Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick
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Episode 303 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unpacking Forgiveness"
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with your host, Michael John Cusick. Forgiveness is a term often uttered with ease but practiced with considerable difficulty. What does forgiveness truly entail? Does it inherently mean reconciliation or forgetting? Joined by Julianne in the studio, they tackle heavyweight questions together. What happens when forgiveness feels incomplete? How might unresolved trauma complicate the process? And how do you navigate forgiveness in the aftermat...
Episode 302 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unraveling Layers of Trauma"
March 29, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Today, Michael and Julianne delve into the complex tapestry of trauma, unwinding the threads that bind us to our past experiences. Many regard trauma as stemming from life-shattering events, but today’s discussion unfolds its layers, revealing that trauma can emerge from the wounds of both presence and absence. Whether it's through neglect or the absence of nurturing, the imprints of trauma take many forms. Understanding trauma not as what's...
Episode 301 - Ian Morgan Cron, "Navigating Spiritual Growth"
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Join Michael and Ian Morgan Cron as they delve into the profound topic of spiritual growth. Ian shares insights from his new book, offering a raw and unfiltered look into the existential turmoil that plagues the human condition. They discuss the paradox of powerlessness as a catalyst for true change and unveil the profound impact of consent in spiritual transformation. From the depths of vulnerability to the nuanced nature of addictio...
Episode 300 - Ian Morgan Cron, "What Happened To You?"
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBCongratulations, Michael John Cusick, for publishing your 300th episode of Restoring the Soul! In this episode, our good friend Ian Morgan Cron joins the program to discuss the thought-provoking book "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce Perry, MDPhD, and Oprah Winfrey. Michael and Ian explore the impact of interpreting one's experiences on their mental and emotional well-being. They delve into the importance of community and conversations in the ...
Episode 299 - Michael John Cusick, "Trauma-Informed Care, Part 2"
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In this second part of our exploration into Trauma-Informed Care, we continue to understand how our past experiences inform our present reality and how vital it is to feel safe and secure—not just in our external environment but within the therapeutic space. Today, we’ll delve deeper into the pillars supporting a trauma-informed approach—one that equips you with the resources to understand, manage, and develop the intrinsic tools neces...
Episode 298 - Michael John Cusick, "Trauma-Informed Care, Part 1"
March 04, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, Michael takes you through the deep waters of understanding trauma's impact and how entities like hospitals and clinics are integrating Trauma-Informed Care into their daily routines. With practical insights and real-life scenarios, this episode begins a profound dialogue on creating environments that aid healing rather than hindering it. Highlights from the episode include: - The importance of incorporating t...
Episode 297 - Michael John & Julianne Cusick, "A Deep Dive into Restoring the Soul's Intensive Counseling"
February 21, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. This episode delves into the transformative power of intensive counseling, a unique process honed over nearly two decades. Michael and Julianne Cusick explain how Restoring the Soul provides a safe, sacred space where you get clarity on your struggles and a clear path forward for healing. Tailored to each individual, psychological insight with spiritual practices are combined to ensure you are transformed and truly equipped to live diff...
Episode 296 - Alan Fadling, "A Non-Anxious Life"
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we explore the depths of a non-anxious life with guest Alan Fadling. We discuss the power of embodying peace and the transformative practice of God’s presence in our daily lives. Alan shared insights from his new book and his journey of replacing anxiety with gratitude, patience, and the rhythm of God's grace. We also see that peace is not just the absence of turmoil but the tangible presence of the divine we can experience mom...
Episode 295 - Michael John Cusick, "Brokenness: The True Currency of Heaven"
January 20, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB“We need to exchange the currency by which we do life for the currency of heaven.” - Michael John Cusick Welcome to the Restoring the Soul podcast. You’re in for a treat as we’re featuring a talk given by our host, Michael John Cusick, to Denver Community Church titled “The Currency of Heaven.” From the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3 to the rich tapestry of Isaiah 55, we'll explore the idea that heaven is not just a far-off promise but an earthly reality where "heaven is happening here." And ...
Episode 294 - Dr. Barbara Peacock, "African American Soul Care”
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB“Freedom is birthed out of suffering.” - Dr. Barbara Peacock Welcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. On this celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, we wanted to highlight our conversation with Dr. Barbara Peacock, an experienced preacher, teacher, and minister of discipleship and prayer. Dr. Peacock trains in spiritual direction and soul care for ministry leaders and has a God-given call and desire to serve as a spiritual coach for individuals and groups. On this...
