The ISI Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
The ISI Life®
Focus on five areas: Faith, Family, Faculty (gifting), Fitness and Finances. Challenge men to make their faith the center of their lives, rather than a compartment for their Sunday morning worship or weekly Bible study. Make faith the center of the wheel, not just a spoke of the wheel. Create an environment where each man could develop how faith would play out in his life.
Cory’s book:Win at Home First
by Cory Carlson
To learn more about Cory or to connect directly with him, please visit his website at:
www.corymcarlson.com
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John Mark’s favorite book:Wise Generosity: A Guide to Purposeful and Productive Living and Giving
by Chris Gabriel
John Mark’s favorite verses:“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”
Proverbs 22:7
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’”
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?”
Luke 14:28
To learn more about John Mark or to connect with him, please visit his website at:
www.whitakerwealth.com
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Curtis’ book:Breakthroughs are Everywhere
by Curtis Carnes
Curtis’ favorite verse:“And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’”
Mark 1:11
To learn more about Curtis or to join a Breakthrough group, please visit his website at:
www.curtiscarnes.com
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Duke’s favorite book:
How to Start a Kingdom Conversation
by Duke Heller
Your Body, His Temple
by Duke Heller
Duke’s favorite verses:
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Romans 10:9-10
Randy’s favorite verses:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
Matthew 12:30
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Paris’s favorite verse:
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
Galatians 6:7
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Steve’s verse:
“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”
Matthew 7:15-20
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Paddy’s favorite verse:
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”
2 Peter 1:3-4
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Percell’s book recommendations:
Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation
by Tim Brown
The Leadership Strategies of Jesus: Living Intentionally in Ministry and Life
by Rich Holcombe
Systemology: Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems
by David Jenyns
Percell’s favorite verses:
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
— Psalm 91:1
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
— Matthew 6:33
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Jack’s favorite verses:
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
— Romans 1:16
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
— Romans 12:2
Cory’s book recommendations:
Rise and Go: How to Get Back Up with Courage and Move Forward with Confidence
by Cory M. Carlson
Win at Home First: An Inspirational Guide to Work-Life Balance
by Cory M. Carlson
The Word Before Work: A Devotional
by Jordan Raynor
10x is Easier than 2x
by Dan Sullivan
The Road Less Stupid
by Keith J. Cunningham
Move Devotional: A Guide for Men to Get Up and Move Forward
by Brian Tome
Cory’s favorite verses:
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
— John 10:10
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”
— Psalm 127:1-2
Mark’s book recommendation:
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
by Brené Brown
People Fuel: Fuel Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership
by John Townsend
Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode
by Aundi Kolber
The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
by Robert Waldinger
Mark’s favorite verse:
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
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— John 11:35
Dean’s book recommendation:
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work
by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design
by Henry Petroski
The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life
by Bruce Wilkinson
Dean’s favorite verse:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
— Ephesians 3:20
Anton’s book recommendation:
Stillness is the Key
by Ryan Holiday
Anton’s favorite verse:
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
— Psalm 16:8
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Rafael’s book recommendations:
The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
by Rick Warren
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
by Sue Johnson
Book of Proverbs
by Solomon
Rafael’s favorite chapters:
— John 14-17 Read Here
— Matthew 5-7 Read Here
Books by Rafael:
Vivir sin temor a caer
by Rafael Ayala
Sanando las heridas del alma
by Rafael Ayala
Aaron’s book recommendations:
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
by Simon Sinek
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life
by Os Guinness
The Practice of the Presence of God
by Brother Lawrence
Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Aaron’s favorite verse:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33
Books by Aaron:
Outrageous
by Aaron Tredway
To Who: A Competition for Glory
by Aaron Tredway
Don’t Miss Your Life: The Secret to Significance
by Aaron Tredway
Gerard’s book recommendations:
Rees Howells, Intercessor
by Norman Grubb
The Heavenly Man
by Brother Yun
Gerard’s favorite verses:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
— Proverbs 4:23
Books by Gerard:
Awakening to God: Discovering His Power and Your Purpose
by Gerard Long
Living Hope: Awakening to Faith, Peace and Purpose in Tough Times
by Gerard Long
The Breakthrough
by Gerard Long
Cory’s book recommendations:
Mere Christianity
by CS Lewis
How Then Should We Live?
by Francis Schaeffer
Cory’s favorite verses:
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” —Galatians 5:1
“Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’”
— Isaiah 46:9-10
“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.’”
