Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick
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Episode 113 - Michael John Cusick, "The Currency of Heaven"
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB“We need to exchange the currency by which we do life for the currency of heaven.” - Michael John Cusick 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”. The text he will be speaking from is Matthew Chapter 5 verse 3. It is the opening verse of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the section of the sermon known as the Beatitudes. It reads, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdo...
Episode 112 - Andy Gullahorn, "The Healing Troubadour"
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB“A job of a songwriter is to not sleepwalk through the world.” - Andy Gullahorn Our good friend Andy Gullahorn joins Michael on this edition of Restoring the Soul. Andy was born and raised in the rich musical climate of Austin, TX and then went to College at Belmont University in Nashville to join the legions of songwriters in the country music scene. After graduation, he spent a number of years as a staff writer for publishing companies while playing guitar on the road for singer/songwrit...
Episode 111 - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 2"
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB“It’s my prayer that people will engage and learn how to be kind and gentle with themselves in the same way that God is kind to us.” - Aundi Kolber On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael and Julianne conclude their conversation with returning guest, Aundi Kolber. Aundi is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC), an author, and a speaker living in Castle Rock, Colorado. She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is pass...
Episode 110 - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 1"
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB“We are to be a compassionate witness for ourselves so our body can do what God created it to do.” - Aundi Kolber On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael and Julianne welcome returning guest, Aundi Kolber, for the first of a 2-part conversation. Aundi is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC), an author, and a speaker living in Castle Rock, Colorado. She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the i...
Episode 109 - Lysa TerKeurst, "Therapy & Theology, Part 2"
January 02, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB“If you’re my disciples you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” - Jesus Today, we conclude our 2-part conversation with Lisa TerKeurst. Lisa is President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times’ best-selling author of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ, with Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide. In their conversation, Lysa and Micha...
Episode 108 - Lysa TerKeurst, "Therapy & Theology, Part 1"
December 26, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB“The essence of purity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer What if the real struggle behind pornography was actually a deep longing for fullness in Christ? Welcome to Restoring the Soul where for the next 2 podcasts we bring you encore editions of a conversation Michael has with Lysa TerKeurst titled, “Therapy & Theology” on the Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast. Lisa is President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New Yo...
Episode 107 - James Bryan Smith, "The Good and Beautiful God, Part 2"
December 19, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB“God never called you to a life of panting feverishness. We impose that upon ourselves.” - James Bryan Smith Today, we conclude our 2-part conversation with James Bryan Smith. James is the author of The Good and Beautiful God and the Apprentice series. He earned his MDiv at Yale and his DMin at Fuller and is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He also serves as the director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation at Friends University. A f...
Episode 106 - James Bryan Smith, "The Good and Beautiful God, Part 1"
December 13, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB“I want to become the person that naturally is like Jesus because I have been with Him for so long.” - James Bryan Smith Today, we begin a 2-part conversation with James Bryan Smith. James is the author of The Good and Beautiful God and the Apprentice series. He earned his MDiv at Yale and his DMin at Fuller and is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He also serves as the director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation at Friends Universit...
Episode 105 - Philip Yancey, "Amazing Grace, Part II"
December 05, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB“You lead by serving, That’s what we’re to do. It’s not to impress people. It’s not to be perfect. It’s not to be right. It’s to serve.” - Philip Yancey Today, we present the conclusion of one of our most popular interviews with Philip Yancey. Philip Yancey is one of Christianity’s best thinkers and writers. He’s an award-winning journalist and best-selling author whose books have sold over 14 million copies. His work has also been celebrated by Billy Graham and Bono - which is no wonder ...
Episode 104 - Philip Yancey, "Amazing Grace, Part I"
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB“If this world ran by fairness or karma, we’d all be in trouble.” - Philip Yancey Today, we’re pleased to feature an encore edition of the Restoring the Soul podcast with an interview Michael conducted with Philip Yancey. Philip Yancey is one of Christianity’s best thinkers and writers. He’s an award-winning journalist and best-selling author whose books have sold over 14 million copies. His work has also been celebrated by Billy Graham and Bono - which is no wonder because of the univers...
