FREE ASSESSMENTS Many Christian business owners and business leaders know they can perform well in the marketplace, but they often struggle with their calling. Darren Shearer was one of these entrepreneurs who loved Jesus, but didn't know if he could really fulfill the great commission if he was running a company. Darren went to seminary, but he realized becoming a pastor was not the right move. The revelations God gave Darren helped him understand that the greatest mission field right now is th...
Apr 04, 2024•43 min•Ep. 48
It's the little things in life that many times mean the most. Bryan Driscoll @MotivatedLeads knows that better than anyone. In his troubled teenage years, Bryan drifted and became homeless. But one small act of kindness from a caring family set his life back on track in a positive trajectory. At the time, Bryan himself didn't realize how big of an impact this small act of kindness would have on his life. But years later, Bryan wanted to repay this family. After being unable to track them down, h...
Mar 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 47
GET THE FREE APP It's hard being a parent in today's culture. Good parents want to know "How do you raise Godly children in today's culture?" Learning how to raise children correctly can seem impossible sometimes. Many times parents tend to overcorrect from their parents' mistakes which just creates more mistakes. And the way systems are set up for our kids, it seems to make them remain kids longer, and they can't think for themselves or really take care of themselves. With the way kids come out...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 46
Cultural Indoctrination can seem so strong when it comes to influencing our children. It's hard to be a father when you're running a business, and feel like you aren't doing a good job at home. It may feel like you're failing and useless. But that's not really true. Dads have so much influence. More than they realize when it comes to their family and especially their kids. No dad is perfect. But that's okay. Nick Adams knows that more than anyone. Nick had a disengaged alcoholic father who event...
Mar 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 45
Rarely do men have the chance to be authentic, raw and vulnerable with other men. The lack of authentically being known leads to isolation, which in turn, leads to destruction. Mark Vesper & Steve Sargent of Foxhole Symphony are men equipping men who are seeking belonging, accountability and growth. They have encountered and experienced life changing relationships with other men who have committed to loving each other, continually showing up, trusting each other with personal issues & co...
Mar 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 44
Nobody says, "I want to be a bad dad to my kids." Many men are great providers for their family. Many men protect their wives and children from danger. Lots of men do okay at various roles as a father. Yet many fathers fail to make the deep connections or lasting impacts with their children. Why is that? Disengaged fathers are the one common thread to almost all of societal problems, whether it be divorce, addictions, crime, poverty, teenage pregnancy, behavioral disorders, rape, suicide, etc. O...
Feb 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 43
Many times in our businesses, we have systems that are too complex. We have employees that become disgruntled, unmotivated, or burnt out. We have leaders who are overpaid and who underperform. We're accomplishing many goals, but they aren't that fruitful because we're forgetting the few goals that we actually specialize and excel in. Lee Benson of @execute-to-win specializes in helping large and small companies fix all these problems and more. In Lee's book " Your Most Important Number " he talk...
Feb 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 42
When it comes to faith, we live in a time where terms like 'Deconstruction' 'Nones' 'Dones' 'Dechurched' and 'Used-To-Be Evangelicals' fill the conversation. Millions of “Gen-Zers” and Millennials have walked out of church and their faith. We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. So why are so many dechurching? And is there anything we can do about it? Entrepreneur & Former Fighter Pilot Dennis Allen dives deep into the topic of why Millennials are...
Feb 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 41
Most people don't think they're greedy. People can usually recognize many of their other sins, but almost always, greed goes undetected. This hiddenness and subtlety is what makes greed so dangerous. What does it mean to be greedy? Part of the root of greed is selfishness. But selfishness is the root of most sin. There are ways to identify if we're a selfish person, which Brett and Mike discuss in this episode. But to dig deeper into understanding greed we must ask ourselves, "What does the Bibl...
Feb 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 40
Our Western systems have told us what to do to be successful, but more people are in greater debt and harder situations than ever before. What we're told to do to 'get ahead' is not true anymore. We've been lied to about money, debt, and jobs which is keeping us enslaved in a rat-race. Jeff Lerner learned how to escape the money-trap and the time stealers that are being pitched to us and our children as the American Dream. Going from a high-school drop-out musician to an incredibly successful en...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 39
As business owners, we know that a team is only as good as its leader. This begs the question, "How do I improve my leadership skills?" Great leadership starts with self-leadership. Trent Booth of Veritas Leadership Group specializes in teaching leaders how to improve their self-leadership. In this conversation he discusses how leaders can grow by becoming more self-aware, self-reflecting & self -regulating. When leaders learn how to practice these, they can become more empathetic, more prod...
