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

• 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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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/

• Solving the World's Greatest Problems: https://solving.org/

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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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

• 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