You’ve done the brave work—showing up, naming hard stories, and noticing patterns. But what happens when something still feels stuck? Sometimes the next step isn’t more effort, but more space to stay with what’s beneath the surface.
A New Way to Join: Why We’re Moving to Closed Enrollment
We’re getting ready to launch our new website and membership experience — and with it comes a big shift: closed enrollment periods.
Instead of joining anytime, new members will now come in together. This means shared experiences, deeper conversations, and stronger connections from day one.
This isn’t just a redesign. It’s a recommitment to helping you experience real transformation — not just more content.
📬 Keep an eye on your inbox. Enrollment opens soon, and we’d love to welcome you in from the very start.
Let’s grow—together.
👉 Get the scoop here — we’ll be updating this page regularly with everything you need to know. And you can Join the Waitlist to get access to exclusive discounts!
Two Zooms. Two Minds. Too Good to Miss.
Mark your calendars—August is bringing back-to-back weeks of Zooms.
August 5 at 4pm MT – Zoom with Steve Cuss
Steve (our fearless founder and resident Systems Theory nerd) is early in his doctoral studies and wants to share what he’s learning about how people change—and how leaders can actually help that happen. He’ll talk about detangling faith from coping mechanisms (ouch, right?) and give us a peek into his working thesis. Bring your curiosity and your questions—Steve loves a good Q&A.
August 11 at 10am MT – Zoom with Jimmy CarnesJimmy is our go-to coach for helping leaders get unstuck. He brings 12+ years of church leadership, a love for Systems Theory, and just enough Enneagram to be helpful (not annoying). He’ll help you name what’s getting in your way and give you tools to find more peace, clarity, and freedom in your leadership and life.
Both Zooms are for Access Pass holders only, so if you haven’t joined yet…👉 [Join the Waitlist]
Two great minds. Two real conversations.Zero pressure to pretend you’ve got it all together.
Notice When You’ve Stopped Noticing God—A New Bible Reading Plan on YouVersion
Have you ever realized that somewhere along the way, God slipped quietly into the background of your life?
We don't always make a conscious choice to ignore God—but distractions, responsibilities, and even our own spiritual habits can sometimes numb us to His presence. We keep moving. We keep doing. But we stop noticing.
That’s why we’re excited to share a new Bible reading plan on YouVersion:“Notice When You’ve Stopped Noticing God”
This 5-day plan is a short, honest journey into what it means to pay attention again. It's not about guilt or pressure. It's about invitation. Each day offers Scripture, reflection, and a gentle challenge to open your eyes, slow your pace, and become aware of God’s presence—even in the middle of your real, often chaotic life.
Here’s what you can expect:
Day 1: Recognize the drift — when good intentions get crowded out.
Day 2: Learn to pause without performing.
Day 3: Hear God's voice above the noise.
Day 4: Reconnect in the ordinary.
Day 5: Stay awake to wonder.
Whether you're in a dry season or just feeling spiritually distracted, this plan can help you reawaken your attention to the One who's been with you all along.
Start the plan today and take a few moments each day to notice—not just ideas about God, but God Himself.
👉 Begin “Notice When You’ve Stopped Noticing God” on YouVersion
Join Lisa Cuss Live on July 28 — A Zoom for Those Navigating Deep Work
We’re excited to invite you to a live Zoom session with Lisa Cuss, happening on Monday, July 28 at 9am MT—exclusively for Capable Life Access Pass holders.
Lisa is a licensed therapist (MA, LPC), speaker, and trainer who brings years of experience and deep compassion to her work at the intersection of psychology and faith. Her passion is helping people move through stuck places and into healthier connection—with themselves, others, and God.
What to Expect in Lisa’s Zoom
Lisa’s live sessions are grounded, gentle, and insightful. Each one includes teaching, case studies, and Q&A, and focuses on real-life issues leaders and individuals face daily, such as:
Calming the nervous system in moments of reactivity
Noticing and working with parts of the self that may block growth
Understanding the impact of trauma in both workplace and home settings
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who brings both clinical expertise and spiritual depth to the work of transformation.
Join Renae on Thursday!
Renae Loring will be hosting the next live Capable Life Zoom session on Thursday, July 17 at 9am MT—and we’d love for you to join.
Renae is a spiritual director, trainer, and licensed therapist who’s been leading in ministry for over 20 years, including 13 years as a local church pastor. Her superpower? Helping people like you connect the dots between faith, leadership, family life, and the anxiety that shows up in all of it.
Only Capable Life All Access Pass holders can join. If you're not one yet, no worries—you can grab a pass below and jump right in: All Access Pass.
If you’re a Pass Holder and would like to join the Zoom with Renae, click on the Zoom button in your learning login, scroll down to Renae, and click the link! We'd love to see you there!
Can’t make this one? No problem! We typically offer two Zooms a month with one of our excellent coaches. Times vary to accommodate our All Access Pass holders from around the world—so there’s always another opportunity to join live.
Hope to see you soon!
Free Sermon Series: Bridging the Gap Between What You Believe and What You Experience
Have you ever thought, “I believe God loves me, but I don’t feel it”?Or wondered, “If God is with me, why can’t I sense Him?”
If so, you’re not alone.
Many of us wrestle with the gap between our beliefs about God and our daily experience of Him. That’s exactly what Steve Cuss explores in his newest book, The Expectation Gap—and now, you can go deeper through a free sermon series based on the book.
About the Series
This sermon series is built around the core message of The Expectation Gap: how to move from conceptual belief to visceral experience. Whether you’re a ministry leader, a small group host, or someone feeling stuck in your faith, this series will give you practical tools and biblically grounded teaching to help your people:
Recognize and release stuck spiritual patterns
Quiet their inner critic
Relax into God's presence
Discover freedom from the pressure to “have it all together”
Each chapter of the book includes group discussion questions and simple, actionable tools to practice. The sermon series pairs perfectly with small group engagement and includes 6 sermon manuscripts you can customize for your context.
Steve Cuss, founder of Capable Life, brings decades of experience in pastoring, counseling, and leadership development into every message. Each sermon is deeply biblical, emotionally honest, and refreshingly practical.
What You’ll Explore
Each week, the series tackles one of the most common expectation gaps:
“I believe God is with me, but I don’t see Him.”
“I believe God loves me, but I don’t feel it.”
“I thought I’d be further along by now.”
You’ll learn to name these invisible expectations, challenge the false narratives they create, and find new ways to experience God’s peace, love, and freedom—right where you are.
How to Access the Series
The sermon series is completely free and available to individuals, small groups, and churches.
👉 Click here to get access.
You don’t have to live stuck in the gap. Let’s take this journey together—and start closing the space between what we believe about God and what we actually encounter from Him.