From Building Empires to Kingdom Impact: Doc Farris on Faith, Leadership, and Abiding

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What if the true purpose of your business wasn't just building an empire? But transforming lives and leaving a lasting legacy? On this episode of The David Koehn Show, David sits down with spiritual mentor and Founder of Sacred CEO, Doc Farris, to uncover how faith-driven leaders can shift from striving for success to thriving in deeper purpose. Hear raw stories of hitting rock bottom after business wins, the powerful impact of abiding in faith, and why the next great revival might just start in your boardroom. If you're ready to discover the connection between spiritual fulfillment and exponential business growth, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover why so many top entrepreneurs and CEOs are battling burnout and brokenness, despite their earthly empires, and how embracing faith, redefining purpose, and leading with heart are revolutionizing organizations and lives. Learn about the groundbreaking Abide Now movement, practical strategies to transform your company culture, the power of intentional routines, and why operating from value, not for value, is the real game-changer. Whether you're a Christian business leader, faith-driven entrepreneur, or seeking more meaning in your everyday hustle, this episode is loaded with actionable truths to take your leadership, relationships, and impact to the next level. Subscribe now and turn your business into a legacy of lasting significance! SacredCEO: https://www.sacredceo.io David Koehn: https://www.davidkoehnofficial.com Show Time Stamps: 00:00 Launching a church and meeting business leaders 05:00 Unexpected acquisition offer 08:37 Focusing on God's plan daily 13:13 Cortisol and emotional imbalance 13:53 Balancing work success and relationships 16:48 Caring for employees' personal lives 21:19 Addressing HR concerns in Christian companies 24:59 Finding Purpose Beyond Work 29:34 Understanding Value and Self-Worth 32:46 Faith-driven personal mission statement 35:08 Balancing business and ministry work 39:35 Reflecting on spiritual safety 42:13 Integrating faith in business leadership 44:28 Trusting Jesus as the source 48:13 Spiritual growth and community connection 51:16 Self-awareness and personal growth 54:02 App's powerful Bible study features 58:45 Prayer for purpose-driven leadership 59:50 Closing prayer and gratitude