Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Cusick

This week on Typology, I sat down with my dear friend, therapist and spiritual director, Michael Cusick for a raw, wise, and deeply compassionate conversation about the connection between attachments and our path to healing. Michael—founder of Restoring the Soul and a true guide for the journey inward—helps us unpack the idea that our symptoms (anxiety, compulsions, burnout, you name it) aren't signs we're broken…but sacred signals that our soul is calling for care. We talk about: How trauma, shame, and burnout stand in the way of our relationship with God  Why “trying harder” doesn't lead to transformation What spiritual bypassing actually looks like—and how to avoid it The Four S's of attachment -- seeing, soothing, safety, and security – and the crucial role they play in spiritual healing This is one of those episodes you'll want to listen to more than once and maybe share with a friend who's in the thick of it. ==================================================== CONNECT WITH IAN: Website: https://ianmorgancron.com Podcast: https://typologypodcast.com Online Learning: https://typologyinstitute.com Find Your Type: https://typologyinstitute.com/assessment The Fix: https://ianmorgancron.com/thefix   FOLLOW IAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmorgancron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianmorgancron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmorgancron/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/imcron   FOLLOW TYPOLOGY PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/typologypodcast https://www.facebook.com/typologypodcast  

Many of us carry trauma or wounds that make us believe there's no hope for secure attachment with God. But what if Jesus is already present in the parts of you that feel wounded and embarrassed? The good news is that brokenness is a bridge — not a barrier — to embracing the depths of God's love.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi chats with Michael Cusick —professional counselor and author of Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love. His story of abuse and restoration will help you open every broken part of you to God's healing love. Plus, you'll be equipped with practices to help calm your body and cultivate a secure attachment with God.Resources for this Episode:Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine LoveLearn More About Michael and His Counseling MinistryJoin the Soul Shepherding Network to Watch Kristi and Michael's InterviewMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Michael J. Cusick about his book, Sacred Attachment. Michael will be a plenary speaker at The Apprentice Gathering 2025, register here! Michael John Cusick voices the questions and contradictions that are inherently part of living an authentic spiritual faith. With raw honesty and vulnerability, he […] The post Michael Cusick Sacred Attachment appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

What does it really mean to experience deep attachment with God and others? Michael Cusick, a licensed professional counselor and author of Sacred Attachment talks about the journey of healing and building secure, loving connections. Michael unpacks the core components of attachment—being seen, soothed, safe, and secure—and how these elements shape our relationships. We also discuss how embracing God's love for us is the antidote to broken attachment, and how this love empowers us to love others more fully. Tune in as we explore practical ways to embody God's love and experience true relational freedom.Support the show