Episode 103 - Kelley Gray, "5 Ways the Enneagram Can Strengthen Your Marriage, Part V: "Getting the Log Out of Your Own Eye"
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB“If you really don’t want to grow as a person, don’t study the Enneagram.” - Kelley Gray Today, we’re concluding our 5-part series on how the Enneagram can strengthen your marriage or intimate relationship. Michael’s Restoring the Soul colleague is Kelley Gray, our resident expert on the Enneagram. Part V will focus on the importance of taking care of yourself in order to thrive in your marriage. A popular guest on a previous Restoring the Soul podcast, Kelley—is a self-proclaimed growth ...
Episode 102 - Kelley Gray, "5 Ways the Enneagram Can Strengthen Your Marriage, Part IV: "How to Celebrate and Bless Your Differences"
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB“See how much more connected you can be when you name and bless your differences.” - Kelley Gray Today, we’re continuing a 5-part series on how the Enneagram can strengthen your marriage or intimate relationship. Michael’s Restoring the Soul colleague is Kelley Gray, our resident expert on the Enneagram. Part IV will focus on how to celebrate and bless your differences. A popular guest on a previous Restoring the Soul podcast, Kelley—is a self-proclaimed growth nerd--works, counsels, and ...
Episode 101 - Kelley Gray, "5 Ways the Enneagram Can Strengthen Your Marriage, Part III: "How to Not to Take Things Personally"
November 07, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB“Lower level behavior in one person begets lower level behavior in the other person.” - Kelley Gray Today, we’re continuing a 5-part series on how the Enneagram can strengthen your marriage or intimate relationship. Michael’s Restoring the Soul colleague is Kelley Gray, our resident expert on the Enneagram. Part III will focus on how to not take things personally. A popular guest on a previous Restoring the Soul podcast, Kelley—is a self-proclaimed growth nerd--works, counsels, and teache...
Episode 100 - Kelley Gray, "5 Ways the Enneagram Can Strengthen Your Marriage, Part II: Understanding How Your Partner Handles Conflict"
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB“The Enneagram is the Face of God and the Body of Christ.” - Kelley Gray Today, we’re continuing a 5-part series on how the Enneagram can strengthen your marriage or intimate relationship. Michael’s Restoring the Soul colleague is Kelley Gray, our resident expert on the Enneagram. Part II will focus on understanding how your partner handles conflict. A popular guest on a previous Restoring the Soul podcast, Kelley—is a self-proclaimed growth nerd--works, counsels, and teaches at Restoring...
Episode 99 - Kelley Gray, "5 Ways the Enneagram Can Strengthen Your Marriage, Part I: Expertise in your Spouse"
October 24, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB“A relationship will never ever improve or thrive on autopilot.” - Kelley Gray Today, we’re excited to present a 5-part series on how the Enneagram can strengthen your marriage or intimate relationship. Michael’s Restoring the Soul colleague is Kelley Gray, our resident expert on the Enneagram. A popular guest on a previous Restoring the Soul podcast, Kelley—a self-proclaimed growth nerd--works, counsels, and teaches at Restoring the Soul and specializes in intensive counseling with coup...
Episode 98 - Brandon Applehans, "Ministers and Mental Illness"
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB“Listen to the voice that calls you beloved. That’s the beginning of the conversation that God has with us.” - Brennan Manning Today, we feature the concluding segment of a 3-part discussion between Michael John Cusick and Brandon Appelhans. Brandon is founder and Executive Director of My Quiet Cave, a ministry that helps close the gap between the church and the mental health community. As Brandon shares his own struggle with mental illness, you’ll hear about how his life of faith and the p...
Episode 97 - Brandon Applehans, "Mental Illness in the Church, Part II"
October 10, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB“Normally we see mental illness as a huge obstacle to overcome. I think it's a huge opportunity.” - Brandon Appelhans Our guest today is Brandon Appelhans, founder and Executive Director of My Quiet Cave, a ministry that helps close the gap between the church and the mental health community. As Brandon shares his own struggle with mental illness, you’ll hear about how his life of faith and the pursuit of mental health existed in separate worlds. Brandon’s passion is to make the church a saf...
Episode 96 - Brandon Applehans, "Mental Illness in the Church, Part I"
October 03, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB“My passion is to make the church a resource and not a roadblock to mental health.” - Brandon Appelhans Our guest today is Brandon Appelhans, founder and Executive Director of My Quiet Cave, a ministry that helps close the gap between the church and the mental health community. As Brandon shares his own struggle with mental illness, you’ll hear about how his life of faith and the pursuit of mental health existed in separate worlds. Brandon’s passion is to make the church a safe place for pe...
Episode 95 - Jim Cusick, "Getting Sober"
September 26, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 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 o...
