The Kent Ingle Podcast

Before you start a business, there are some things you need to know. Isaac Wilson, CEO of Heavenly Studios and a Southeastern University graduate, joins The Kent Ingle Podcast to share what it really takes to build a successful business, create a brand people want to buy from, and turn passion into a career. Isaac is the founder of Heavenly Studios, an Orlando-based apparel manufacturing and merchandise company that has worked with organizations including Transformation Church, Vous Church, Lakewood Church, Convoy of Hope, and Southeastern University. In this episode, Isaac shares how his time at SEU helped him discover his passion for entrepreneurship, the importance of building genuine relationships to land major clients, and why social media and consistency are essential for growing a brand. He also discusses the challenges of starting a clothing brand in today's competitive market, the financial realities of entrepreneurship, and why pursuing business solely for money or lifestyle can lead to disappointment. In this episode, we talk about: • How Isaac discovered his passion for entrepreneurship at Southeastern University • What you should know before starting a business • How to build a brand people actually want to buy from • Landing major clients like Transformation Church and Convoy of Hope • Why relationships matter more than simply making sales • The importance of social media and consistency in business • The challenges of starting a clothing brand in today's market • The reality of entrepreneurship that social media doesn't show • Why passion matters more than money when building a business Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Isaac Wilson 01:08 Growing Up in Ministry and Learning Leadership 03:29 Discovering His Passion for Entrepreneurship at SEU 05:08 The Connection Between Business and Ministry 07:07 What You Need Before Starting a Business 08:23 How Isaac Started His First Business 10:24 How He Landed Major Clients 12:34 How to Build a Brand People Want to Buy From 14:40 The Challenges of Starting a Clothing Brand 18:16 Why Consistency Matters in Business 20:54 Building Relationships With Major Clients 23:11 The Future of Church Merchandise and Creativity 27:34 What Nobody Tells You About Entrepreneurship 31:17 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Isaac Wilson Connect with Isaac Wilson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacloganwilson/Heavenly Studios: https://heavenlystudios.com/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, like, and share The Kent Ingle Podcast for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and creators about faith, culture, leadership, and discovering your divine design. #IsaacWilson #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAdvice #KentInglePodcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

George Tinsley Sr. was once told by a teacher that he should quit school because he would never succeed. Today, he's a three-time college basketball national champion, former professional basketball player, and successful entrepreneur who built a business with more than 60 restaurant locations. In this episode of The Kent Ingle Podcast, George shares his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty to playing professional basketball, working alongside Colonel Sanders at KFC, and building a successful restaurant empire. George opens up about the obstacles that shaped his life, including being raised by a woman who could not read or write, overcoming teachers' discouragement, and discovering how basketball opened doors he never imagined possible. He also shares how his first restaurant burned down, why he refused to give up, and how he turned that setback into an opportunity that eventually doubled the restaurant's sales from $1 million to $2 million. Throughout the conversation, George reveals the importance of faith, perseverance, building strong teams, creating wealth, and leaving a lasting legacy by investing in others. In this episode, we talk about: • Overcoming poverty and being told he would never succeed • Winning three college basketball national championships • Playing professional basketball in the ABA • Working with Colonel Sanders and learning the restaurant business • Building a business with more than 60 restaurant locations • Turning a devastating restaurant fire into a multimillion-dollar opportunity • Building wealth and creating a lasting family legacy • Why helping others is one of the greatest keys to success Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 01:04 Welcome and Introduction to George Tinsley Sr. 02:28 Growing Up in Poverty and Overcoming Adversity 05:56 The Teacher Who Told Him to Quit School 08:32 How Basketball Changed His Life 10:00 Winning Three National Championships 11:29 Building Winning Teams and Leadership Lessons 13:45 Getting Drafted Into Professional Basketball 16:05 The Untold Story of the ABA 19:47 From Professional Basketball to KFC 22:11 Working With Colonel Sanders 25:38 Learning How to Build Wealth 27:42 The Restaurant Fire That Changed Everything 30:47 The Mindset Behind Perseverance and Success 31:51 Building Wealth and Leaving a Family Legacy 34:45 Passing the Family Business to the Next Generation 36:59 George Tinsley's Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 38:45 Final Thoughts George is also the author of *Catch as Catch Can: Building a Legacy by Finding Opportunity in Every Obstacle, where he shares the lessons that helped him turn adversity into opportunity. Purchase Catch as Catch Can: Building a Legacy by Finding Opportunity in