Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

 Part 2 of a conversation with John Eldredge & Craig McConnell of Ransomed Heart Ministries. 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!

 We're excited to bring you a conversation with John Eldredge and Craig McConnell of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs. John is best known as the author of Wild at Heart, but has written over twenty books including Beautiful Outlaw, The Sacred Romance, and most recently Moving Mountains. Craig is on staff with John at Ransomed Heart and a sage in his own right who has much to say about walking with God.  This is the first of a two-part conversation where you’ll hear about the essence of John & Craig’s passion for the restoration of the heart, the power of the gospel, and the subsequent freedom that comes from walking with Jesus. 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!

Topics discussed in this podcast include inner transformation, the transformative power of the gospel, the discipline of solitude, the connection between holiness and wholeness, the process of change, and restoration as a showcase of human and divine greatness.

Dallas Willard, Philosophy professor and author, discusses his passion for spiritual transformation, the lack of concrete plans in teaching people how to live according to Jesus' teachings, being a Christian in a secular university, the weakened understanding of the Gospel, and breaking the cycle of distraction and busyness.

Paul Young, author of The Shack, discusses the origins of the bestselling novel, the power of fiction, and the impact of his book on people's understanding of God. They also dive into the speaker's personal journey of dismantling their life, finding freedom, and living in the grace of one day.

Part 2 of a conversation with Bill Thrall, Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst.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!

Bill Thrall, Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst since 1995, discusses the primary cause of leadership failure, the origins of Leadership Catalysts, the importance of character development and trust, and the significance of grace in the life of a leader.

Pete Scazzero, author and founder of New Life Fellowship Church in NYC, discusses signs of emotional unhealth in pastors and leaders, the importance of sustaining the interior life, investing in marriage, healthy sexuality as part of discipleship, and reflections on earthly marriage and dying to the wrong things.

Pete Scazzero, Founder of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NYC, discusses the importance of solitude and integrating emotional health with spirituality. He shares personal experiences with exhaustion and disillusionment, and how it led to a journey of self-reflection and theological exploration. The concept of monasticism and contemplative spirituality is explored, along with the needs of the younger generation in finding new spiritual models.