In this episode of NeuroFaith, Dr. Curt Thompson talks with Michael John Cusick, CEO and Founder of Restoring the Soul, about the deep connection between personal experiences and professional work in counseling and spiritual care. Michael shares personal stories about his struggles with alcohol abuse and sexual addiction and explains how these experiences have shaped his career and his approach to helping others. During this episode, Dr. Curt and Michael discuss the misconceptions about love within church settings, the experiential nature of God's love, and the importance of accepting one's brokenness to experience true transformation. Resources:

• Check out Michael's Book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle

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