In this episode of Impact CEO, the conversation centers on the power of divine order and how prioritizing the right things can transform your leadership, relationships, and long-term impact. The discussion explores how putting first things first; faith, family, health, and stewardship, creates clarity, peace, and sustainable success in both life and business. When leaders operate with intentional rhythms and align their daily habits with their highest priorities, they build a foundation that produces lasting fruit rather than burnout.

You'll also hear practical insight on recognizing when things fall out of order, how to restore balance, and why pace matters just as much as performance. From the importance of Sabbath and rest to building strong teams and leading with a mindset of stewardship, this episode offers a powerful reminder that true leadership isn't about striving harder, but about aligning your life with purpose and leading from a place of peace, discipline, and trust.

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• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

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In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with visionary entrepreneur David Pursell, steward of Pursell Farms, for a powerful conversation about faith, creativity, hospitality, and trusting God through uncertainty.

David shares the remarkable, multi-generational story behind Pursell Farms—from its roots in a fertilizer business to becoming a world-class hospitality destination and ministry platform. He opens up about how his father dedicated the family business to Jesus, how creativity and vision shaped the land into a work of art, and why Pursell Farms exists to glorify God and bless people. This conversation is a masterclass in faith-driven leadership, showing how surrender, creativity, generosity, and abiding in Jesus can shape businesses that make both a lasting and eternal impact.

If you're a CEO, founder, or leader navigating vision, pressure, or transition, this episode will encourage you to trust God deeply and lead boldly. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Episode Resources:

• Pursell Farms: https://www.pursellfarms.com/

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

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As leaders step into a new year, the question isn't just what we're building, but how we're leading and who we're becoming in the process.

In this special bonus episode of Impact CEO, J. Lee Ellison and Duane Donner pause the usual CEO interviews to reflect on vision, rhythms, and spiritual alignment as they step into a new season of leadership. This conversation introduces the heart behind Abide & Lead, a leadership framework rooted in John 15 and the belief that lasting impact flows from abiding in Christ before executing vision.

Together, they unpack what it looks like to start a new year with clarity, margin, and intentionality without chasing wholesale change or burning out in the process.

Whether you're leading a company, a team, or a family, this conversation will help you slow down, realign your priorities, and lead from a place of abiding rather than striving. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

Abide and Lead Resources:

• Abide and Lead: https://abideandlead.com/experiences

• The Heritage Forum: https://www.heritageforums.com/

• Duane Donner's Word of the Week: https://abideandlead.com/wow

• Watch more episodes: https://abideandlead.com/podcast

Follow along on Socials:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abideandlead/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abideandlead