Every Obstacle https://tinsleyspeaks.com/books/ Learn more about George Tinsley Sr.: https://tinsleyspeaks.com/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, like, and share The Kent Ingle Podcast for more conversations about leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and discovering your God given potential. #GeorgeTinsley #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #KentInglePodcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Stasi Kamoutsas joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for a powerful conversation about education, parental rights, student success, and the importance of creating an educational system where every student has the opportunity to thrive. As the new president of Polk State College and Florida's former Commissioner of Education, Stasi shares his perspective on some of the challenges facing education today, including treating students fairly regardless of their race or political beliefs, removing unnecessary distractions from the classroom, and ensuring that students have the support they need to succeed. The conversation also explores the growing disconnect between the role parents are told they should have in their children's education and the authority they actually experience within the educational system. Stasi reflects on his childhood and shares a personal story about watching educators dismiss his mother because she wasn't considered an education expert. He challenges the idea that parents should have less influence simply because they lack professional credentials, emphasizing the important role families play in helping children grow, learn, and succeed. In this episode, we talk about: • Why every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed • The importance of treating students fairly regardless of race or political beliefs • How schools can remove distractions and prioritize student success • Why parental rights and involvement matter in education • The disconnect between parental responsibility and educational authority • Why parents should have a meaningful voice in their children's education • How personal experiences shape leadership and educational priorities If you are a parent, educator, student, or leader who cares about the future of education, this conversation offers an important perspective on fairness, parental involvement, and creating schools where students can thrive. 00:00 Coming Up 01:23 Welcome and Introduction to Stasi Kamoutsas 02:52 Stasi's Journey From Humble Beginnings to Education Leadership 03:43 Who Should Have the Final Say in Education? 04:35 How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Education 07:13 Why Parents Feel Ignored by the Education System 09:50 What Parents Really Want From Schools 13:50 Leading With Faith, Courage, and Conviction 16:12 Why Every Student Deserves Equal Treatment 19:28 Leadership Lessons From Working With Governor DeSantis 24:07 The Future of Polk State College and Workforce Education 26:02 Why Families Are Questioning the Value of College 31:27 Stasi's Vision for the Next Generation Guest: Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas Learn more about Polk State College: https://www.polk.edu/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Chris Palmer joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation about faith, philosophy, artificial intelligence, and what happens when society begins to live without God. Dr. Chris Palmer is the Dean of the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University and the author of A World Without God: The Search for Meaning in a Society Overwhelmed by Despair. He shares what inspired him to write the book after noticing a growing sense of hopelessness and what he describes as passive nihilism, where people are increasingly living without a clear sense of meaning, purpose, or hope. The conversation explores how social media, artificial intelligence, and constant access to information are changing the way people think, believe, and engage with the world. Chris explains why having more information than ever before has not necessarily produced greater wisdom or stronger faith, and why pastors and Christian leaders must rethink how they communicate truth to the next generation. Dr. Palmer and Dr. Kent Ingle also tackle some of today's biggest questions. What happens when God is no longer the foundation of truth and morality? Why are people turning to spirituality, technology, and alternative beliefs to find meaning? And how can Christians share Jesus with a generation that increasingly questions absolute truth? Chris also reflects on his personal journey of discovering God through Scripture and explains why authentic faith requires more than knowledge. It requires a genuine relationship with Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and a life that demonstrates what we believe. In this episode, we talk about: • Why society is struggling to find meaning and purpose • What passive nihilism is and how it affects our culture • How social media, AI, and information overload shape our beliefs • Why more information does not always produce stronger faith • How pastors can communicate truth in a changing culture • Why living out your faith is more powerful than winning arguments • Why younger generations are exploring spirituality and alternative beliefs • What happens to morality when God is removed from society • Why Jesus is the foundation of truth, meaning, and purpose • How Scripture and the Holy Spirit transform lives If you have ever questioned your purpose, struggled to understand what is true, or wondered how to live out your faith in today's culture, this conversation is a reminder that lasting meaning and purpose are ultimately found in Jesus Christ. Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 00:45 Welcome and Introduction to Dr. Chris Palmer 01:40 Why Chris Palmer Wrote A World Without God 06:52 Why More Information Is Not Producing Stronger Faith 09:32 Social Media Algorithms, Radicalization, and Modern Preaching 13:24 Preparing Christian Leaders to Share Jesus in Today's Culture 18:52 Why Living Out Your Faith Is More Powerful Than Arguments 21:01 Why People Believe in Spirituality, Aliens, and AI but Question God 25:19 What Happens to Morality When Society Rejects God? 27:00 Is Truth Relative? Finding Meaning and Purpose in Jesus 32:19 Finding Hope and Purpose Through Scripture 34:47 Preparing the Next Generation of Christian Leaders 37:31 Final Thoughts With Dr. Chris Palmer Guest: Dr. Chris Palmer Check out A World Without God: The Search for Meaning in a Society Overwhelmed by Despair wherever books are sold. https://zondervanacademic.com/products/a-world-without-god Learn more about the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University: https://www.seu.edu/ Follow Dr. Chris Palmer on Instagram: @chrispalmer Follow the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology on Instagram: @seuministrytheology Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mark Batterson joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for an honest conversation about faith, leadership, artificial intelligence, prayer, spiritual discernment, and his new book, Not My Circus: Living with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion in a World of Chaos. Mark shares why the fear of God is the only cure for the fear of people and how Christians can stand firm in their convictions without losing compassion for others. Drawing from Romans 12:2, he explains why believers must resist the pressure to conform to popular opinion, political expectations, and cultural trends while continuing to lead with grace and truth. The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is changing writing, education, creativity, and ministry. Mark reflects on his journey from struggling with writing to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, why developing your own skills still matters in an age of AI, and why spiritual discernment is becoming increasingly important as technology continues to advance. Mark also shares what he has learned from leading National Community Church in Washington, D.C., including navigating politically charged environments, finding creative ways to serve the community, and building a church that reaches people beyond its walls. He explains why the Church must continue adapting and innovating without losing its commitment to prayer, discipleship, and the work of the Holy Spirit. The conversation becomes especially personal as Mark reflects on a prayer walk around Capitol Hill nearly 30 years ago, when his church had just 13 people. He shares how that moment shaped his understanding of bold prayers, God's faithfulness, and the importance of seeking God's will rather than simply asking Him to fulfill our plans. In this episode, we talk about: • Why the fear of God is the cure for the fear of people • The message behind Mark Batterson's new book, Not My Circus • How to stand firm in your convictions without compromising compassion • Why Jesus modeled the perfect balance of grace and truth • How artificial intelligence is changing writing, education, and ministry • Why spiritual discernment and critical thinking matter more than ever • What Mark has learned from pastoring in Washington, D.C. • Why churches must think creatively about reaching their communities • How prayer and the Holy Spirit shape effective leadership • The story behind Mark's prayer walk around Capitol Hill • Why believers must prioritize prayer in an increasingly technological world • How Christians can navigate political division without compromising their faith If you are navigating cultural pressure, struggling to lead with both truth and compassion, or wondering how to remain grounded in your faith in a rapidly changing world, this conversation is a reminder that courage and conviction must always be accompanied by compassion. You do not have to follow the crowd to make a difference, and you do not have to compromise your faith to love people well. 00:00 Coming Up 00:42 Welcome and Introduction to Mark Batterson 03:46 Mark Batterson's Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author 06:21 Artificial Intelligence, Writing, and the Future of Creativity 10:37 Why Spiritual Discernment Matters in the Age of AI 13:33 Not My Circus: Courage, Conviction, and the Fear of God 15:38 Navigating Politics, Faith, and Ministry in Washington, D.C. 19:54 Creative Church Leadership and Reaching Beyond the Church Walls 22:42 The Genius of Jesus: Leading With Grace and Truth 27:26 The Power of Prayer, the Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Leadership 32:20 Praying Bold Prayers and Trusting God for the Impossible 34:33 AI, Critical Thinking, and the Future of Spiritual Discernment 37:41 Final Thoughts With Mark Batterson Guest: Mark Batterson Order Mark Batterson's new book, Not My Circus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSHTJ45M?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Learn more about National Community Church: https://national.cc/ — Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ — Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ — Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.