

Steve Cuss
Former trauma and hospice chaplain, pastor, and leadership coach. Host of the Being Human podcast.
Top 10 podcasts with Steve Cuss
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Jul 31, 2024 • 56min
How to Resist Group Anxiety and Become a Differentiated Self
Steve Cuss, a former hospital chaplain and founder of Capable Life, dives into the intriguing world of Family Systems Theory. He explains how group anxiety can spread like a contagion, affecting both families and organizations. Cuss discusses the false needs that create chronic anxiety and how emotional fusion complicates relationships. He emphasizes the power of differentiation, urging individuals to become rooted selves to positively influence group dynamics. This insightful conversation reveals how personal growth can shift the entire atmosphere around us.

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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 21min
CNLP 660 | Steve Cuss On How to Recognize if You Have Chronic Anxiety (or Anxieties), How To Handle People Who Get Their Kicks Out of Kicking the Leader, And The Complex Job Description of Lead Pastors
Steve Cuss, an expert on chronic anxiety, discusses recognizing anxiety and the challenges faced by lead pastors. Topics include handling criticism, managing complex job descriptions, and understanding different types of anxiety. The conversation touches on compassion fatigue, generational differences in anxiety, trauma, and the importance of self-care for leaders.

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Feb 26, 2025 • 47min
Managing Leadership Anxiety
In this engaging discussion, leadership consultant Steve Cuss and Present Voices founder Leah Bonvissuto delve into the intricacies of leadership anxiety. They explore how emotional intelligence and self-awareness can empower leaders in high-pressure environments. The conversation highlights the striking link between anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism. Leah shares insights on managing performance anxiety, while Steve emphasizes the significance of effective communication strategies. Together, they offer valuable tools for leaders to navigate their own anxieties and support their teams.

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May 19, 2024 • 37min
The Expectation Gap
Ex-pastor Steve Cuss discusses the gap between beliefs and experiences of God, using Peter walking on water as an example. He delves into aligning body and head beliefs for peace and freedom and promotes his upcoming book 'The Expectation Gap'.

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Sep 18, 2024 • 52min
Why Is Everyone So Anxious? with Steve Cuss
Steve Cuss, an author, pastor, and former chaplain, dives deep into the anxiety epidemic affecting individuals and societies today. He distinguishes between typical worry and chronic anxiety, rooted in unmet false needs. Cuss discusses how anxiety spreads within families and teams, emphasizing the importance of personal boundaries. He highlights the role of effective leadership in addressing societal anxiety and encourages listeners to cultivate a non-anxious presence, prioritizing love and connection over divisive politics.

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Apr 26, 2023 • 47min
Episode 27 - Entrepreneurs Are An Anxious People with Steve Cuss
Steve Cuss, Australian author, joins the podcast to discuss how entrepreneurs can manage anxiety in healthy and productive ways. Topics include understanding chronic anxiety, addressing toxic patterns in organizations, taking responsibility for one's actions, the importance of resiliency, living by faith, and repenting from false beliefs.

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Apr 8, 2025 • 43min
2. Why You’re Always Anxious—And How to Break Free (featuring Steve Cuss)
In this engaging discussion, Steve Cuss, an author, pastor, and consultant renowned for his insights on leadership anxiety, joins to tackle the roots of chronic anxiety. He explores the tension between self-awareness and divine connection, emphasizing authenticity and scripture in managing stress. The conversation dives into social media's impact on judgment and the significance of genuine relationships. Additionally, Steve shares personal anecdotes on overcoming perfectionism and people-pleasing, highlighting faith as a pathway to inner peace.

Oct 2, 2024 • 50min
Belief, Experience, and Expectations of God
Steve Cuss, an insightful voice on preconceived notions about God and Christianity, dives deep into the struggle of resting in God's love. He unpacks the crippling fears and anxieties tied to persistent sin and discusses the differences between a preventative and redemptive gospel. Cuss emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming despair and navigates the dynamics of addiction and faith. Their talk includes how to manage anxieties and highlights the hopeful message embodied by the thief on the cross.

Mar 8, 2022 • 38min
03 | Steve Cuss on Leadership Anxiety, Counseling & Pastoral Relationships
Steve Cuss, author and consultant, discusses the challenges pastors face in building friendships, the impact of leadership anxiety on mental health, and the importance of seeking counseling and care. The conversation also explores the parallels between pastoral work and the leadership style of Ted Lasso in creating a culture of authenticity and care.

May 29, 2024 • 52min
Steve Cuss - Why don't I feel God near?
Steve Cuss, a seasoned pastor and anxiety consultant, discusses feeling disconnected from God despite our awareness of mental health. He introduces the practice of lighting a candle to symbolize God's presence. The conversation explores cultural anxiety, historical contexts, and practical steps to reconnect with God. Listeners gain insights on self-awareness in spiritual growth and breaking barriers to sensing God's love and presence.