Healing & Wholeness for Disciple-Makers: Thrive Hub's Unique Contribution
Episode Summary
In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Chris Caputo & Michael Miller from Thrive Hub, one of the Kansas City Underground’s catalytic teams. Thrive Hub exists to help disciple-makers heal, grow, and thrive as they pursue mission. With a unique focus on emotional health, attachment, and identity in Christ, Thrive provides a crucial piece of the disciple-making ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
1. Thrive’s Unique Contribution to the KC Underground
Many disciple-makers struggle with wounds, isolation, and burnout—Thrive helps people heal and develop healthy attachments before sending them into mission.
Thrive is prophetically and relationally oriented, prioritizing deep connection over rapid multiplication.
Their approach is holistic, integrating spiritual formation, emotional health, and mission into one process.
2. The ABCs of Thrive Hub
🅰️ Attachment – Healthy disciple-making starts with secure relationships (John 17). People can’t multiply if they haven’t first experienced love & belonging.
🅱️ Becoming – God has a unique mission for everyone. Thrive helps people identify their purpose and grow into their masterpiece mission.
🅲 Coaching – Disciple-makers need support, not just information. Thrive offers mentorship, encouragement, and strategic coaching.
3. The Need for Healing & Identity Work in Movements
We don’t naturally do “family” well—Western culture is highly individualistic. Thrive helps people relearn biblical community.
Many emerging leaders in disciple-making movements carry deep wounds (orphan spirit, church hurt, burnout).
Healthy attachment & transformation lead to long-term sustainability in mission.
4. How Thrive Operates
✔ 10-month development rhythms—equipping disciple-makers in emotional health, mission, and identity.
✔ Relational rhythms—prioritizing attachment, deep listening, and encouragement.
✔ Catalyzing microchurches—Thrive isn’t just about healing, it’s about sending transformed people into mission.
Key Quotes
“If we don’t attach well to Jesus and one another, we’re giving away an incomplete gospel.” – Chris Caputo
“We love helping people rediscover their purpose, heal, and launch into mission.” – Michael Miller
“Movements thrive when disciple-makers are emotionally healthy and secure in their identity.”
