In this episode we unpack Nehemiah’s CFC—Commitment, Focus, and Consistency—and why it remains one of Scripture’s most practical leadership models. Through the story of rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall in just 52 days, they reveal how clarity is forged through prayer, responsibility attracts resources, and disciplined focus outpaces raw passion. This conversation challenges leaders who feel overwhelmed by the whirlwind of life and ministry to stop chasing more goals and instead commit to the right one. If you’re preparing for 2026 or a new season and want biblical clarity that leads to real progress, this episode provides a roadmap.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.Show Notes: Episode Reference Guide (Use The CFC Worksheet HERE)
2026 will not be won by the leader with the biggest vision, but by the one who masters commitment, focus, and consistency (CFC). In this episode, we break down how to identify your highest-leverage actions, build daily rhythms, and create a leadership pipeline that multiplies disciples and leaders.You’ll discover practical ways to avoid spinning your wheels, overcome overwhelm, and stay faithful to what actually matters. Tune in to transform your leadership approach and start the year with traction that lasts.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.***Show Notes: Episode Reference Guide (Use The CFC Worksheet HERE)Pick 2-3 episodes that expose your blind spots and listen before you build your 2026 plan. COMMITMENT EPISODES Wrestling with: Should I start something new or double down? Do I need permission? Am I missing what God's doing? Is Your Strategy Blinding You to God's Harvest (Mar 18)Is my plan preventing me from seeing where God's actually at work?How do I balance planning with Spirit-led responsiveness?What if my strategy has become a prison instead of a pathway?Repetition Over Innovation: Why Consistency Wins in 2025 (Jan 7)Should I try something new in 2026 or double down on what's working?How do I know if I'm being faithful or just stuck in a rut?What's the ONE thing I'm committing to repeat 50+ times in 2026?'Go Slow to Go Fast' Could Transform Your Leadership Pipeline (Jan 21)Why does my leadership pipeline keep producing shallow leaders?Am I moving too fast with my disciples?Am I willing to slow down my pipeline to speed up multiplication?Stop Waiting—Start Building Like a Founder (Jun 3)Do I need permission to start this thing God's put on my heart?What's the difference between being faithful in my role and being a founder?What would I start if I stopped waiting for organizational approval?FOCUS EPISODES Wrestling with: Why am I overwhelmed? What should I say no to? How do I create leverage? Content vs. Systems: The Game-Changer for Leadership Development (Jan 28)Why do my leaders know so much but do so little?What's the difference between training content and discipleship systems?What's ONE system I'll build in 2026 to replace content delivery?Margins is Your Superpower: How Covocational Leaders Stay Focused and Free (May 13)Why am I so overwhelmed and ineffective at the same time?What do I actually need to say no to?What three things will I eliminate in Q1 to create margin?Strategic Persistence: How to Plan for Decades and Live for Today (Feb 25)How do I hold a long-term vision without losing daily momentum?Why do I feel like I'm never making progress?What's my 10-year vision? What's my Tuesday action?The Apostolic Challenge: Mastering the Dynamics of Start, Strengthen, Sustain (Jan 14)Why does everything I start eventually stall out?What phase am I actually in and what does that phase require?How do I balance multiplying efforts with sustaining growth?CONSISTENCY EPISODES Wrestling with: Why do I plateau? How does MAWL work? Do I need community? Why do great leaders fail? Start, Strengthen, Sustain: Growing Leaders Who Multiply (Nov 4)Why do my leaders plateau and never multiply?What developmental rhythms do leaders need at each stage?What's the rhythm that moves my leaders from strength to multiplication?MAWL in Real Life: Ryan, Jereme, And The Path to Multiplication (Dec 2)How does MAWL actually work in real life, not theory?Why am I stuck at modeling and never releasing?Where am I stuck in MAWL? What rhythm will unstick me?The Missing Link: Why a Community of Practice Was Key to Andy's Growth (Feb 11)Why hasn't more training produced breakthrough?Do I really need other leaders or can I just execute alone?Who's in my community of practice for 2026?Why Great Leaders Fail: The Biblical Pattern You Can't Ignore (Feb 4)What causes great leaders to fail even with good vision?How did Noah and Abraham sustain obedience for decades?How do I avoid breaking covenant when the work gets hard?
Multiplication sounds simple until it collides with the real world and its mess. In this episode, we dig into why the mission that started in Eden now feels like navigating a tornado. Jesus actually told us this would happen—and he trained his leaders to thrive in it, not fold under it. You’ll walk away seeing the whirlwind differently and knowing how to lead with both simplicity and shrewdness.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.
Ryan and Jereme pull back the curtain on how MAWL actually works when you stop treating it like a diagram and start using it in real life. They walk through the messy, honest steps—modeling what they wanted to see, getting in the trenches to assist, backing off to watch people own it, and finally letting them run without hand-holding.You’ll hear the wins, the missteps, and the simple rhythms that turned two normal guys into multipliers. If you’ve been stuck in theory, this episode shows you the path forward.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.
Ten years in #NoPlaceLeft stripped away the hype and left only the essentials. In this episode, Mark and Dave take an honest inventory of their journey: what ideas, vision, pathway, models they kept, what they ditched, and why some of it surprised them even after a decade of experience.They dig into the tensions and the lessons that rarely get shared, revealing what has actually stuck after practice in the field. This conversation gives you a front-row seat to the lessons only time reveals.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.
What shifts a zealous reformer into a true spiritual father? In this episode, Mark unpacks the “fulcrum moments” that transformed Peter and Paul from fiery reformers into grounded apostolic leaders who laid the foundation for multiplying movements. He draws a clear line between their journeys of surrender and the leadership breakthroughs we need today.If you’ve ever wrestled with burnout, overreaching ambition, or wanting to lead with deeper impact...this episode 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/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources.
In this episode, we explore how leaders multiply when they’re given space to grow in their own backyard. Shawn and Ralana share how leadership scales through hands-on learning, mentoring, and support: invited into family, given a voice, and developed as they navigate the Start → Strengthen → Sustain journey.You’ll see why true multiplication comes from creating environments where leaders do, learn, and grow together. If you want practical strategies to develop leaders who can lead beyond you, this conversation is a must-hear.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.
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