Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick

" Many of us feel aimless and unable to direct our lives effectively. But fear not, iCARE will guide you to a calm and grounded state of being ." - Michael John Cusick In today's episode, we delve into the concept of "iCARE," focusing on what lies within us, including our body, mind, and emotions. Michael John Cusick explores the practice of becoming aware of our inner exp...

"No more settling for external success; it's about depth, sobriety, and engaging with my own soul's depths. That's where true fulfillment lies.” - Chris Bruno Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, we delve into the profound journey of self-discovery and transformation that men undergo as they transition into the sage...

“Risk-taking can lead to restoration only if it’s motivated by love.” - Haejin Shim Fujimura In this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael is joined by Mako & Haejin Shim Fujimura. They will engage in a conversation covering a wide range of topics, including trauma, the significance of 9/11, the art of Kintsugi, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical issue of human trafficking....

" Contrary to what most Enneagram Ones think, they're fantastic. I don't know what it is about Enneagram Ones, but of all the numbers on the Enneagram, they are the most resistant to learning that that's their type ." In today's episode, our good friend Ian Cron will be joined by our very own Julianne Cusick for a captivating conversation about finding our inner encou...

"In EMDR therapy, we're trying to help activate the client's own brain's knowingness how to heal." - Barb Maiberger In today's episode, we have Barb Maiberger joining us to delve into the fascinating world of trauma therapy. Barb is an expert in the field and a passionate advocate for EMDR therapy. We'll explore how this transformative approach helps clients addr...

" But here's the beautiful part - God honors our honesty and vulnerability. Lament and grief are invitations to draw closer to Him ." - Michael John Cusick Welcome back to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick". In today's episode, titled " Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence ," Micha...

" To truly embrace the present moment, especially when we have no power to alter the result, it is essential that we approach life with compassion. " - Michael John Cusick Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, titled " Embracing the Unchangeable in the Messiness of Life ," we dive into the antidote to negative messag...

 " I think sometimes that feels like this journey that we're on is that sometimes God asks us to let go of something, not for the sake of because that thing is bad, but he's like, there's something more that is even deeper, what you long for and desire in that. " - Brian Boecker In this episode of Restoring the Soul, we dive into a fascinating conversation between Michael...

" If you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person ." — Michael John Cusick In today's episode, Michael is joined by his wife of 32 years, Julianne Cusick. Together, they delve into the fascinating topic of neurodiverse marriages. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neuro differences, from autism to nonverbal learning disorder and everything in betw...

" After all that work, you started to wonder that there's got to be something else going on that we're missing. " - Julianne Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael and Julianne Cusick have a candid conversation about neurodiversity and how it has impacted their marriage. They discuss terms like autism spectrum difference (ASD), neurodiverse, neurotypical, and neu...

" I think for myself, it's realizing that there is a journey has given me more patience sometimes with myself that it's okay, I haven't arrived. I can still be somebody who's learning and making mistakes. " - Kyle Wisdom On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we have a special guest, Kyle Wisdom, who shares his transformative experience on a pilgrimage to St. Cuthbert...

" What is the way that you can connect with your heart and become aware of the presence of God in your life? " - Michael John Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael dives into practicing devotions and the significance of having them in our spiritual journey. He explores different ways to connect with our hearts and become aware of the presence of God in our lives. Whether...

" It's about letting the words and the images wash over you. It's about allowing them to surround you. It's about allowing God's spirit to draw you close. " - Michael John Cusick On this episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael discusses the practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual reading practice that deepens one's relationship with God. He reflects on the importan...

"I didn't need more information about God. I needed more experience with God." - Michael John Cusick If you're like us, you always seek to grow your relationship with God. In this week's episode of Restoring the Soul, Michael explores the practice of Lectio Divina and the many benefits it offers for scripture readers. He shares five key aspects of the practice, including h...

" I think there's ways in which I've defined life on the banks. To get into the river would be, in a sense, losing my life. But there's actually something that awakens in me, and I begin to see I was actually made to be in the river. " - Brian Boecker Ever feel stuck in life and not sure how to move forward? Our colleague at Restoring the Soul, Brian Boecker, joined us to...

“ You will be at your best if you are doing it from a rested soul. ” - Alan Fadling Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, Alan Fadling's life spiraled out of control until he discovered a game-changing practice that completely transformed his life. His mentors introduced him to the art of taking a day each month for solitude and reflection, which helped him reconnect with his true purpose. This...

What if you could save your crumbling marriage by embarking on a cross-country adventure in an RV? Today, we sit down with Eli and Kelly Pyke, who did precisely that. Join us as they share their extraordinary journey from a counseling intensive to their life-changing experience documented in their films, The Far Green Country. They reveal how they found strength in Jesus and held onto their promis...

Have you ever struggled with the pain of betrayal, especially in intimate relationships? On today's episode of Restoring the Soul, we hear from Julianne Cusick, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate the difficult journey of forgiveness and reconciliation after intimate partner betrayal. Julianne's powerful story of healing and r...

"I still have friendships, friends that still will not speak to me because what I publicly said about Willow Creek." - Laura Barringer Laura Beringer, co-author of "A Church Called Tove," shares her experience with toxic church culture and explores the patterns and habits of toxicity, including a narcissist culture, fear culture, resistance to justice, celebrity culture, and le...

“ God is using us to testify to His goodness, but that's not why He loves us. ” - Alan Noble For many people, sorrow, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. We can see this as clear as day in a post-COVID world, and while we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make. Alan Noble jo...

“ I’m sober and I love it because I found something better than drinking. ” - Jim Cusick On this edition of Restoring the Soul, we are introduced to Michael’s father, James Edward Cusick...otherwise known as "Jim." We are offered the rare privilege of stepping inside an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to hear Jim’s story which was recorded when he was 80 years of age. One of the primary rea...

“ Christianity just didn’t feel real to me. ” - Michael John Cusick What would it take to become fully honest with yourself? Your struggles, your desires, your hopes? And what would it take for you to get completely honest with God? Admit your dependence upon him and fully surrender. On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we take you to October 2017 for a talk Michael presented to the students of...

“I don’t work well with people who have it all together.” - Dr. Janelle Hallman On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes his colleague and one of Restoring the Soul’s Intensive Clinical Soul Care Specialists, Dr. Janelle Hallman. Janelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, ordained minister, professor, author, and speaker on issues such as redemption, healing, and wholeness. Her p...

"Nothing affects the human heart more than our sexuality.” - Dan Allender How do we begin the process of healing from past sexual abuse? How do we deal with the pain, the hurt, and the emotional brokenness that has taken hold of our lives? How are we able to move on? Dan Allender says in his book, The Wounded Heart, “The journey involves bringing our wounded heart before God…” We’re pleased t...

“When we see God’s heart, our own heart becomes free.” - Michael John Cusick Psalm 46:10  “ Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth! ” The Psalms describe a time when the world is falling apart. We’ve all had a time like that, where the foundations of our lives are shaken. Yet despite the calamity, Psalm 46 proclaims that God is a fortr...