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A podcast for growth-minded Christian businessmen who desire momentum and accountability in their business, family, finances, faith, and personal wellness. Each week, Aaron Walker, also known as Big A, shares authentically from decades of business ownership, marriage, and raising a family. He takes on listener questions and deep-dive into FORGE episodes with tried and tested co-hosts. Subscribe and visit our website https://www.isibrotherhood.com/podcast
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We’re bringing this episode back because this conversation feels more relevant than ever. So many entrepreneurs are still wrestling with the same tension: their business looks successful on paper, but something is missing in their soul. When profit becomes the only scoreboard, even a “winning” business can feel empty. In this replay, first released in April 2025, we revisit how your business can become far more than a money-making machine. What if it could function as a calling, a mission fie...
What if real strength isn’t what you lift but how you live? We sit down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to rethink training, leadership, and legacy through a simple lens: show up, serve people, and build habits you can sustain for decades. Mike shares why most men chase aesthetics and numbers that don’t translate to life, and how functional strength keeps you capable—hauling wood, climbing stairs, playing with grandkids, and getting off the floor with ease. He breaks down the essentials for m...
This conversation first aired in 2022 and quickly became a listener favorite. We’re bringing it back because the honesty, hope, and hard-won wisdom in Patrick’s story continue to help new listeners every week. In this encore episode, Patrick Lewis—President & CEO of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.—shares an unfiltered journey of grit and grace: from a childhood spent working, to a spiral into infidelity and cocaine addiction, to rebuilding his life, relationships, and company. Patrick...
Ever build a business to buy your freedom, only to feel like it’s stealing it? We sat down with Mike Michalowicz—author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Money Habit—to break the cycle of entrepreneurial poverty and design companies that give time, profit, and purpose back to their owners. Mike shares the core behavioral shift that changed over a million businesses worldwide: move profit to the front. By allocating a percentage of every deposit to profit and protecting it,...
Ever felt the ache of moving fast but going nowhere? We sat down with executive leader and author Chris Robinson to name the real culprit: complacency that creeps in after success and masquerades as progress. Chris calls it “careless security,” and once you see it, you can’t unsee it—in your calendar, your team, even your closest relationships. Chris opens up about a humbling moment on an international stage with John Maxwell that exposed his own drift. The lesson wasn’t about talent; it was...
What if the loudest obstacles to hearing God are inside your own head? We sit down with Robby Gallaty—pastor, author, and former addict—who shares a raw story of burnout, confession, and revival that began not with a plan, but on a porch. Robby is the pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN, where a simple act of obedience sparked a powerful movement of spontaneous baptisms. He recently joined our monthly ISI Roundtable as the guest speaker, and we’re deeply grateful for the time, ...
A bump behind the right nostril turned a college junior’s easy street into a fight for life—and identity. Terry Healey doesn’t just recount a rare sarcoma and radical facial surgery; he walks us through the inner reconstruction that followed, where faith, gratitude, and a bracing dose of truth forged a resilience deeper than scars. We explore the moments that mattered: a surgeon who gave hope on both sides of the ordeal, a family that showed up every day, and a girlfriend who named the real w...
You can feel the difference when someone knows your life well enough to catch your tone on the first hello. That’s the power running through this conversation with Bret Barnhart—twelve years of weekly mentorship that turned business growth into something deeper: a resilient marriage, a healthier relationship with his dad, and a family vision his kids help shape. We dig into why long-term coaching beats quick fixes, how context compounds advice, and what happens when a leader drifts into “goo...
What happens when a successful business owner realizes that achieving his financial goals left him feeling completely empty? Bret Barnhart had built Barnhart Excavating from $1,500 to a thriving company, but found himself miserable, angry, and struggling with high blood pressure in his twenties. His wake-up call came when reaching a long-desired financial milestone brought no satisfaction—only regret for all he had sacrificed along the way. This raw, honest conversation reveals the remarkabl...