Episode 94 - Julianne Cusick, "A Holy & Horrible Journey"
September 19, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB“Despite the grim circumstances, we could see God’s hand in it all.” - Julianne Cusick On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael spends one of the most important hours of his life in conversation with his bride of 28 years, Julianne Cusick, who put off the dream of grad school for nearly 25 years because of the discovery of Michael’s betrayal and infidelity. So how do you recover from your husband’s sexual brokenness, addiction, and infidelity? That’s the degree nobody signs up for. ...
Episode 93 - Chuck DeGroat, “Wholeheartedness", Part II
April 18, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBFinding Wholeheartedness “Blessed are the brokenhearted...those who have come to the end of themselves.” - Chuck DeGroat Michael concludes his two-part discussion with Chuck DeGroat. Chuck is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary in Holland MI, and Co-Founder and a Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He has spent the last 20+ years in a fluid combination of pastoral ministry, seminary teaching, and clinical counseling an...
Episode 92 - Chuck DeGroat, “Wholeheartedness", Part I
April 11, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBFinding Wholeheartedness “Wholeheartedness is living life in the presence of God.” - Chuck DeGroat On this episode of Restoring the Soul, you’ll hear the first of a two-part conversation between Michael and Chuck DeGroat. Chuck is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary in Holland MI, and Co-Founder and a Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He has spent the last 20+ years in a fluid combination of pastoral ministry, semina...
Episode 91 - Kelley Gray, “Passion for Growth"
April 05, 2019 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBPassion for Growth “I care so much more about the heart level and gut level..I call it the nervous system level.” - Kelley Gray On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael will introduce the newest member of the Restoring the Soul team, Kelley Gray. During the course of their conversation, you’ll learn about her upbringing, her training, and why she is so passionate about restoration. As an Enneagram teacher, Kelley teaches self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and harmonious in...
Episode 90 - Michael Cusick, “The 4 Gospels"
March 29, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe 4 Gospels “Christianity just didn’t feel real to me.” - Michael John Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul we take you to October of 2017 for a sermon Michael John Cusick presented to the students of Denver Seminary. The sermon was entitled “The 4 Gospels” and it was Michael’s intention to present a message that helped students bridge the gap between what they believe with what they experience. The 4 Gospels presented in this talk are the Gospel of Performance, Experience, Act...
Episode 89 - Ian Cron, “Julianne Cusick Finds Her Inner Encourager"
March 21, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB“Julianne Cusick Finds Her Inner Encourager” On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we conclude the 3-part series of Ian Morgan Cron’s Typology podcast conversations. Julianne Cusick, who is married to Michael and serves on the staff of Restoring the Soul, sat down with Ian in January 2018. In this conversation, you will discover that Julianne is an Enneagram type 1 and, among other things, makes reference to her relationship with Michael (Enneagram Type 2), and some of the ups and down...
Episode 88 - Ian Morgan Cron, “The Grace of Letting Go", Part II
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB“The Grace of Letting Go” On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Enneagram expert, Ian Cron. Michael was a guest on a recent Typology podcast where he and Ian talk about identity and finding worth by helping others. We’re pleased to be able to bring you this insightful talk. Click here if you would like to listen to Part I of their conversation. Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychother...
Episode 88 - Ian Cron, “The Grace of Letting Go", Part II
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB“The Grace of Letting Go” On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Enneagram expert, Ian Cron. Michael was a guest on a recent Typology podcast where he and Ian talk about identity and finding worth by helping others. We’re pleased to be able to bring you this insightful talk. Click here if you would like to listen to Part I of their conversation. Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychother...
Episode 87 - Ian Cron, “I'm OK if You're OK", Part I
March 08, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB“I’m OK if You’re OK” We’re turning the table on today’s podcast as Michael is being interviewed by Enneagram expert, Ian Cron. Michael was a guest on a recent Typology podcast and we thought it would be fun for you to listen as Michael now answers the questions. Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychotherapist, Dove Award–winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His books include the novel Chasing Francis and spiritual memoir Jes...
Episode 87 - Ian Morgan Cron, “I'm OK if You're OK", Part I
March 08, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB“I’m OK if You’re OK” We’re turning the table on today’s podcast as Michael is being interviewed by Enneagram expert, Ian Cron. Michael was a guest on a recent Typology podcast and we thought it would be fun for you to listen as Michael now answers the questions. Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychotherapist, Dove Award–winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His books include the novel Chasing Francis and spiritual memoir Jes...