Jan 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 38
Many people have trouble reading and retaining what they read. Spending hours reading books doesn't make much sense if you can't remember any of what you've read. Today we'll dive deep into some of the techniques you can use to increase the amount of information you can remember and recall from your reading sessions. Nick Hutchison with @BookThinkers wrote the book "Rise Of The Reader" which has strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn. So how do we actually read ...
Jan 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 37
Jim Oliver went from being a poor homeless kid, to becoming a wealthy successful business owner. Two keys to his success and wealth stemmed from Real Estate and Infinite Banking. Jim first learned about infinite banking from R Nelson Nash, who prayed to God to show him a way out of debt. He discovered the biblical principles of infinite banking and later wrote a book called "Becoming Your Own Banker." Jim Oliver has used the principles of Infinite Banking to create more cash flow and invest in m...
Jan 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 36
SEX - Sex is a topic nobody wants to talk about, but everyone faces in one way or another. Sex can be a taboo topic, but sex is actually a great and beautiful thing when dealt with appropriately. Sex is designed by God to be a blessing, when done in the proper way. Sex is like a fire in a fireplace. When it's burning in the right parameters, it's wonderful. But when fire breaks out of a fireplace, it can burn the whole house down and everyone inside. That fire burning outside of the fireplace ha...
Jan 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 35
As successful business leaders, it can be easy to lose track of who we are. Sometimes it takes great hardship for us to learn that our ways don't really work, and we need to trust in God. Many Christian entrepreneurs understand this principle, but sometimes struggle to live this out well. Thankfully, ministries like The Lion Within help to simplify God's word and easily apply it to our lives in practical and fruitful ways. In this latest Iron Deep podcast, Brett talks with Chris Grainger, who, a...
Dec 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 34
Success in church planting lies in the harmonious integration of traditional values with the adaptive strategies essential for navigating the challenges of the present. With nearly 30 years of experience in this transformative field, Pastor Garrett Craw advocates for a model that draws inspiration from the church practices of the past, navigating the contemporary landscape with an innovative and forward-thinking approach. He talks about this in this episode of Iron Deep Podcast with host Michael...
Dec 04, 2023•16 min•Ep. 33
It only takes one dad to rewrite the family tree forever. Rewrite your story and become the Warrior Dad your family deserves. We explore family and business dynamics with Jeff Wickersham , the visionary behind the Warrior Dad Experience, in this impactful episode. Today, Jeff discusses his firm belief that dads are the linchpin for a thriving family and a fulfilled life. He discusses how fathers are the driving force for change, clarifies the misunderstanding about their so-called "balancing act...
Nov 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 32
Don't fear the market; navigate it. In this episode, we have Aaron Chapman to take an unfiltered look at the current state of the real estate market and discuss why investors should stay active despite the challenges. Aaron shares his journey through the peaks and troughs of the real estate landscape. From predicting the impact of inflation to discovering the influence of hedge funds on the housing market, he breaks down everything that every investor should be aware of in 2030. Aaron also chall...
Nov 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 31
Despite all the changes and milestones that happen in our lives, what grounds these experiences are the unfailing and constant traditions and rites. However, it has been said that “there is a de-ritualization of Christian young men in our culture.” How do we overcome that? In this episode, we take on a spiritual lens to zone in on the importance of rites in a man’s life. We sit down with Dr. Uriesou Brito , the Senior Pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola, Florida, to discuss how rites connec...
