Faithfulness isn’t something you can microwave—it’s built slowly, through consistency, integrity, and excellence in the unseen moments. In this episode, Mikel challenges the myth that spiritual momentum equals speed, urging listeners to value the “long obedience in the same direction.” Drawing from Galatians 6:9, Eugene Peterson, and John Maxwell, he unpacks why small daily disciplines compound into great achievements over time. Whether you’re in a highlight season or a mundane stretch, this is a reminder that God doesn’t reward hype—He rewards faithfulness.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:21 – Faithfulness Is a Long Game
00:26 – Killing the Idea That Momentum Equals Speed
00:44 – Faithfulness Is Not a Sprint
01:00 – A Lifelong Track Record of Consistency
01:20 – You Can’t Microwave Faithfulness
01:28 – Showing Up When Things Are Boring
01:40 – Being Excellent When No One’s Clapping
01:46 – Mikel’s Struggle with Lack of Affirmation
02:16 – Building Resilience Without External Praise
02:33 – The Only Approval That Matters Is God’s
02:42 – Examples of Everyday Faithfulness
02:53 – Integrity Takes Time to Build, Seconds to Lose
03:17 – Eugene Peterson: Long Obedience in the Same Direction
03:29 – John Maxwell: Small Disciplines, Great Achievements
03:58 – God Rewards Faithfulness, Not Hype
04:10 – Galatians 6:9 – Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
04:27 – The Harvest Is Coming—Don’t Quit Early
04:49 – Evaluate Your Work by Lifelong Integrity
04:59 – Faithfulness Is the Fruit—Keep Watering It

#FaithfulnessLongGame #Galatians69 #LongObedience
#DailyDisciplines #GodRewardsFaithfulness #IntegrityMatters
#ConsistentExcellence #KingdomPerseverance #StayFoxy

It’s time to stop building for a version of yourself that doesn’t exist anymore. In this episode, Mikel addresses the tendency to cling to old systems, strategies, and rhythms that once worked but now hold you back. Drawing from Isaiah 43:18–19 and wisdom from Dr. Henry Cloud, he calls you to recognize when a season has ended and to optimize for the one you’re in now. Whether in leadership, creativity, or personal growth, this is your nudge to audit your patterns, question your defaults, and update your processes to match your current maturity and calling.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:21 – Stop Building for the Old You
00:32 – Holding on to Past Systems
00:56 – When Structure Isn’t Serving You Anymore
01:21 – Comfort and Complacency
01:47 – Tools That Helped You Survive Might Not Help You Thrive
02:16 – You’re Not Called to Camp Out in What Used to Work
02:23 – Dr. Henry Cloud – Knowing When a Season Ends
02:30 – Push Season or Push Culture?
03:12 – Isaiah 43:18–19 – God Is Doing a New Thing
03:36 – Optimize the Good from the Past for Today
03:44 – Your Nudge to Audit and Update Rhythms
04:11 – Update Processes to Match Your Maturity
04:33 – You’re Not Who You Were—Stop Building Like It
04:40 – Closing and Call to Share

#StopBuildingOldYou #Isaiah4319 #NewSeasonNewSystems
#AuditYourRhythms #OptimizeForGrowth #GodsCalling
#UpdateYourProcesses #LeadershipGrowth #KingdomCreatives

Every leader teaches something, whether they realize it or not. In this episode, Mikel delivers a leadership gut check: what you tolerate is exactly what you teach. He explores how our silence communicates standards to our teams, to those above us, and even to ourselves. Drawing from Titus 2:7 and Craig Groeschel’s “inspect what you expect,” he calls leaders to model the values they preach, protect their culture, and never confuse grace with passivity. This is a challenge to set the bar high in both word and action—because leadership is permission, and you get to decide what you’re giving permission for.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:34 – What You Tolerate Is What You Teach
00:46 – Leadership Gut Check
01:14 – What Are You Tolerating From Yourself?
01:38 – Your Silence Sets the Standard
01:50 – Allowing Sloppiness Teaches Speed Over Excellence
01:55 – Delaying Hard Conversations Teaches Comfort Over Clarity
02:19 – You Produce What You Reinforce
02:38 – Your Team Learns From What You Let Slide
03:16 – Craig Groeschel: Inspect What You Expect
03:41 – You Can’t Expect Excellence While Being Sloppy
04:04 – Live the Values Before You Roll Them Out
04:24 – Titus 2:7 – Set an Example by Doing What Is Good
04:34 – Model, Protect, and Speak to the Culture You Want
04:53 – Don’t Confuse Grace With Passivity
05:13 – Leadership Is Permission—Give the Right Kind

#WhatYouTolerate #InspectWhatYouExpect #Titus27
#ModelExcellence #LeadYourselfFirst #TeamCultureMatters
#GraceNotPassivity #HighStandards #KingdomLeadership

