The Iron Deep Podcast

Kevin White went from a broken family, to becoming a pastor, to becoming a Kingdom Building Entrepreneur. In Kevin's early walk with the Lord, he understood the importance of prayer and spending time with the Lord. But as he grew in position and projects, things seemed to get away from him.

Kevin had to get back to the very basics of what breathes life into his own life, as well as what actually propels his business further than he can come up with on his own. Mattew 6:33 says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." As Kevin got back to this principle, he began to experience incredible divine acts of God in all areas of his life.

Jesus spoke about the Kingdom much more than He did about "church." Kevin has learned how the workplace is where Jesus is bringing us into His Kingdom today through the workplace and how prayer plays a central role.

Kevin is a best-selling author currently having written 8 books. Kevin can attest that as He prioritized prayer and surrendered His ideas to God, that God brought greater and better ideas and business plans. Kevin's publishing company first order is prayer which enables the publishing to follow.

Listen to Josh and Kevin share how putting prayer first can greatly impact and influence your business and all areas of your life.

SPIRIT MEDIA: https://spiritmedia.us/

KEVIN'S SITE: https://kevinwhite.us/

Pastor & Political Science Major, David Tillman, speaks on the hard topic of how Christians should engage in politics. Some Christians wonder if they should engage of politics at all, but David makes it very clear that Christians from a Biblical perspective, are supposed to engage in politics.

Yes, Christians belong to a spiritual Kingdom that Christ is king of, but Christ also has us here in the earth, placed in a specific nation and systems that we're in to be a light and bring change and impact. As US citizens, we have a responsibility to affect policies by exercising our vote.

30 million evangelicals didn't vote in the last election. This is a staggering number. If the church abdicates our role from helping to direct the nation's policies with righteous morals then wicked people will influence laws and policies with anti-biblical morals.

Some argue we shouldn't push our morals on other people, but many policies our government enacts are admitted as moral matters. There are always moral views being pushed in public policies, whether it's the church or non-Christians. Listen as Mike & David discuss this important topic.

Do you know what you're Designed for? Most people don't even know what their giftings or talents are. Or if they know, they have a small understanding. Or even more, they may know exactly what their strengths and talents are, but don't know what to do with them or how to best utilize them.

How can we fulfill the purposes God designed for our lives if we don't even know what talents we possess? And furthermore, what do we do with these gifts and talents?

Brett & Josh discuss biblically the mandate God gives us for using the talents He has blessed us with. They get into what it looks like to using and developing these talents. Many times there is risk involved, but that shouldn't be a deterrent from stepping out and using what God has blessed us with.

Listen to Brett & Josh share about ways we can grow in utilizing our gifts and talents more effectively, and how we can help others grow, so that none of us will be found wasting our talents when God comes to ask us what we've done. We can live in a much fuller potential if we truly understand how God can bless even the very little He puts in our hands.

Men, in our western culture, typically live much more isolated than men in a lot of other cultures. There's so many burdens men try to carry alone. This becomes wearisome for men and it isn't productive.

Brett, Mike & Josh team up on this episode to discuss the need of men doing life together. They share great examples of the power of men working together and spending time together from other cultures, marked stories, and personal experiences.

One horse alone can pull a certain amount of weight. But when you have two horses pulling together, it doesn't just double the weight, it goes way beyond. In like manner, men in community together are better together. They advance much farther with each other than without.

Listen as the guys share the importance of Men together with a single purpose and how this is a major goal that Iron Deep is attempting to accomplish. It may seem like a hard feat to accomplish, but it's actually easier than you might think. Hear the practical tips the Iron Deep guys have to share.

Many times we desire to minster and disciple others, but at what cost to our family? We can spend hours diligently focusing on our work & the rest of our time in other discipleship outside of our home, but who is discipling our families?

As men, our first ministry should be toward our wives and our children. If we neglect this aspect of spiritual leadership in our homes, chaos and disorder will run rampant within our families. And there won't be any good way for us to disciple others at that point.

There is only one person who can be a husband to your wife and a father to your children, and that's you. Are you doing a good job discipling your family at home?

Josh & Brett share their struggles and triumphs of discipling their families. Listen as they share lessons they've learned to help be better spiritual leaders in the home.

His mom was a sexually abused orphan living on the streets with him. He became a drug dealer. But when Joshua Brown almost lost his life, he knew Jesus was the answer.

