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Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

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Oct 23, 2017 • 32min

Episode 49 - Andy Crouch Part II, "The Tech-Wise Family"

Michael's guest on this podcast is the first "alumni guest" on Restoring the Soul. Author, musician and speaker, Andy Crouch, joins Michael in a concluding discussion about his book, "The Tech-Wise Family".Andy is an eloquent communicator who masterfully makes connections between culture, creativity, and the Christianit faith. He is also on the gobverning boards of Fuller Theological Seminary as well as the Council for Christan Colleges and Universities. For more than 10 years he was an editor and producer at Christianity Today including serving as the Executive Editor from 2012-2016. Andy joined the John Templeton Foundation in 2017 as Senior Strategist for Communication and his work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.Andy Crouch is the author of several books including "Culture Making", "Playing God", and "Strong and Weak" (which in his first appearance on Restoring the Soul, we explored in-depth). On this podcast Michael and Andy will discuss, "The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place". According to Andy's website, "Making good choices about technology is more than just using internet filters and limiting “screen time.” It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media, rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips."Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Oct 16, 2017 • 32min

Episode 48 - Andy Crouch Part I, "The Tech-Wise Family"

Michael's guest for the next two podcasts is the first "alumni guest" on Restoring the Soul. Author, musician and speaker, Andy Crouch, joins Michael in discussion about his book, "The Tech-Wise Family".Andy is an eloquent communicator who masterfully makes connections between culture, creativity, and the Christianit faith. He is also on the gobverning boards of Fuller Theological Seminary as well as the Council for Christan Colleges and Universities. For more than 10 years he was an editor and producer at Christianity Today including serving as the Executive Editor from 2012-2016. Andy joined the John Templeton Foundation in 2017 as Senior Strategist for Communication and his work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.Andy Crouch is the author of several books including "Culture Making", "Playing God", and "Strong and Weak" (which in his first appearance on Restoring the Soul, we explored in-depth). On this podcast Michael and Andy will discuss, "The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place". According to Andy's website, "Making good choices about technology is more than just using internet filters and limiting “screen time.” It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media, rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips." Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Oct 9, 2017 • 24min

Episode 47 - Nate Larkin Part II, “The Long Road To Recovery”

Michael's guest on today's episode of Restoring the Soul is Nate Larkin. They recently spent time together in Nate's current hometown of Franklin, TN. Visit this link if you would like to hear the first half of their conversation.Nate's story of redemption is very similar to Michael's in that he found freedom out of profound pain, failure, and brokenness. He was mired in sexual addiction and deception while in full-time vocational ministry. It led to a point of crisis that brought him out to a whole new way of living.Nate is the author of two books. The first is a must-read if you are on a journey of healing from any kind of sexual brokenness. It's called "Samson and the Pirate Monks, Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood". He is also the author of a brand new e-book called "Beyond Accountability, the Life-Changing Power of Authentic Friendship". To receive a free copy, visit samsonsociety.com and download yours today. In addition to being an author, Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society, which is a world-wide fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility, and recovery. Finally, Nate hosts a podcast, download it here.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Oct 2, 2017 • 33min

Episode 46 - Nate Larkin Part I, “The Long Road To Recovery”

Michael's guest for the next two episodes of Restoring the Soul is Nate Larkin. They recently spent time together in Nate's current hometown of Franklin, TN.Nate's story of redemption is very similar to Michael's in that he found freedom out of profound pain, failure, and brokenness. He was mired in sexual addiction and deception while in full-time vocational ministry. It led to a point of crisis that brought him out to a whole new way of living.Nate is the author of two books. The first is a must-read if you are on a journey of healing from any kind of sexual brokenness. It's called "Samson and the Pirate Monks, Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood". He is also the author of a brand new e-book called "Beyond Accountability, the Life-Changing Power of Authentic Friendship". To receive a free copy, visit samsonsociety.com and download yours today. In addition to being an author, Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society, which is a world-wide fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility, and recovery. Finally, Nate hosts a podcast, download it here.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Sep 26, 2017 • 53min

Episode 45 - Barb Maiberger, “EMDR Essentials - 5 Things You Need To Know About This Powerful Trauma Therapy.”

