Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

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 hearts.In today's episode, titled "The Intimate God," Alan unravels his spiritual trifecta — stillness, prayer, and script

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 Jesus in transformative ways. He holds an MDiv degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.Alan and his wife Raylene live in G

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 by Julianne in the studio, they tackle heavyweight questions together. What happens when forgiveness feels incom

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 unfolds its layers, revealing that trauma can emerge from the wounds of both presence and absence. Whether it's t

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 existential turmoil that plagues the human condition. They discuss the paradox of powerlessness as a catalyst for true change and unveil the profound imp

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 Bruce Perry, MDPhD, and Oprah Winfrey. Michael and Ian explore the impact of interpreting one'

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 secure—not just in our external environment but within the therapeutic space.Today, we’ll delve deeper into the pillars supporting a trauma-inf

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 practical insights and real-life scenarios, this episode begins a profound dialogue on creating environments

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 space where you get clarity on your struggles and a clear path forward for healing. Tailored to each individual, psycholog

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. Alan shared insights from his new book and his journey of replacing anxiety with gratitude, patience, and the rhythm of God&apos