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Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

Episode 259 - Michael John Cusick, "The Four Gospels"

May 1, 2023
Michael John Cusick discusses the gap between belief and experience in Christianity. He explores the gospels of performance, experience, activism, and brokenness. Topics include overcoming lust and pornography, living the questions, the importance of brokenness, and experiencing God.
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Quick takeaways

  • Being fully honest with oneself and with God is essential for a genuine and authentic Christian experience.
  • Relying on performance, experiences, and activism can hinder true faith and prevent a deep and lasting connection with Jesus.

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Learning to Be Still

The speaker emphasizes the importance of Christian leaders learning to be still and turning off distractions to come face to face with their inner selves. Many people are busy and terrified of the world within. The key is to become fully honest with oneself, struggles, desires, and hopes, and to be completely honest with God, admitting dependence upon Him and surrendering fully.

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