It’s easy to chase the stage, the spotlight, and the applause—but what about stewardship? In this episode, Mikel unpacks the difference between seeking attention and living with true significance. Drawing from Luke 16:10 and John Maxwell’s insight on success versus significance, he reminds us that God’s priority isn’t building your platform—it’s building your faithfulness. You’ll be challenged to examine whether you’re fully stewarding what’s already in your hands, and to redefine success as steady, faithful obedience—whether or not it ever comes with a microphone.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:16 – Do You Want the Stage or the Stewardship?
01:03 – We Say We Want Impact, But Do We Mean Attention?
01:17 – The Stage Looks Glamorous
01:49 – Stewardship Carries Eternal Weight
02:10 – John Maxwell on Success vs. Significance
02:31 – God Builds Faithfulness, Not Platforms
02:46 – Luke 16:10 – Faithful in Little, Faithful in Much
03:12 – What If the “Much” Is Already in Front of You?
03:18 – Be Faithful With What You Have
03:35 – Are You Stewarding What You Have With Excellence?
03:54 – Steadiness Is Not Complacency
04:06 – Building a Foundation for Growth
04:12 – Prayer for God to Reveal Areas of Poor Stewardship
04:29 – Share and Stay Foxy

#StageOrStewardship #FaithfulnessOverFame #Luke1610
#SuccessVsSignificance #KingdomStewardship #EternalPerspective
#StewardWhatYouHave #FaithfulInLittle #BuildFaithfulness

Candor isn’t about being harsh—it’s about loving people enough to be honest with them. In this episode, Mikel shares why clear communication is one of his favorite core values, both in life and leadership. Without candor, trust erodes, missions blur, and frustration builds. Drawing from Brene Brown’s “Clear is kind, unclear is unkind” and Ephesians 4:15, he explains how clarity fuels creativity, strengthens relationships, and keeps teams moving forward. Whether you’re a leader, builder, or creative, this episode will challenge you to “say the thing” with both grace and truth.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:16 – Core Value: Candor
00:36 – Healthy Teams Need More Truth, Not More Meetings
00:55 – Leaders in Ministry Often Shy Away from Truth
01:21 – Creativity and Trust Require Candor
01:46 – Brene Brown Quote: Clear Is Kind, Unclear Is Unkind
02:25 – Clarity Brings Truth and Growth
02:54 – Unclear Communication Prolongs Problems
03:02 – Asking Questions to Gain Clarity
03:34 – Candor Is Not Harshness
03:48 – Partnership Built on Trust and Honesty
04:20 – Say What Needs to Be Said When It Matters Most
04:27 – Jesus Modeled Grace and Truth
04:36 – Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the Truth in Love
04:42 – Leaders Are Voices, Not Just Visionaries
05:03 – Clarity Is the Kindness Your Team Needs

#LeadWithCandor #ClearIsKind #Ephesians415
#TruthAndGrace #CreativeLeadership #SpeakWithLove
#TeamTrust #SayTheThing #KingdomLeadership

Not all exhaustion comes from overwork—sometimes it’s the drag of being under-challenged. In this episode, Mikel draws from Proverbs 29:18 and Patrick Lencioni’s wisdom to reveal why people crave responsibility more than just a job. He unpacks the importance of having a clear mission, seasons of push and pull, and asking God for a fresh burden rather than just relief. Whether you feel stuck in monotony or running on empty, this is your call to clarify your “why” and step back into the challenge you were wired to carry.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:19 – You’re Not Tired—You’re Under-Challenged
00:36 – Not All Fatigue Is Physical
00:55 – Seasons of Push and Pull
01:39 – Push Season vs. Push Culture
02:11 – When Mission Feels Flat
02:34 – Problem Is Clarity, Not Capacity
02:46 – Patrick Lencioni Quote – People Crave Responsibility
02:57 – Wired to Carry Weight, Build, Stretch, Lead
03:24 – Clarity of Mission Pulls You Through
03:33 – Proverbs 29:18 – Where There Is No Vision…
03:47 – If Your Days Feel Dull, Anchor Your Mission
04:15 – Ask God for a Fresh Burden, Not Just Relief
04:38 – You’re Wired for Challenge—Find the Vision

#UnderChallenged #FindYourMission #Proverbs2918
#ClarityOverCapacity #FreshBurden #GodGivenVision
#WiredToLead #PushAndPullSeasons #KingdomCalling

