Podcasts about divine desire beneath sexual struggle

Listen to episode 281 of The Super Human Life podcast - https://pod.link/1467356955/episode/12c57c2be15f6717c91f26d6114bdd7a  

In this powerful episode of The Super Human Life, Coach Frank Rich sits down with author and licensed professional counselor Michael John Cusick to explore the deep connection between addiction, intimacy, and the search for God. Michael unpacks how pornography creates an illusion of connection while masking a deeper longing for intimacy. He reveals how all addictions can be seen as a pursuit of false intimacy and discusses the critical role that community plays in healing. The conversation also delves into the impact of mother wounds on men's relationships and their susceptibility to addiction, as well as the common misconception that marriage can "fix" addiction. Michael shares his personal journey from addiction to healing, offering wisdom for men navigating shame, trauma, and emotional disconnection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking true freedom from addiction and emotional struggles. Michael emphasizes the importance of connection, vulnerability, and identity in the healing process, while also addressing the unique challenges individuals face within faith communities. Key Takeaways: ✅ Addiction is often a symptom of a deeper longing—one rooted in the search for connection and meaning ✅ Sexual desire is tied to a longing for transcendence and union with God. ✅ Pornography offers an illusion of intimacy but lacks real connection. ✅ Many addictions stem from a need for false intimacy. ✅ Community is essential for true recovery and transformation. ✅ Platforms like OnlyFans create a deceptive sense of real relationships. ✅ Mother wounds can drive men toward unhealthy sources of tenderness and validation. ✅ Marriage does not automatically resolve addiction—healing is a journey of self-discovery and connection. ✅ Sobriety is different from freedom; true freedom is a change in desire, not just behavior. ✅ Shame is one of the biggest barriers to healing and must be addressed for real transformation. About Michael John Cusick Michael John Cusick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author dedicated to helping men find true healing from addiction and emotional struggles. His books include Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love and Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle. As the founder of Restoring the Soul, Michael equips Christian leaders and individuals worldwide with transformational healing practices. He has also served as a professor at Denver Seminary and Colorado Christian University. Holding two master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Michael brings both professional expertise and personal experience to his work. He lives in Littleton, Colorado, with his wife and enjoys yoga, hiking, and trail running in the Rocky Mountains.