How do you experience loving attachment when trauma leaves you feeling shattered? In this incredibly profound and insightful episode, therapist and author of the brand new book, Sacred Attachment, Michael Cusick joins us to explore how our darkest moments of brokenness are not just moments of pain, but pivotal opportunities for forming a deeper, more secure attachment with God. Michael shares about his own healing journey as a result of complex trauma, and we unpack how our pain can bring us even closer to encounters with God's love. Today's episode is for everyone who has ever felt broken. We discuss. . . *5 way of understanding brokenness (and why the "sin" paradigm falls short) *Why mystical encounters are for all of us *A jaw-dropping moment when Michael experienced God's love *The role of imagination in healing *How to restore exiled and wounded parts of us Order Sacred Attachment Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love: Episode 16: What are Attachment Styles and Why Does it Matter? Thanks to our sponsors: Go to organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to Quince.com/bestofyou for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gospel of John records Jesus high priestly prayer in John 17 and indicates in part the mission of Jesus. John 17:6 says that Jesus manifested or revealed God the Father. Part of Christ's purpose on earth was to reveal who God was. God is revealed by Christ, by His Word, and by His people. Is your life making God known? -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ You can support the channel and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ ---- My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9 "Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV "The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz "The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8 "Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Welcome back to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, we bring you a special encore presentation featuring a conversation between our host, Michael John Cusick, and the esteemed Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards. Known for his deep theological insights and compassionate pastoral work, Dr. Edwards dives into the concept of restoration, exploring its vital role in enriching faith amidst life's complexities.In this episode, Michael shares about the ministry of Restoring the Soul. Drawing from his journey through trauma, addiction, and healing, Michael passionately discusses the holistic nature of the soul and the crucial process of restoring it to wholeness.Dr. Edwards and Michael cover many compelling topics, from the unity within the Trinity to the importance of embodied spirituality and radical humility in healing personal and societal divisions. Prepare to be inspired and challenged as they unpack what it truly means to close the gap between belief and experience.ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered what lies at the heart of true community and spiritual growth? This soul-stirring episode is your invitation to uncover the profound effects of authentic relationships, as we're joined by Curtis Anderson from Wild Courage. Reflecting on his charismatic church upbringing and the bonds formed within supportive brotherhoods, Curtis imparts the wisdom of embracing each man's unique journey and how collective encouragement fosters unparalleled growth.Struggle and surrender walk hand in hand in the quest for perfection, especially within the realms of faith. We grapple with the exhausting cycle of sin and share revelations from Michael Cusick on the tiring pursuit of appearing flawless. Yet, as we peel back the layers of pretense, we stumble upon the liberating truth of imperfection. It's in this space of vulnerability and open-hearted spirituality that life begins to flourish anew, leading us toward a vision of transformation less about external shifts and more about internal renewal.Our final thoughts extend a heartfelt thank you to you, our listeners, for being a part of this enlightening conversation. Your stories and engagement breathe life into our community, and we cannot wait to accompany you further down this path of discovery. Whether you're navigating life's turns with Wild Courage or simply seeking camaraderie in vulnerability and acceptance, remember this: it's within the garden of shared humanity that the most resilient of spirits are cultivated. Join us on social media or our website to continue the dialogue—your insights could very well shape our next adventure in the Foxhole.Support the Show.We have BIG plans at Foxhole Symphony and sure could use your financial support. Would you prayerfully consider a small monthly contribution to support us in our mission to catalyze transformation in the hearts of men? Support Our MissionFind us at:https://www.foxholesymphony.comhttps://www.facebook.com/foxholesymphonyhttps://www.instagram.com/foxholesymphony/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvcXdDpE79S_D_hInblcDw

Christian hypocrisy leads many to leave the faith. How can we align what we say we believe and our actions? I Peter 1:13-16 gives us three negative examples, and three positive examples. -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ You can support the channel and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ ---- My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9 "Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV "The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz "The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8 "Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Getting a glimpse of one of dad's Playboy magazines is so common it's treated as a rite of passage for many men, but beneath that patina of innocence lies the potential for real and lasting damage. Rev. Michael Cusick was first exposed to porn at age 4 and by his teen years was a full-blown porn addict; it continued to blossom into a sex addiction that nearly destroyed his marriage. But he turned his life around and founded Restoring the Soul, a ministry that combines therapeutic principles with scripture to help men overcome unhealthy sexual dependencies. Michael talks with Paul Amos in this week's podcast about the real damage porn addiction can do and how men can break free of it to lead more fulfilling lives.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

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 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 relationships.Julianne Cusick, who Bill Arnold recently interviewed on Faith Radio, explored the challenges of navigating betrayal trauma and shame and the importance of finding a confidential support system. Julianne also shared her insights on forgiveness and reconciliation, emphasizing the need for trust, repentance, and commitment to ongoing healing and growth to restore a relationship after an intimate partner betrayal. Her marriage to her husband, Michael Cusick, is a testament to what can happen when two people are willing to forgive and work toward restoration.Julianne and Bill delved into the current landscape of pornography, affairs, and infidelity and its impact on relationships and the church. Julianne shared a word of caution for those whose spouses may not be forthcoming. She invited listeners to learn more about the intensive counseling programs offered through Restoring the Soul. Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation with Julianne Cusick, a true champion for healing and forgiveness.HELPFUL RESOURCES:Afternoons with Bill ArnoldEpisode 218 - Julianne Cusick, "A Holy & Horrible Journey"Episode 195 - Julianne Cusick, “Devastated But Not Destroyed”Episode 166 - Julianne Cusick, "Treatment Barriers to Healing from Betrayal Trauma"Episode 165 - Julianne Cusick, "Barriers to Overcoming Betrayal Trauma"Episode 115 - Julianne Cusick, "5 Things Husbands Can Do to Support Their Wives After Betrayal"Episode 114 - Julianne Cusick, "5 Facts Wives Need to Know After Betrayal"Discover how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.What if lust for porn is really a search for true passion?In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdom says if they just had more willpower or more faith, their fight would be over. Contact Restoring the Soul:- Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.comThanks for listening!