—Daniel 3:16-18
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Josiah’s book recommendations:
The Gospel Centered Life at Work
by Robert W. Alexander
Irresistible Faith
by Scott Sauls
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work
by Timothy Keller
Josiah’s favorite verse:
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:10
To learn more about the Nashville Institute for Faith & Work, please visit: NIFW.org
On this episode, Nick talks with Scott and Mandie Verlinger. Scott and Mandie are hosts of the podcast, "Check Your Vertical" and co-founders of V2 Residential, LLC, a real estate and renovations company. They created the podcast to share their love for the Lord and God's amazing work in their lives. We are excited to share this episode with you and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Chad Johnson. Chad is a business coach to elite-level business owners with Strategic Coach. He is the current owner of a family business, Farmhouse Candle Shop and co-founder of Newlywed Coaching. Last year, he wrote and published his first book, “How to Win a Heart.”
Most recently, Chad has started his couples planning retreat, G5 Summit. This two-day event is for high-achieving, entrepreneurial couples who want to Turn Success Upside Down™ by prioritizing their life according to what Chad calls his “Giant 5.”
Chad and his wife, Jenise, have been married more than 28 years and currently live in Montana. They have 11 children, 6 grandchildren (another one on the way) and enjoying traveling.
We are excited to share this episode with you and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Brent Long, founder of Long on Life, with a purpose to wake people up to their true potential in life and business. Brent was a recent. speaker at the last Columbus ISI retreat. They discuss Brent's retreat topic of Becoming in Practice who we are in Position. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with John Rule, retired programmer, systems analyst, and IT manager for Chemical Abstracts Service. John has also served as speaker at a recent Columbus ISI retreat. They discuss how having a strong faith impacts our family and marriage relationships. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with John Hansel, Pastor to the Ohio Statehouse and speaker at the most recent Columbus retreat. They discuss how Faith impacts how we help others and the importance of Discipleship in our lives - those we help and those who help us. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with David Taylor, owner of Taylor Medical Gas in Columbus, Ohio and also the founder/leader of a group called Dad Lab, an organization centered on empowering fathers in leading their families. They discuss how to intentionally impact others that God outs in our lives and leaning in to key relationships. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with fellow ISI Life co-founders, Joe Haddad, and George Dadas, Jr. about the vision of ISI, where we’ve come from and where we see The ISI Life going next. We hope this conversation gets you thinking about starting an ISI Chapter in your area. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with James Lenhoff, Director of Mission for Wealthquest. They discuss the “lure of more”, the lie of being irreplaceable and the 3 circuit breakers of generosity - amazing mindsets to learn from. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Thomas Dillon, retired trial lawyer and partner-in-charge of the Columbus office of Roetzel & Andress. Together they discuss the importance of numbering our days, the importance of what we do with the time we are given by our God. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with David Burns, Midwest Development Officer for ICM (also known as International Cooperating Ministries). Together they discuss the mission and focus of ICM and how God is using ISI to reach the world through a new church in Panama. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
For our 50th episode, we couldn't have planned for a better guest...Nick talks with our very special ISI VIP, Jamie Hall, the glue that holds ISI together. If you've ever attended an ISI retreat, chances are that Jamie has played a huge part in making that event an incredible success. Not only that, but Jamie has spearheaded the formation and launch of Women's ISI which has started off so strong. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
We are very excited to share this podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with Dr. Joe & Cindi Ferrini, marriage conference speakers for the upcoming ISI Couples Getaway. The Ferrini’s live in Cleveland, Ohio with 1 son at home with special needs, 2 married daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 4 grandsons, and 2 foster granddaughters living nearby. Dr. Ferrini, a retired dentist, and Cindi have individually (or together) authored 10 titles, most notably Unexpected Journey-When Special Needs Change Our Course, and their newest book Love All-Ways–Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey. They’ve been guests on radio broadcasts with Focus on the Family, Family Life, Janet Parshall, Chris Brooks, the former Midday Connection, and currently host Monday Morning My Marriage Matters on FB weekly, posting daily encouragement there, as well, and contribute to My Marriage Matters on WCRF 103.3 FM Cleveland. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