Episode 293 - Michael John Cusick, "The Serenity Prayer: Letting Go of Control"
January 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWelcome to Restoring the Soul! In this episode, Michael and Peter Zaremba explore the essence of courage, not as an absence of fear, but as the willingness to take intentional action amidst it. Peter brings to light the profound acts of everyday bravery witnessed within his men's group, intertwining their discussions with the biblical narrative that emphasizes the value of such courage. They also reveal that courage is woven into the small, everyday fabrics of our lives—be it through acts o...
Episode 292 - Aundi Kolber, "Embracing Strength and Vulnerability"
December 29, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, we dive into the depths of emotional and psychological healing with Aundi Kolber as we explore the intricate interplay between somatic experiences, Internal Family Systems, and the transformative power of embracing our emotions with grace and strength. In this episode, we delve into Aundi's remarkable insights on somatic awareness, the body's intuitive sense of safety, and navigating challenging emotions with ...
Episode 291 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Inner Transformation Through the Welcoming Prayer"
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick, where today we’re diving deep once again with Peter Zaremba into the transformative power of the Welcoming Prayer. This practice is your toolkit to embracing difficult emotions right where you are – focus on the emotion, welcome it with open arms, and surrender it actively to God. Our experiences and insights reveal how welcoming your feelings, not the circumstances, can shift your perspective and connect you deeper t...
Episode 290 - Rob Mathes, "Bridging the Sacred and Secular: A Chat with Rob Mathes"
December 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Today, we welcome the extraordinarily gifted Rob Mathes, a true maestro who has woven his life around the threads of music, working with legends across genres from classical to hip-hop and transforming the sacred into song. Rob's annual Christmas concert, celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend, has been a melting pot of musical styles, capturing the essence of his spiritual journey through soulful melodies and collaborations with icon...
Episode 289 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Releasing Control, Embracing Serenity"
December 01, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's conversation, we dive into the practice of releasing our grip on judgment, control, and attachment to outcomes. Peter Zaremba shares an eye-opening personal account of encountering an irritating traveler, prompting a reflection on his quick-to-judge nature. This episode explores the liberating concept of being fully present in the moment and the pitfalls of becoming entangled with future expectations. Toge...
Episode 288 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "7 Toxic Outcomes of Maintaining Control"
November 24, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, Peter Zaremba is our guest, and we'll dive into the intricate topic of control and its negative impact. Control has become a paramount issue, particularly during the pandemic and times of global upheaval. It's a universal human condition, a survival mechanism, but often, the desire to control is tethered to our outcomes, and that's where things start getting complicated. Join us as we share our journeys with ...
Episode 287 - Kevin Triplett, "From Brokenness to Brotherhood"
November 20, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's conversation, we connect with Kevin Triplett, whose powerful transformation journey moves from despair to redemption. Kevin opens up about how he navigated through life marked by racism, struggled with addiction, attempted to find validation in the wrong places, and finally found solace in God's grace. Kevin's deeply personal journey reminds us that our brokenness is not a barrier but a bridge to an abund...
Episode 286 - Kevin Tracy, "Church, Community, and the Challenges of Change"
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWelcome back to another episode on Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, we dive into deep end of church ministry and more specifically, the challenging transition between pastoral roles and secular roles. We explore the complex dynamics of leaving the community you've shepherded - the pain, resentment, and pressure to support still a church you've supposedly been let go from. Our guest today is Kevin Tracy, a former designer at Hallmark. He then spent his signifi...
Episode 285 - Curt Thompson, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope"
November 06, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWelcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, we dive deep into suffering, hope, and the transformative power of relationships. Join us as we explore the intricate connections between our understanding of God's glory, the importance of vulnerability, and the development of character. Curt Thompson shares insights from his book that shed new light on old truths, bringing a fresh perspective on suffering. We'll also discuss the role of communi...
Episode 284 - Robby Angle, "Breaking Your Cycle, A Grace-Based Approach To Walking Together Through Unwanted Behaviors"
October 27, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael has the opportunity to participate in a webinar with Robby Angle and the team from TrueFace titled “Breaking Your Cycle, A Grace-Based Approach To Walking Together Through Unwanted Behaviors.” All of us have struggled with an addiction or an unwanted behavior that we just can’t seem to stop. Often, in desperation or exhaustion, we tell someone. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t sure what to do next. In this webinar, Michael and Robby discuss a ...
Episode 283 - Alan Fadling, "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times"
October 20, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWe're pleased to welcome our good friend, Alan Fadling, to the podcast. In this thought-provoking conversation, Michael and Alan dive into the current state of the world, particularly in light of recent events in Israel and Gaza. They explore the idea of finding inner peace amidst global turmoil and the teachings of Jesus as a source of guidance and comfort. Alan shares insights from his upcoming book and draws parallels between the turbulent times that Jesus lived in and our present reali...
