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02 | Part 1 - Life with Purpose - Chris Hodges
11/25/2025
02 | Part 1 - Life with Purpose - Chris Hodges
In this special two-part episode of Impact CEO, host Duane Donner sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands and Chancellor of Highlands College, for a personal and powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and the 25-year discipleship journey they've walked together. Pastor Chris shares the early days of Church of the Highlands, his heart for helping leaders discover their God-given purpose, and the pivotal moments that shaped Duane’s own transformation as a business leader. Together, they discuss the importance of abiding in Christ, building life-giving relationships, finding freedom, and integrating faith authentically into the marketplace. This episode is rich with spiritual insight, practical leadership wisdom, and real stories of how God uses pastors and business leaders in partnership to accomplish more than they could ever imagine. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead. Episode Resources: Highlands College: Church of the Highlands: Abide and Lead Resources: Abide and Lead: The Heritage Forum: Duane Donner’s Word of the Week: Watch more episodes: Follow along on Socials: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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