111. Nailing It!: Leadership, Suffering, and Surrender with Nicole Massie Martin
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Release Date: 03/11/2025
131. When Wonder Meets the World
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Christmas invites us to slow down and rediscover the awe woven into the story of Jesus’ arrival—and this year, we’re revisiting that wonder together. In this special The Integrated Life Podcast Christmas episode, Diana picks up right where she left off last year in Luke 2, continuing the unfolding story of Christ’s birth through the eyes of those who first witnessed it. From the shepherds who ran with holy urgency, to Simeon who waited faithfully for a promise, to Anna who spent a lifetime devoted to worship—each moment reveals something profound about God’s love, His timing, and...
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130. Lighting the Way by Watering Your Seed
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129. The ALL-someness of God
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128. Signs and Wonders (Encore Episode)
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Have you ever paused long enough to notice the wonder woven into your everyday life? In this Encore Episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana Romero reintroduces one of her most uplifting messages—an invitation to open your eyes and heart to the signs of God’s presence all around you. From the delicate artistry of a spider’s web to the daily rising of the sun, God fills our lives with reminders of His greatness. Through Diana’s heartfelt reflections, you’ll be inspired to slow down, look deeper, and rediscover the miracles...
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127. Know the Commands: Standing Firm in Spiritual Authority
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126. Hero Kids Network: A Dream in God's Timing
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125. Mark Your Territory: Rise Up as a Spiritual Warrior
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In this high-powered new episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero shares how God has been stirring in her a deeper understanding of the warrior spirit—and how we as believers are called to rise up, plant our flags, and mark our territory for Christ. Drawing from personal testimony, scripture, and Spirit-led insights, Diana unpacks: ⚔️ What it means to live with a warrior spirit ⚔️ How to mark your territory through prayer, anointing, and declaring God’s Word ⚔️ Why we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual...
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124. Declaring Victory: Planting Your Flag In Faith
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123. Why Your Leadership Confidence Starts With Identity in Christ
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In this inspiring episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero sits down with Catherine Stiener, Vice President of Programs at 4word Women and author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership. Catherine shares her journey from a young girl carrying the weight of responsibility at age 11, to a leader in the faith-and-work movement. She opens up about the pivotal moment God shifted her perspective, how she discovered the power of integrating faith into leadership, and why true confidence is rooted in our identity in Christ—not in titles,...
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122. Leading with Story and Pioneering the Meaning REVolution
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info_outlineThe Integrated Life Podcast with host Diana Romero welcomes Nicole Massie Martin, COO of Christianity Today Magazine, to discuss her newly released book, NAILING IT! WHY SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP DEMANDS SUFFERING AND SURRENDER. In this powerful episode, Nicole challenges leaders to rethink success—not as a path of ease, but as one marked by sacrifice, refining, and resurrection power. She shares how true leadership requires surrender, allowing our ambitions, struggles, and practices to be nailed to the cross, so we can lead with renewed strength and purpose. Through seven transformative solutions, Nicole unveils the hope and healing that emerge when we embrace leadership in light of Christ’s example.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on faith, resilience, and the leadership transformation that comes through suffering and surrender.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to truly "nail it" in leadership!
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Quick Episode Summary:
- Diana Romero welcomes Dr. Nicole Martin, a dynamic speaker and leadership expert, to discuss her new book.
- Nicole shares her journey as the daughter of educators and ministers, shaping her passion for leadership and faith.
- She reflects on her struggles with self-doubt and how God called her to write a leadership book tailored for diverse experiences.
- Nicole’s book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender, explores the biblical call to die to self and embrace servant leadership.
- She challenges traditional leadership models, emphasizing surrender, humility, and God's definition of power.
- Diana and Nicole discuss the fear of success, self-doubt, and the importance of laying down personal ambitions to follow God’s plan.
- Nicole highlights key concepts from her book, including crucifying power, ego, and performance to lead with transformational presence.
- The conversation emphasizes the importance of humility, self-awareness, and vulnerability in leadership.
- The episode concludes with encouragement to trust God’s timing, embrace growth through surrender, and share testimonies using #GodGetsMe.