Multipliers Leadership Podcast

Khalid’s story is anything but linear. From helping launch an international school in Kabul to building a life in the United States, from considering Georgia to settling in Arkansas by way of a University of Arkansas brochure written in Arabic script, he traces the unexpected turns that shaped both his family and his calling.In this episode, you’ll discover:1. How Canopy began as a grassroots response to the refugee crisis in Northwest Arkansas2. Why Khalid says refugees are among the most thoroughly vetted people entering the United StatesWhat the first six months after arrival demand from resettled families3. How a “circle of welcome” helps refugees move from survival to stability4. Why leaders need curiosity more than quick answers5. How seeing people as image-bearers, not projects, changes the way we leadIf you care about faith, leadership, immigrants, community, or learning how to see people more clearly, this conversation will stay with you.

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As the school year begins, Joseph shares a powerful pep talk for parents, students, teachers, and leaders: followers of Jesus are never neutral. In this episode of the Multipliers Leadership Podcast, he unpacks how to invest in relationships, elevate the environment, and ask the right questions each day so you can add value wherever you are.

The chaos of back-to-school season doesn't have to derail your family's peace or your leadership as a parent. In this inspiring episode, Joseph reveals a simple yet powerful mindset shift that transforms ordinary transitions into opportunities for growth, faith, and connection. Discover how to proactively shape your family culture amidst busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and high expectations—without feeling overwhelmed.You'll learn why healthy leaders plan intentionally for every new season, starting with three critical areas: physically, mentally, and spiritually. Joseph shares concrete strategies such as prepping your family's schedules and nutrition, helping your kids discover their purpose, and anchoring yourselves in faith to stay grounded. Plus, the importance of fighting cynicism—those subtle doubts and negativity that sneak in—and replacing them with gratitude and grace. Inspired by insights from John Eldredge and Diedrich Bonhoeffer, you'll hear how to speak life into your home and community, even when everything seems chaotic.

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In this episode, Joseph Elder of MULTIPLi Global talks with Zach Stanley as he shares his journey of success, faith, and investing in oneself. We explore the importance of pace, spiritual growth, and balancing work with family to live a fulfilled life.Francis Chan's rope analogy is linked here.@ TAKEAWAYS1. God shapes us through trials and seasons of push and pull.2. Investing in your spiritual life and relationships is crucial for holistic success.3. Listening to the Holy Spirit guides your pace and decisions.4. Slowing down allows for deeper presence and influence in relationships.5. Your total person—spiritual, physical, mental—is vital for kingdom impact.

• Megan Taylor’s powerful journey from working with children to founding Gap Relief
• The impact of repeated trauma and relational ruptures on mental health
• How social media amplifies relational trauma and hypervigilance
• Understanding the impact of small, ongoing stressors through the “marbles on tissue” analogy
• The challenge the church faces in discussing mental health and trauma
• Practical first steps for leaders and individuals to address mental health in faith communities
• The importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and modeling safe spaces for healing
• Recognizing subtle signs of trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm
• How the concept of salvation includes wholeness and healing
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What does it look like to build a thriving business, raise a family, pursue God's calling, and still stay grounded in what matters most?

In this episode, Joseph sits down with Garrett and Stephanie Peters, founders of Duncan & Stone Paper Co., to discuss the unexpected journey that led them from a cardboard-box business plan to a nationally recognized journal company. Along the way, they share lessons learned from launching a business during the uncertainty of 2020, cultivating resilience, and trusting God one step at a time.

The conversation goes deeper than entrepreneurship. Garrett and Stephanie share how faith influences their approach to business, leadership, family, and community. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, spiritual formation, authentic friendships, and the difference between being busy and living a full life.

Whether you're a business owner, ministry leader, parent, or someone simply seeking to live with greater intentionality, this episode will challenge and encourage you to pursue union with Jesus, meaningful community, and a life that releases the Kingdom wherever God has planted you.

• The origin story behind Duncan & Stone Paper Co.
• What launching a business during COVID taught them about resilience
• Why faith and business should never be compartmentalized
• The role of self-discovery and spiritual formation in leadership
• How authentic community unlocks freedom and growth
• The difference between being busy and being full
• How Garrett and Stephanie define success and know when they're winning
• Raising children with intentionality and purpose
• Using your gifts, time, and resources for Kingdom impact

"We never graduate from the school of self-awareness."

"Don't wait until someday to do what God is calling you to do today."

"The mark of maturity isn't that you confess less. It's that you confess faster."

"Busy is scattered. Full is present."

"Union with Jesus, unity with others, and unleashed to bring the Kingdom here."

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This episode explores how to walk in authority by the Spirit, using the story of Peter Pan from the movie Hook as a metaphor for rediscovering our divine identity and authority in Christ. It emphasizes surrender, agreement, and expectation as keys to walking in spiritual authority and overcoming life's challenges.keywordsfaith, authority, surrender, belief, spiritual growth, Christian life, overcoming fear, divine identity, biblical authority, breakthrough

Book Reference: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-War-Your-Mind-Thinking/dp/0310362725

In this episode, Joseph Elder explores the spiritual battle believers face, emphasizing that victory comes through understanding our spiritual authority, the importance of truth, and how to walk in victory daily by resisting lies and embracing God's power.

In this episode, Joseph Elder explores the importance of building life from margin rather than fighting for it, emphasizing that rest and priorities are foundational to sustainable leadership and personal well-being. He discusses biblical principles of rest, the order of priorities, and practical steps to create margin in daily life.

In this episode Joseph Elder discusses the common feelings of exhaustion among leaders, exploring the roots of burnout and practical ways to restore balance through refueling, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with God.

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Key Topics

• Understanding burnout as a depletion of fuel, not just workload
• The importance of setting boundaries and saying no
• Creating margin in a busy life for reflection and rest
• Leading without being drained by carrying unnecessary burdens
• Reconnecting with God to renew strength and purpose

• Burnout is like a fire that runs out of fuel; it doesn't happen overnight.
• Saying no to opportunities that aren't aligned with your calling is crucial.
• Margin is essential for mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Leading without being filled up leads to exhaustion and discouragement.
• Rest and renewal are biblical principles that sustain leadership.