We are very excited to share this podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with TJ Gliha, President of Journey Wealth, father of 3 boys and husband of 20 years. They discuss the roles of faith, family and finance and how they have impacted TJ’s life. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
We are very excited to share this special podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with former U.S. Navy Seal, Ultra-Runner, and entrepreneur, Chadd Wright. Chadd's faith is intentionally woven into each area of his life and Nick and Chadd explore this subject in their conversation together. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with long time ISI member and ISI Columbus leader, Jordan Acer, Financial Planner for Nvest Wealth Strategies. They discuss the importance of family, generosity and living an ISI life. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Steve Scott, SVP of Lee Company in Nashville, TN. They discuss 4 key concepts: Courage, Self-Discipline, Coachable Spirit, and Passion as they relate to the subject of Faculty and Leadership. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge. They discuss tactical habits for how to be an amazing father and husband. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with his business partner and co-founder of The ISI Life™, Joe Haddad, and Al Schierbaum, Regional Director for ISI, about how The ISI Life™ started and has grown. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Rick Chelko, President and Owner of Chelko Consulting Group and ministry leader in Northeast Ohio. They discuss Rick’s approach to incorporating his faith in the workplace. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Ben Pellicani, golf instructor and golf coach in Nashville, Tennessee. They discuss Ben’s experience and takeaways after attending his first two ISI retreats and also Ben’s life story. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Mike Hopkins, COO for Paul Davis Restoration and former Area Director for CBMC. They discuss magnifying God in everything we do and how we can live out our faith every single day. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, we replay a recent recording from our March 2021 Stay Sharp Saturday where Al Schierbaum digs in on being Strong in the faith. We hope you are challenged and encouraged. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Sanjay Beach, ex-NFL Wide Receiver and current Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor for Merrill Lynch. They discuss the ins and outs of financial excellence and how our finances reflect our faith. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Mike Claudio, retired engineer, business owner and author of the book, In Pursuit of Legacy, Three Keys to Enduring Leadership, about what it means to leave a legacy. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Brad Mulvey, host of Millennial Masterminds and the World Class Dads Podcasts, about being a great dad and leading our families toward godliness. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Jon Pinkston, founder of Blue Kayak Partners about godly finance and living out our faith in the workplace. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick and Al talk with Ben Bartholomew and Tyler Beaudoin, recent ISI attendees, about their impressions of The ISI Life, growing their faith and starting The ISI Life in Nashville, Tennessee. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, we replay a recording from a recent virtual ISI event where Al Schierbaum unwraps the original Christmas story in a way you may never had heard. We hope you are challenged and encouraged. Stay Sharp and Merry Christmas!
On this episode, Nick talks with Bill Ryan, Chair of USI Insurance Services. They discuss loving others where we are and loving God contagiously. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Al Schierbaum, ISI Regional Director, about his role and vision for The ISI Life. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with CEO of Step2 Discovery and Cleveland Chairman of CBMC, Tony Ciepiel. They discuss the integration of our faith with our work and our play and how God has a plan for both aspects of our lives. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with local business owner and publisher, Fred Koury. They discuss how Faith plays a role in business and home, the importance of being intentional with our spouses and family, and how critical it is having mentors in our lives. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Coach Theo, owner of FMU Fitness, about how the pandemic changed the course of his business and how God is guiding him through this journey. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!
On this episode, Nick talks with Sammy Lombardo, a young man who recently began attending retreats with The ISI Life. Sammy opens up about his faith journey, what God is doing in his life and his experience with ISI. Sammy currently works with Tommy Hilfiger in Columbus, Ohio. We hope you are blessed by this conversation.
