ISI Life Podcast

Iron Sharpens Iron

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.

  • 52 minutes 6 seconds
    Fitness: Dr. Ronald Farabaugh

    Dr. Ron’s book recommendations:

    The Rain Barrel Effect
    by Stephen Cabral

    Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental & Physical Strength
    by Bill Phillips


    Dr. Ron’s favorite verse:

    “For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.”
    —Ephesians 5:22-26

    23 January 2026, 3:59 pm
  • 39 minutes 20 seconds
    Finance: Mike Perez

    Mike’s book recommendations:

    The ABCs of Financial Freedom
    by Barry Cameron

    Faith and Finances
    by Michael Perez


    Mike’s favorite verses:

    “But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.”
    —1 Timothy 5:8

    “Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.”
    —Matthew 6:20

    “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
    —Matthew 28:19-20

    To learn more about Mike and also where to order his book, please visit faithfinancesbook.com

    24 November 2025, 2:52 pm
  • 43 minutes 57 seconds
    Fitness: Kevin Nowacki

    Kevin’s book recommendations:

    Practicing the Way
    by John Mark Comer

    Unreasonable Hospitality
    by Will Guidara


    Kevin’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 17:7-8

    But 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 2:4-5

    To learn more about Kevin’s practice please visit elevateptperformance.com

    10 October 2025, 7:09 pm
  • 28 minutes 27 seconds
    Family: Mike Mattes

    To learn more about Kingdom Dads, or to start your own cohort, please visit kingdomdads.org

    11 September 2025, 6:14 pm
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    Faculty: Brent Long

    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.

    25 July 2025, 6:06 pm
  • 31 minutes 39 seconds
    Family: Cory Carlson

    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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    31 March 2025, 1:05 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    Finance: John Mark Young

    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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    17 February 2025, 3:43 pm
  • 31 minutes 19 seconds
    Faculty: Curtis Carnes

    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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    23 January 2025, 8:29 pm
  • 51 minutes 15 seconds
    Faith: Duke Heller

    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

    25 November 2024, 4:34 pm
  • 33 minutes 54 seconds
    Faith: Randy Nickel

    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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    15 October 2024, 7:19 pm
  • 42 minutes 48 seconds
    Fitness: Paris Salas

    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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    12 September 2024, 4:38 pm
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