Faith Driven Leaders Series W/Cody Lutz
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Episode Description
Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode of Faith Driven Leaders, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Cody Lutz to discuss what it truly means to surrender control while leading in business and life. Cody shares his journey of faith formation, the tension between ambition and obedience, and how God reshaped his definition of success. The conversation explores leadership identity, spiritual discipline, and the importance of trusting God in seasons of uncertainty. Cody also speaks candidly about humility, accountability, and building businesses that reflect eternal priorities. This episode equips leaders to pursue excellence without compromising their spiritual foundation.
Summary
Tip #1: Surrender Precedes Clarity
“God had to strip away what I thought success was before He showed me what it actually is.”
Cody explains that breakthrough often follows surrender. When leaders release their grip on outcomes, they gain clarity about purpose and direction.
Tip #2: Identity Must Be Anchored Beyond Achievement
“If my identity is in the deal, I’m going to ride the emotional roller coaster of every deal.”
Grounding identity in Christ stabilizes leadership. Performance fluctuations should not define personal worth.
Tip #3: Ambition Is Not the Enemy, Misalignment Is
“Ambition isn’t wrong. It just has to be submitted.”
Cody reframes ambition as a tool. When aligned with God’s will, it becomes fuel for kingdom impact rather than self-promotion.
Tip #4: Discipline Builds Spiritual Resilience
“Time in the Word isn’t optional if I want to lead well.”
Daily spiritual discipline strengthens discernment and equips leaders to navigate complexity with conviction.
Tip #5: Obedience Often Looks Risky
“There were moments where obedience didn’t make financial sense.”
Faith driven decisions may challenge conventional business logic, but long term fruit often validates short term discomfort.
Tip #6: Accountability Protects Influence
“Isolation is dangerous for leaders.”
Cody emphasizes community, mentorship, and transparent relationships as safeguards against pride and drift.
Tip #7: Leadership Is Stewardship
“This isn’t mine. It’s entrusted to me.”
Viewing businesses, teams, and capital as entrusted resources changes how decisions are made and how people are treated.
Tip #8: Peace Is a Better KPI Than Pressure
“If I lose my peace, I need to ask why.”
Internal peace can serve as a spiritual indicator, guiding leaders toward alignment and away from compromise.
Resources and Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcody/
Bible Verses
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Matthew 6:33
• Romans 12:2