Episode 282 - Ben Wilson, "From Infidelity to Intensives: Ben Wilson's Path to Healing and Helping Others"
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, titled "From Infidelity to Intensives: Ben Wilson's Path to Healing and Helping Others," a special guest is joining us. Ben Wilson, a Restoring the Soul Intensive therapist and a longtime acquaintance of our host, Michael. Ben shares his journey and what led him to join the Restoring the Soul team and participate in their men's intensive programs. He also discusses his experience in working with co...
Episode 281 - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards, "Humility Illuminated: The Biblical Path Back to Christian Character"
October 06, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but having an accurate self-perception. It's about being grounded in who God made you to be." - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards Welcome back to the Restoring Soul podcast! In this episode, host Michael John Cusick invites Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards to dive deep into the topic of humility. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding humility and how it is often misapplied in the lives of followers of Jesus. Dr. Edwards shares his insights as a theologian...
Episode 280 - Michael John Cusick, "Grounding and Centering: Soul Care with iCare"
September 29, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB"Many of us feel aimless and unable to direct our lives effectively. But fear not, iCARE will guide you to a calm and grounded state of being." - Michael John Cusick In today's episode, we delve into the concept of "iCARE," focusing on what lies within us, including our body, mind, and emotions. Michael John Cusick explores the practice of becoming aware of our inner experiences and sensations through a body scan, allowing us to observe and notice without judgment. Drawing on scripture pa...
Episode 279 - Chris Bruno, "Becoming a Sage: The New Season of Purpose and Intentionality"
September 27, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB"No more settling for external success; it's about depth, sobriety, and engaging with my own soul's depths. That's where true fulfillment lies.” - Chris Bruno Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, we delve into the profound journey of self-discovery and transformation that men undergo as they transition into the sage stage of life. Our guest, Chris Bruno, shares his experiences and insights as he navigates the in-between space betwe...
Episode 278 - Mako & Haejin Shim Fujimura, "Conversations on Healing, Art, and Resilience"
September 15, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB“Risk-taking can lead to restoration only if it’s motivated by love.” - Haejin Shim Fujimura In this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael is joined by Mako & Haejin Shim Fujimura. They will engage in a conversation covering a wide range of topics, including trauma, the significance of 9/11, the art of Kintsugi, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical issue of human trafficking. Mako is a prominent contemporary artist known for his deliberate and reflective approach to creat...
Episode 277 - Julianne Cusick, "Finding Your Inner Encourager"
September 10, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB"Contrary to what most Enneagram Ones think, they're fantastic. I don't know what it is about Enneagram Ones, but of all the numbers on the Enneagram, they are the most resistant to learning that that's their type." In today's episode, our good friend Ian Cron will be joined by our very own Julianne Cusick for a captivating conversation about finding our inner encourager through the lens of the Enneagram. Ian shares his belief that the Enneagram is not just a tool for self-discovery but a ...
Episode 276 - Barb Maiberger, "Breaking Free from Trauma: Exploring the Science Behind EMDR Therapy"
September 01, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB"In EMDR therapy, we're trying to help activate the client's own brain's knowingness how to heal." - Barb Maiberger In today's episode, we have Barb Maiberger joining us to delve into the fascinating world of trauma therapy. Barb is an expert in the field and a passionate advocate for EMDR therapy. We'll explore how this transformative approach helps clients address past experiences that still affect them today. From understanding the role of the brain in trauma to the power of integrating ...
Episode 275 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence"
August 18, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB"But here's the beautiful part - God honors our honesty and vulnerability. Lament and grief are invitations to draw closer to Him." - Michael John Cusick Welcome back to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick". In today's episode, titled "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence," Michael and Brian Boecker delve into the profound topic of grief and lament. They begin by examining Psalm 88, an intense Psalm that expresses the ...
Episode 274 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Embracing the Unchangeable in the Messiness of Life"
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB"To truly embrace the present moment, especially when we have no power to alter the result, it is essential that we approach life with compassion." - Michael John Cusick Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, titled "Embracing the Unchangeable in the Messiness of Life," we dive into the antidote to negative messages, starting with the power of self-compassion and self-awareness. Julianne and Michael John Cusick explore the importance...
Episode 273 - Brian Boecker, "Finding Life: Letting Go and Embracing the Father's Love"
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB"I think sometimes that feels like this journey that we're on is that sometimes God asks us to let go of something, not for the sake of because that thing is bad, but he's like, there's something more that is even deeper, what you long for and desire in that." - Brian Boecker In this episode of Restoring the Soul, we dive into a fascinating conversation between Michael and Brian Boecker. Brian specializes in intensive counseling, particularly with missionaries, expatriates, and individuals...