Nov 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 30
Dealing with mental illness is a forever war, one with a ton of lessons to give if you are willing to receive them. We learn more about this profound subject with Gregg F. Martin, PhD, MG Army (Ret.), as he courageously recounts his unending battle against the relentless foe of mental illness. In this deeply introspective episode, Major General Martin shares the gripping narrative of his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, a condition that unknowingly propelled him to soaring highs of energ...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 29
Chaos will always be part of our lives, putting us at risk of anxiety and burnout. The only way to beat chaos is to put it in order and in alignment with our purpose. Brett Snodgrass explores this topic even further with Gary Harpst , CEO of LeadFirst . He talks about how the Biblical creation story in Genesis teaches us the right way to peel back the layers of chaos and deal with it accordingly. Gary also discusses how to create the blueprint for your purpose to gain dominion, how people should...
Oct 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 28
Seeking approval from the world may satisfy the moment, but finding it in the audience of One fuels a lifetime of purpose. Join your hosts Brett Snodgrass and Michael Stansbury as they discuss how men can break free from others’ approval. In a society where external validation often takes center stage, this dynamic duo takes on the challenge of dissecting the reasons behind our craving for approval and who we should be really seeking it from. They share personal stories on how societal pressures...
Oct 23, 2023•24 min•Ep. 27
The fear of failure is the greatest roadblock to our life’s journey. It can cause you to do things you don’t want to do that will make you sin. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass & Michael Stansbury enlighten the path for a Christian man to overcome the fear of failure. Brett and Michael share stories of how this fear of failure drives a man to sin. As we dive deeper into the conversation, we will capture the power of faith in today’s topic. So, sit back and tune in to this reflective episode....
Oct 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 26
Life is all about embracing its seasons. Learn what to keep, where to go, and when to let go. For this episode, it’s all about business, family, and the art of recognizing when it's time to turn the page. Join us as Brett Snodgrass sits down with Michael Stansbury to explore the journey of managing family relationships amidst the dynamic and hectic world of entrepreneurship. Michael opens up about the challenges and joys of intertwining business with family, sharing the nuances of maintaining a ...
Oct 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 25
Entrepreneurship is the engine, faith is the compass, and family is the legacy. For this episode, C.R. Wiley , author of The Household and the War of the Cosmos and host of The Theology Pugcast , explores the intersection of business acumen, Christian principles, family men, and the profound impact of intergenerational households. He shares how entrepreneurship can be a path to not just personal success but also a legacy that spans generations. C.R. discusses the unique productivity of married m...
Oct 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 24
Everyone has the potential to flip vacant lands, no matter the economy. You can begin today, even with your current career! Today, Jaren Barnes , the man behind the Land Maverick Society , shares his insights on how entrepreneurs can start their own land business. As an anti-hustler and a pro-lifestyle, he also provides value in forging your path towards wealth building on the land business. Jaren’s failure led him forward to his triumph, for he deals with the emotional work blocking his path to...
Sep 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 23
Success is hollow until we surrender the hidden battles within, finding true wealth in faith, and influence in humility. Join us for an episode of entrepreneurship, faith, ambition, and surrender as host Michael Stansbury interviews Brett Snodgrass about his upcoming book, The Secret War Within , set to release on September 19. In this candid exploration, Brett opens up about the journey of a highly successful real estate developer, Nolan Banks. On the surface, Banks seems to have it all—wealth,...
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 22
Steve Cook is one of the OG's of online real estate flipping. Steve failed at different business ventures before he struck great success in real estate. But in his success, Steve realized his family, faith, and other aspects of his life could easily become unbalanced. Through his long journey, Steve has learned many secrets of developing a very healthy and balanced lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Mike Stansbury talks to Steve about why he developed Lifeonaire and how he helps to change entrepreneu...
Sep 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 21
The goal of every business owner is to unlock their venture’s fullest potential and achieve constant growth at all levels. But if you are not quite ready to deal with these things, you might find yourself lagging behind your success, and it would be better if you scale down. Brett Snodgrass chats with Tyler Hazel, CEO of SE Housing , to explore when and how a business should adjust and scale down a little bit. Tyler shares the dangers of letting business growth go out of your control and how to ...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 20
When we think of business, rarely does faith get to be a part of the picture. Seeing this significant gap, Justin Janowski built a bridge to help hundreds of coaches build their dream business from the ground up driven by his faith. In this episode, he joins Brett Snodgrass to share the full story of his purpose, which led to the creation of his organization, Faith2Influence . Justin also dives deep into the challenges of coaches today when it comes to sales, particularly on charging for their p...
Aug 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 19
