In this episode, I open up about my lifelong struggle with discipline — how I hated it growing up and still wrestle with it as a parent. I share how Hebrews 12 reshaped my understanding of discipline as both painful and essential, producing righteousness and peace in those who embrace it.

From running my first marathon to rebuilding financial habits and spiritual consistency, I reflect on how real growth always comes through perseverance. I also explore how God disciplines us — through conviction, confrontation, and consequences — all to restore us, not to punish us.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:10) - Lessons from Hebrews 12

(03:00) - The two kinds of discipline

(04:50) - Running taught me perseverance

(07:00) - Discipline over feelings

(08:30) - Learning financial discipline

(10:30) - God’s discipline as love

(12:50) - Conviction and confrontation

(15:20) - Consequences that restore us

(17:30) - Fruit and harvest of discipline

(20:10) - How to apply this today

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.

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