ISI Brotherhood Podcast

Ever felt the ache of moving fast but going nowhere? We sat down with executive leader and author Chris Robinson to name the real culprit: complacency that creeps in after success and masquerades as progress. Chris calls it “careless security,” and once you see it, you can’t unsee it—in your calendar, your team, even your closest relationships. Chris opens up about a humbling moment on an international stage with John Maxwell that exposed his own drift. The lesson wasn’t about talent; it was about preparation, depth, and the discipline to invite feedback and act on it. From there, we unpack his seven-step loop—clarity, gathering, filtering, guidance, relationships, action, evaluation—and why filtering is the modern choke point. With endless inputs, scattered learning feels productive while it quietly stalls your growth. Depth wins when you align your reading, listening, coaching, and daily tasks to one clear aim. We also dig into practical signals that you’re drifting: busyness without challenge, saying later more than now, consuming more than you create, and losing energy for the work that once lit you up. Chris gives a simple way back: take an honest hour and write, What do I want? Use five daily alignment questions to turn goals into action and to-do lists into outcomes. Then build community and accountability that won’t let you coast—because what a leader allows in moderation, a team will amplify. If you’re ready to move from success to significance, this conversation will help you trade motion for momentum and comfort for calling. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep sharpening together. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Chris Robinson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/]

What if the loudest obstacles to hearing God are inside your own head? We sit down with Robby Gallaty—pastor, author, and former addict—who shares a raw story of burnout, confession, and revival that began not with a plan, but on a porch. Robby is the pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN, where a simple act of obedience sparked a powerful movement of spontaneous baptisms. He recently joined our monthly ISI Roundtable [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/events] as the guest speaker, and we’re deeply grateful for the time, teaching, and wisdom he shared with our brotherhood. Robby unpacks emunah—the Hebrew idea of faith as steadiness and allegiance—and shows how silence, Scripture, and obedience can turn down the noise and turn up discernment. You’ll hear practical ways to recognize God’s voice, clear the clutter of pride and jealousy, and act courageously when He speaks. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us one step you’ll take this week. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Explore more from Pastor Robby Gallaty and watch his sermons at: https://longhollow.com/ [https://longhollow.com/]

A bump behind the right nostril turned a college junior’s easy street into a fight for life—and identity. Terry Healey doesn’t just recount a rare sarcoma and radical facial surgery; he walks us through the inner reconstruction that followed, where faith, gratitude, and a bracing dose of truth forged a resilience deeper than scars. We explore the moments that mattered: a surgeon who gave hope on both sides of the ordeal, a family that showed up every day, and a girlfriend who named the real wound—insecurity—so healing could finally aim at the right target. From there, we build out Terry’s REBAR framework—Reflect, Build, Act, Renew—the same playbook he now teaches leaders, teams, and anyone navigating hardship. Reflect is the five-to-ten-minute practice that turns days into data: gratitude lists, lessons learned, inspiration you’ll apply tomorrow. Build is mindset and support systems, from growth-oriented habits to communities that tell the hard truth. Act is execution with specificity and flexibility, translating clarity into commitments and small wins that compound. Renew is where we celebrate progress, name the traits forged in adversity, and lock in principles so the next storm finds us stronger. We also get practical. Terry shares the gratitude exercises that stabilized him, why positivity is a choice and not denial, and how to take control when you can’t control the diagnosis. His new book, The Resilience Mindset, packages REBAR into a workbook you can use immediately, whether you’re facing health challenges, business setbacks, or a season of doubt. The throughline is simple and demanding: resilience is built, not given. When we reflect with honesty, build with intention, act with courage, and renew with purpose, adversity becomes a teacher—not a tyrant. If this conversation sparked something in you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find the tools to turn pain into purpose. * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhealey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhealey/]

You can feel the difference when someone knows your life well enough to catch your tone on the first hello. That’s the power running through this conversation with Bret Barnhart—twelve years of weekly mentorship that turned business growth into something deeper: a resilient marriage, a healthier relationship with his dad, and a family vision his kids help shape. We dig into why long-term coaching beats quick fixes, how context compounds advice, and what happens when a leader drifts into “good enough.” Bret breaks down the danger of maintenance mode and how accountability pulls him back into his creator–developer strengths without sacrificing family. We get practical too: quarterly spouse surveys, “What Do I Want” check-ins, and a family map where everyone pins bucket-list trips. These small, steady habits keep alignment alive and make decisions easier when life gets loud. The most moving arc tracks Bret’s father story—how pride and distance gave way to repair through persistent, uncomfortable questions. That healing didn’t just mend a relationship; it lowered stress, sharpened leadership, and removed a quiet cap on growth. We also look forward: testing a month-long sabbatical to prove the team can run, designing the next decade with health in mind, and preparing for the complex choices of raising teenagers into adults. The thread tying it all together is simple and demanding: growth loves accountability, and isolation kills excellence. If you’re ready to trade hacks for honest change, join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with one area where you want accountability. *Listen to Part 1 here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/134-the-mentors-seat-why-pouring-into-others-changes/id1649249589?i=1000728060892]. Connect: * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Bret's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-barnhart [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-barnhart-027a4821/]

What happens when a successful business owner realizes that achieving his financial goals left him feeling completely empty? Bret Barnhart had built Barnhart Excavating from $1,500 to a thriving company, but found himself miserable, angry, and struggling with high blood pressure in his twenties. His wake-up call came when reaching a long-desired financial milestone brought no satisfaction—only regret for all he had sacrificed along the way. This raw, honest conversation reveals the remarkable 12-year mentorship journey between Bret and Aaron Walker. Their weekly Tuesday meetings have transformed not just Bret's business approach, but his entire life. Bret candidly shares how he evolved from boasting about "ripping people's heads off" to leading with grace, from trying to control every aspect of his business to effectively delegating key functions. The most powerful revelations come when Bret discusses the ripple effects of mentorship on his family relationships. His wife, Crystal, has commented that she doesn't know what their life would look like without this consistent guidance. Bret now evaluates business opportunities not just by their profit potential, but by their "cost" to his family time and relationships—a perspective that's transformed his priorities. Through stories like the "$1,157 per night camper" that Bret immediately sold after a reality check, we see how accountability creates clarity. Bret explains mentorship as "walking down a dark hallway with someone who's been down it before"—a perfect metaphor for navigating business and life challenges with guidance rather than alone. Ready to find the brotherhood that will sharpen you? This episode presents a compelling case for why consistent mentorship is more important than quick fixes.  Join the ISI community free for 30 days at isibrotherhood.com/community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community] and discover what having the right people walking beside you can do for your business, family, and spiritual life. Connect: * Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/ [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/] * Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community [https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-w_pxXAZVcMzs-4d_cZbd9ulkRqp9I7eXr4R83sBhe4g_S1WHfJMj1tI_aem_Xii-qv1at1Zb8UBR1kT8lw] * Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Syy8UgS2nFuhGA9oy9_M-AaevDMqJuQnBbrZDzwBgqUEXAcOiAOEhkig_aem_Kvlz-IrzS9j4dEjfrKCIFQ] * Bret's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-barnhart [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-barnhart-027a4821/]