Navigating Spiritual Expectations and Relationships

In her monthly visit to Being Human, Clarissa Moll from Christianity Today’s The Bulletin takes the host’s chair and turns the tables on Steve Cuss for another rich exploration of the Four Spaces of Anxiety. Together, they discuss how the frenetic pace of modern life can obscure God’s presence—and how intentional pauses can restore spiritual clarity and resilience. The conversation dives into rumination, false needs like control and approval, and the role of prayer and journaling in nurturing healthier relationships. Steve and Clarissa offer insights on differentiation, boundaries, over-functioning, and even the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

Episode Resources:

• Listen: The Bulletin

• Read: Genesis 28 (NLT)

• Read: Tom Hanks' most iconic roles, from Forrest Gump to Toy Story (EW)

• Explore: Introduction to Bowen family systems theory

Other Media:

• Steve and Clarissa’s August episode of Being Human

• The Bulletin: Steve and Clarissa on Smart Drugs in the Workplace

• Explore Clarissa Moll’s website

• Read Clarissa Moll’s Substack
  

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