Restoring the Soul

17/07/2025

Sacred Attachment on sale now (link in comments)!

02/07/2025

In today’s episode, Michael welcomes friend and fellow leader Robby Angle for an engaging conversation about Robby’s new book, The Path: What if the Way of Jesus is Different Than You Thought?—a collaborative work designed to help the next generation rediscover grace, true identity, and the heart of discipleship.

Together, Michael and Robby dive into how our cultural assumptions about Jesus and our spiritual journey might be missing the mark. The discussion explores why so many of us, especially young adults, get stuck striving for God’s approval or sliding into spiritual passivity, and how learning to trust and receive God’s love changes everything. They reflect on the importance of authentic community, the dangers of approaching spiritual disciplines as a “how-to-get-better” manual, and how a shift from outside-in to inside-out spiritual growth can lead to real transformation.

As they unpack themes from Robby’s book and his work with Trueface, you’ll also hear their thoughts on the deeper mystery of encountering God, why relationships are foundational for lasting change, and how churches can cultivate environments that foster true discipleship.

Listen at restoringthesoul.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

30/06/2025

Steve Siler and my friends at Music for the Soul wrote this joy-filled romp. Even if you're not dog crazy, let a little joy in!

LOVE IS JUST A WAG AWAYBy Music For The SoulPerformed by: Scott KrippayneWritten by: Steve Siler and Scott KrippayneWanna know the story behind the song? Fin...

17/06/2025

“We often treat our bodies as a problem to solve, or something to control. But what if our body is actually a teacher about God’s presence? What if embodiment is the start of healing?”

Download & listen to this week's conversation with Tara Owens at http://bit.ly/443EzUI or wherever you get your podcasts!

12/06/2025

Sacred Attachment on sale now (link in comments)!

30/05/2025

Episode 350 - Nate Larkin, "From Hidden Shame to Healing"

In this episode of the Restoring the Soul Podcast, Michael Cusick sits down with Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks. Together, they take a deep and honest dive into Nate's journey—growing up in a Pentecostal preacher’s home, wrestling with hidden addictions, hitting rock bottom, and experiencing the turning point that would ultimately lead to a worldwide ministry of hope and restoration for men.

Nate opens up about the impact of secrecy and shame, the role his wife Allie played in his healing, and how hitting “bottom” opened the door to real recovery. He shares a moving excerpt from his forthcoming book, co-written with Allie, exploring the realities of betrayal, trauma, and the difficult yet transformative process of rebuilding trust and intimacy in marriage. Michael and Nate discuss the shifting landscape of addiction and recovery, the importance of connection and community, and why relapse can be part of the journey toward true healing.

Listen now at restoringthesoul.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

27/05/2025

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05/05/2025

Episode 347 - Chuck DeGroat, "Healing from Within"

In this conversation, Michael is joined once again by Chuck DeGroat—pastor, therapist, and author—for an honest and hope-filled exploration of what it means to truly heal from the inside out. Together, they discuss Chuck’s latest book, Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself and to God When You’re Wounded, Weary, and Wandering.

Diving deep into the heart of spiritual and emotional disconnection, the episode unpacks the journey of finding our way “home”—to our true selves and to God—especially when life’s wounds and weariness leave us lost or cut off from real care and love. Michael and Chuck reflect on their own experiences of brokenness and restoration, exploring practical wisdom from therapy, Christian spirituality, and neuroscience.

You’ll hear how our bodies, behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and relationships all tell the deeper story of our lives, often pointing us to places within that need kindness and attention. Michael and Chuck also reframe some of the most familiar questions in Scripture—not as interrogations fueled by shame, but as invitations from a compassionate God who pursues us with curiosity and love.

Listen at restoringthesoul.com or wherever you get your podcasts!