The Restoration Group Podcast

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Welcome to the Restoration Group Podcast. This podcast exists to invest in Oklahoma City-based leaders who desire to integrate their work into their Christian faith. We will regularly be hosting guests who are Oklahoma City-based owners, founders, leaders or employees that are dedicated to integrating their faith into the businesses they serve. Our goal will be to suss out the lessons and hard-won wisdom they have earned. We will also share the lessons we have picked up from leading an integrated business for nearly 10 years right here in Oklahoma City. Join us each Tuesday for a new episode!

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August 13, 202445 min

Ep. 155 | Piper Bridwell [Trusting God for provision, searching for vocation, pushing through imposter syndrome]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Piper is a self-taught artist from Oklahoma City whose faith is at the core of her work. Her pieces are oil and mixed media and are collected and represented by private collectors and galleries both domestically and internationally. The blending of rich colors to create a sense of light is a reflection for the way she hopes to live her life and inspire others. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

July 30, 202443 min

Ep. 154 | Brent & Kerri Benn [discipline and patience in down seasons]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Brent is the Owner and Manager of Local People, LLC, an accounting and HR/Payroll ERP software consulting business, who partner primarily with state agencies to implement, train and support those types of systems. Kerri is the founder of The Branch Design which is a interior design, staging and renovation company based in the OKC Metro. Kerri aims to create fresh designs that are personally curated for her clients. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

July 16, 202452 min

Ep. 153 | Stan Lingo. Lingo Construction [family impact of business, willingness to take risks, recreating your business]

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God's Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, click the link in the show notes below to see how God's living Word applies to your orthopedic journey. ____________________________________________ Stan and his wife Renee founded Lingo Construction in 1998 and have faithfully poured into their business for over 25 years. They lead over ninety employees that include project managers, designers, engineers, carpenters, ironworkers and so many others. Stans diverse knowledge and relationships within the industry help him to provide valuable solutions for his clients. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn Follow Restoration Group on Instagram

July 2, 202452 min

Ep. 152 | Seleena Smith, REAL Liberation Life Coaching [REAL: Restore Empower Align Love, living a life of freedom and joy]

This episode is sponsored by Collection7 Realty. In a world where the housing market is filled with uncertainty, where interest rates ebb and flow, and inventory remains scarce, it can seem like there's a lot of complexity between you and your next home. But it doesn't have to be that way! At Collection7, you'll have a trusted guide to help you navigate the home-buying process with a well-crafted clean plan. Your guide will lead you through every step, no overwhelming or confusing processes along the way. Ready to take the first step? You can personally text Collection7 founder Niki McClain at (405) 435-7278 to get started. Your next home is closer than you think, and at Collection7, they will ensure you get there! ____________________________________________ Seleena is the owner of REAL Liberation Life Coaching and Consultation Services. After 10 years of experience as a Psychologist, Dr. Seleena made the decision to pivot from offering therapy to life coaching in an effort to have a greater impact on and more access to historically oppressed and underserved populations. She is focused on helping her community heal and she strives to help high functioning clients find liberation and joy in their lives. REAL Liberation provides services focusing on areas such as: self-care, grief and loss, setting boundaries, learning healthy communication skills, work-life balance, and more. We are so excited to learn from Dr Seleena today. Welcome Seleena! ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

June 18, 202452 min

Ep. 151 | Brandon Lovelace [freelance content creation, confidence to look dumb, recognizing our capabilities]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Brandon is a freelance artist, musician, and storyteller who's known by his friends and family as B-Love. He has worked on a multitude of projects, including being the project lead for the Dallas Cowboys Gathering, writing a jingle for Accident Care and Treatment Center, and creating branding, logo, and website design for Elevate Tri City. Welcome Brandon! ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

June 4, 202453 min

Ep. 150 | Roshonda Coleman, Anointed Hands Boutique [the "We Mindset", Grit to move through brick walls, leaping into God's hands]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Roshonda has owned Anointed Hands salon since 2006, whose mission is to give women superior service at a level of excellence in a expeditious timeframe. For over 20 years, Roshonda has enjoyed the privilege to connect with women day to day, not only about their outward appearance but their inner woman as well. She believes that God has given her this platform to make a holistic impact on the lives of women in her community. Welcome Roshonda! ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

May 21, 202446 min

Ep. 149 | Kyle Hood, Alongside Creative [image-bearing, creativity as an act of worship, telling your neighbors' stories]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Kyle Hood is a public school teacher turned street photographer and videographer here in Oklahoma City. For 4 years, Kyle taught literature and writing on the Southside of OKC. In 2022, Kyle and his wife, Laura, moved to Oxford, England where she had the opportunity to study theology, and he jumped full-time into shooting street photography. They moved back to OKC this summer where he started a photo and video production company centered on telling his neighbors' diverse stories. Since recording, Kyle has named his business Alongside Creative, in the hope that he can walk alongside businesses, nonprofits, and individual neighbors in OKC to help them tell their unique stories. You can reach him at kyle@alongsidecreative.co if you'd like to talk more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

May 7, 202447 min

Ep. 148 | Mollie Hayes, The Good OKC [doing "church" differently, serving under-served neighbors]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Mollie Hayes considers herself a Buffalokie hailing from Buffalo, NY and planting roots in Oklahoma after marrying her husband Tanner. From working with college students as an advisor at TCU to pastoring the operations team at Life.Church she has a passion for seeing positive change in her community. In her spare time she launched two successful businesses over the years. Mollie serves as The Good's Chief of Operations. She and her husband Tanner have one sassy daughter named Oaklie. Welcome Mollie! ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

April 23, 202453 min

Ep. 147 | Kevin Penry [Innovation through opposition, the paradoxical way of Jesus, active surrender]

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Kevin is no stranger to being a guest on the podcast, as he has been on two previous episodes of Convos with Clay, but we are excited for him to make his official debut on the Restoration Group podcast. Kevin has been a faithful mentor to multiple businesses we run and I know that many will benefit from hearing his wisdom that he will share today. Find Kevin at https://kevinpenry.com. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn

April 9, 202445 min

Ep. 146 | Jared Allen, Habakkuk Health [transitional seasons, seeking outside council, partnering with like-minded organizations]

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God's Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, click the link in the show notes below to see how God's living Word applies to your orthopedic journey. ____________________________________________ Sometimes in life you are privileged to work with a special leader who is also a close friend. A person who simultaneously inspires, challenges and knows you. Jared is one of those people for me. As iron sharpens iron, Jared has consistently invested in me, and so many others, as a leader, man and follower of Christ. He walks with a posture to honor God in all elements of his life. Not in perfect execution, but in honest pursuit of the One who has Jared's heart. Oh and he was also just promoted as CEO of Habakkuk, an orthopedic distributorship here in OKC. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn Follow Restoration Group on Instagram