Being Human with Steve Cuss

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Sean Nemecek is a pastor, coach at www. PIRministries.org and author of the MUST READ new book The Weary Leader’s Guide To Burnout.    Sean chats his own harrowing journey into and out of burnout. He helps us measure our healthy relationships and also gives us ways to implement proper rhythms that increase our chance of being well.    Leaders, this is such an important conversation. You are worth...

How do we learn to restrain our impulses long enough to reflect on them with God so we can deliberatively respond rather than react? Today we share tips on that, we announce the new conference and an Aussie speaking tour.    Info and Tickets for the Unlocking Faith conference.    Info for the Australian Speaking Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Rosolino is the Magnolia Community Engagement Coordinator, serving in the non profit arm of Magnolia, the home decor juggernaut founded by Chip and Joanna Gaines.    Justin is a guitarist, classicist and former educator which explains why he now works in addressing systemic poverty in Waco, Texas. Justin is the author of Idiot, Sojourning Soul, a provocative, wide reaching and entertaining...

Ike Miller is a pastor, scholar, church planter and author who is releasing a fascinating book called Good Baggage to help us understand the implication of our childhood on our well being. Ike and I chat about upbringing, childhood vows and more. And of course Ike very kindly endures the gauntlet of anxiety questions!    For resources to help you with emotional and spiritual health, visit www.capa...

Mike Cosper is a musician, pastor, creative and podcaster, most recently known for the juggernaut podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. Mike serves as a Senior Director at Christianity Today and recently hosted two beautiful interviews with Bono and Bill Mallonee. We discuss how grief infects our work for better or worse, the impact and challenge of producing RaFoMH podcast. We kick around art a...

Tara Beth Leach is a pastor, preacher and author. She brings a rare combination of candor, thoughtfulness, depth and succinctness. Tara Beth talks us through grieving as a leader, unique challenges of being a female pastor, the life of an Enneagram 6 and more. This was one of my all time favorite conversations and reminds me how grateful I am for her voice, writing and way in this world. You can d...

"People grow when they are in a quest or when they are in a crisis' so says the wonderful Dr Scot McKnight.    Our church has built a philosophy of discipleship and change around this profound idea. Today I share our steps to transformation, whether talking about spiritual growth or relational health.    Also, exciting announcements! 1. To be the first to hear when conference tickets go on sale, v...

Lisa, 'The Friendly Neighborhood Therapist' joins Steve to chat about power dynamics, manipulation vs gas lighting.   Steve and Lisa also talk about upcoming intensives and when you know you could benefit from one. To learn more about intensives, purchase a journal or join the self paced learning community, visit www.capablelife.me  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Movie writers and show runners sometimes employ an 'unreliable narrator' - often a character in the show who is confused, or intentionally deceiving the audience. Shows like The Sting, The Prestige, Home Land, True Detective and more employee this technique to keep the audience guessing or confused.    Chronic anxiety is an unreliable narrator and the sooner we learn to mistrust its message, the m...

Chronic anxiety has a gospel and if you don't stay on its treadmill, it tells you that Armageddon will happen. This is why we stay stuck - we assume we have to keep doing what we're doing so disaster won't strike.  But Chronic anxiety is unreliable. How do we test our assumptions? On this solo episode, Steve further explores assumptions and doom that come with anxiety.  For journal or our self pac...

A solo episode where Steve shares some of his current metaphors and tools on managing anxiety. This one - anxiety is like a lobster trap. You can leave anytime you want.  Visit www.capablelife.me to order the new Calm, Aware, Present Journal, add on some video guides or join our Capable Life self paced community. To get on the interest list for Steve's 2023 intensives, email steve@stevecusswords.c...

**For journals, online community or to inquire about Steve serving your organization, visit www.capablelife.me**   This week Steve chats with Jay Kim, a thoughtful and wise young pastor who chats through analog Christianity, challenges of transition in leadership and minority culture. There were just so many fantastic nuggets of wisdom in this episode.  Jay Y Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate...

** For a journal, video series or to join our Capable Life self paced learning journey, visit www.capablelife.me **   I'm writing a new book! For feedback, or to share your own gaps, email steve@stevecusswords.com   Also, shout out to Don Pape at PapeCommons.    For more about Tyler Schultz:    The Dropout Podcast   Tyler Schultz Interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

** For a journal, video series or to join our Capable Life self paced learning journey, visit www.capablelife.me ** Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety. This episode is part 2 of 2 as we cover the...

Lucy Peppiatt is the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre in the UK where she teaches classes in systematic theology and spiritual formation. She is the author of volumes on discipleship, women in the NT, and the imago Dei and has a particular interest in the relation of Christ and the Spirit. She and her husband, Nick Crawley, have been in church leadership for over 30 years. They have fou...

DJ Chuang works as a freelance strategy consultant with over 20 years of experience in developing digital strategies and effective team processes for businesses, nonprofits and churches, accomplishing a reputation for pioneering innovations, developing effective resources, and strategically connecting people for greater impact. DJ is a recognized facilitator of dynamic conversations that co-create...

Sharon Hodde Miller is a speaker, author, church planter, co pastor and scholar whose recent book The Cost Of Control is a must read. Sharon diagnoses our control issues, but then sifts them through modern challenges like smart phones and body image. A delightful chat with a sharp and vital thinker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**To join Capable Life before the price increase, sign up for our free communications masterclass or buy a journal, visit www.stevecusswords.com   Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety. This episode...

Steve is delighted to be joined by his 15 year old daughter, Kaylee. Kaylee is a foremost expert on the TV show Gilmore Girls AND she has sat through enough of Steve’s workshops (and, frankly, dinner conversations) that she is able to diagnose the anxiety in the System of Gilmore Girls. Steve and Kaylee cover triangulation, double binds, mixed messages and more.    Note: www.capablelife.me members...

Dr Anne Pattel-Gray was the first Indiginous Australian to receive a PhD in Theology and she has used her personal experience and training to speak prophetically into unjust and evil racist systems. Anne has achieved many firsts in her life, and she is known as a trail blazer and has opened many doors for her people. She is a recognised scholar, Aboriginal activist and prolific writer with several...

After a quick update and a candle lighting, Steve digs into the nature of power by comparing the Roman Pax Romana to the Gospel of Jesus and the Gospel of our chronic anxiety and inner critic.    To learn more about the free Communication Style masterclass, visit www.stevecusswords.com   Note: Capable Life membership prices increase Sept 15. To join before the price increases, visit www.capablelif...

Part 7 in this series. Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Seminary) is founding president/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. For over twenty years, she has ministered to the soul care needs of pastors and leaders based upon her conviction that the best thi...

Part 6 in this series. Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Seminary) is founding president/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. For over twenty years, she has ministered to the soul care needs of pastors and leaders based upon her conviction that the best thi...

Part 5 in this series. Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Seminary) is founding president/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. For over twenty years, she has ministered to the soul care needs of pastors and leaders based upon her conviction that the best thi...