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.

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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 Purpose
• Grow in Your Gifts Program: Join Dr. Lee’s 13-week journey starting March 2nd.

Connect with Ryan Reichert:

• Website: ourprotectordevelopment.com
• LinkedIn: Ryan Reichert

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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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