The Iron Deep Podcast

Patrick Grayson is a successful Third Generation Real Estate Entrepreneur. He's a proud husband and father, a good family man. Everyone who knows Patrick have great things to say about him. But despite Patrick looking like he has everything figured out, he will tell you he has struggles that he's continually facing and trying to work through.Patrick has scaled down his business in some ways, to prioritize more important things in his life, like his family and his faith. Amidst some of the business hardships he's faced, Patrick has learned that it's better to make your business serve your life, not your life serve your business.Patrick has learned that figuring out priorities in life, along with accountability are a couple of major keys in finding greater peace and victory, and they help in dealing with many struggles that no man is immune to.Listen as Patrick and Brett share about baggage they and all men carry, but also how they are able to successfully work through it, even though it takes hearing some hard truths.

Technology advancements have caused everyone to spend extended time engaged in digital spaces. Whether we like it or not, this trend keeps increasing. The world we are stepping into is continually growing drastically more digital.Digital universes or metaverses we interact in aren't all fake. When we interact with others online, it's an extension of ourselves. The scary part comes in because there is a merging of reality with fake spaces. Most of the time, the metaverses that exist do cause more harm to users. They're built to addict users to spend more time there which gains the builders of the platforms more money. And trying to keep people engaged isn't governed by moral obligations. Many times more deplorable content is introduced to suck users into these digital universes even more, even to their harm.So what can the church do? What role do or should Christians play in these digital worlds? Does Jesus want us to be involved in these metaverses or not?Christopher Adams, founder and developer of the digital metaverse called "Lands Of Elohim", speaks into all these topics and more. As a Christian who desires to spread the Gospel, Christopher tells us why the Church not only should be, but is already involved in great and positive ways spreading the love and truth of Jesus digitally.Listen as Christopher talks about the dangers that will come if the church runs away from this issue. But also the blessings and benefits that are coming as the church encounters those unreached people who would otherwise never come to the knowledge of the truth of the Gospel if it weren't for finding Jesus in the digital world.LEARN MORE ABOUT "LANDS OF ELOHIM": Christopher@LandsOfElohim.comCONTACT CHRISTOPHER FOR AVAILABLE POSITIONS

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/

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.

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.

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

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.

When the word 'Stewardship' is mentioned, most people automatically think of money. But being a good steward has to do with more than money. We're to be a good steward of every aspect of our lives that God has given us. Time Stewardship is of the utmost importance to live a successful life. If time is our most valuable resource, even more than money, then it stands to reason that the Stewardship of Time is more important than stewardship of money.Brett & Josh define stewardship and time stewardship in this episode. They talk about the importance that this right mind-set brings in helping us live as God intended us to concerning time. When we understand some basic concepts, time stewardship can become a lot easier and life can be a lot more enjoyable and manageable. Listen as Brett & Josh share personal testimonies, scripture on how to view time, how to number our days, and how to set and keep the right priorities in life that will help enable you to thrive as a good steward of God's time.