Episode 86 - Bill Thrall Part II, "The Journey of Trust"
February 21, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis is part 2 of Michael's conversation with Bill Thrall, Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst. As Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst since 1995, Bill’s genuine desire to see relational health in those he works with, has been vital in setting the tone of the organization. His eloquence and integrity have given him opportunities to teach Truefaced’s principles internationally. His wisdom has been penned throughout the entire series of The As...
Episode 85 - Bill Thrall Part I, "The Soul of a Leader"
February 14, 2019 15:47 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Soul of a Leader On the next two episodes of Restoring the Soul, we're reviving one of our most popular interviews with Bill Thrall. As Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst since 1995, Bill’s genuine desire to see relational health in those he works with, has been vital in setting the tone of the organization. His eloquence and integrity have given him opportunities to teach Truefaced’s principles internationally. His wisdom has been penned throughout the entire ...
Episode 84 - Lysa Terkeurst, “It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way
February 07, 2019 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB“Sometimes to get your life back, you have to face the death of what you thought your life would look like” Lysa TerKeurst, It's Not Supposed To Be This Way Lisa Terkeurst is Michael’s guest for this episode of Restoring the Soul. She is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the New York Times best-selling author of Uninvited, The Best Yes, Unglued, Made to Crave, and 16 other books. As president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa and her team have led thousands to make their...
Episode 83 - John Eldredge Part II, "Wholeness and Holiness"
January 31, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWholeness and Holiness “You can’t heal your character without wholeness...without the restoration of your being.” - John Eldredge We’re thrilled to welcome back John Eldredge to the Restoring the Soul podcast. This episode concludes Michael’s two-part conversation. John is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Ki...
Episode 82 - John Eldredge Part I, "Wholeness and Holiness"
January 23, 2019 16:56 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWholeness and Holiness “The heart is central. Your heart matters. And the heart needs healing.” - John Eldredge We’re thrilled to welcome back John Eldredge to the Restoring the Soul podcast. John is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. John earned his master’s degree in Counseling from Colorado Christi...
Episode 81 - Tony and Vivian Lemus, "The Soul of Immigration"
January 17, 2019 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThe Soul of Immigration “We just need to start seeing each other as God-created human beings instead of all these other labels that we have.” - Vivian Lemus March 26, 2018 was the day that has forever have changed the lives of Tony and Vivian Lemus. It was on that day they were officially sworn in as United States citizens. We celebrate this special day with Tony and Vivian on this episode of Restoring the Soul and are excited to take you inside their nearly 17-year journey of becoming U...
Episode 80 - Becky Allender, "Hidden in Plain Sight"
January 02, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBHidden in Plain Sight “We all have stories and they’re a goldmine. You must tend to them.” - Becky Allender On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael talks with Becky Allender. Becky helped co-found The Allender Center at The Seattle School, where she directs intercession for the Training Certificate program, leads groups for Story Workshops, and co-leads marriage retreats with her husband. She is the author of Hidden in Plain Sight: One Woman’s Search for Identity, Intimacy, and ...
Episode 79 - Evan Moffic Part II, "The Happiness Prayer"
December 26, 2018 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Happiness Prayer “Happiness is a sense of looking back on our life and knowing it’s been well-lived.” - Rabbi Evan Moffic On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Rabbi Evan Moffic. Evan serves as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Solel in suburban Chicago. He uses his experience as a rabbi working with people of all ages who experience the highs and lows of life, combined with the most cutting edge research in positive psychology and neuroscien...
Episode 78 - Evan Moffic Part I, "The Happiness Prayer"
December 19, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Happiness Prayer “I’m always looking for wisdom and it doesn’t matter where it comes from.” - Rabbi Evan Moffic On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes Rabbi Evan Moffic. Evan serves as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Solel in suburban Chicago. He uses his experience as a rabbi working with people of all ages who experience the highs and lows of life, combined with the most cutting edge research in positive psychology and neuroscience, to explore what practices hel...
Episode 77 - Kimberly Miller Part II, "Boundaries for Your Soul"
December 12, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBoundaries for Your Soul “Internal conflict is growth trying to happen.” - Kimberly Miller On this program, Michael concludes his conversation with author Kimberly Miller. They discuss her new book, Boundaries for Your Soul, co-written with Alison Cook. Kimberly Miller, MTh, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and retreat leader. She is the founder of Leading Wholeheartedly, a ministry that helps Christian leaders tend to their inner lives, so that they can bett...