Mr. Super Human Life himself is back at the Critical Bench Compound!We welcome back our old friend Frank Rich to the Strong By Design podcast for his 4th time behind the mic.In the past few years since his last visit, Frank has grown his platform Rebuilt Recovery which continues to help men struggling with their porn addiction. Today we discuss how the gut plays a huge role in our brain function, mental clarity and decision making when it comes to pornography.Frank also talks about how our nervous system is negatively affected by this impulse and some of the best natural ways we can begin to positively improve our overall health and lifestyle. Ultimately if you think porn isn't a bad thing, are not sure ‘if' you are addicted, or know ‘why' porn is bad to begin with, you should go back and listen to Frank in The Truth About Porn - Part 1 and Part 2 – which are Episode 109 and Episode 213 respectively.  "When you get healthier and clean up your gut, you think differently and see the world more efficiently. Not only will you see porn for what it really is, but you'll also see it as a damaging thing." — Frank Rich  Time Stamps00:33 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 00:57 - Meet today's special guest, Frank Rich of ‘The Super Human Life' podcast 04:00 - Frank's podcast journey with us: How it all began 07:39 - Frank's incredible transformation story 10:16 - Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle 11:56 - Trials that shaped Frank's mission to help others 15:28 - The hidden struggles and shortcomings of broken people 23:06 - How gut health connects to brain function and porn addiction 26:50 - Unlocking the healing power of fasting 35:10 - Does healing your gut change how you see porn? 40:58 - What role does the nervous system play in all this? 45:16 - Dive into the effects of ice baths 54:26 - Frank's toughest challenge in helping others 58:08 - How to become the best version of yourself 01:07:12 - Addressing pornography and becoming a better parent 01:15:30 - Connect with Coach Frank Rich on social media and learn more about his work 01:17:43 - Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast  Resources:·         Rebuilt Recovery·         The Super Human Life Podcast Connect with Frank:·         Instagram·         Facebook·         YouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Michael John Cusick argues that our addictions and disordered sexual desires are really a misdirected effort to reach God and live in connection with Him. How can this be? The crude simulation is but at poor substitute for the real thing, for the Truth. Yet in this fallen world, sinners repeatedly fall into the snares. “I do not understand my own actions,”—Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans—"For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” But like the prodigal son in the pigpen, we cannot but lift our eyes from the mud and think about the loving Father waiting for us at home. Michael John Cusick, author, counselor, host of the wonderful podcast, Restoring the Soul, talks about what he has learned about addiction, disorder, mercy, and freedom, in his book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and also on this episode of Almost Good Catholics. Michael John Cusick's website. Restoring the Soul intensive counseling ministry. Restoring the Soul podcast, and on Apple. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Heather King on Almost Good Catholics, episode 4: Divine Intoxication: A Discussion about Grace, Sainthood, and Women in the Church Mako Fujimura on Almost Good Catholics, episode 14: The Silence of God: The Meaning of Our Suffering and Redemption Brant Hansen on Almost Good Catholics, episode 75: The Men We Need: What Men Are Supposed to Be Doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Michael John Cusick argues that our addictions and disordered sexual desires are really a misdirected effort to reach God and live in connection with Him. How can this be? The crude simulation is but at poor substitute for the real thing, for the Truth. Yet in this fallen world, sinners repeatedly fall into the snares. “I do not understand my own actions,”—Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans—"For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” But like the prodigal son in the pigpen, we cannot but lift our eyes from the mud and think about the loving Father waiting for us at home. Michael John Cusick, author, counselor, host of the wonderful podcast, Restoring the Soul, talks about what he has learned about addiction, disorder, mercy, and freedom, in his book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and also on this episode of Almost Good Catholics. Michael John Cusick's website. Restoring the Soul intensive counseling ministry. Restoring the Soul podcast, and on Apple. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Heather King on Almost Good Catholics, episode 4: Divine Intoxication: A Discussion about Grace, Sainthood, and Women in the Church Mako Fujimura on Almost Good Catholics, episode 14: The Silence of God: The Meaning of Our Suffering and Redemption Brant Hansen on Almost Good Catholics, episode 75: The Men We Need: What Men Are Supposed to Be Doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael John Cusick argues that our addictions and disordered sexual desires are really a misdirected effort to reach God and live in connection with Him. How can this be? The crude simulation is but at poor substitute for the real thing, for the Truth. Yet in this fallen world, sinners repeatedly fall into the snares. “I do not understand my own actions,”—Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans—"For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” But like the prodigal son in the pigpen, we cannot but lift our eyes from the mud and think about the loving Father waiting for us at home. Michael John Cusick, author, counselor, host of the wonderful podcast, Restoring the Soul, talks about what he has learned about addiction, disorder, mercy, and freedom, in his book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and also on this episode of Almost Good Catholics. Michael John Cusick's website. Restoring the Soul intensive counseling ministry. Restoring the Soul podcast, and on Apple. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Heather King on Almost Good Catholics, episode 4: Divine Intoxication: A Discussion about Grace, Sainthood, and Women in the Church Mako Fujimura on Almost Good Catholics, episode 14: The Silence of God: The Meaning of Our Suffering and Redemption Brant Hansen on Almost Good Catholics, episode 75: The Men We Need: What Men Are Supposed to Be Doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael John Cusick argues that our addictions and disordered sexual desires are really a misdirected effort to reach God and live in connection with Him. How can this be? The crude simulation is but at poor substitute for the real thing, for the Truth. Yet in this fallen world, sinners repeatedly fall into the snares. “I do not understand my own actions,”—Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans—"For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” But like the prodigal son in the pigpen, we cannot but lift our eyes from the mud and think about the loving Father waiting for us at home. Michael John Cusick, author, counselor, host of the wonderful podcast, Restoring the Soul, talks about what he has learned about addiction, disorder, mercy, and freedom, in his book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and also on this episode of Almost Good Catholics. Michael John Cusick's website. Restoring the Soul intensive counseling ministry. Restoring the Soul podcast, and on Apple. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Heather King on Almost Good Catholics, episode 4: Divine Intoxication: A Discussion about Grace, Sainthood, and Women in the Church Mako Fujimura on Almost Good Catholics, episode 14: The Silence of God: The Meaning of Our Suffering and Redemption Brant Hansen on Almost Good Catholics, episode 75: The Men We Need: What Men Are Supposed to Be Doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael John Cusick argues that our addictions and disordered sexual desires are really a misdirected effort to reach God and live in connection with Him. How can this be? The crude simulation is but at poor substitute for the real thing, for the Truth. Yet in this fallen world, sinners repeatedly fall into the snares. “I do not understand my own actions,”—Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans—"For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” But like the prodigal son in the pigpen, we cannot but lift our eyes from the mud and think about the loving Father waiting for us at home. Michael John Cusick, author, counselor, host of the wonderful podcast, Restoring the Soul, talks about what he has learned about addiction, disorder, mercy, and freedom, in his book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and also on this episode of Almost Good Catholics. Michael John Cusick's website. Restoring the Soul intensive counseling ministry. Restoring the Soul podcast, and on Apple. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Heather King on Almost Good Catholics, episode 4: Divine Intoxication: A Discussion about Grace, Sainthood, and Women in the Church Mako Fujimura on Almost Good Catholics, episode 14: The Silence of God: The Meaning of Our Suffering and Redemption Brant Hansen on Almost Good Catholics, episode 75: The Men We Need: What Men Are Supposed to Be Doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