Michael's guest on this podcast is Barb Maiberger, a licensed professional counselor. She is also founder and Director of the Maiberger Institute in Boulder, CO where she trains where she trains counselors and mental health therapists from all around the US in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitatization and Reprocessing). Barb is a dynamic instructor who engages and invites those who take her courses to bring their own professional experience, passion, and story to get equipped in EMDR to be able to work with clients and handle real-life issues in a way that is immediately applicable and practical. Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Sep 17, 2017 • 28min

Episode 44 - Dr. C. Baxter Kruger Part II, “The Freedom of The Trinity”

On this program, Michael concludes his conversation Dr. C. Baxter Kruger. Kruger is a theologian and author who is part of a quiet revolution helping Christians to reclaim a dynamic and life-giving understanding of the Trinity, including a Jesus-shaped understanding of the very heart of God.They will dicsuss the global great awakening that Baxter sees as he travels and teaches around the world. They will also talk about the idea of the Trinity and the meaning of the word, "perichoresis" (which is also the name of Baxter's website). Finally, Michael and Baxter consider what the evangelical church misses in regards to the Trinity.C. Baxter Kruger is the Director of Perichoresis Ministries, he teaches around the world, and earned his PhD from King's College Aberdeen University in Scotland under the tutelage of renowned theologian Professor James B. Torrance. Baxter is the author of 8 books including The Great Dance, Jesus and the Undoing of Adam, Across All Worlds, and most recently the international best-seller The Shack Revisited.Kruger is also an avid outdoorsman and serves as the President and founder of Mediator Lures. In addition to being a theologian, he holds two US patents for his fishing lure designs.To learn more about Dr. C. Baxter Kruger and his ministry, visit his website that was developed to be a leading resource for Trinitarian Theology on the internet.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Sep 10, 2017 • 37min

Episode 43 - Dr. C. Baxter Kruger Part I, “The Freedom of The Trinity"

Michael's guest on this episode and the next is Dr. C. Baxter Kruger. Baxter is a theologian and author who is part of a quiet revolution helping Christians to reclaim a dynamic and life-giving understanding of the Trinity, including a Jesus-shaped understanding of the very heart of God.C. Baxter Kruger is the Director of Perichoresis Ministries, he teaches around the world, and earned his PhD from King's College Aberdeen University in Scotland under the tutelage of renowned theologian Professor James B. Torrance. Baxter is the author of 8 books including The Great Dance, Jesus and the Undoing of Adam, Across All Worlds, and most recently the international best-seller The Shack Revisited.Kruger is also an avid outdoorsman and serves as the President and founder of Mediator Lures. In addition to being a theologian, he holds two US patents for his fishing lure designs.To learn more about Dr. C. Baxter Kruger and his ministry, visit his website that was developed to be a leading resource for Trinitarian Theology on the internet.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Sep 5, 2017 • 29min

Episode 42 - Tony Anderson Part II, “The Heart of Man“

Tony Anderson is Michael’s guest on this edition of Restoring the Soul. This is part 2 of their discussion.Tony, who describes himself as a “sonic architect”, creates and composes music for film, television and beyond. His work has been featured in promotions for National Geographic, GoPro, Delta Airlines, ESPN, Ford Motor Company, and many more. Tony is also the Executive Producer of the soon-to-be-released film, The Heart of Man, which will be playing in theatres on September 14. In this episode, Michael and Tony will dig deep into what the movie is all about, how it came to be, and what the ultimate goal for the movie will be.To learn more about Tony, click here to visit his website.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Aug 27, 2017 • 26min

Episode 41 - Tony Anderson Part I, “The Heart of Man“

For the next two episodes, Tony Anderson is Michael’s guest.Tony, who describes himself as a “sonic architect”, creates and composes music for film, television and beyond. His work has been featured in promotions for National Geographic, GoPro, Delta Airlines, ESPN, Ford Motor Company, and many more. Tony is also the Executive Producer of the soon-to-be-released film, The Heart of Man, which will be playing in theatres on September 14. In this episode, Michael and Tony will dig deep into what the movie is all about, how it came to be, and what the ultimate goal for the movie will be.To learn more about Tony, click here to visit his website. Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
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Jun 11, 2017 • 31min

Episode 40 - Sean Seay, “Pastoring From Emotional Health”

Sean Seay is who for several years, along with his wife Bonnie, dreamed of planting a church. While on staff for five years at Northpoint Community Church, where he was mentored by Andy Stanley, the church began to sense God leading them to extend their influence to communities beyond Atlanta. In one of Northpoint’s earliest strategic partnerships, Sean began to pray and scout out Athens, GA, the college community where in 2004 he planted Athens Church.Sean Seay’s ministry was thriving and the church he led was going gangbusters. But for all the external success and blessing something wasn’t right in Sean’s inner world, or at home.In a moment of crisis, and through a string of providential events Sean discovered the leadership programs at Restoring the Soul and participated in a two week counseling intensive nearly four years ago.What follows in my conversation with Sean is the story of his crisis moment, the redemption and healing that grew from that time, and how today he lives and loves, and leads from a place of vulnerability.To learn more about Sean and the ministry of Athens church be sure to watch this video.Follow or connect with Sean at Twitter via @seanseaySupport the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

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