

‘Healing What’s Within’ with Chuck DeGroat
19 snips Oct 28, 2024
Chuck DeGroat, a pastor and author known for his insights on emotional health, joins for a deep dive into internal healing. They discuss the challenges of aging, including anxiety around mortality and legacy concerns. DeGroat shares thoughts on navigating narcissism within the church and the importance of self-awareness in leadership. The conversation touches on the pain of secondary trauma, the nuances of rest versus shutdown, and the journey towards wholeheartedness. Throughout, there's a focus on reconnecting with God and embracing one's true self.
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Ongoing Personal Growth
- Chuck DeGroat, despite expertise in spiritual direction and psychology, still experiences challenges.
- He emphasizes embracing being a "beginner" and accepting one's humanity.
Mortality Awareness
- Steve Cuss shares that he thinks about death more frequently after turning 50.
- He mentions this increased awareness is triggered by news of cancer diagnoses.
Life Shifts and Meaning
- Steve Cuss discusses a life-planning exercise where he mapped out significant life shifts and their meaning.
- This exercise prompted reflection on how those shifts impacted his relationship with God.