On this episode of the Trueface Podcast, Robby is with Michael Cusick. Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of a book I love, including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael's passion is to connect life's broken realities with the reality of the gospel.In addition to leading Restoring the Soul and equipping Christian organizations around the world, Michael formerly served as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary and a full-time professor at Colorado Christian University. He holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA from the College of Education at the University of Denver. Michael lives with his wife, Julianne in Littleton, Colorado. Want to know when we release episodes? Sign up here: https://www.trueface.org/podcast-subs....Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/01_A8nEz2R4Thanks for joining the podcast. Our goal is to help you experience and apply grace to your everyday life through sharing stories and processing these principles as we all learn to live beyond the mask. If you enjoyed this episode of the Trueface Podcast, it would help us if you would share this podcast with your friends and give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast.Support the show

In part II of this incredible episode with special guest Michael Cusick, we continue the deep dive into what lurks beneath the growing epidemic of porn addiction.  As Michael unpacks the 5 W's of our brokenness, we begin to see how our awareness and acceptance of both our brokenness and our wholeness and our willingness to simply hold these two in tension is exactly what God desires for our lives and leads to a freedom that perhaps we've never known.  Let's face it, the alternative is an exhausting, hamster wheel endeavor.  Take a listen and you'll see what we mean. Michael is a gifted speaker, teacher, and clinical counselor.  As the Founder and CEO of Restoring the Soul and renowned author of Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle, Michael's personal story of brokenness is the very bridge God used to bring wholeness to his own life, as well as, what God continues to use to bring hope and healing to others.  DO NOT MISS THIS!Find us at:https://www.foxholesymphony.comhttps://www.facebook.com/foxholesymphonyhttps://www.instagram.com/foxholesymphony/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvcXdDpE79S_D_hInblcDwMusic Credits:Shout by Richard SmithsonMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/shoutLicense code: QPQ5VPGJFPSB8OTNThrive by All Good FolksMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thriveLicense code: H2CHVYJ04BONRKSW

In this incredible episode with special guest Michael Cusick, we begin to take a deep dive into what lurks beneath the growing epidemic of porn addiction.  But wait, there's more!  Michael's perspective is one that is FULL OF HOPE for those afflicted with an addiction to acting out their sexual brokenness.   Let's just cut right to the end...if you want to get over porn, buy a pocket knife.  Well, not really, but listen in and it will all make sense.  Michael is a gifted speaker, teacher, and clinical counselor.  As the Founder and CEO of Restoring the Soul and renowned author of Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle, Michael's personal story of brokenness is the very bridge God used to bring wholeness to his own life, as well as, what God continues to use to bring hope and healing to others.  DO NOT MISS THIS!  Here are just a few valuable nuggets from this episode:“It's the deceitful whisper of porn that says ‘THIS will make you a real man'”“Two things that seemingly contradict can actually be held side by side and in doing so there's a 3rd thing.  Wholeness doesn't simply contradict brokenness or result from ending the struggle of sin, but rather comes from allowing the darkness and the light to be there together.”“Freedom is not just freedom FROM something, but also moving TOWARD something.”“Transformational community is so critical because just like we're wounded in relationship, we also HEAL in relationship.”“Fighting against porn is a losing battle.  Rather than fighting against porn, let's fight for the heart of man to become whole.  That's a battle that can be won.”Find us at:https://www.foxholesymphony.comhttps://www.facebook.com/foxholesymphonyhttps://www.instagram.com/foxholesymphony/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvcXdDpE79S_D_hInblcDwMusic Credits:Shout by Richard SmithsonMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/shoutLicense code: QPQ5VPGJFPSB8OTNThrive by All Good FolksMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thriveLicense code: H2CHVYJ04BONRKSW

