Fully Alive with Jeff Kapusta

What makes a culture come alive instead of going bland? In this episode, Pastor Kevin Lloyd and I unpack the “ingredients” of a healthy culture. From church leadership to marriage, home, and work, we show how these values shift atmospheres and create lasting impact.

You’ll also hear why a passionate “front row” sets the tone, how generosity moves the church, what kingdom collaboration looks like (not competition), and how to keep hope central. We wrap with a simple weekly challenge: pray on your way and be an agent of change—because nobody likes bland chicken.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:55) Passion sets the tone

(01:31) Generosity fuels the mission

(02:41) Life-giving words build hope

(03:13) Mission-driven leadership focus

(05:01) Family + home culture habits

(08:50) Workplace culture flows top-down

(11:55) Weekly challenge + final takeaway

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

In this conversation with Pastor Kevin Lloyd, we kick off Part 1 of a two-part series on the “ingredients” that shape culture at LifePoint. Using the picture of seasoning, we discuss how culture gives flavor to everything we do—whether in church, at work, or at home.

In this first part, I share why God is always the guest of honor, why preaching must be passionate and biblical, and how serving is a privilege. We also talk about prayer as the furnace behind it all and why authenticity is so refreshing in today’s world.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro

(01:42) – Culture Conference explained

(02:20) – Chicken, steak, and culture

(05:19) – Culture is caught not taught

(06:37) – Bible on seasoning & salt

(09:03) – God is guest of honor

(12:40) – Passionate preaching explained

(15:35) – Serving is a privilege

(18:30) – Prayer: motion vs commotion

(22:00) – Authenticity is refreshing

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

In this episode, I takes us back to LifePoint’s early days and the scrappy, faith-filled spirit that built something lasting out of little. From leaky baptisms to makeshift spaces, these stories show how God works when we stay flexible, humble, and ready to move.

I unpack SCRAPPY—Simple, Creative, Resilient, Agile, Persistent, People-focused, Yielded—as a mindset for every season. Whether leading a church, building a marriage, growing a business, or walking faithfully, this episode challenges you to trade polish for power and rediscover what it means to live fully alive in Christ.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro

(01:35) – Early Days of Lifepoint Church

(03:56) – Inflatable Pool Baptism Story

(05:10) – What It Means to Be SCRAPPY

(08:00) – Staying Resilient Through Challenges

(10:49) – Agility and Flexibility in Ministry

(12:51) – Persistence Over 20 Years

(13:36) – People-Focused Leadership Lessons

(14:24) – Yielding to God’s Will

(19:45) – Your Turn to Get Scrappy

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

What if the difference between burnout and breakthrough is learning to stay where God has anointed you? In Part 2, Pastor Jeff unpacks how the Holy Spirit’s anointing makes hard things holy—and why mimicking yesterday’s move can drain today’s grace.

Through scripture, R.T. Kendall’s The Anointing, and the life of David, this conversation explores how to recognize, steward, and return to the anointing: choosing intimacy over advancement, humility over hustle, and proximity over performance.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro

(02:10) – R.T. Kendall on Anointing

(03:20) – Burnout Outside Your Anointing

(06:05) – Hebrews 11: New Moves

(08:00) – David Anointed, Waiting Season

(11:10) – Goliath, Saul’s Armor Rejected

(13:08) – Psalm 51 Repentance Prayer

(16:10) – Ishmael vs. Isaac Lesson

(17:22) – Repentance Restores Holy Anointing

(18:00) – Closing Encouragement and Blessing

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

In this first half of a two-part conversation, Pastor Kevin Lloyd sits down with Pastor Jeff to unpack the “both/and” nature of ministry—and life—and why the only way through the tension is the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Across 20 years of LifePoint’s story, Pastor Jeff traces the church’s heartbeat—from “point people to life” (John 10:10) to a renewed call to live “fully alive” in Jesus. He shares a sobering, recent week that held a miraculous facility breakthrough and a devastating loss, then anchors it in Scripture (Matthew 22; Mark 10’s Bartimaeus) to show how Jesus holds together worship and mission, depth and width, crowds and the one. The episode closes by distinguishing natural gifts from God’s anointing—and why the Church must learn to depend on the Guide more than the map.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro and episode setup

(02:04) — Twenty years, guard hearts

(04:00) — LifePoint mission, John 10:10

(06:20) — Both-and ministry tension explained

(08:48) — Building miracle, mountaintop moment

(10:35) — Heartbreak, valley reality in ministry

(13:08) — Blind Bartimaeus, Mark 10

(15:15) — Crowds and curbs tension

(18:00) — Holy Spirit guides our steps

(19:04) — Gift versus anointing difference

(20:07) — Jesus’ yoke is easy

(20:44) — Part two preview, next week

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

Have you ever said yes to Jesus but not yet to baptism? In this episode, I want to speak directly to you. As a pastor, I’ve seen this pattern again and again—people believe in Jesus but hold back when it comes to baptism. Maybe it’s fear, maybe it’s questions, or maybe you just don’t see why it’s such a big deal.

I walk through what baptism really means, why Jesus not only commanded it but modeled it, and how it’s tied to your identity and public declaration of faith. We’ll look at Scripture together, unpack common hesitations, and talk about why delaying baptism can keep you from fully stepping into the life God has for you. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to take your next step and go public with your faith.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Saved but not baptized

(02:20) – Meaning of baptism

(05:40) – Why baptism matters

(08:30) – Jesus’ baptism explained

(11:50) – Common baptism fears

(14:10) – Infant vs. believer’s baptism

(16:45) – Family baptism stories

(18:40) – Do I need re-baptism?

(19:30) – Beach baptism invitation

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

What does it take to build a marriage that lasts? In this heartfelt and practical episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with his wife, Michelle Kapusta, to share seven lessons from 27 years of marriage.

From money and communication to intimacy and priorities, Jeff and Michelle pull back the curtain on the real work of building a thriving relationship—through ups, downs, and everything in between. With honesty, humor, and wisdom, they open up about what’s helped them grow stronger together over three decades.

Whether you’re newly married, in the thick of raising a family, or decades into your journey, this conversation offers timeless truths and encouragement to keep investing in what matters most.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:02) – Introduction of Special Guest

(01:34) – Seven Lessons from 27 Years of Marriage

(07:17) – Prioritizing Your Marriage

(11:20) – The Reality of Great Sex

(13:08) – Creating a Sanctuary: The Importance of Home in Relationships

(18:53) – Recognizing Each Other as Allies in Marriage

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

How do you build financial freedom when it feels like you’ll never be able to retire? In this practical and encouraging episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Aaron Talley—Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo—for a clear, no-fluff conversation on investing, debt, and money management that actually works.

With over 20 years of experience, Aaron breaks down the difference between saving and investing, how to start even if you feel “too late,” and why small, consistent steps today can transform your financial future. From compounding interest and retirement accounts to college funds, debt pitfalls, and practical next steps, this episode is packed with wisdom you can act on immediately.

Whether you’re just starting out, building a family budget, or staring at midlife wondering if it’s too late, Aaron’s insight will help you find clarity, avoid common mistakes, and take the next right step toward financial freedom.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:12) - Introduction to Retirement Planning

(02:34) - Understanding Investing Basics

(13:01) - Starting Your Financial Journey: The Importance of Taking Action

(21:04) - Navigating Retirement Accounts for New Parents

(23:53) - Starting Your Retirement Journey

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

Connect with Aaron Talley:

Website: https://fa.wellsfargoadvisors.com/aaron-talley/index.htm

If your past is messing with your present—it’s not in the past. In this episode of Fully Alive, Pastor Jeff Kapusta shares a powerful message from his new book, Fully Alive, on how to break free from the pain, shame, and bondage of what’s behind you so you can step fully into what God has ahead.

Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and practical steps, Jeff reveals why so many believers are forgiven but not truly free—and how to change that. You’ll learn the three essential steps to release your past: face it, admit it, and replace it with God’s truth.

Whether your past is filled with mistakes you’ve made, hurts others have caused, or generational baggage you’ve inherited, this episode will challenge you to stop letting old wounds define you and start walking in the freedom Christ already paid for.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – If Your Past Is Messing with Your Present

(02:12) – Why Forgiven Doesn’t Always Mean Free

(06:58) – God’s Four Promises of Freedom

(12:55) – Turning Wounds into Scars

(15:25) – Step 1: Face It

(16:51) – Steps 2 & 3: Admit It and Replace It

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff 

Everyone wants to be successful—but few are prepared for what happens once they get there. In this episode of Fully Alive, Pastor Jeff Kapusta unpacks the hidden pitfalls of success and how to guard your heart, your leadership, and your faith as you rise.

Drawing from nearly two decades of leading Life Point Church, Jeff shares hard-learned lessons about the three biggest dangers that come with success: leaning on your own understanding, skimping on the prep work, and neglecting the Holy Spirit.

Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or raising a family, this episode will challenge you to stay desperate for God, stay faithful in the little things, and pursue success that actually lasts.

If you’ve been chasing growth or influence, this is your reminder that getting there is only half the battle—staying there requires intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Everyone Wants to Be Successful

(00:36) – The Story of Life Point Church

(03:36) – The Hidden Dangers of Success

(04:04) – #1: Leaning on Your Own Understanding

(08:06) – #2: Skimping on the Prep Work

(12:45) – #3: Neglecting the Holy Spirit

(16:40) – Staying Successful Through Faith

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Fully Alive where faith meets practicality to help you live a life that's Fully Alive!

Join me, your host Jeff Kapusta, as I draw from my journey as a pastor, husband, father, and fitness enthusiast to explore how to wake up to God's best for your life.

With biblical insights, personal stories, and real advice that can actually apply- each episode challenges you to move beyond comfort and embrace the abundant life you were created for.

From faith and family to fitness and finances, discover how to fill your tank and never settle for less than a full life.

Reach me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkapusta/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psjeffkapusta/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffkapusta 

X: https://x.com/jeffkapusta 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@lifepointjeff