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In this episode of the H3X Podcast, Dave Miller reflects on how an old FFA motto — “Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve” — unexpectedly provides a framework for disciple-making and leadership development. Drawing from a recent marketplace ministry discussion, he explores the tension between training and learning, execution and essence, and how the “radical middle” bridges both worlds. Through stories of mentorship, engineering, and ministry, Dave illustrates how maturity and wisdom grow through action, reflection, and grace. Listeners will walk away with renewed clarity on how to integrate faith, work, and mission through a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity.Referenced Concepts and Tools:FFA Motto: Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serveThe “Radical Middle”: Balancing training with learning, execution with essence“Bucket and Drip” training approach — content download followed by long-term application“Practices and Principles” framework for disciple-makingMarketplace ministry tensions: mechanics vs. maturityAbundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset in leadership developmentReal-life illustrations: engineering mentorship, disciple training, and multi-city collaborationTakeaways:The harvest field is the great equalizer — practice reveals what training can’t.Wisdom is earned through the doing — grace fills the gaps.Unity grows when the mission focuses outward, not on competing paradigms.

Duncan's journey isn’t just about following Jesus: it’s about being fathered, mentored, and learning how to pour life into others. In this episode, he shares the raw, real challenges of stepping into spiritual family, learning to disciple, and multiplying what he’s been given.Hear how love, patience, and mentorship transformed a young follower into someone raising up the next generation of disciples. This is a story about legacy, growth, and the unseen work of shaping lives that last beyond a single lifetime.Mudd and Rib Podcast: Listen Now on Apple PodcastsCovo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources. 4 Fields Training November 7-9 - SIGN UP NOW.

What if the call to mission isn’t somewhere out there...but right where you stand? In this episode, Mark and Dave sit down with Houston leaders Guy Caskey and Kristen Funderburg, who once dreamed of going overseas but discovered that obedience started in her own backyard—and eventually led her into Texas prisons. Hear how saying “yes” to God in small, ordinary steps opened doors to extraordinary church planting movements behind bars.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources. 4 Fields Training November 7-9 - SIGN UP NOW.

We did an immersion—so was the juice worth the squeeze? In this episode, Mark and Dave debrief what really happened at the UPNA Conference and the first Covo Multipliers Immersion in Oklahoma City. You’ll hear what clicked for everyday covocational marketplace leaders, the lessons from failure and success, and why immersion may be the missing piece for breakthrough.Does immersion actually work to pass along vision and ownership?...here’s our honest take.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources. 4 Fields Training November 7-9 - SIGN UP NOW.

What if grace is more than pardon—and actually the power that fuels multiplication? In this episode, Justus, a young professional leader in Oklahoma City, unpacks 2 Timothy 2:1–7 and shows how grace strengthens believers like fuel in an engine. Through vivid stories, soldier-athlete-farmer analogies, and real-life failures (like running out of gas on I-40), he reveals how God multiplies small acts of obedience into something far greater. You’ll walk away encouraged to push the pedal of faith and watch God fill the gap with His strength.Show NotesIn this episode we cover:Grace as more than forgiveness—grace as strength.How the soldier, athlete, and farmer shape our understanding of endurance.Why multiplication requires grace, not just effort.Dallas Willard’s insight: Grace is opposed to earning, not effort.Personal stories that make the theology tangible (like running out of gas).A new original song inspired by this lesson: Burnin’ Grace in Worn Out Boots.

When Jesus stepped into the synagogue at Capernaum, everything the Pharisees thought was stable was suddenly disrupted. In this episode, we explore the clash between positional authority and spiritual authority, and how Jesus’ response reframes leadership for His disciples and for us. You’ll discover why Jesus silenced demons who proclaimed Him as Messiah, how His authority flowed from relationship rather than position, and why power always serves mission—not platform.This conversation will help you rethink leadership in a way that frees you from striving for influence and instead positions you to walk in Kingdom authority.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit MuddyBootsLeader.com for Mark’s writings mentioned in this episode

Many leaders inherit thriving churches, movements, or teams—but quietly carry the crushing weight of “keeping it all going.”In this episode, Dave and Mark unpack how spiritual fatherhood frees emerging leaders from simply managing legacy and empowers them to rediscover the first principles that birthed the work in the first place. They explore how Jesus modeled this through essence and execution, how anti-fragility is forged in the muddy realities of doing the work, and why success without first principles always collapses under its own weight.If you’ve ever felt pressure to sustain momentum without knowing how it was built, this conversation will give you language, hope, and a clear path forward.Visit MuddyBootsLeader.com for Mark’s writings mentioned in this episodeCovo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