After becoming a Christian, Joshua became a pastor and ran a church. But he felt something was off. He felt like he was running a business instead of making disciples. Joshua realized what he was reading in Scripture wasn't lining up with how western church was being done.

Joshua left his church role and opened up a pressure washing business. Looking to Paul as one who worked with his own hands to make money, but who also truly spent time with discipling others, Joshua began to follow suit.

Joshua now does more successful ministry as a business owner than he did as a church pastor. Joshua is making huge impact while making income. He has learned how to do ministry while running a successful business.

Listen as Joshua shares about how to be a successful business owner while bringing great Impact for Christ and the Kingdom.

PRESSURE WASHING PASTOR: https://www.pressurewashingpastor.com/

PWP PODCAST: https://www.pressurewashingpastor.com/podcast

We all want to live a fulfilled life. Many of us Entrepreneurs become business creators and owners to achieve fulfilled living. But somehow, in the midst of all of the busyness of business, we become distracted, stressed and worn out. Even in the midst of all of our accomplishments and success.

So how do we live a fulfilled life as Entrepreneurs? Real Estate success and acclaimed author, Rob Commodari, shares how he went from being an empty yet successful business owner to a fulfilled and successful business owner.

Rob's latest book "BETTER THAN YOU THINK: Developing Awareness for a More Fulfilling Life" lays out a type of blue-print to follow and practice that helps us achieve a life of greater fulfillment and satisfaction. Rob begins by addressing "Awareness" as the first step and key step to pave the way for this life-style. But that's easier said than done.

Rob delves deep into what true awareness looks like, and how you can develop this awareness skill and practice effectively in your life. Listen as Rob Commodari shares steps & practices on how to live a fulfilled life by living a life of awareness.

ROB'S BOOK: https://www.robcommodariauthor.com/book

ROB'S PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-commodari

When it comes to relationships, do we think of them as being something we're supposed to steward well? And if so, how do we steward the relationships God has intended for us according to His word?

We must ask ourselves why did God create man in the first place? It was because He desired relationship with us. He also intended us to have relationship with others. Genesis 2:18 says, "Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

Things can be replaced, but people can't be. Relationships are of the utmost importance to God in why He created us and deal with how He intended for us to live. We all have relationships of some type, and this is something we all have to examine and evaluate to know what types of relationships God wants us to have and how they should be cared for and fostered.

Types of relationships that God wants to bless include husbands with wives, parents with children, godly friendships, mentorships, and more. Listen to Brett & Mike discuss relationships and the bible and how God wants us to steward our relationships.

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When it comes to being a good steward of a business, it's more than just making profit. The way we go about running our business, working with integrity, and serving others is paramount. Getting the sale isn't the most important thing. Presenting yourself as Christ's disciple in each situation is the most important thing. Every business is a people business, and it's of utmost importance to keep people in mind within your own organization as well as the clients you serve.

Colossians 3:23-24 says, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." In all the work we do and the way we conduct our business, we should be doing all of it as if we are doing it unto the Lord Himself.

Brett & Mike define stewardship and business stewardship in this episode. Listen as Brett & Mike share personal testimonies, scripture on how to view work, and how to set and keep the right priorities in business that will help enable you to thrive as a good steward for God.

Most entrepreneurial dads want to stay healthy and fit, but they find it hard to balance their work, family, and health. Many times, it doesn't seem like there's enough time in the day for exercise and fitness when all the stresses of life pile up. This is why 60% of people over 40 are overweight or obese. What can be done to combat this?

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi created The Fit Father Project (www.fitfatherproject.com) to help dads and business owners just like you. Dr. Anthony's own father died when he was only 9 years-old, because his dad was stressed out from work and financial stress that caused a horrible cancer to take his life at the age of 42. Dr. Anthony set his mind on not letting that happen to him, and teaching other dads how they can live long and full lives with their families.

The reality is, health and fitness is a bedrock for everything we do, including spiritual growth, creating great family memories, and performing well in our businesses. As we get older, we only face more health challenges. That's why if dads can combat them now in their 40s, it makes their 50s, 60s and later years so much better.

Listen as Dr. Anthony Balduzzi shares with Brett tips and secrets on how to get healthy and stay healthy amidst the business and stresses of life.