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Episode 401: SOUL CARE SUMMER - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 1"
Jun 1, 2026
33m 05s
Episode 400 - Dr. Gary Chapman, "The Love Language That Matters Most"
May 25, 2026
26m 09s
Episode 399 - Ken Shigematsu, "How To Become Yourself"
May 18, 2026
52m 25s
Episode 398 - Michael John Cusick, "The Temptation of Jesus and Your Attachment"
May 11, 2026
34m 23s
Episode 397 - Geoff Holsclaw, "Your Attachment Style Shapes How You See God"
May 4, 2026
1h 03m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/1/26 | Episode 401: SOUL CARE SUMMER - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 1" | Most of us were taught, somewhere along the way, that the answer to pain is to push through it. Try harder. White-knuckle it. And for a long time, that worked — until it didn't. Aundi Kolber wrote Try Softer as a love letter to her younger self, and in this conversation with Michael and Julianne Cusick, she unpacks what it actually means to pay compassionate attention to your own experience — not as self-indulgence, but as the very thing Jesus modeled in taking on a body. They explore why our... | 33m 05s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Episode 400 - Dr. Gary Chapman, "The Love Language That Matters Most" | Most people who know the five love languages have tried speaking their partner's language — and wondered why it still isn't working. The problem usually isn't the language. It's something underneath it. Dr. Gary Chapman returns with new research showing how personality, empathy, and the subtle dialects within each love language determine whether love actually lands. In this conversation, he and Michael explore why speaking someone's love language can backfire if it runs against their personal... | 26m 09s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Episode 399 - Ken Shigematsu, "How To Become Yourself" | Shame doesn't only live in the dark corners of a broken life. It lives just as quietly in the person everyone else envies — the one who has achieved everything and still wakes up feeling like it isn't enough. Ken Shigematsu grew up moving between Japan, England, and Canada, carrying the weight of a shame-and-honor culture that most Western theology never addresses. In this conversation, he and Michael explore why deep grace is different from knowing grace is true, what it means to grow our ca... | 52m 25s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Episode 398 - Michael John Cusick, "The Temptation of Jesus and Your Attachment" | Most people assume temptation is about weakness or willpower. But the wilderness story in Matthew 4 reveals something far older — evil moves first against the places where we have not been seen, soothed, safe, and secure. In this conversation, Michael and AJ Denson walk slowly through the baptism and temptation of Jesus, presenting them as a portrait of attachment under siege. They explore how the devil's opening accusation — if you are the Son of God — lands precisely where God's voice had j... | 34m 23s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Episode 397 - Geoff Holsclaw, "Your Attachment Style Shapes How You See God"✨ | attachment stylespirituality+4 | Geoff Holsclaw | — | — | attachment styleGod+4 | — | 1h 03m 45s | |
| 4/27/26 | Episode 396 - Liz Hall, "Find Meaning In Suffering" | Dr. Liz Hall is a psychologist and professor at Biola who, at 45, was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer — and discovered that her training had barely prepared her for it. She joins Michael to talk about her book When the Journey Hurts, co-written with theologians Kelly Kapic and Jason McMartin, and what a decade of research and lived suffering taught her about meaning, faith, and staying human in the hard middle. They talk about why the degree to which something threatens our worldview i... | 1h 01m 13s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Episode 395 - Jay Stringer, "How Our Deepest Longings Shape Love, Healing, and Transformation" | Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael sits down with licensed therapist, author, and researcher Jay Stringer for a deep and vulnerable conversation exploring the core desires that shape our lives. Together, they unpack themes from Jay Stringer’s latest book, Desire: The Longings Inside of Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow. Over the course of their dialogue, Michael and Jay examine the five core desires: wholeness,... | 1h 08m 06s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Episode 394 - Brian Lee, "From Broken to Beloved: A Journey through Spiritual Healing" | Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, Michael is joined by Brian Lee, founder and director of Broken to Beloved, a ministry dedicated to providing practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse. In this heartfelt conversation, Brian shares his personal journey through repeated experiences of spiritual abuse and how these challenges birthed a passion for helping others reclaim their belovedness. Michael and Bri... | 52m 09s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Episode 393 - Safe and Secure: Attachment Styles, Boundaries, and Spiritual Healing | Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael John Cusick and AJ Denson continue their exploration of the “four S’s” of attachment—seen, soothed, safe, and secure—focusing today on the final S: secure. Together, they dive into the meaning of secure attachment, both psychologically and spiritually, and how it’s reflected in our relationships with God and others. Drawing on personal experiences, biblical narratives, and insights from attachment theory, Mi... | 39m 16s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Episode 392 - Michael John Cusick, "Understand Safety and Boundaries in Attachment Relationships" | Welcome to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, Michael and A.J. Denson continue their deep dive into the four S's of attachment: Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure. Drawing from the work of Dr. Dan Siegel and integrating insights from neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation, they explore how our early relationships shape not only our emotional lives but also our connection with God. This conversation unpacks the vital importance of safety ... | 31m 22s | ||||||