In a culture obsessed with moving fast, Mikel offers a counterintuitive truth: real leadership moves at the speed of trust. Drawing from Stephen Covey’s principle and Proverbs 11:3, he warns that speed in the wrong direction is just “accelerated regret.” Through a personal story of broken trust early in his career, Mikel unpacks why trust takes intentionality, transparency, and consistency—not perfection. If you’re leading a team, building a vision, or stewarding influence, this episode will help you set a sustainable pace that protects relationships and builds something that lasts.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:20 – Move at the Speed of Trust
00:32 – Culture’s Obsession with Speed
00:46 – Real Leadership Moves at a Different Pace
01:07 – If Trust Breaks, Speed Doesn’t Matter
01:17 – Stephen Covey Quote – “Nothing is as Fast as the Speed of Trust”
01:37 – Speed in the Wrong Direction = Accelerated Regret
01:41 – Trust Requires Intentionality, Transparency, Consistency
01:48 – Early Career Story of Broken Trust
02:47 – Slowing Down to Rebuild Trust
03:17 – Proverbs 11:3 – Integrity Guides the Upright
03:29 – Integrity as a Core Value
03:35 – Trust Breaks Quickly, Builds Slowly
03:44 – Are You Leading at the Pace People Can Follow?
03:55 – Speed in the Wrong Direction Is Just Accelerated Regret

#SpeedOfTrust #LeadWithIntegrity #Proverbs113
#TrustBeforeSpeed #SustainableLeadership #StephenCovey
#IntegrityMatters #BuildWhatLasts #KingdomLeadership

Delegation without leadership isn’t empowerment—it’s abandonment. In this leadership-focused episode, Mikel explains why the vision God gave you is still yours to steward, no matter how skilled your team is. Sharing lessons from his own agency-building journey, he exposes the trap of turning team members into taskmasters instead of owners. With Galatians 6:5 as the foundation, he offers practical steps to help leaders communicate the “why,” set the standard, and cultivate responsibility. Because when you own the outcome, your team will own the task.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:37 – Delegation vs. Ownership
00:51 – You Can’t Delegate Responsibility
01:02 – Steward the Vision God Gave You
01:10 – Delegation Without Leadership Is Abandonment
01:17 – Andy Grove Quote on Responsibility
01:31 – Ownership Is Caught, Then Cultivated
01:43 – Mikel’s Agency-Building Story
02:02 – The Trap of Task-Only Delegation
02:53 – Leaders Who Don’t Treat Team Members as Owners
03:08 – Train People to Think, Not Just Do
03:21 – Ownership Sustains an Organization
03:33 – Helping Your Team Carry the Vision
03:50 – Galatians 6:5 – Carry Your Own Load
04:01 – Help Them Understand the Why
04:29 – The Outdated “Just Do It Because I Said So” Leadership Style
04:51 – Lead Like It Matters
05:17 – Own the Outcome, and They’ll Own the Task

#DelegateWithCare #OwnershipMindset #Galatians65
#VisionDrivenLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #EmpowerYourTeam
#OwnTheOutcome #BuildOwnersNotTaskmasters #KingdomLeadership

You don’t need to be louder—you need to be truer. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Mikel opens up about the struggle to find his voice and the breakthrough that came from realizing his words weren’t about being unique—they were about being obedient. Referencing Jeremiah 1:9, he reminds us that God has entrusted each of us with something specific to say. You were never meant to be a megaphone for someone else’s message. This episode is a freeing call to stop comparing your volume to others and start speaking what God has assigned to you.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:32 – Your Voice Wasn’t Meant to Echo
00:46 – Don’t Just Be a Megaphone for Others
01:09 – Mikel’s Struggle to Start This Podcast
01:50 – It’s Not About You Having Enough to Say
02:19 – Obedience Over Echo
02:32 – Jeremiah 1:9 – God Put Words in Your Mouth
02:52 – You’ve Been Assigned a Specific Sound
03:14 – Speak What’s Been Entrusted to You
03:27 – Share, Rate, and Stay Foxy

#YourVoiceMatters #SpeakWithPurpose #Jeremiah19
#EchoNoMore #SpiritLedWords #AuthenticCalling
#KingdomVoices #ObedienceOverEcho #StopBlendingIn

In a world that applauds hot takes and instant responses, Mikel offers a different approach: create from revelation, not reaction. This episode dives into the difference between work that’s impulsive and work that’s inspired. With Habakkuk 2 as the backdrop, Mikel reminds us that waiting on God is part of the creative process. Craftsmen don’t just take orders—they slow down, listen, and build with care. Whether it’s a social media post, a message, or a new project, this episode will help you pause, seek God first, and then move in wisdom and power.

00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:16 – Would You Rate, Review, and Share?
01:06 – Create from Revelation, Not Reaction
01:31 – Don’t Post Just Because You’re Offended
01:51 – Reaction Is Fast and Shallow
02:07 – Revelation Is Slow and Weighty
02:20 – Spend Time with God First
02:42 – Stop Reacting—Start Crafting
03:28 – Craftsmen Hone, They Don’t Just Produce
03:41 – Habakkuk 2:2 – Write the Vision
03:58 – Habakkuk 2:1 – Stand, Watch, and Wait
04:10 – Let Your Work Carry Spirit, Not Just Speed

#RevelationNotReaction #SpiritLedCreativity #HabakkukTwoTwo
#CreateWithGod #SlowToSpeak #FaithfulCraftsmanship
#PurposeOverPace #WaitThenWrite #KingdomCreators