In this week's episode, ~ing host Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards is joined by Rev. Michael John Cusick, a Licensed Professional Counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of two books including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide. He is also the founder and CEO of Restoring the Soul, an intensive counseling ministry aimed at restoring relationships. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael's passion is to connect life's broken realities with the reality of the gospel. He is also a podcaster over at the Restoring the Soul podcast. A written transcript of this episode is available at our website - https://www.mennomedia.org/ing-podcast/ Today's episode is supported by The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and Eastern Mennonite Seminary, two graduate programs at Eastern Mennonite University. Find out more at - https://emu.edu/ing/ ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ing-pod/message

JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others! If you are on Facebook - Join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community.   SHOW NOTES In this podcast, author and licensed professional counselor Michael Cusick talks about our souls need to be restored!  Cusick founded RESTORING THE SOUL, a ministry devoted to soul care. His work with men and women around the world has been life saving and profound.  Steve and Gwen Smith met Michael in 2002 and did a week long intensive with Michael which helped them in life, marriage, and the work of Potter’s Inn. In this podcast, Michael explores the Four “S’s” of the Soul—as they all start with an S—making them easy to remember. To be Seen To be Soothed To be Safe To be Secure   ABOUT MICHAEL JOHN CUSICK, M.A., L.P.C. Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of two books including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle, a major work on helping men and women transform from pornography addiction; and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael’s passion is to connect life’s broken realities with the reality of the gospel. In addition to leading Restoring the Soul, Michael holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA from the College of Education at the University of Denver. Mentioned in the Podcast Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle by Michael John Cusick Try Softer by Aundi Kolber    The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun Restoring the Soul Ministry Moment to Breathe - Prayer of Relaxation with Gwen Smith Audio  

We are going to do something really fun this week, something that we have never done before. We are going to take a look in the rear view mirror, at some of the shows in the past. By the grace of Almighty God, it’s going on ten years of ministry and six years of broadcasts, almost three hundred episodes now of shows focusing on God’s design for sex marriage and the family. The first show that I want to revisit this week is actually my very first show. It originally aired on October 22, 2012 on FaithTalk 1360 out of Phx Az. Michael John Cusick, was my guest and the author of "Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle" discusses his own testimony with sexual sin and how God allowed him to use that struggle to write his new book.

Enneagram Twos are part of the shame triad which, for those who are just getting started with the Enneagram, means that ‘shame' is the go-to emotion for Twos, Threes, and Fours.  Whatever the external manifestation is of—our struggle, our compulsion, our presenting problem, anger, alcohol, buying stuff that you don't need, sex, helping—shame is always what fuels that compulsion because where there's shame, our soul can't rest, in a sense of being loved.  The very thing that we're hungry and thirsty for, which is that kind of deep love for who we are, the shame actually sets us up to never be able to get that. The antidote to that shame is learning to embrace our failures and shortcomings and accept ourselves as we are. Tune in to part two of my conversation with Michael Cusick as we talk about letting go and finding the freedom to live from a place of self-acceptance. Michael Cusick is a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, speaker and author of two books including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael's passion is to connect life's broken realities with the reality of the gospel. In addition to leading Restoring the Soul and equipping Christian organizations around the world, Michael currently serves as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary. He holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA from the College of Education at the University of Denver. Michael lives with his wife Julianne and two children, in Littleton, Colorado where he enjoys the Rocky Mountains and a host of other outdoor activities with friends and family.