Feeling worn down in the grind of discipleship, church, work, or family life? In this episode, Dave and Mark get brutally honest about what it takes to keep going when fatigue, setbacks, and discouragement hit hard. They unpack Jesus’ parable of the soils in Mark 4 and show how resiliency is forged through the very trials that threaten to choke out our faith.If you’ve ever wondered how to stay faithful for the long haul and actually see fruit multiply, this conversation will hit home.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

Most disciple-making efforts stall out not because of lack of passion, but because leaders hit invisible barriers: confidence, competence, or both. In this episode of the H3X Podcast, Mark and Dave unpack why the model + assist phases of the training cycle are the key to overcoming those barriers and turning stuck moments into breakthrough growth. Rather than another polished workshop or theory-heavy training, you’ll hear how real-life immersion—seeing it done and practicing with support—translates vision into action.Whether you’re launching a hub, equipping your team, or trying to take the next step personally, this conversation will show you how model + assist can move you forward with clarity, courage, and a plan you can actually use.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

Discipleship isn’t just about passing on skills—it’s about discerning the art of when to lean in and when to step back. In this episode of the H3X Podcast, Dave and Mark unpack how Jesus modeled both high invitation and high challenge in his relationships, and how that shapes the way we develop leaders today.You’ll hear stories of what it looks like to disciple leaders over multiple years, and why knowing when to stay close and when to step back is critical for multiplying disciples. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical insights on how to cultivate ownership and maturity in those you’re discipling.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

What if multiplication in the Kingdom doesn’t look like efficiency but instead like deep, costly investment? In this episode of the H3X Podcast, Mark and Dave unpack the concept of precision harvesting: how Jesus filtered and invested in the few to see lasting multiplication. They explore why disciple making is inherently “inefficient” and why that’s actually the key to compounding growth over time.You’ll walk away with a framework for discerning where you are in the process and how habits and rhythms like the three-thirds process can build movements from micro to macro.Show Notes:Read the Sentergy article on Habits and Rhythms referenced in this episode: Habits and Rhythms: The Beating Heart of MovementCovo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

What if the fastest way to multiply leaders isn’t another training, but stepping inside an environment where it’s already happening? In this episode, we explore the biblical model in Acts 18–20 and how Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila’s habits and rhythms became the foundation for a multiplying hub.You’ll hear why immersion—seeing it, experiencing it, and living it alongside others—can accelerate adoption far beyond classroom learning. We also share how you can experience this firsthand at the upcoming Unreached Peoples North America Conference in Oklahoma City.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

What if your 9-to-5 wasn’t separate from your faith—but the very place God designed for worship and disciple-making? In this episode, Jason Cronkhite shares his transformative journey from corporate life to kingdom entrepreneurship, all through the lens of a single Hebrew word: Avodah—work, worship, and service as one. He unpacks how this redefinition of vocation reshapes company culture, client relationships, and everyday conversations at work. Whether you're a CEO, team leader, or solopreneur, this conversation will reframe your calling and equip you to build a business that multiplies discipleship.Referenced in this episode:The Hebrew word Avodah and its biblical usage (145x noun, 280x verb)Beatenbo Homes’ culture of intentional discipleship1 Corinthians 3:8–9 as a grounding scripture for work-as-worshipCBMC and its role in Jason’s formationThe "TABB" Framework (Takeaway / Action / Benefit / Barrier)Barriers to prayer and discipleship in the workplaceJason’s coaching practices with Christian CEOs

In this episode of the H3X Podcast, Dave Miller and guest co-host Andy Befort sit down with Erin, a physician assistant living out a powerful co-vocational calling in Garden City, Kansas. With a heart for unreached people groups and a stethoscope in hand, Erin shares how prayer, perseverance, and practical love opened doors among her Somali neighbors. What began with failed cookie deliveries turned into years of deep relationships, neighborhood healing, and gospel storytelling. Her story is a testament to how the ordinary rhythms of work and life can be saturated with Kingdom purpose when rooted in identity, prayer, and obedience to Jesus.🔑 Key Insights:Prayer precedes breakthrough: Erin’s faithful rhythm of weekly prayer ignited relationships in her Somali apartment complex, leading to years of spiritual engagement.Mission is deeply local and deeply personal: Living among her neighbors allowed Erin to meet both physical and spiritual needs, often delivering babies by day and hosting tea by night.Faith + Work Integration: Erin modeled and learned how to gently introduce prayer and gospel stories in medical settings, respecting patients while sowing spiritual seeds.Redefining success: For Erin, success means obedience, not outcomes. The miracle is in the moment of sharing, not only in visible conversions.Messy is meaningful: She affirms that everything real is messy, and ministry done well includes wrestling with boundaries, fatigue, and rejection—but it’s worth it.Simple obedience multiplies: Erin emphasizes that you don’t need special training—just a commitment to go deeper with Jesus in your daily life and context.

