111. Nailing It!: Leadership, Suffering, and Surrender with Nicole Massie Martin
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
Release Date: 03/11/2025
122. Leading with Story and Pioneering the Meaning REVolution
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
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121. Tugboats, Comparison & the Bridegroom’s Call
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Have you ever caught yourself comparing your walk with Christ to someone else's? Or felt like your past disqualified you from carrying His message? In this heart-stirring episode, Diana Romero sits down with Glenda Miner to unpack what it means to live as a faithful witness to the Bridegroom—without comparison, self-righteousness, or shame. 💡 What begins with a simple verse from John unfolds into a beautiful revelation about identity, purpose, and the freedom found in knowing our role in God’s bigger story. From childhood legalism to the power of dreams and even a divine lesson through...
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120. When God Forgets Your Sin But Remembers Your Hurt
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119. You Are Not the Prey—You’re Already the Victor
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Do you ever feel like life is closing in, like you're under attack or stuck in an endless loop of struggle? In this powerful solo episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero shares a personal encounter with God during a simple walk with her dog—and how it revealed a profound truth every believer needs to hear: ➡️ You are not the prey of the enemy. You are the victor—because Jesus already won the battle. Diana unpacks the authority we have in Christ, the true meaning of spiritual power, and the importance of aligning our prayers, mindset, and daily choices with God’s...
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118. Resilient by Faith: Surviving the Unthinkable with Sharon Beach
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117. The Power of Celebration: Faith, Milestones & Intentional Moments
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Too often we rush from one task to the next, one goal to the next—especially in business. But what if we stopped to celebrate? 🎊 In this heartfelt The Integrated Life Podcast episode, host Diana Romero reflects on why intentional celebrations matter—both spiritually and practically. From honoring Pentecost and her own “rebirth-day,” to celebrating 20 years with her husband and team milestones at work, Diana shares why moments of recognition and gratitude are vital. You will also explore what Scripture says about celebration and how even small acknowledgments can foster joy,...
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116. Pep Talk: Sometimes You Just Have to Grit Through It
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Life can feel overwhelming—deadlines, sickness, work stress, and circumstances beyond our control. But what if the key to pushing through isn’t in our own strength, but in a deeper resolve rooted in faith? In this powerful pep talk, Diana Romero shares practical, Spirit-led encouragement for those navigating life's toughest moments. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, she dives into what it really means to have grit—tenacity, courage, and strength of character—and how we can press on, not by worldly standards, but by fixing our gaze on the eternal. 💪 Learn how to: ...
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115. Firm Foundation: Rooted and Unshakable for the Seasons of Life
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
The Integrated Life Podcast brings this deeply personal episode, where Diana Romero invites you into her spiritual journey of discovering the importance of building a firm foundation in life — one rooted in Christ, the cornerstone. Drawing from powerful scriptures in Revelation, Ezra, Acts, and 2 Timothy, Diana shares how God confirmed this message in her own life and how we, too, can rejoice when the foundations of our lives are built strong and unshakable. Diana discusses practical ways to create a life anchored in salvation, God's Word, and Godly community, enabling us to stand firm no...
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114. When Love Doesn't Give Up: Heidi Black's Redemption Story
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In the latest episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana welcomes her friend, Heidi Black, CEO and Owner of High Performance Roofing and a contributing author of Leading Ladies. Heidi opens up about the choices that led her down a painful path — and the relentless love and grace that brought her back. Through her vulnerability, she reminds us: No one is too far gone. The power of a steadfast partner is life-changing. God can restore what feels broken beyond repair. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate faith, family, and personal growth, this conversation will encourage and challenge...
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113. Hunting Holiness: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit
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In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero welcomes her guest SaraJane Gates, founder of Project Heaven, author of Live Better and host of the new podcast Hunting Holiness. We dive deep into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and how God’s presence is active in our everyday lives. SaraJane shares her incredible journey—from unknowingly being protected by the Spirit in dangerous situations to fully experiencing His power and stepping into her purpose. We explore the importance of truly studying Scripture, recognizing God’s intentionality, and understanding...
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.