On this episode, Nick talks with Phil Cabildo, Director of Ambassadors Football Mexico about his passion to reach lost souls in Mexico and how he came to find a community in The ISI Life. We hope you are blessed by this conversation.
On this episode, Nick talks with Chad Johnson, Strategic Coach and Entrepreneur. We hope you are blessed by this conversation.
On this episode, Nick talks with Steve Shuman, Chief Creative Officer at University Tees about the journey he and his wife, Kellie, have recently traveled with cancer. We hope you are blessed by their faith through this experience.
On this episode, Nick talks with Clint Longenecker about The Bathsheeba Syndrome and living a life of purpose and intention.
On this episode, Nick talks with Steve Conzaman, Area Director of NE Ohio for CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection), about his passion for ministry, evangelism, and discipleship in the marketplace and especially men’s lives.
On this episode Nick speaks with Dr. Bryan Ruocco. The two discuss the power of the human body and how to improve on a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Ruocco’s reccomendations:
BOOKS: The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
PODCASTS: The Doctors Farmacy by Dr. Mark Hyman
LIFE VERSES: The Power that made the body heals the body.
On this episode Nick talks with Dr. Tyler Schwanz on living a healthy lifestyle through good habits, creating new ones and eliminating bad ones.
Dr. Schwanz’s book recommendations:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
Dr. Schwanz’s life verses:
"Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them they are counted among the blessed in the land he does not give them over to the desire of their foes." —Psalm 41
Contact:
https://www.instagram.com/rebelchiropractic/
On this episode Nick talks with business partner and ISI Life Co-Founder Joe Haddad. The two talk of their personal history meeting in college, setting goals and Joe’s process in how to reach those goals.
Joe’s book recommendations: Success Is Not An Accident by Tommy Newberry The Intentional Legacy by David S. McAlvany
Joes life verses: Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Joe’s contact information:jhaddad@utees.com
On this episode of the ISI Life Podcast Nick talks with ISI attendee Matt Leavens. Matt shares his story on how he met his wife and a chance encounter at an Iron Sharpens Iron retreat helped him and his wife on their path to starting a family.
Matt’s Book Recommendations: Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Matts Life Verse:
Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
On this weeks episode Nick talks with Al Schierbaum. The two go over Al’s four points to leadership and the projects they have worked on together.
Al’s book Recommendations:
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Golf’s Sacred Journey
Al’s Life Verses:
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding
On this episode Nick sits down with Tom Ford. The two discuss Tom’s journey in faith and fellowship.
Tom’s Book Recommendations:
Why you can’t be anything you want to be by Arthur F. Miller
The Walk Of Repentance by Steve Gallagher
Pressing On Toward The Heavenly Calling By Steve Gallagher
Tom’s Life Verses:
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
On this episode Nick sits down with Tom Petersburg of Catapult Ministries. Tom has a background in College and Professional Sports Ministry serving with the Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers and Browns practicing discipleship with professional athletes. The two discuss Tom’s book Pursuers and how we as men can pursue what is important in our lives.
Tom’s Book Recommendations: 1. Systematic Theology Vol VI Pneumatology by Lewis Sperry Chafer 2. Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Tom’s Life Verses: Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
On this episode Nick sits down with The Godfather of Iron Sharpens Iron, his father George Dadas Sr. They discuss his background in getting into personal development, growing your confidence, unconditional love and key relationships.
George’s Book Recommendations: 1. The Bible 2. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen 3. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl 4. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield 5. Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
George’s Life Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
On this episode Nick sits down with Randy Fairfax of Highland Consulting. The two discuss the principles of financial health. They go over how to live, give and grow your money and discuss the questions of what do I do with my money and what do I do with God’s money.
Randy’s Life verses:
Micha 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
On this week's episode Nick sits down with long time friend Bill Vasil. They pair discuss Bill’s time leading to the Iron Sharpens Iron conference and how it has impacted his life since coming.
