The ISI Life Podcast

On this episode, Nick talks with Scott and Mandie Verlinger. Scott and Mandie are hosts of the podcast, "Check Your Vertical" and co-founders of V2 Residential, LLC, a real estate and renovations company. They created the podcast to share their love for the Lord and God's amazing work in their lives. We are excited to share this episode with you and know that you will be blessed by this conversati...

On this episode, Nick talks with Chad Johnson. Chad is a business coach to elite-level business owners with Strategic Coach. He is the current owner of a family business, Farmhouse Candle Shop and co-founder of Newlywed Coaching. Last year, he wrote and published his first book, “How to Win a Heart.” Most recently, Chad has started his couples planning retreat, G5 Summit. This two-day event is for...

On this episode, Nick talks with Brent Long, founder of Long on Life, with a purpose to wake people up to their true potential in life and business. Brent was a recent. speaker at the last Columbus ISI retreat. They discuss Brent's retreat topic of Becoming in Practice who we are in Position. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with John Rule, retired programmer, systems analyst, and IT manager for Chemical Abstracts Service. John has also served as speaker at a recent Columbus ISI retreat. They discuss how having a strong faith impacts our family and marriage relationships. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with John Hansel, Pastor to the Ohio Statehouse and speaker at the most recent Columbus retreat. They discuss how Faith impacts how we help others and the importance of Discipleship in our lives - those we help and those who help us. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with David Taylor, owner of Taylor Medical Gas in Columbus, Ohio and also the founder/leader of a group called Dad Lab, an organization centered on empowering fathers in leading their families. They discuss how to intentionally impact others that God outs in our lives and leaning in to key relationships. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be ble...

On this episode, Nick talks with fellow ISI Life co-founders, Joe Haddad, and George Dadas, Jr. about the vision of ISI, where we’ve come from and where we see The ISI Life going next. We hope this conversation gets you thinking about starting an ISI Chapter in your area. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with James Lenhoff, Director of Mission for Wealthquest. They discuss the “lure of more”, the lie of being irreplaceable and the 3 circuit breakers of generosity - amazing mindsets to learn from. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Thomas Dillon, retired trial lawyer and partner-in-charge of the Columbus office of Roetzel & Andress. Together they discuss the importance of numbering our days, the importance of what we do with the time we are given by our God. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with David Burns, Midwest Development Officer for ICM (also known as International Cooperating Ministries). Together they discuss the mission and focus of ICM and how God is using ISI to reach the world through a new church in Panama. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

For our 50th episode, we couldn't have planned for a better guest...Nick talks with our very special ISI VIP, Jamie Hall, the glue that holds ISI together. If you've ever attended an ISI retreat, chances are that Jamie has played a huge part in making that event an incredible success. Not only that, but Jamie has spearheaded the formation and launch of Women's ISI which has started off so strong....

We are very excited to share this podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with Dr. Joe & Cindi Ferrini, marriage conference speakers for the upcoming ISI Couples Getaway. The Ferrini’s live in Cleveland, Ohio with 1 son at home with special needs, 2 married daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 4 grandsons, and 2 foster granddaughters living nearby. Dr. Ferrini, a retired dentist, and Cindi have individ...

We are very excited to share this podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with TJ Gliha, President of Journey Wealth, father of 3 boys and husband of 20 years. They discuss the roles of faith, family and finance and how they have impacted TJ’s life. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

We are very excited to share this special podcast with you. On this episode, Nick talks with former U.S. Navy Seal, Ultra-Runner, and entrepreneur, Chadd Wright. Chadd's faith is intentionally woven into each area of his life and Nick and Chadd explore this subject in their conversation together. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with long time ISI member and ISI Columbus leader, Jordan Acer, Financial Planner for Nvest Wealth Strategies. They discuss the importance of family, generosity and living an ISI life. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Steve Scott, SVP of Lee Company in Nashville, TN. They discuss 4 key concepts: Courage, Self-Discipline, Coachable Spirit, and Passion as they relate to the subject of Faculty and Leadership. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge. They discuss tactical habits for how to be an amazing father and husband. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with his business partner and co-founder of The ISI Life™, Joe Haddad, and Al Schierbaum, Regional Director for ISI, about how The ISI Life™ started and has grown. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Rick Chelko, President and Owner of Chelko Consulting Group and ministry leader in Northeast Ohio. They discuss Rick’s approach to incorporating his faith in the workplace. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Ben Pellicani, golf instructor and golf coach in Nashville, Tennessee. They discuss Ben’s experience and takeaways after attending his first two ISI retreats and also Ben’s life story. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Mike Hopkins, COO for Paul Davis Restoration and former Area Director for CBMC. They discuss magnifying God in everything we do and how we can live out our faith every single day. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, we replay a recent recording from our March 2021 Stay Sharp Saturday where Al Schierbaum digs in on being Strong in the faith. We hope you are challenged and encouraged. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Sanjay Beach, ex-NFL Wide Receiver and current Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor for Merrill Lynch. They discuss the ins and outs of financial excellence and how our finances reflect our faith. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Mike Claudio, retired engineer, business owner and author of the book, In Pursuit of Legacy, Three Keys to Enduring Leadership, about what it means to leave a legacy. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!

On this episode, Nick talks with Brad Mulvey, host of Millennial Masterminds and the World Class Dads Podcasts, about being a great dad and leading our families toward godliness. We hope you are challenged and blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!