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C-Suite Kingdom Seekers
For the Leaders, Entrepreneurs, & Executives who are called to fear & follow God.
Being a whole disciple of Jesus and leading a company isn’t for the faint of heart or the timid spirit.
Seeking God’s kingdom first in a world that gives us so many idols to bow down to is tough enough - but being called to the responsibility of stewarding the resources and following His will is a true test of faith.
Whether you’re the CEO/founder in your business, sitting at the head of the table at an organization, or making daily decisions that majorly impact lives + livelihoods- You know that strengthening your wisdom + discernment is critical for long term success.
On this podcast, Dr. Lee shares her testimony of hearing on her own initiation of moving through academia, healthcare, corporate, entrepreneurship... until one day when God fully reminded her why she gave her life to the Lord and how she was meant to build His kingdom.
She also interviews other faith-led biz owners + industry leaders, and is often joined by her husband and Co-Founder of Regulated Roots Academy & Agency, T. Lee Cordell.
If you’re seeking clarity, wisdom + practical advice on staying rooted in God’s will + word while you produce “good fruits” in the world — we pray this podcast will nourish + embolden you in seeking the kingdom of God and leading with faith.
C-Suite Kingdom Seekers
Ep 8: I Surrender: Breaking the Broken Record of Leadership Sin & Complacency (Psalm 51:10)
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"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." — Psalm 51:10
In this raw and honest episode, Dr. Lee validates the immense weight of leadership, while confronting the spiritual danger of the Complacency of Power.
Using the story of King David's sin with Bathsheba and Uriah to illustrate how idleness leads to sin, and how the sin is often compounded by the cover-up, Dr. Lee invites you to stop running from who you've been, face the mirror, and realize that true surrender is the most powerful move a leader can make.
In This Episode, She Explores:
- The spiritual danger of the Complacency of Power (The "David on the rooftop" moment for modern leaders).
- The four things every leader must surrender to God: the need for Control, Credit, Cover up, and to be Correct.
- The Forge of the LORD metaphor: How God uses heat (trials) to remove impurities (pride, idleness, idolatry) and make you stronger.
- The C-O-O-L acronym: How to remain Committed, Obedient, Open, and Lead from a place of Holy Spirit regulation.
- Why true surrender makes you more DENSE and able to withstand the world's pressure.
- The necessity of having Nathans (trusted advisors) in your life to call you in and hold you accountable.
Key Quote from This Episode:
"Surrender is not a weakness. Surrender is the ultimate act of strength for a kingdom leader because it is the moment you stop trying to be your own God."
Call to Action & Resources:
Grow in Your Gifts Program: If you are feeling called to better understand your gift of leadership and the other six gifts God has given you, and you want to refine yourself in God's forge, join our 13-week Grow in Your Gifts program starting March 2nd.
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Other Bible Verses Mentioned:
- 2 Samuel 11-12
- James 4:7
- James 1: 2-5
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