CEO Kingdom Seekers

Dr. Lee C. Cordell
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For the entrepreneurial leaders 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.

  1. Ep 16: Be Still and Know: Stop Spiritual Identity Theft & Lead from Who You Are with Donna Tashjian (Psalm 46:10)

    6d ago

    Ep 16: Be Still and Know: Stop Spiritual Identity Theft & Lead from Who You Are with Donna Tashjian (Psalm 46:10)

    What if the reason you're striving, grinding, and never feeling like enough has nothing to do with your strategy, and everything to do with your identity? In this episode of CEO Kingdom Seekers, Dr. Lee sits down with Donna Tashjian, an international life mastery coach, minister, and visionary behind Vibrant Living International.  She delivers one of the most honest and transformative messages we've ever had on this podcast: stopping what she calls identity theft - the slow, subtle process by which our wounds, our failures, and other people's opinions begin to define who we believe we are. And the antidote, she says, is deceptively simple: remember who you are and whose you are. Dr. Lee and Donna explore what it truly means to lead from identity rather than striving, why you literally cannot disappoint God (and what happens to your business when you really believe that), and how Donna's business doubled the year she stopped doing more and started being still. This one is for every faith-led founder who has been striving to prove something (to their audience, to their industry, or to God) and is exhausted from the effort. In this episode, they cover: What "identity theft" actually is and how it quietly shapes the way you lead and buildWhy you cannot disappoint God — and the theological reason that is not just a feel-good statementThe difference between abiding and striving, and how to know which one you're operating from right nowHow Donna's business doubled the year she committed to 10–15 minutes of stillness with God dailyWhat "spiritual intelligence" is and why it is the most underutilized asset in your businessThe role of imagination, meditation, and co-creation with the Holy Spirit in building a Kingdom businessWhy your nervous system is a spiritual indicator — and what Dr. Lee's right shoulder has to do with surrenderHow to use "thinking questions" that invite the Holy Spirit into your problem-solvingThe two kingdoms at play in every business decision — and why pretending otherwise is dangerousConnect with Donna Tashjian: Website: ivibrantliving.comLinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram: @DonnaTashjianConnect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

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

    May 20

    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 worldviewWhat Psalm 127:2 ("He gives sleep to His beloved") actually means for how we build our businessesHow Dr. Ben's God-led pivot from pediatrics to sleep medicine taught him about trusting God's timelineThe spiritual significance of nighttime awakenings and what the early church knew about night watches that we have largely forgottenWhy true rest requires margin as a foundation of both profit and peaceDr. Ben's practical first step for anyone who struggles to prioritize sleepResources Mentioned: Dr. Ben's book: Sleep Habits: Journal Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights — sleephabitsjournal.com Dr. Ben's Substack: sleephabitsjournal.com Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

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

    May 11

    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 nowThe four waves of the "locust plague" — and how to recognize them when they show up in your businessHow the enemy uses distraction and abundance to numb us out and cut off our first fruitsThe difference between a performative business pivot and the deep, heart-level surrender God is actually asking forHow to position yourself and your business for God's promised double rewardThree practical ways to break the cycle for good — and stay awake in seasons of abundanceIf 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.  Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

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

    Mar 18

    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 Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

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

    Mar 18

    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  Website: KurtUhlir.com Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

    42 min

  6. Mar 10

    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 Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

    17 min

  7. Mar 3

    Ep 10: How Do I Know What God Wants? A 4-Step Framework for Christian Entrepreneurs

    In this short but powerful episode, Dr. Lee shares a practical, 4-step framework for discerning God's will in your business and life. Pulled from a viral TikTok video, this episode addresses one of the most common questions high-achieving Christian entrepreneurs face:  "How do I know if this is what God wants me to do?" Dr. Lee breaks down the difference between moving in your own strength and moving in obedience to God. You'll learn why urgency is often a red flag, why doing "good things" outside of God's will is still sin, and how to use your community and the Word to confirm your calling. This is a must-listen for any leader who wants to trade worldly hustle for divine direction. In this "under 10 minutes" episode, you will learn: The critical first step to take when you feel an "inspiration from God."Why a dysregulated nervous system can block divine discernment.The importance of ensuring your plans align with the teachings of Jesus, not just isolated Bible verses.How to leverage your Christian community for confirmation and clarity.The ultimate litmus test: considering the eternal impact of your decisions.Mentioned in this episode: Join our new, FREE Regulated Roots Academy!  Our Skool community is officially LIVE! Access free business courses, bi-weekly Q&A sessions, and connect with other faith-led entrepreneurs.  Connect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

    9 min
  8. Ep 9: From Breaking Points to Building Points: Surrendering the Steering Wheel with Ryan Reichert (Phillipians 4:12)

    Feb 10

    Ep 9: From Breaking Points to Building Points: Surrendering the Steering Wheel with Ryan Reichert (Phillipians 4:12)

    What happens when the "Captain America" facade crumbles?  For Ryan Reichert, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Fortune 500 leader, the answer was a radical encounter with the living God.  After a 23-year military career and a high-stakes transition into corporate America, Ryan found himself at a breaking point that cost him nearly everything: his marriage, his career, and his sense of self. In this raw and powerful conversation, Ryan shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and the ultimate surrender of his "steering wheel" to Jesus Christ.  We dive deep into the difference between building for the world and building for the Kingdom, the spiritual necessity of "putting on the armor of God" daily, and how God uses our lowest moments as the foundation for our greatest assignments. Whether you are navigating a career transition, battling a "burning village" on the inside, or struggling to let go of control, this episode will challenge you to stop pedaling for your own glory and start trusting the One who is truly driving. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The "Captain America" Trap: Why external success often masks internal destruction and how to recognize the signs of a "burning village" within.Surrendering the Steering Wheel: The practical shift from "I can do it all" to "God, You handle it," and the rapid movement that follows true surrender.The F.O.C.U.S. Framework: Ryan’s leadership model of Faith, Opportunity, Consistency, Unconditional Kindness, and the Standard.The Armor of God in the C-Suite: Why spiritual protection is just as vital in the boardroom as it is on the battlefield.Financial Security as the Last Stronghold: Facing the fear of "zero" and learning to trust God for your daily bread.Turning Breaking Points into Building Points: How God redeems our failures to create a "Good Orderly Direction" for our lives.Notable Quotes from Ryan: "If you say 'think outside the box,' you've already built a box around yourself. In God, there is no box." •"God will take you down to zero just so you can see it was never you—it was always Him." Resources Mentioned: Ryan’s Books: Built to Break, The War of PurposeGrow in Your Gifts Program: Join Dr. Lee’s 13-week journey starting March 2nd. Connect with Ryan Reichert: Website: ourprotectordevelopment.comLinkedIn: Ryan ReichertConnect with Dr. Lee and the Regulated Roots Community: Visit our new website: regulatedroots.com Join our FREE Skool Community: 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 Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

    50 min
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For the entrepreneurial leaders 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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Lee C. Cordell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CEO Kingdom Seekers
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