7,000 Volts - Living the Electrified Life - LJ Tucker

In this episode, LJ Tucker challenges listeners to "die" daily and embrace the renewal of their minds. Drawing a vivid parallel between spiritual growth and software updates, he reminds us that just as devices must stay plugged in to receive upgrades, we must stay connected to God—the true Source—to fix the bugs in our thinking and live at full power. LJ explains how outdated mindsets create stagnation, while spiritual connection brings abundance, creativity, and transformation.

21 Okt 16min

In Episode 42 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker explores the theme “Empathy Over Forgiveness,” continuing his message from the previous episode, I’m Not a Judge and Neither Are You. He explains that the antidote to judgment is empathy — choosing to see others’ struggles with compassion instead of criticism. Through scripture and personal stories, including a humbling experience from his early days in tree work, Tucker shows how empathy transforms not only relationships but also personal peace and growth. He urges listeners to replace judgment with prayer, to lift others up rather than tear them down, and to focus on becoming the best versions of themselves. Ultimately, he reminds us that God calls us to understanding, not condemnation, and that true peace comes when we extend to others the same grace we hope to receive.

13 Okt 15min

In episode 41 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker explores the theme of judgment and humility, reminding listeners that “I’m not a judge, and neither are you.” He reflects on how society has turned social media into a courtroom where everyone plays judge, jury, and executioner, often without knowing the full story. Drawing from scripture, he explains that Jesus’s message in Matthew 7:1–5 warns against hypocrisy — judging others while ignoring our own flaws. LJ urges listeners to focus on self-reflection and personal growth instead of criticizing others, emphasizing that real peace comes from cutting off negativity, managing one’s thoughts, and feeding the mind with positive, truthful content. He connects this mindset to faith, humility, and intentional living, encouraging everyone to build a life rooted in substance rather than materialism or public opinion. The episode closes with an invitation to his upcoming book signing for 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life and a call to “stay electrified.”

6 Okt 15min

In this episode of 7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life, host LJ Tucker dives into big questions on education, success, and money, reminding us that real lessons come from life itself. From humbling mistakes to redefining success as freedom and faith, LJ challenges us to create a life that’s truly our own.

29 Sep 16min

In this episode, LJ Tucker dives into the true meaning of education, reminding listeners that it comes in many forms—whether from college, technical training, or the hard lessons of lived experience. He reflects on his own path as a self-taught business owner and certified arborist, emphasizing that growth is about striving to be better each year through reading, listening, and creating. While acknowledging that formal education has its place—especially in professions like medicine—he cautions against devaluing or dismissing it entirely. For LJ, education is both survival and evolution, from the life-altering moment when 7,000 volts of electricity nearly ended his life to the everyday lessons of parenting, mentoring, and balancing faith, family, and business. Ultimately, he argues that success is not measured by wealth, status symbols, or chasing someone else’s dream, but by embracing the education life offers, creating your own path, and finding peace and fulfillment in the race that is uniquely yours.

23 Sep 18min

In this episode of 7,000 Volts, LJ Tucker dives into “The Big Play,” reflecting on how life often mirrors the baseball field—where everyone wants to swing for the home run but true success comes from showing up consistently, day after day. Through stories of teaching his kids in sports, lessons learned from slowing down in life, and even his own journey away from destructive choices, LJ emphasizes the importance of mindset, discipline, and foundation over flashy one-time wins. He reminds listeners that lasting growth comes not from chasing highlight moments but from building habits, making better choices, and refusing to let excuses or old ways of thinking hold us back.

15 Sep 16min

In this episode of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker dives into the theme of “taking the training wheels off” as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, independence, and responsibility. Using stories from his own life and from watching his sons learn to ride bikes, he draws parallels between childhood training wheels and the crutches people hold onto as adults—whether financial, emotional, or situational. Tucker emphasizes that while support is necessary in the beginning, real progress comes when we build balance, security, and confidence to step out on our own. He challenges listeners to graduate from dependency to responsibility, reminding them that true growth requires letting go of excuses, moving beyond comfort zones, and trusting God’s provision to live fully and independently—with resilience, peace, and purpose.

8 Sep 16min

In this episode, LJ Tucker sits down with arborist and climber Joel Patrick to explore both the literal and metaphorical meaning of “branching out.” Joel shares his journey from trimming neighborhood trees as a teenager with a handsaw to becoming a professional climber dedicated to safety, precision, and constant learning. Together, they reflect on the discipline of tree work—its physical demands, dangers, and the importance of training and certification—while drawing parallels to personal growth, faith, and overcoming comfort zones. The conversation weaves in lessons about humility, fatherhood, community, and the value of learning from mistakes, underscoring how branching out in life and business requires resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to honoring God through one’s craft and purpose.

2 Sep 23min