Bill’s Life verses:
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Bill’s recommendations:
Tim Kight Daily Devotional and Podcast:
https://www.acalltoexcellence.com/author/tim-kight
Man’s Search For Meaning:
https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1CVHODOVJTITG&keywords=man+search+for+meaning&qid=1573998605&s=digital-text&sprefix=man+se%2Cdigital-text%2C151&sr=1-3
Never Split The Difference:
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
On this episode Nick sits down with Rich Veres of Highland Consulting. They discuss Rich’s calling from God in starting Highland and the journey of having a young company with a young family with twins on the way.
Rich delivers helpful insights on what it truly means to invest and when is the appropriate time to invest.
Verse References: Ecclesiastes 11:2 Romans 12:1-2
Rich’s routine tips: -Daily quiet and focus time. -Bible gateway verse of the day. -Saturday morning review of the previous week and prepare for the next week -Monthly and quarterly reviews
Rich’s recommendations: Tom Peters: Loose and Tight principles
On this episode Nick sits down with business lawyer Jeff Huntsberger to discuss Servant Leadership and how it can strengthen your faculty . They go over the do’s and don’t on how to accomplish proper Servant Leadership and how you can tell whether you are getting it right or not.
On this episode Nick sits down with Cleveland’s Christian Business Men’s Connection legend Don Hull. Don has had an amazing impact on the Chrstian community by discipling men through Operation Timothy for over the last 40 years. The two discuss Don’s journey starting in Tulsa, Oklahoma and ending up in Cleveland, Ohio while covering a broad scope of topics such as marriage, God’s plan when it comes to career decision making and the best ways to learn scripture.
On this episode Nick sits down with TrAk Athletics instructor Dave Regula. They discuss the road to being your best self and your personal identity.
They also touch on Dave’s journey starting a business and an exciting new project he is working on called “The Epic Life Project”.
On this episode of the ISI life Nick sits down and talks with Jim Wyland of Wealthstone Advisors. Jim started his business while in College and has seen it all when it comes to money. A key area they discuss is the importance of giving while living.
On this Episode Nick speaks to Dr. Michael Brown on what it takes to be a R.E.A.L. Man. Michael has been speaking, mentoring, and leading since 1991. Michael’s passions include teaching, writing, rigorous exercise, grilling out, peanut butter, people watching and power naps.
During the talk they discuss the importance of choice vs circumstances not only in our daily lives, but how often it occurs in the Bible.
They also touch on the eight esscentials:
Perspective
Prep
Passion
Priorities
Plan
Proactivity
People
Persistence
If you are interested in contacting Dr. Michael Brown head to his website at www.dmbcoaching.com
On this Episode Nick shares a conversation on faith with the founding Pastor of the Cuyahoga Valley Church Rick Duncan. Ricks missionary spirit to win others for Christ was shaped as he played baseball at Vanderbilt University (B.A.—Religious Studies, 1975) and in the minor leagues. After graduation from Mid-America Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee, M. Div. (1986), Rick and his wife, Maryanne, relocated to NE Ohio to pursue their passion to plant a new church that would reach the unchurched. Rick often exhorts the CVC family to see themselves as missionaries cleverly disguised as… who want to go to heaven and take as many people with them as they possibly can. Rick serves with the North American Mission Board as the Northeast Region Church Planting Catalyst for the Multiply Team.
On this episode Nick visits FMU Fitness and has a conversation with Coach Paul Theo. They discuss key topics on how faith and fitness tie in together.
Please take a second to check out Coach Theo’s new book ‘Why Numbers Soar: 5 Christian principles to help you create massive momentum in your business or ministry’ available on Amazon!
On this episode of the ISI Life Podcast Nick sits down with Christian Community School founder Rick Willis and talks about key relationships.
On this episode of the ISI Life Podcast Nick travels down to Atlanta GA to speak with New York Times Best Selling Author Tommy Newberry.
On this Episode of the ISI Life Podcast founders Nick Dadas, George Dadas, George Dadas (The Godfather) and Joe Haddad give an in depth intro to what Iron Sharpens Iron is and about.