychurch
    Connect with Pastor Chris: http://chriskouba.com
    More About United City: https://unitedcity.church/
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    34 mins
  • When Your Little Girl Leaves Home: Lessons from a Girl Dad

    When Your Little Girl Leaves Home: Lessons from a Girl Dad
    Oct 7 2025
    What happens when a dad drops his daughter off at college for the first time? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kouba joins Host Josh Thomas to share the raw emotions, hard lessons, and spiritual insights from navigating this life-changing milestone. From the four stages of parenting to the power of early investment and tough conversations, Pastor Chris offers wisdom that every parent—especially dads of daughters—needs to hear.

    If you’re raising kids, preparing for an empty nest, or just needing encouragement in the messy, beautiful journey of fatherhood, this episode will challenge you to step up and savor every season.

    To find out more about Pastor Chris, follow him on all the social platforms (@ckouba) and to connect with the ministry of United City visit https://unitedcity.church.


    Show Notes
    Follow on Instagram: @stepup.podcast
    Follow United City: @untdcitychurch
    Connect with Pastor Chris: http://chriskouba.com
    More About United City: https://unitedcity.church/
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    36 mins
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