Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
"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 who have lived abroad.
Today's episode takes us on a deep exploration of the concept of finding one's life by losing it. Drawing inspiration from a passage in the Gospel of Luke, Michael and Brian debunk common misunderstandings about dying to self and losing oneself. Particularly in the context of addiction, many individuals mistakenly believe that dying to self means suppressing their own needs and desires, leading to feelings of worthlessness and a loss of self-value.
Michael and Brian uncover the truth behind this misconception, revealing that unwanted behavior often stems from a deep desire that needs attention. They discuss how people often attach their desires to things they think will fulfill them, only to find that these attachments fall short. Through letting go of these attachments, one's true desire can be fully awakened.
So get ready to be challenged and inspired as we delve into this thought-provoking conversation about finding life and discovering our true selves.
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Episode 306 - Dr. Rodney Reeves, "The Embodied Faith: Incarnating the Gospel in Everyday Life"
Episode 305 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 2"
Episode 304 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 1"
Episode 303 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unpacking Forgiveness"
Episode 302 - Michael and Julianne Cusick, "Unraveling Layers of Trauma"
Episode 301 - Ian Morgan Cron, "Navigating Spiritual Growth"
Episode 300 - Ian Morgan Cron, "What Happened To You?"
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Episode 298 - Michael John Cusick, "Trauma-Informed Care, Part 1"
Episode 297 - Michael John & Julianne Cusick, "A Deep Dive into Restoring the Soul's Intensive Counseling"
Episode 296 - Alan Fadling, "A Non-Anxious Life"
Episode 295 - Michael John Cusick, "Brokenness: The True Currency of Heaven"
Episode 294 - Dr. Barbara Peacock, "African American Soul Care”
Episode 293 - Michael John Cusick, "The Serenity Prayer: Letting Go of Control"
Episode 292 - Aundi Kolber, "Embracing Strength and Vulnerability"
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Episode 289 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Releasing Control, Embracing Serenity"
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