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

We found a book in our local library that was inappropriate for children, so we brought it up in the public library meeting. The response from the librarians was quite surprising. What books do you think should be allowed in the public library? Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ You can support the podcast and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ ---- My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9 "Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV "The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz "The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8 "Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Purity Culture has trained a generation of evangelical Christians in a narrative about human sexuality. "Rethinking Sexuality" by Juli Slattery: https://amzn.to/3qdqfUd speaks about three narratives and purity culture is the second of the three. Was the evangelical purity culture helpful for youth to maintain their purity? What are the pro's and cons of purity culture? You can watch the first video in the series here: https://youtu.be/AAn8YE-ulOw -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ You can support the channel and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ ---- My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9" Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV" The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz" The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8" Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

We welcome back a great friend of the show, Michael Cusick to talk about trauma, whether addiction exists, and attachment in all areas of life.  You can also check out more about Michael's Restoring The Soul Weekend Intensive.   For more information and registration for the International Retreat, please visit https://samsonhouse.regfox.com/samson-society-international-retreat-italy-2022 For more information and registration for the Annual Retreat, please visit https://samsonhouse.regfox.com/samson-society-national-retreat-2022.   If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.   The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women in our lives who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

The What is a Woman documentary by Matt Walsh has landed among the most streamed documentaries in 2022. Should you watch it? The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh interviews modern gender theorists on the subject of gender identity and pursues the definition of the word woman. University of California at Berkeley Law professor Khiara Bridges refused to use the term woman, preferring "people with the capacity to get pregnant" in her senate hearing in July of 2022 while Senator Josh Hawley was a bit stumped by this. The ideological divide between modern gender theorist and those who espouse a conservative and historical view of gender is vast and not bridgeable. What is that divide? This review will cover whether you should see the movie and what explains the divide between these two sides. How many genders are there: https://youtu.be/knOYJLISDwU - Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Try now for 30 days free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM using PROMO CODE "SOULFIRE" (web based signups only). Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ You can support the channel and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ ---- My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9 "Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV "The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz "The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8 "Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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 christian porn addiction counseling, what is actually effective for recovery? Christian thought leaders emphasize heart transformation first. Christian pastors blend the pragmatic but what do recovered addicts say? This is episode 6 looking at Samuel Perry's book, "Addicted to Lust" https://amzn.to/2OgMZW5. Check out our sponsor Covenant Eyes. Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Try now for 30 days free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM using PROMO CODE "SOULFIRE" (web based signups only). Is recovery simply a matter of believing the gospel more? Is porn addiction nothing more than a bad physical habit? How would I counsel someone to recovery? This is part 6 of a 6 part series examining Samuel Perry's book, "Addicted to Lust" https://amzn.to/2OgMZW5. You can support the channel and partner with our ministry by clicking here: https://www.navigators.org/staff/22895346/ #BiblicalCounseling #addictionrecovery #Christianrecovery Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthesoul.com/ My Favorite Resources: "Surfing for God" by Michael Cusick: https://amzn.to/2MM4lJ9 "Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV "The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/2LKyHvz" The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges https://amzn.to/3bTGvG8 "Circle Home Plus (2nd Gen) - Parental Controls for Internet and Mobile Devices" https://amzn.to/39NLC7N As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Ed reacts to Michael Cusick announcing he won't run again, a Staten Islander with Ukrainian ties, and Trucks being dumped off the West Shore Expressway. Plus, an editorial standing up for LGBTQ rights and the reputation of Staten Island. And how romantic is New York?

In this final serving of our Summer Series, Wild at Heart staffer Jamie Goudie throws you back to Episode 44. This one features an interview with Michael Cusick—counselor, lecturer, and founder of Restoring the Soul, a ministry addressing sexual addiction through deep, whole-hearted restoration. He reframes where our addictions come from and how the unexpected antidote to sexual addictions isn't more shame...but more love.