Episode 76 - Kimberly Miller Part I, "Boundaries for Your Soul"
December 06, 2018 00:11 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBBoundaries for Your Soul “Internal conflict is growth trying to happen.” - Kimberly Miller Michael welcomes author Kimberly Miller to Restoring the Soul with a discussion about her new book that she co-wrote with Alison Cook, Boundaries for Your Soul. Kimberly Miller, MTh, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and retreat leader. She is the founder of Leading Wholeheartedly, a ministry that helps Christian leaders tend to their inner lives, so that they can better...
Episode 75 - Dr. Arielle Schwartz & Barb Maiberger, "Embodiment and Trauma"
November 28, 2018 23:03 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBEmbodiment and Trauma “Therapists who get burned out are not taking care of themselves.” - Barb Maiberger In this special episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes Dr. Arielle Schwartz and Barb Maiberger to discuss their new book, “EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology” that teaches therapists how to increase the client's capacity to sense and feel the body. The book is also intended to help the client work through traumatic memories in a safe and regulated manner as well as facili...
Episode 74 - Winn Collier, "Remembering Eugene Peterson"
November 22, 2018 13:07 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBRemembering Eugene Peterson A Conversation with Winn Collier “It feels like Gandolf is gone.” - Former student of Eugene Peterson Michael welcomes back Winn Collier to Restoring the Soul with a discussion about Eugene Peterson, who recently passed away. Eugene was an American Presbyterian clergyman, scholar, theologian, author, and poet. He wrote over thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Winn has been selected to be...
Episode 73 - Stasi Eldredge Part II, “Defiant Joy”
November 15, 2018 01:41 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBDefiant Joy “You cannot know joy if you live in denial.” - Stasi Eldredge Michael wraps up his conversation with Stasi Eldredge on this episode of Restoring the Soul. Stasi loves the joy and freedom that comes from knowing the passionate, stunning love of Jesus Christ and lives to see others come to know him more deeply. She loves worship music, celebrating life, getting lost in a good novel, a powerful turn of phrase, the grace and beauty of horses, the affection of her dog and most of ...
Episode 72 - Stasi Eldredge Part I, “Defiant Joy”
November 07, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDefiant Joy “Joy is a truth where we’re rooted into eternity.” - Stasi Eldredge Stasi Eldredge is Michael's guest for the next few episodes of Restoring the Soul. Stasi loves the joy and freedom that comes from knowing the passionate, stunning love of Jesus Christ and lives to see others come to know him more deeply. She loves worship music, celebrating life, getting lost in a good novel, a powerful turn of phrase, the grace and beauty of horses, the affection of her dog and most of all ...
Episode 71 - Aundi Kolber Part 2, “Healing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole”
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBHealing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole "Understanding the role that shame plays in our life can be a catalyst for change.” - Aundi Kolber On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Aundi Kolber. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma and body centered therapies, including the highly researched and regarded Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) thera...
Episode 71 - Aundi Kolber Part II, “Healing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole”
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHealing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole "Understanding the role that shame plays in our life can be a catalyst for change.” - Aundi Kolber On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Aundi Kolber. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma and body centered therapies, including the highly researched and regarded Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) thera...
Episode 70 - Aundi Kolber Part 1, “Healing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole”
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHealing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole "Understanding the role that shame plays in our life can be a catalyst for change.” - Aundi Kolber On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael is joined by Aundi Kolber. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma and body centered therapies, including the highly researched and regarded Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Aundi is passio...
Episode 70 - Aundi Kolber Part I, “Healing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole”
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHealing Trauma: Getting Unstuck and Becoming Whole "Understanding the role that shame plays in our life can be a catalyst for change.” - Aundi Kolber On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael is joined by Aundi Kolber. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma and body centered therapies, including the highly researched and regarded Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Aundi is passio...
Episode 69 - Jonathan Merritt Part II, “Speak God”
October 17, 2018 22:29 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSpeak God “As I got older, I had to consider whether or not that word “God” needed to mature alongside me.” - Jonathan Merritt On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael’s concludes his interview with Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, US...
Episode 68 - Jonathan Merritt Part I, “Speak God”
October 10, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB"Speak God" “Living languages can die but a dying language could also be revived.” - Jonathan Merritt Michael’s guest on this episode of Restoring the Soul is Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Chr...