Derek Champagne's extraordinary journey from a teepee-dwelling childhood to serial entrepreneurship offers profound insights into the elusive balance between achievement and fulfillment. In this deeply personal conversation, Derek reveals how his unconventional upbringing shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. Raised by former hippies who found Christianity and opened their home to dozens of foster children, Derek learned early lessons about generosity and purpose that would guide ...
What does it mean to be truly worthy? In this soul-searching conversation, Aaron Walker sits down with Darren Gray, a man who's spent decades walking alongside NFL champions, coaches, and influential leaders, to explore the profound disconnect many successful men experience: achieving everything yet still feeling like they're not enough. Gray, who co-authored "The Jersey Effect: Beyond the World Championship" and counts Tony Dungy among his closest friends, pulls back the curtain on what hap...
What happens when someone born without arms or legs decides that "no excuses" isn't just a motivational phrase, but a way of life? Kyle Maynard answers this question through his extraordinary journey of redefining human potential. Kyle's story begins with parents who refused to treat him as disabled, creating what he calls a "Jedi mind trick" effect—when they told him he wasn't disabled, he simply accepted it. This foundation shaped his perspective that would carry him through wrestling (des...
In this episode, we dive into authentic leadership with Frank Ableson, founder and president of Navitend, sharing insights from a recent ISI Roundtable Virtual Event with our Community. In this dynamic discussion, Frank reveals how he transformed his approach by celebrating team members’ “graduations,” embracing “stream workers,” and introducing workplace chaplains to support personal growth. Discover how involving family and fostering authentic connections can transform your busi...
We're diving into the question every married man has thought but few have discussed openly: "Why don't we have more sex?" This honest conversation with guest expert Dan Purcell unpacks the hidden barriers to sexual fulfillment in marriage and offers practical wisdom for rebuilding intimacy. Sexual difficulties in marriage aren't usually about the surface-level issues we blame—stress, fatigue, or busy schedules. The root problems typically stem from how we approach intimacy itself. When achie...
The slow drift happens so gradually you barely notice it. One day, you're newlyweds with stars in your eyes, and the next, you're business partners managing a household with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company – except something vital is missing: that spark of connection that brought you together. Behind every successful entrepreneur stands a spouse who carries far more than most realize. They're juggling household responsibilities, emotional labor, and often their own career while watch...
That dreaded moment when your spouse says, "I think you're working too much." You want to defend yourself—after all, you're working hard to provide for the family you love. But deep down, you know they're right. The bills still need to be paid, though, leaving you caught in what feels like an impossible situation. This tension between financial provision and emotional presence creates what we call "The Provider's Prison." It's a place where well-intentioned entrepreneurs find themselves trap...
Have you ever considered what would happen if you completely unplugged from your business for two months? Most entrepreneurs immediately reject the idea as impossible. "My business would fall apart without me!" But what if that belief isn't just wrong—what if it's actually holding back both you and your organization? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the transformative power of taking a sabbatical as a business owner. Through raw, honest stories of extended breaks, we reveal why ...
When was the last time you truly rested without feeling guilty about it? In our achievement-oriented culture, countless Christian entrepreneurs struggle with the nagging question: Do I deserve free time, and if so, how much? This profound conversation tackles the dangerous myth that rest is simply a reward for hard work. Instead, we explore how rhythm—not balance—creates the foundation for sustainable success and meaningful impact. God didn't design us to run on fumes, yet many successful bu...
Your climb is determined by your crew. This powerful truth stands at the heart of our conversation about creating a personal board of directors—those ten individuals who shape your trajectory more than any other factor in your life. Many of us were raised to keep struggles private, handle problems internally, and avoid vulnerability at all costs. This mindset creates isolation that stifles growth and limits potential. We explore the paradigm shift required to build an intentional circle of t...
Have you ever felt like your prayers were hitting the ceiling with no response? That moment when God seems distant, when spiritual drought leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about faith? You're not alone. This raw conversation dives into those desert seasons we all experience when divine silence tests our spiritual foundations. Rather than offering trite platitudes, we explore a counterintuitive truth: what feels like God's absence is often His invitation to deeper growth...
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