Episode 272 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Unpacking Neurodiverse Marriages: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Challenges"
July 28, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB"If you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person." — Michael John Cusick In today's episode, Michael is joined by his wife of 32 years, Julianne Cusick. Together, they delve into the fascinating topic of neurodiverse marriages. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neuro differences, from autism to nonverbal learning disorder and everything in between. However, the diagnosis and understanding of neurodiversity can be challenging due to the lack of specific criteria. ...
Episode 271 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Unmasking Neurodiversity: Embracing the Challenges in Relationships"
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB"After all that work, you started to wonder that there's got to be something else going on that we're missing." - Julianne Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael and Julianne Cusick have a candid conversation about neurodiversity and how it has impacted their marriage. They discuss terms like autism spectrum difference (ASD), neurodiverse, neurotypical, and neurodivergent, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing these differences. Michael shares his persona...
Episode 270 - Kyle Wisdom, "Walking With Purpose: Pilgrimage on St. Cuthbert's Way"
July 14, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB"I think for myself, it's realizing that there is a journey has given me more patience sometimes with myself that it's okay, I haven't arrived. I can still be somebody who's learning and making mistakes." - Kyle Wisdom On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we have a special guest, Kyle Wisdom, who shares his transformative experience on a pilgrimage to St. Cuthbert's Way. Kyle takes us on a journey of anticipation, disappointment, and profound reflections. Throughout the episode, we explor...
Episode 269 - Michael John Cusick, "Discovering Your Rhythm: Understanding the Importance of Devotions in Shaping Your Life"
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB"What is the way that you can connect with your heart and become aware of the presence of God in your life?" - Michael John Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael dives into practicing devotions and the significance of having them in our spiritual journey. He explores different ways to connect with our hearts and become aware of the presence of God in our lives. Whether walking, praying, or remembering scripture, there are countless ways to cultivate a deeper relationship wit...
Episode 268 - Michael John Cusick, "The Art of Listening: Cultivating Intimacy with God through Lectio Divina"
June 30, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB"It's about letting the words and the images wash over you. It's about allowing them to surround you. It's about allowing God's spirit to draw you close." - Michael John Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael discusses the practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual reading practice that deepens one's relationship with God. He reflects on the importance of the four movements: reading, reflecting, responding, and resting. Michael also shares personal experiences and insights, empha...
Episode 267 - Michael John Cusick, "Slow Down and Open Your Heart with Lectio Divina: 5 Reasons to Learn"
June 22, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB"I didn't need more information about God. I needed more experience with God." - Michael John Cusick If you're like us, you always seek to grow your relationship with God. In this week's episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael explores the practice of Lectio Divina and the many benefits it offers for scripture readers. He shares five key aspects of the practice, including how it helps to slow down and create a spiritual conversation while posturing our hearts to receive. This episode dives...
Episode 266 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the River of Integration: Overcoming Stuckness and Embracing Vulnerability"
June 17, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB"I think there's ways in which I've defined life on the banks. To get into the river would be, in a sense, losing my life. But there's actually something that awakens in me, and I begin to see I was actually made to be in the river." - Brian Boecker Ever feel stuck in life and not sure how to move forward? Our colleague at Restoring the Soul, Brian Boecker, joined us to help you unravel this feeling and guide you towards the River of Integration, a powerful concept by Dan Siegel that embodi...
Episode 265 - Alan Fadling, "A Year of Slowing Down: An Unhurried Life and an Unhurried Leader"
June 09, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB“You will be at your best if you are doing it from a rested soul.” - Alan Fadling Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, Alan Fadling's life spiraled out of control until he discovered a game-changing practice that completely transformed his life. His mentors introduced him to the art of taking a day each month for solitude and reflection, which helped him reconnect with his true purpose. This monthly retreat catalyzed Alan to create a daily journaling practice that allowed him to explore his t...
Episode 264 - Kelly & Eli Pyke, "Finding Hope in a Far Green Country"
June 02, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat if you could save your crumbling marriage by embarking on a cross-country adventure in an RV? Today, we sit down with Eli and Kelly Pyke, who did precisely that. Join us as they share their extraordinary journey from a counseling intensive to their life-changing experience documented in their films, The Far Green Country. They reveal how they found strength in Jesus and held onto their promise to each other, even through the trauma and joy of their son's birth. As the Pykes recount the...