Licensed professional counselor,  spiritual director, and the author of two powerful books Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide, Michael John Cusick joins Vince on today's show to discuss what's generally considered a taboo topic, porn addiction.During the show, Michael openly shares his struggle with porn addiction and troubled early childhood, which ultimately lead him down a path filled with adversity. Vince and Michael unpack the true meaning of addiction, specific precautions to take to avoid triggering urges to watch porn and how to overcome the emotional baggage that comes with this addictive behavior.   “Sex is God-governed” - Vince Del MonteSubscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Vince Delmonte Podcast Show? Tell us here!  Key Highlights:⇾ Michael's story growing up with an alcoholic father and sexual abuse.⇾ The social triggers that can motivate you to watch porn.⇾ Why surrendering is the first step towards overcoming porn addiction.   Time Stamps2:28 – Michael's background story. addiction, adultery and his personal struggles with porn.10:45 – Porn, and why it's a big deal.10:50 – Porn is a drug.14:40 – Porn hijacks your brain.17:10 – How porn derails men from their true mission.23:20 –Why porn derails you from your mission.35:20 – Is God big enough to satisfy and fulfill my cravings?41:49 – The technical definition of addiction.48:52 – What are the triggers for men to watch porn?54:37 – The shame, guilt, and embarrassment men experience from watching porn.1:01:17 - What precautions you can take to avoid porn.1:07:19 -  The “Soul Snare Cycle.”1:14:36 - The 5 "Rs" to overcome porn addiction.Resources & Links (affiliate links needed)The Great Porn Experiment Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked Covenant EyesConnect With Michaelhttps://restoringthesoul.com/ Facebook TwitterConnect with VinceFacebook Instagram Youtube Contact: Personal@vincedelmontefitness.com

Known as The Helper, or as Michael Cusick prefers to call them, The Giver, Twos can be really great therapists and are maybe the most natural to move into that field, but there's also a lot of things about being a Two that work against that. Twos can care too much for the wrong reasons.  Twos are so wired and attuned to the needs and the feelings of other people that they are often clueless as to what their own are.  They look to other people to take care of their needs without having to acknowledge or articulate them. A large piece of the journey for Twos is to understand that you do have needs, acknowledge those needs, and actually learn how to articulate them. On today's show, Michael Cusick talks about how the Enneagram has taught him to become more conscious of when he is over-identifying with those aspects of his personality that aren't healthy and helps him make different choices.  Michael Cusick is a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, speaker and author of two books including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael's passion is to connect life's broken realities with the reality of the gospel. In addition to leading Restoring the Soul and equipping Christian organizations around the world, Michael currently serves as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary. He holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA from the College of Education at the University of Denver. Michael lives with his wife Julianne and two children, in Littleton, Colorado where he enjoys the Rocky Mountains and a host of other outdoor activities with friends and family. For more information on Michael, visit www.restoringthesoul.com  or www.michaeljohncusick.com.

Do you feel like St. Paul, wondering why you continue to do the very things you don't want to do? Do you desire something that seems unavailable to you … knowing you are safe; feeling like you are wanted; believing your needs will be taken care of? This week on The Road Back to You, Suzanne and Ian interview Michael Cusick, a psychotherapist, ordained minister, speaker, and author of Surfing For God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle. Michael brings an incredible depth of professional and personal experience to our conversation as he describes his life as a broken man on a journey to wholeness. Listen as we explore: The wisdom of the Enneagram as a helpful tool for healing and change in your marriage Overcoming the message that it is wrong to love yourself Understanding and awareness in dealing with addiction that is part of Enneagram wisdom The reality that the Enneagram shows you exactly where you fail and the gifts you have for success at the same time Don't miss this opportunity to understand and experience both mercy and grace. We can all experience a deeper intimacy and love for ourselves, God and others.

Michael John Cusick, President and Founder of Restoring the Soul and author of Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle, joins Tray and Melody again on the show to discuss what it looks like to live life out of the deep desires of our heart. It is easy to conclude that we need to reign in our desires and our passions in order to live a more righteous life, but Michael shares how any attempt to squelch and kill our deep desires only sends our hearts underground and never leads to the lasting change we desire. 

In this week’s episode, Traylor and Melody interview Michael John Cusick, President and Founder of Restoring the Soul and author of Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle. Michael, a recovering sex addict and licensed professional counselor, uses Scripture along with examples from his own life to demonstrate how the pursuit of pleasure through sex is actually a search for our heart’s deepest desire.

Michael John Cusick, the author of "Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle" discusses his own testimony with sexual sin and how God allowed him to use that struggle to write his new book. Guest:  Michael John Cuisck, www.SurfingForGodBook.com Click here to join our free online community! Like what you hear?  Support the ministry through prayer and becoming a financial Purity Partner. Click Here! 

Fascinating conversation with Michael John Cusick, author of Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle.