CEO Kingdom Seekers

Ep 15: He Gives Sleep to His Beloved - A Sleep Doctor's Case for Rest as a Spiritual Practice (Psalm 127:2)

If you are a high-responsibility human (a founder, a CEO, a parent, a caregiver) sleep is probably one of the first things that gets sacrificed on the altar of productivity. And most of us wear that sacrifice like a badge of honor. But what if your sleeplessness is not just a health issue, but a spiritual one? In this episode of CEO Kingdom Seekers, Dr. Lee sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a sleep physician, active duty military officer, seminary student, and author, to explore the deeply biblical case for rest.  Dr. Ben has spent years studying the intersection of sleep science and Christian theology, and what he has found is that the way our culture talks about sleep is fundamentally at odds with how God designed it. From Psalm 127 ("He gives sleep to His beloved") to the Garden of Gethsemane, Dr. Ben and Dr. Lee unpack what the Bible actually says about rest, why the enemy uses our productivity obsession against us, and how learning to receive sleep as a gift from God can transform not just your health — but your business, your family, and your walk with Him. Dr. Lee also shares her own raw story of working 20-hour night shifts for nearly a decade, wearing her exhaustion as a trophy, and what happened one Sunday morning when she woke up and realized that for the first time in years,  she wasn't tired. In this episode, we cover: * Why the modern "biohacking" approach to sleep is fundamentally at odds with a biblical worldview * What Psalm 127:2 ("He gives sleep to His beloved") actually means for how we build our businesses * How Dr. Ben's God-led pivot from pediatrics to sleep medicine taught him about trusting God's timeline * The spiritual significance of nighttime awakenings and what the early church knew about night watches that we have largely forgotten * Why true rest requires margin as a foundation of both profit and peace * Dr. Ben's practical first step for anyone who struggles to prioritize sleep Resources Mentioned: Dr. Ben's book: Sleep Habits: Journal Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights — sleephabitsjournal.com [https://sleephabitsjournal.com] Dr. Ben's Substack: sleephabitsjournal.com [https://sleephabitsjournal.com] Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com [https://regulatedroots.com] Join our FREE Skool Community: [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy/about] The Regulated Roots Academy is a free community for faith-led entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Access free courses, resources, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Lee.  Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell [https://www.tiktok.com/@leeccordell] Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecordell/]

Ep 14: Restoring the Years the Locusts Have Eaten: Positioning Your Business for God's Double Reward (Joel 2:25)

In this episode, Dr. Lee drives deep into an unexpected dive into the Book of Joel — a short, four-chapter prophetic book that packs an absolutely powerful punch.  Dr. Lee walks us through a common yet infrequently addressed entrepreneurial pattern:  The exhausting cycle of struggle → repentance → repair → abundance → rupture → struggle. If you have ever had a season of incredible business growth, only to find yourself slowly drifting away from God and watching the fruit start to dry up... this episode was meant just for you (side note: be sure to let God's grace into your heart as you listen to it. 🤍) Here's what she covered: * The historical context of the Prophet Joel and why his message to ancient Judah sounds exactly like what many of us are walking through right now * The four waves of the "locust plague" — and how to recognize them when they show up in your business * How the enemy uses distraction and abundance to numb us out and cut off our first fruits * The difference between a performative business pivot and the deep, heart-level surrender God is actually asking for * How to position yourself and your business for God's promised double reward * Three practical ways to break the cycle for good — and stay awake in seasons of abundance If this resonates with you, feel free to connect with Dr. Lee via socials or email and share your reflections — and if you know someone who needs to hear this right now, please share it with them, because we're all journeying with Christ together. Lastly, we invite you to join our May Make MOVES challenge, starting May 11th in our FREE Skool community, Regulated Roots Academy. [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy]  Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com [https://regulatedroots.com] Join our FREE Skool Community: [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy/about] The Regulated Roots Academy is a free community for faith-led entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Access free courses, resources, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Lee.  Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell [https://www.tiktok.com/@leeccordell] Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecordell/]

Ep. 13: Holding the Weight: Preparing for God's Abundance in Business (Romans 12:6-8)

In this episode, Dr. Lee Cordell shares a profound personal revelation about preparing for the "weight" of God's blessing in business.  Many entrepreneurs strive for abundance, but few consider the responsibility and capacity required to truly hold it. Dr. Lee dives into the critical importance of aligning your values and understanding your God-given spiritual gifts to build a business that can not only achieve success but sustain it with peace and joy.  She challenges the conventional wisdom of business building, urging listeners to co-create with God and design their ventures in alignment with their divine purpose, avoiding the pitfalls of worldly strategies that lead to burnout and misalignment.  This episode is an essential guide for any C-Suite Kingdom Seeker ready to embrace true, God-centered growth. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * The "Weight" of Abundance: Understand that increased revenue, clients, and impact come with greater responsibility and require expanded capacity. * Values Alignment as Foundation: Discover how clearly defined, biblically-backed values are crucial for building a business that can withstand the "weight" without feeling overwhelming or misaligned. * Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts for Entrepreneurship: Explore the seven spiritual gifts from Romans 12:6-8 and how understanding and developing them in a divinely directed way is key to sustainable, joyful business building. * Avoiding Worldly Pitfalls: Learn why blindly following conventional business frameworks can lead to burnout and misalignment if not submitted to God's direction. * God-Led Business Building: Embrace the concept of co-creating with God, listening for His nudges, and building your offers, marketing, selling, and delivery processes in alignment with your unique gifting. * Supernatural Abilities & Divine Nudges: Recognize that God may call you to develop skills outside your natural comfort zone for His kingdom purposes, just as He did with Moses. Ready to dive into better discerning your Spiritual Gifts as a CEO/Entrepreneur?  Join us inside Grow In Your Gifts 10 day program, beginning March 23rd inside our Skool Community.  Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com [https://regulatedroots.com] Join our FREE Skool Community: [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy/about] The Regulated Roots Academy is a free community for faith-led entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Access free courses, resources, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Lee.  Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell [https://www.tiktok.com/@leeccordell] Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecordell/]

Ep 12: The Stewardship of Leadership: Serving to Scale with Kurt Uhlir (Matthew 23:11)

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lee sits down with Kurt Uhlir, known as "the king of scaling companies," to explore his unique approach to leadership rooted in biblical principles.  Kurt, who has led teams through massive exits and over 60 acquisitions, shares his personal journey of faith, detailing a week where his life dramatically shifted after facing marital infidelity, a lost business deal, and his father's cancer diagnosis. This pivotal moment led him to Christ and a profound re-evaluation of his leadership style. This episode is an invitation to leaders to redefine success, embrace vulnerability, and multiply their impact by serving others first. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * The Transformative Power of Crisis: How personal breaking points can lead to profound spiritual and professional shifts. * Servant Leadership as a Business Imperative: Why leading with a servant's heart is not just ethical, but also a highly effective strategy for scaling companies and fostering high-performing teams. * The Role of Curiosity and Healthy Conflict: Understanding why empathy alone can be toxic and how genuine curiosity about team members' lives can lead to better support and outcomes. * Stewarding Your Whole Life: The critical importance of proactively planning and protecting family time and personal well-being, even amidst hypergrowth and demanding careers. * Multiplying Your Impact: How to extend your influence and leadership principles through discipleship and intentional mentorship. Resources Mentioned: Moody Church CEO NetWeavers Connect with Kurt Uhlir: LinkedIn: Kurt Uhlir [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtuhlir/]  Website: KurtUhlir.com [https://KurtUhlir.com] Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com [https://regulatedroots.com] Join our FREE Skool Community: [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy/about] The Regulated Roots Academy is a free community for faith-led entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Access free courses, resources, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Lee.  Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell [https://www.tiktok.com/@leeccordell] Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecordell/]

Ep 11: The 5 Steps of Co-Creating a Business with God (Psalm 23:4)

Have you ever felt a deep, spiritual discontent with your business, even when things look good on paper?  Do you desire to stop building a business and asking God to bless it, and instead, start co-creating a business with God?  In this powerful episode, Dr. Lee unveils the 5-step process God takes every faith-led entrepreneur through when they decide to surrender their business to Him. From the initial Appointing to the often-painful Disappointing, through the heat of Refinement and the silence of Testing, all the way to the final Anointing, this episode provides a roadmap for your journey.  You'll learn why losing clients and facing financial hardship can actually be a sign of God's favor, how to endure the "valley of the shadow of death," and what it truly means to be prepared for the feast God has for you. This is a must-listen for any leader who is ready to move from worldly success to kingdom significance. In this episode, you will learn: * The 5 essential steps of co-creating a business with God: Appointing, Disappointing, Refinement, Testing, and Anointing. * Why spiritual restlessness is often the first sign of a divine invitation. * How to reframe disappointment and hardship as a necessary part of God's plan. * What to do when God is quiet during the "testing" phase. * How to steward the anointing and avoid the pitfalls of complacency that even King Solomon faced. Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com [https://regulatedroots.com] Join our FREE Skool Community: [https://www.skool.com/regulatedrootsacademy/about] The Regulated Roots Academy is a free community for faith-led entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Access free courses, resources, and bi-weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Lee.  Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell [https://www.tiktok.com/@leeccordell] Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecordell/]