When institutions crumble and anxiety runs high, most leaders reach for strategy and structure—but that’s not how God moves. In this episode, Mark and Dave make the case that tribe is the model—a trust-based, micro-to-macro way of life that reflects how Jesus and the early church scaled in turbulent times.You’ll hear why movements never start with platforms, but always with people. If you're serious about lasting impact in a collapsing culture, this conversation will reset your instincts.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Participate in the June 28, 2025 Bible Study: Zoom deep dive into the model of Priscilla and Aquila, facilitated by Dave. Get biblical clarity and shared DNA for multiplying gospel-centered communities. Join Signal Group for access.Prepare for an October Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

What if the biggest blockers to movement aren’t out there, but in you? In this raw and research-backed episode, Emmanuel Prinz unpacks What Actually Starts Movements by breaking down the spiritual and strategic shifts he calls "boosters" and "blockers" that, when addressed, make space for multiplication. You’ll learn why catalysts burn out, what really unlocks momentum, and how to evaluate your own bottlenecks. This isn’t theory—it’s field-tested clarity for anyone serious about breakthrough.Find out more: www.catalyticleadership.info.Read his latest book "What Actually Starts Movements" on Amazon.Check out his blog & podcast atwww.emanuelprinz.substack.com/aboutYou can contact Emanuel directly: www.catalyticleadership.info/contact

What if you could experience multiplying disciples principles—not just hear about it? In this episode, we drop into an immersive disciple-making trip in South Florida, where young college students catch fire through firsthand gospel sharing and watching others lead boldly.You’ll hear how real-time exposure to the M.A.W.L. model (Model, Assist, Watch, Launch) turns passive learners into multiplying leaders. If you're stuck in theory and craving transformation, this immersive story will jolt you forward.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Participate in the June 28, 2025 Bible Study: Zoom deep dive into the model of Priscilla and Aquila, facilitated by Dave. Get biblical clarity and shared DNA for multiplying gospel-centered communities. Join Signal Group for access.Prepare for an October Immersion Experience: Mark your calendar—details to come. Live shoulder-to-shoulder with others in a practical environment to accelerate reproducibility.

What does it really mean to lead like a spiritual father? In this episode, Mark and Dave unpack Paul’s blueprint for apostolic leadership—not as a flashy strategist, but as a scarred founder willing to build slow and love deep.You'll hear why foundations matter, why founders must be misunderstood, and why the scars validate the message. If you’re vision is multiplying leaders, movements, or churches, this conversation reframes your role—and your costs.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Participate in the June 28, 2025 Bible Study: Zoom deep dive into the model of Priscilla and Aquila, facilitated by Dave. Get biblical clarity and shared DNA for multiplying gospel-centered communities. Join Signal Group for access.Prepare for an October Immersion Experience: Mark your calendar—details to come. Live shoulder-to-shoulder with others in a practical environment to accelerate reproducibility.

What does it really mean to be a founder—not in title, but in action? In this episode, we explore the gritty shift from managing someone else’s vision to embodying your own calling with clarity and cost. True founders don't just help—they take ownership, live the DNA, and contribute out of who they are, not just what needs doing. If you’re wrestling with your role or sensing it’s time to start something, this one’s for you.Covo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Participate in the June 28, 2025 Bible Study: Zoom deep dive into the model of Priscilla and Aquila, facilitated by Dave. Get biblical clarity and shared DNA for multiplying gospel-centered communities. Join Signal Group for access.Prepare for an October Immersion Experience: Mark your calendar—details to come. Live shoulder-to-shoulder with others in a practical environment to accelerate reproducibility.

What if your discomfort with “church as usual” is actually a holy invitation? In this raw, unscripted episode, Neal Karsten tackles why decentralized ecclesiology is often misunderstood as “anarchy church”—when it’s actually a return to something deeply biblical and beautifully simple.You'll hear stories of people detoxing from religion like it was addiction, and finding Jesus in living rooms, not on stages. It’s not chaos—it’s a call back to the roots.What We Talk About:Neal's journey from seminary pastor to living room church planterWhy decentralized ecclesiology is often mistaken for chaosKey differences between centralized and decentralized church structuresDetoxing from “religion as performance” and re-learning spiritual identityThe importance of modeling simple church and citywide networksHow early adopters can bridge the gap for the hesitant middle majorityWhy spiritual movements must deal with root issues, not just rebrandResources Mentioned:Pastor to Pioneer – Helping church leaders transition into movement workLampstands – A prophetic voice for the discontent in traditional church systemsCovo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Participate in the June 28, 2025 Bible Study: Zoom deep dive into the model of Priscilla and Aquila, facilitated by Dave. Get biblical clarity and shared DNA for multiplying gospel-centered communities. Join Signal Group for access.Prepare for an October Immersion Experience: Mark your calendar—details to come. Live shoulder-to-shoulder with others in a practical environment to accelerate reproducibility.