Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

  Today’s episode is very special since you’ll be listening to a message from Julianne Cusick, Michael's bride of 25 years. Her talk, “Devastated but not Destroyed” is a message she gave in 2004 where for the very first time she shared her story of heartbreak, hope, and healing from sexual betrayal and sexual addiction that was exposed in 1994. Giving this talk took a tremendous amount of cou...

On Episode 16 Michael's guest is Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychotherapist, Dove Award–winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His books include The Road Back To You, the novel Chasing Francis and spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me.  In the second part of Michael's discussion, he and Ian talk about th...

  On Episode 15 Michael's guest is Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is a bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, Enneagram teacher, psychotherapist, Dove Award–winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His books include The Road Back To You , the novel Chasing Francis and spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me . As you will discover, Ian draws on a wide array of disciplines—from ps...

  Today on the program, Michael concludes his two-part interview with Mako Fujimura, visual artist, author, thought leader, and cultural-shaper who was recently appointed Director of The Brehm Center at Fuller Seminary. His paintings have been exhibited around the world and he is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall.      Photo credit: Alyson L...

  Today on the program, and into the next episode, Michael is speaking with Mako Fujimura, visual artist, author, thought leader, and cultural-shaper who was recently appointed Director of The Brehm Center at Fuller Seminary. His paintings have been exhibited around the world and he is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall.    A popular speaker,...

  Listen to the conclusion of a conversation Michael had with Christianity Today executive editor, Andy Crouch. Andy is also a senior fellow of the International Justice Mission’s IJM Institute. He is the author of 3 books including“Playing God”, “Strong and Weak”and “Culture Making”.    His work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and numerous Chri...

Joining Michael on the program is Andy Crouch. Andy is Andy is executive editor of Christianity Today, a senior fellow of the International Justice Mission’s IJM Institute. He is the author of 3 books including“Playing God”, “Strong and Weak”and “Culture Making”.    His work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and numerous christian publications. Fo...

On Episode 10 of Restoring the Soul, Michael talks with Chris and Anna Smith, Co-Founders of Restore One, a non-profit organization that offers restorative care to boys that have been sexually trafficked. Through Restore One, Anna and Chris have built The Anchor House, the first residential  shelter in America dedicated exclusively to the care for sex ­trafficked boys ages 12­ -18.   Above - Anna...

  Part 2 of a conversation with John Eldredge & Craig McConnell of Ransomed Heart Ministries.   Support the show ENGAGE 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 s...

Part 2 of a conversation with Dallas Willard. Dallas was an American philosopher also known for his writings on  Christian spiritual formation.  He was longtime Professor of Philosophy at  The University of Southern California , teaching at the school from 1965 until his death in 2013 and serving as the department chair from 1982 to 1985.   Support the show ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST: -...

Interview with Dr. Dallas Willard, who for several decades taught Philosophy at the University of Southern California, and was the author of several books including The Spirit of the Disciplines, Hearing God, and The Divine Conspiracy. This conversation was Originally recorded in Los Angeles in 2008, before Dallas’s passing in May 2013 . Support the show ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST: - Fo...

A conversation with Paul Young, author of The Shack.   Support the show ENGAGE 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!

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

As Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst since 1995, Bill’s genuine desire to see relational health in those he works with, has been vital in setting the tone of the organization. His eloquence and integrity have given him opportunities to teach Truefaced’s principles internationally. His wisdom has been penned throughout the entire series of The Ascent of a Leader, Beyond Yo...

Part 2 of a conversation with Pete Scazzero, author and founder of New Life Fellowship Church in NYC. Support the show ENGAGE 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!

Pete Scazzero is the Founder of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NYC, a large, multiracial, international church with seventy-three countries represented. After serving as Senior Pastor for twenty-six years, Pete now serves as a Teaching Pastor/Pastor at Large. He is the author of two best-selling books: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and The Emotionally Healthy Church and most recently rel...