The Deciding Factor

Fun and Joy sound the same, but they couldn’t be more different. While both of them are associated with happiness, there are stark differences between the two that we must take into consideration. Today we will talk about those differences and why joy is a more admirable pursuit than fun. As people who aspire to find meaning in life, we will oftentimes have to sacrifice fun in order to find a deep...

Babylon wages war against Zion. It is the tale as old as time itself, but few will listen or understand its truth. The only war that matters in this world is not Russia and Ukraine. It isn't Palestine and Israel. and it isn't America and China. In fact, the participants of this war don't have physical borders. They have no earthly resources. No arms, no weapons, and no munitions. This...

Integrity is the foundational virtue of a good character. If that is true, then it begs the question: "Why is there such a lack of integrity?" It is true, and the lack of integrity in todays society is the root cause of a lot of the problems that we are seeing manifest in young people. Depression, anxiety, pessimism, self-hatred, and many of these negative emotions are directly linked to...

God calls each of us to serve. Many of us wish to serve, but feel as if we don't know how, or that our attempts at service are not well-received. the Bible tells us exactly the attitude to exhibit as we serve others, and how to appropriately serve. All service begins and ends with God in mind. I myself have been a victim of the consequences that my selfish service has produced. When we walk in...

Without order, there is no way you can fulfill you purpose. Order is the value that creates an environment for success. If we are going to be productive in our daily lives and provide stability for ourselves and those around us, we have to learn the art of establishing order. Sorry for being late on this episode, but please enjoy episode number 5 of Mens Monday. If you enjoy this episode, please s...

Tyrannical Governments hate one thing more than anything else: Capable, Confident, and Contrarian citizens. As tyranny begins to creep back into American government, it is important that we understand how to defeat this tyranny before it takes ultimate control. The only way to do this, is to live a life that is in complete rebellion to the life that they want you to live.

Today’s episode is a little different, but it fits the theme. In life. There will be days where you don’t feel like showing up. There will also be days when you are ecstatic to show up. The most important thing, and the common denominator, is actually SHOWING UP. Without showing up, we can’t expect any results.

The majority of society today prioritizes their comfort and pleasure above most everything else. If it feels good to them and makes them happy, they do it. That is the narrative that has been pushed on society recently. "Do what makes you happy." However, Christians need to reject this idea. As a Christian, you are called to flee pleasure. In todays watered down version of Christianity,...

Welcome back to Mens Monday. Today we go over the topic of belief and why it is so important to have a strong sense of belief in yourself. In this episode we will discuss what it means to have belief in yourself, how we can develop that belief, and how we can use that belief to achieve our goals. Be sure to follow us on our socials @dsidingfactor and don't forget to share our content with your...

Americans have gotten fatigued with the news cycle the past two years. It seems like every time we turn around there is a new aid package or funding bill that Americans will never legitimately benefit from. In this episode, Isaiah shares his opinion on the newest Ukraine/border spending bill. Not from a policy or foreign relations perspective, but from the perspective of a fatigued American patrio...

On this episode of Mens Monday, we talk about keeping things simple. Often times we tend to overcomplicate things in order to spur along results quicker. This tactic leads to a quicker burnout and can even drive us away from what actually works. Regardless of what level of progress or success you are at, it is important to keep things simple if you want to continue to succeed.

Today is the introduction of a new segment once again. On Theology Thursdays, we will dive into the Bible and pull out theological concepts to determine their significance in our life and how we can act accordingly. On todays very first episode of Theology Thursday Isaiah dives into the concept of Good and Evil. This basic building block of theology is the entirety of what religions themselves res...

Welcome to the first episode of Mens Monday. This week our topic is weathering the storms that life may throw at us. In this episode, we discuss the similarities between life and being the captain of a ship. We then use principles that captains follow when weathering storms at sea to help us understand how we can better handle the storms that rage in our own life. I believe you'll find these e...

On todays episode, the first of a new series, Isaiah dives a little more into the political side. In this ill-structured, conversational toned episode, hear Isaiahs thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy and the predictions he has made about this race. I hope you enjoy this first episode of Civics Saturday, as it seeks to find a place within the rotation of podcast that are produced weekly.

Every action we take in life counts for us or against us. It is up to us to make sure that every moment is a step in the right direction that will help us achieve our goals in life. Using the law of accumulation, we can begin to measure the actions that we take and determine if we are winning or losing each day based on how we are spending our time.

On todays quick New Years episode of The Deciding Factor, Isaiah talks about the dogma surrounding the "New year new me" cliche, and why it just isn't true. He then goes on to explain how you can actually make a difference in your life starting this year if that's what you desire to do. Hopefully this quick episode will have something you can apply to your life as we enter the ne...

You've always heard people say that you should just be yourself. In today's episode Isaiah explores why that might not be the best option at all times. While it is important for us to always come from a place of authenticity, that doesn't mean that we should wear our heart on our sleeve and give everyone full access into our personal life. If we want to be successful and make it out al...

Isaiah is back this week with a new episode discussing the importance of a simple life and the complications of comfort. Comfort is great, but too much of it can be a hindrance to our success. Allow Isaiah to explain to you it is important that we lean into hardship and keep our lives simplistic if we want to find success.

Shoulders are one of the most important features on a mans body. In this episode, Isaiah dives into the importance of having broad shoulders physically, metaphorically, and physiologically. Not only are broad shoulders important for our physical structure and performance of critical movements, but it is also important for our emotional and physical health. Follow along with Isaiah as we discover t...

In this episode, Isaiah discusses the importance of having a close friend that can be considered a brother. the Bible tells us that brothers were born for adversity, and this episode gets right to the heart of why that is so true. You may not even realize your need for a brother, but once you have found one, your whole life will change. Join Isaiah in this episode as he breaks down why we all need...

Join Isaiah as he dives into the topic of Truth, and why it is important that we live our lives as a testament to truth. In this episode we discuss why it is important to be truthful with yourself, and how being an honest person can have a positive effect on your loved ones as well as your community. It is up to all of us to live in truth, and to be the change that we want to see

Listen in on this wilder, less structured episode, where Isaiah talks about the primary pursuit of a Christian life. As Christians, we are called to forsake sin and use our bodies as instruments of righteousness. As hard as that may be, this is the goal that we should all aim for in our walk with Christ. This episode was a difficult topic to pin down, and was hard to address in a way that offers t...

Listen in as Cameron once again joins us for this informative episode about improving your life. Everyone wants to be a better man, but many men lack the guidance and don't know where or how to start. In this episode, Isaiah delivers 10 things that you can start doing today that will instantly improve your life.

Join Isaiah for this controversial conversation about how men specifically should approach their walk with Christ. In this episode, Isaiah lays out the Biblical argument for why Christian men should practice Stoicism in their own life, and how Jesus Christ himself teaches and commands His followers to practice the four stoic virtues. By the end of this episode, it should be very clear that a fulfi...

Sometimes we learn life lessons from some of the most unexpected experiences. Join Isaiah in this weeks episode as he recounts the lessons he learned from his cruise back in March. These 7 lessons are timeless wisdom that are sure to be a help to anyone and can be applied to multiple situations. Follow us on socials: @dsidingfactor Email us: dsidingfactor@gmail.com Shop with us: deciding-factor-ll...