Episode 263 - Julianne Cusick, "Overcoming Intimate Betrayal and Embracing Forgiveness"
May 26, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHave you ever struggled with the pain of betrayal, especially in intimate relationships? On today's episode of Restoring the Soul, we hear from Julianne Cusick, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate the difficult journey of forgiveness and reconciliation after intimate partner betrayal. Julianne's powerful story of healing and redemption provides hope and encouragement for those who have experienced sexual betrayal in their relation...
Episode 262 - Laura Barringer, "The Ripple Effects of Toxic Church Culture"
May 19, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB"I still have friendships, friends that still will not speak to me because what I publicly said about Willow Creek." - Laura Barringer Laura Beringer, co-author of "A Church Called Tove," shares her experience with toxic church culture and explores the patterns and habits of toxicity, including a narcissist culture, fear culture, resistance to justice, celebrity culture, and leadership culture. She emphasizes the need to create a culture of goodness that resists abuses of power and promotes...
Episode 261 - Alan Noble, "On Getting Out of Bed"
May 12, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB“God is using us to testify to His goodness, but that's not why He loves us.” - Alan Noble For many people, sorrow, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. We can see this as clear as day in a post-COVID world, and while we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make. Alan Noble joins Michael to discuss caring for yourself when you don’t want to. When it’s essential to rise above ...
Episode 260 - Jim Cusick, "Getting Sober"
May 05, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB“I’m sober and I love it because I found something better than drinking.” - Jim Cusick On this edition of Restoring the Soul, we are introduced to Michael’s father, James Edward Cusick...otherwise known as "Jim." We are offered the rare privilege of stepping inside an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to hear Jim’s story which was recorded when he was 80 years of age. One of the primary reasons we are making this recording available to you is to emphasize the importance of legacy and the impact...
Episode 259 - Michael John Cusick, "The Four Gospels"
May 01, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB“Christianity just didn’t feel real to me.” - Michael John Cusick What would it take to become fully honest with yourself? Your struggles, your desires, your hopes? And what would it take for you to get completely honest with God? Admit your dependence upon him and fully surrender. On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we take you to October 2017 for a talk Michael presented to the students of Denver Seminary. The message was entitled “The 4 Gospels,” and Michael intended to present a mes...
Episode 258 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Fostering Wholeness"
April 22, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB“I don’t work well with people who have it all together.” - Dr. Janelle Hallman On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes his colleague and one of Restoring the Soul’s Intensive Clinical Soul Care Specialists, Dr. Janelle Hallman. Janelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, ordained minister, professor, author, and speaker on issues such as redemption, healing, and wholeness. Her passion is to counsel, facilitate, teach, and share realities about God, life, and the human ex...
Episode 257 - Dr. Dan Allender, “Healing Sexual Brokenness”
April 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB"Nothing affects the human heart more than our sexuality.” - Dan Allender How do we begin the process of healing from past sexual abuse? How do we deal with the pain, the hurt, and the emotional brokenness that has taken hold of our lives? How are we able to move on? Dan Allender says in his book, The Wounded Heart, “The journey involves bringing our wounded heart before God…” We’re pleased to feature Michael's conversation with our good friend, Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender pioneered a ...
Episode 256 - Philip Yancey, "Remembering Easter & COVID 19"
April 07, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB“Suffering doesn’t work like a statistical map. It’s up close. It’s personal.” - Philip Yancey It was 3 years ago today that Michael John Cusick had a conversation with Philip Yancey. Good Friday, 2020…at the beginning of what would later become known as the Covid 19 Pandemic, a global crisis that sent shockwaves throughout communities, causing fear, anxiety, suffering, and death to many. But we as Christians serve a Savior who was well-acquainted with grief and suffering. Isaiah 53:3 says,...
Episode 255 - Michael John Cusick, "Less Is More"
March 31, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB“When we see God’s heart, our own heart becomes free.” - Michael John Cusick Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!” The Psalms describe a time when the world is falling apart. We’ve all had a time like that, where the foundations of our lives are shaken. Yet despite the calamity, Psalm 46 proclaims that God is a fortress and we need not fear. That was true for the nation of Israel thousands of years ago, and it’s...
Episode 254 - Aundi Kolber, "Discovering Self-Compassion"
March 24, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB“Healing requires fierceness and tenderness.” - Aundi Kolber Many of us don’t realize that just as God is profoundly kind and compassionate to us; we are invited to steward that compassion toward ourselves in the form of self-compassion. How do we do this? We begin to practice gentleness and attentiveness toward our wounds in the same way that God is already kind to us. On this edition, we’re featuring a discussion Michael had with our good friend Aundi Kolber, congratulating her on the re...