Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Episode 305 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 2"

  Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Joining Michael is Alan Kraft, who will delve into the spiritually nourishing practice of scripture meditation and its power to let the Holy Spirit speak directly to our...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Episode 304 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 1"

  Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Alan Kraft is joining Michael on today's podcast. Alan has served as lead pastor of Christ Community Church since 1990. He is passionate about teaching, writing, and prayer to help people experience...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Episode 303 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unpacking Forgiveness"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Episode 302 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unraveling Layers of Trauma"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Episode 301 - Ian Morgan Cron, "Navigating Spiritual Growth"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Episode 300 - Ian Morgan Cron, "What Happened To You?"

  Congratulations, 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...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Episode 299 - Michael John Cusick, "Trauma-Informed Care, Part 2"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Episode 298 - Michael John Cusick, "Trauma-Informed Care, Part 1"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Episode 297 - Michael John & Julianne Cusick, "A Deep Dive into Restoring the Soul's Intensive Counseling"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Episode 296 - Alan Fadling, "A Non-Anxious Life"

  Welcome 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....

  
• 01.20.2024

  Episode 295 - Michael John Cusick, "Brokenness: The True Currency of Heaven"

  “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,...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Episode 294 - Dr. Barbara Peacock, "African American Soul Care”

  “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,...

  
• 01.07.2024

  Episode 293 - Michael John Cusick, "The Serenity Prayer: Letting Go of Control"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Episode 292 - Aundi Kolber, "Embracing Strength and Vulnerability"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Episode 291 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Inner Transformation Through the Welcoming Prayer"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 12.16.2023

  Episode 290 - Rob Mathes, "Bridging the Sacred and Secular: A Chat with Rob Mathes"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Episode 289 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Releasing Control, Embracing Serenity"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 11.24.2023

  Episode 288 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "7 Toxic Outcomes of Maintaining Control"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Episode 287 - Kevin Triplett, "From Brokenness to Brotherhood"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 11.13.2023

  Episode 286 - Kevin Tracy, "Church, Community, and the Challenges of Change"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Episode 285 - Curt Thompson, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Episode 284 - Robby Angle, "Breaking Your Cycle, A Grace-Based Approach To Walking Together Through Unwanted Behaviors"

  On 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...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Episode 283 - Alan Fadling, "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times"

  We'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...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Episode 282 - Ben Wilson, "From Infidelity to Intensives: Ben Wilson's Path to Healing and Helping Others"

  Welcome 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...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Episode 281 - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards, "Humility Illuminated: The Biblical Path Back to Christian Character"

  "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...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Episode 280 - Michael John Cusick, "Grounding and Centering: Soul Care with iCare"

  "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,"...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Episode 279 - Chris Bruno, "Becoming a Sage: The New Season of Purpose and Intentionality"

  "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...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Episode 278 - Mako & Haejin Shim Fujimura, "Conversations on Healing, Art, and Resilience"

  “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...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Episode 277 - Julianne Cusick, "Finding Your Inner Encourager"

  "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...

  
• 09.01.2023

  Episode 276 - Barb Maiberger, "Breaking Free from Trauma: Exploring the Science Behind EMDR Therapy"

  "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...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Episode 275 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence"

  "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...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Episode 274 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Embracing the Unchangeable in the Messiness of Life"

  "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....

  
• 08.04.2023

  Episode 273 - Brian Boecker, "Finding Life: Letting Go and Embracing the Father's Love"

   "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...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Episode 272 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Unpacking Neurodiverse Marriages: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Challenges"

  "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...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Episode 271 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Unmasking Neurodiversity: Embracing the Challenges in Relationships"

  "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...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Episode 270 - Kyle Wisdom, "Walking With Purpose: Pilgrimage on St. Cuthbert's Way"

  "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...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Episode 269 - Michael John Cusick, "Discovering Your Rhythm: Understanding the Importance of Devotions in Shaping Your Life"

  "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...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Episode 268 - Michael John Cusick, "The Art of Listening: Cultivating Intimacy with God through Lectio Divina"

  "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...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Episode 267 - Michael John Cusick, "Slow Down and Open Your Heart with Lectio Divina: 5 Reasons to Learn"

  "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...

  
• 06.17.2023

  Episode 266 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the River of Integration: Overcoming Stuckness and Embracing Vulnerability"

  "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...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Episode 265 - Alan Fadling, "A Year of Slowing Down: An Unhurried Life and an Unhurried Leader"

  “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...

  
• 06.02.2023

  Episode 264 - Kelly & Eli Pyke, "Finding Hope in a Far Green Country"

  What 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...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Episode 263 - Julianne Cusick, "Overcoming Intimate Betrayal and Embracing Forgiveness"

  Have 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...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Episode 262 - Laura Barringer, "The Ripple Effects of Toxic Church Culture"

  "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...

  
• 05.12.2023

  Episode 261 - Alan Noble, "On Getting Out of Bed"

  “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...

  
• 05.05.2023

  Episode 260 - Jim Cusick, "Getting Sober"

  “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...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Episode 259 - Michael John Cusick, "The Four Gospels"

  “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...

  
• 04.22.2023

  Episode 258 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Fostering Wholeness"

  “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...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Episode 257 - Dr. Dan Allender, “Healing Sexual Brokenness”

  "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...

  
• 04.07.2023

  Episode 256 - Philip Yancey, "Remembering Easter & COVID 19"

  “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...