The ISI Life Podcast

Kevin’s book recommendations:Practicing the Wayby John Mark ComerUnreasonable Hospitalityby Will GuidaraKevin’s favorite verses:“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.”—Jeremiah 17:7-8But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)—Ephesians 2:4-5To learn more about Kevin’s practice please visit elevateptperformance.com

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On this episode, Nick talks with Brent Long. Brett shares his journey and insights from the recent ISI retreat in Columbus. With a focus on faith-based sales and leadership, Brett discusses his life's mission, including managing the Long Haven property, releasing his first book on sales and faith, and engaging with Christian business owners. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance rather than one's own strength and highlights the powerful question from John chapter five that has shaped his approach to sales training. The discussion also explores the practical application of biblical wisdom in business, the fear of success, and the significance of maintaining 'saltiness' in life. The talk concludes with an emphasis on integrating faith into business practices and a heartfelt prayer. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!Brent’s book:To view and download Brent’s book, The Greatest Sales Question Ever Asked, please click here. Watch the promotional video for the book here.

Cory’s book:Win at Home Firstby Cory CarlsonTo learn more about Cory or to connect directly with him, please visit his website at:www.corymcarlson.comWATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

John Mark’s favorite book:Wise Generosity: A Guide to Purposeful and Productive Living and Givingby Chris GabrielJohn 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 14:28To learn more about John Mark or to connect with him, please visit his website at:www.whitakerwealth.comWATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

Curtis’ book:Breakthroughs are Everywhereby Curtis CarnesCurtis’ favorite verse:“And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’”Mark 1:11To learn more about Curtis or to join a Breakthrough group, please visit his website at:www.curtiscarnes.comWATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

Duke’s favorite book:How to Start a Kingdom Conversationby Duke HellerYour Body, His Templeby Duke HellerDuke’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 12:30WATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

Paris’s favorite verse:“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”Galatians 6:7WATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

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 7:15-20WATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here.

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 1:3-4Links:Marketplace SolutionsLife Needs LeadershipWATCH NOW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here!

Percell’s book recommendations:Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovationby Tim BrownThe Leadership Strategies of Jesus: Living Intentionally in Ministry and Lifeby Rich HolcombeSystemology: Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systemsby David JenynsPercell’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 6:33NEW! To watch this podcast on YouTube, be sure to click here!

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 Confidenceby Cory M. CarlsonWin at Home First: An Inspirational Guide to Work-Life Balanceby Cory M. CarlsonThe Word Before Work: A Devotionalby Jordan Raynor10x is Easier than 2xby Dan SullivanThe Road Less Stupidby Keith J. CunninghamMove Devotional: A Guide for Men to Get Up and Move Forwardby Brian TomeCory’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 Experienceby Brené BrownPeople Fuel: Fuel Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadershipby John TownsendTry Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Modeby Aundi KolberThe Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happinessby Robert WaldingerMark’s favorite verse:“Jesus wept.”— John 11:35Relational Nutrients PDF:Click HERE to download— John 11:35

Dean’s book recommendation:The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impactby Chip Heath & Dan HeathSwitch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hardby Chip Heath & Dan HeathMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Dieby Chip Heath & Dan HeathDecisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Workby Chip Heath & Dan HeathTo Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Designby Henry PetroskiThe Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Lifeby Bruce WilkinsonDean’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 Keyby Ryan HolidayAnton’s favorite verse:“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”— Psalm 16:8Website:Seven Weeks CoffeeCoffee Discount Code: “Seven”

Rafael’s book recommendations:The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?by Rick WarrenHold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Loveby Sue JohnsonBook of Proverbsby SolomonRafael’s favorite chapters:— John 14-17 Read Here— Matthew 5-7 Read HereBooks by Rafael:Vivir sin temor a caerby Rafael AyalaSanando las heridas del almaby Rafael Ayala

Aaron’s book recommendations:Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don'tby Simon SinekThe Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Lifeby Os GuinnessThe Practice of the Presence of Godby Brother LawrenceMere Christianityby C.S. LewisAaron’s favorite verse:“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33Books by Aaron:Outrageousby Aaron TredwayTo Who: A Competition for Gloryby Aaron TredwayDon’t Miss Your Life: The Secret to Significanceby Aaron Tredway