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  

The Coronavirus quarantine has changed just about everything in our lives. That’s certainly true for our kids as well. While they have already been spending several hours a day engaged with their smartphones, the stay-at-home order and school shut-downs have given them more time to fill with their eyes on their screens. One of the dangers is that this gives them more time to find pornography, and more time for pornography to find them. What can parents do to engage in constructive conversations about God’s design for His good gift of sexuality, and the dangers of pornography’s expression of broken sexuality? Stick with us as Jason Soucinek and I engage in a conversation with the author of the book Surfing for God, Michael John Cusick, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

In this episode Michael Cusick shares his talk, “Owning Our Brokenness,” recorded on March 15, 2012. A note from Harrington Interactive Media, who produces and sponsors this podcast: “We help people create and market media, and if you’re thinking about launching a podcast, we’d love to help! We’ll help you get your message out there and generate leads, too. To start a conversation with go to www.harringtoninteractive.com.” About the New Canaan Society This is the New Canaan Society Podcast for the Franklin, Tennessee chapter. We are a group of men who gather together to encourage each other in friendship and in faith, and to support each other to be better husbands, fathers—and better men—in the marketplace and in our communities. Friendship at NCS happens through our regular meetings in local chapters all across the country. The Franklin, Tennessee Chapter meets the first and third Thursday each month at Pucketts Grocery and Restaurant in downtown Franklin from 7-8 am.  Relevant Links: The New Canaan Society: https://newcanaansociety.org Sponsored by Harrington Interactive Media: A Content Marketing and Publishing Company to Help You Create, Market, and Sell Quality Media: https://harringtoninteractive.com

In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day, and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. In this podcast, Michael Cusick shows us how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.

The 4 Gospels“Christianity just didn’t feel real to me.” - Michael John CusickOn 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, Activism, and Brokenness. 

Michael Cusick is interviewed by CBN for today's Testimony Thursday! He's sharing about how he overcame lust and addiction to pornography. cbn.com

Today Nate and Aaron, who is sitting next to a river on his phone, get a check in from Michael Cusick about his upcoming Surfing For God Intensive, and have a conversation with David Hampton about his book, After the Miracle.  To grab a copy of David's book head over to: https://www.amazon.com/After-Miracle-Illusions-Along-Restoration/dp/1683505778/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525477794&sr=1-2&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Hampton And to find out more about Michael's intensive click: https://restoringthesoul.com/weekend/  

 What Would Your Life Be Like If Porn and Lust Were No Longer an Issue?We all know someone battling sexually compulsive behavior or habitual sexual sin. You may not know it yet, but statistically it’s true. So maybe you’ve met the guy who has read all the purity books and attended all the sexual integrity groups, met with an accountability partner, yet continues to stay stuck in their struggle. With that struggle comes relational pain, crippling shame, and a sense that things can never really change. It doesn’t have to be this way. There is a way to live that leads to freedom. But here's the thing . . .Freedom is all about restoration of our heart.In this conversation, Michael Cusick is interviewed by Blaine and Sam Eldredge of Ransomed Heart Ministries. The conversation runs the gamut about desire, God, longings, addiction and freedom.When you listen you will learn the following:What are the four mistakes to avoid when trying to overcome a struggle with pornography or lust?Three reasons why more Christian effort and performance will not lead to freedom.Why the best approach to overcoming sexual struggles is to "feed the soul and starve the addiction".Two ways our sexuality gives us clues about our own soul and our relationship with God.

Michael Cusick is a counselor, lecturer, and the founder of Restoring the Soul, a ministry addressing sexual addiction through deep, whole-hearted restoration. His work (including two books) centers on a pair of pressing questions: what, exactly, is our sexuality for, and what does sexual wholeness look like? Safe to say we got more than we bargained for - from a definition of sexuality rooted in the Imago Dei and the creative capacity of human beings to a short list of what not to do with sexual addiction, this conversation completely reframes sexuality and offers some direction for the guy looking to be an alive, whole-hearted man whose sexuality directs him into deep union with God.

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.

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.

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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 Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on God speaking and healing. (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on God speaking and healing. (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on how we live as if we have no enemy (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on how we live as if we have no enemy (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig the process of transforming lives. (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig the process of transforming lives. (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on the message of Wild at Heart (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on the message of Ransomed Heart (originally podcasted 2010)

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on God speaking and healing.

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on God speaking and healing.

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on how we live as if we have no enemy

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on how we live as if we have no enemy

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig the process of transforming lives.

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig the process of transforming lives.

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on the message of Wild at Heart

Michael Cusick of Restoring the Soul interviews John and Craig on the message of Ransomed Heart