17 | The Path to Surrender - Duane Donner

17 | The Path to Surrender - Duane Donner

In this powerful episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner shares the personal story of how chasing success, money, and achievement nearly cost him everything. From building a fast-growing business in his 20s to battling overwhelming stress, burnout, and panic attacks, Duane opens up about the breaking point that changed his life forever. This honest conversation explores ambition, identity, failure, faith, and how God can use brokenness to begin transformation. If you've ever felt the pressure to prove yourself or wondered if there's more to life than success, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Abide and Lead Resources: * Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences [https://abideandlead.com/experiences] * The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ [https://www.heritageforums.com/] * Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow [https://abideandlead.com/wow] * Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast [https://abideandlead.com/podcast] Follow along on Socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ [https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead]

16 | Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship: Building for Eternal Impact - Justin Forman

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner talks with Justin Forman, co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, exploring how God is awakening a new generation of leaders to build companies with kingdom purpose, eternal impact, and bold faith. Justin shares how entrepreneurs can integrate faith into business, overcome isolation through community, and use their companies to solve real-world problems and make an eternal impact. From leading global communities of over 30,000 entrepreneurs across 130 countries to helping shape conversations around faith-driven investing and generosity, Justin shares how this movement is gaining momentum—and why now is a critical moment for marketplace leaders. This conversation is both inspiring and deeply practical—challenging leaders to step fully into their calling, build with intention, and leverage their businesses for something far greater than profit. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: * Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ [https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/] * Solving the World's Greatest Problems: https://solving.org/ [https://solving.org/] Abide and Lead Resources: * Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences [https://abideandlead.com/experiences] * The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ [https://www.heritageforums.com/] * Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow [https://abideandlead.com/wow] * Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast [https://abideandlead.com/podcast] Follow along on Socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ [https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead]

15 | What if Your Work was Your Ministry - Duane Donner

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner and J.Lee Ellison explore marketplace ministry and how to integrate faith into your business in a natural, authentic way. Duane shares practical strategies for building a faith-driven culture, investing in your team, and leading from a place of abiding in Christ. Drawing from over two decades of experience building Founders Advisors, Duane shares how a simple but powerful shift, tearing down the wall between faith and business, transformed not only his leadership, but the culture, impact, and performance of his company. A powerful conversation for CEOs who want to lead with purpose, impact lives, and build something that lasts beyond the business. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Abide and Lead Resources: * Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences [https://abideandlead.com/experiences] * The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ [https://www.heritageforums.com/] * Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow [https://abideandlead.com/wow] * Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast [https://abideandlead.com/podcast] Follow along on Socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ [https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead]

14 | With His Life on the Line, His Business Stood Strong - John Burdett

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner and J. Lee Ellison sat down with John Burdett, founder and CEO of Fast Slow Motion, to explore what it truly means to build a scalable business rooted in stewardship, purpose, and faith. John shares how implementing the right systems and processes not only helps companies grow, but also creates the freedom to enjoy life, invest in relationships, and lead with intentionality. John also opens up about walking through one of the most difficult seasons of his life, facing major health challenges and how his faith, preparation, and business foundation allowed him to experience peace and see his company thrive even in his absence. This powerful conversation highlights the importance of surrender, daily disciplines, building businesses that outlast the founder, and focusing on the scoreboard that truly matters, people, purpose, and eternal impact. This episode will encourage and equip leaders to slow down, trust God, and build something that lasts far beyond themselves. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: * Fast Slow Motion: https://www.fastslowmotion.com/ [https://www.fastslowmotion.com/] Abide and Lead Resources: * Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences [https://abideandlead.com/experiences] * The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ [https://www.heritageforums.com/] * Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow [https://abideandlead.com/wow] * Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast [https://abideandlead.com/podcast] Follow along on Socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ [https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead]

13 | Sowing for a 100x Harvest - Duane Donner

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with J. Lee Ellison to explore the powerful principle of sowing and reaping and how it shapes every area of life: faith, family, leadership, and business. Drawing lessons from nature and experiences at Heritage Farms, the conversation highlights how intentional investments of time, energy, and resources ultimately produce a harvest over time. Duane shares how this biblical principle transformed his perspective after coming to faith and how leaders can apply it by being thoughtful about what they sow and where they sow it. From building strong families to cultivating healthy cultures in organizations, the discussion emphasizes the importance of planting good seeds in fertile soil and maintaining a long-term, eternal perspective. This episode challenges leaders to examine the seeds they are planting today, the soil they are cultivating, and the harvest they hope to see in the future. With practical wisdom and encouragement for those who may still be waiting on results, the conversation is a reminder that faithful sowing, over years and even generations, can produce a harvest far greater than we can imagine. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Abide and Lead Resources: * Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences [https://abideandlead.com/experiences] * The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/ [https://www.heritageforums.com/] * Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow [https://abideandlead.com/wow] * Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast [https://abideandlead.com/podcast] Follow along on Socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/ [https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead]