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Being Human with Steve Cuss

Being Human with Steve Cuss

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 From Christianity Today, Being Human with Steve Cuss is Christian counseling in podcast form. Steve Cuss, a former trauma and hospice chaplain, pastor, and leadership coach, guides listeners with a gospel-informed journey of discovery into the world of emotional health: everything from anxiety and reactivity, to triangulation, overfunctioning, and the Enneagram.All rights reserved Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Ministry & Evangelism Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
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  • Dancing with Doubt, the Past, and Temporary Sacred Spaces

    Dancing with Doubt, the Past, and Temporary Sacred Spaces
    Jun 16 2025
    Lisa’s back! Join host Steve Cuss and the therapist he turns to with his own questions – his wife. They examine some of Steve’s recent conversations about the intricate dance between faith and doubt. Drawing insights from guests like Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw and Dr. Jennifer Ripley, they explore how doubt can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth. Unpack the ways childhood attachment styles influence our adult relationships with God and others, and offer practical ways the church can support those in crisis. Tune in for a conversation that promises to deepen your understanding of faith's complexities and inspire meaningful discussions anywhere doubt tries to co-mingle with faith. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Jennifer Ripley’s Ministering to Families in Crisis Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw’s Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Frederick Buechner: Faith Despite Doubt Frederick buechner’s defines Doubt Philip Yancy: Faith and Doubt Philip Yancy: A Time to Doubt N.T. Wright’s The Resurrection of Jesus as a Historical Problem N.T. Wright’s The Resurrection of the Son of God Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) The Great Commission Further Listening: Inviting Doubt to Deepen Your Faith Experience Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Jen Ripley: Supporting Mental Health Without Sacrificing Your Well Being Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw: How Your Past Shapes You and Wounds Others Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Glenn Packiam Tells What’s Missing From the Global Church

    Glenn Packiam Tells What’s Missing From the Global Church
    Jun 9 2025
    What happens when the Nicene Creed collides with TikTok theology? Host Steve Cuss and pastor-author Glenn Packiam unpack how this historic confession still anchors Christian identity in a digital age obsessed with individual “truth.” They explore the tension between personal experience and historic orthodoxy, the global church’s diverse voices, and why real unity starts in community—not algorithms. Steve and Glenn offer hope for listeners wrestling back to a rooted, resilient Christianity that rises above cultural noise. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Glenn Packiam’s What's a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption The Nicene Creed as stated in The Online Book of Common Prayer Glenn Packiam's website Follow Glenn Packiam on instagram Books by Glenn Packiam Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Chuck DeGroat and The Crisis of Integrity in Church Leadership

    Chuck DeGroat and The Crisis of Integrity in Church Leadership
    Jun 2 2025
    What happens when character formation breaks down in church leadership? Steve Cuss and psychologist-theologian Chuck DeGroat work through the hidden dynamics behind pastoral burnout, narcissism, and the slow erosion of integrity. They explore how unexamined coping mechanisms shape identity, why church boards often miss red flags, and what it really takes to create a culture of safety and true accountability. Steve and Chuck offer tools for healthier leadership—inside and outside the church. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The work of Chuck DeGroat at Western Seminary Explore the Soul Care Institute The work of Michael Gurian Chuck DeGroat’s When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Chuck DeGroat’s Wholeheartedness: Busyness, Exhaustion, and Healing the Divided Self Chuck DeGroat’s Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
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