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| 3/23/26 |  Episode 391 - Ericka Anderson, "Freely Sober: Exploring Christian Perspectives on Alcohol" | On this episode of Restoring the Soul, we’re joined by Ericka Anderson, author of Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Together, Michael and Ericka open up a thoughtful and grace-filled conversation about the complexities of alcohol use among Christians and the personal journey of overcoming dependence. Ericka Anderson shares candidly about her own struggles with alcohol, the internal battles that come with trying to moderate or quit drinking, and the lived realities of... | 30m 29s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  Episode 390 - Mark Batterson, "Gradually Then Suddenly" | Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In this conversation, Michael sits down with Mark Batterson, the celebrated pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and multi-time New York Times bestselling author. Together, they dive deep into the inspiration and lessons behind Mark’s latest book, "Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy." Drawing from three decades of ministry, Mark Batterson shares s... | 36m 09s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | Episode 389 - Jay Stringer, "The Civil War of Desire: Exploring Longings, Growth, and Healing" | Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, Michael is joined by author and therapist Jay Stringer for a deep and vulnerable conversation about his newest book, "Desire: The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow." Together, they explore the civil war of desire that shapes our lives—how our deepest longings birth both our greatest joys and our most profound heartaches. Jay Stringer shares how his personal and professional ex... | 44m 39s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Episode 388 - Michael John Cusick, "Exploring Sacred Attachment: Parenting, Healing, and Connection" | Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael and AJ Denson dive deeper into the transformative concepts from Michael’s book, Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting Divine Love. Picking up where they left off, the conversation centers on the “Four S’s” of attachment—Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure—and explores how these elements shape our spiritual and relational lives. Together, they reflect on the nuances of secure a... | 34m 46s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Episode 387 - Michael John Cusick, "Exploring Sacred Attachment: Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure" | Welcome back to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's conversation, Michael is joined by AJ Denson as they dive into the foundational building blocks of healthy relationships and spiritual well-being—the "Four S's" of attachment: seen, soothed, safe, and secure. Picking up from their previous conversation on Attachment Neuroscience and the Trinity, Michael unpacks how the story of God is ultimately a story of profound attachment, beginning with the indivis... | 34m 30s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Episode 386 - Michael John Cusick, "Exploring Sacred Attachment: The Trinity, Neuroscience, and Experiencing Divine Love" | Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today’s conversation dives deep into the heart of spiritual growth, as AJ Denson returns to interview Michael about his award-winning book, Sacred Attachment, Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love. The episode explores Chapter 3, focusing on attachment theory and its profound connection to both psychology and the divine. Michael lays a foundation by tracing attachment back beyond neuroscience and ch... | 30m 51s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Episode 385 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "Navigating Trauma and Healing in Neurodiverse Relationships" | Welcome back to “Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick.” In today’s episode, Michael John Cusick and Julianne Cusick dive deep into the world of neurodiversity, focusing on the unique challenges faced by couples where one partner is neurodivergent, often navigating undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related conditions. Drawing on both personal experience and extensive clinical work, Julianne Cusick shares valuable frameworks—including the “umbrella” of neurodiversity—and expl... | 30m 20s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Episode 384 - Julianne & Michael John Cusick, "A Deeper Look Into Neurodiverse Marriages" | Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael sits down for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation with his wife of nearly 35 years, Julianne Cusick. Together, they explore the emerging world of neurodiversity, focusing on neurodivergent individuals, neurodiverse couples, and the impact these differences can have on relationships. Drawing from Julianne Cusick’s extensive work, research, and recent conference presentations, they break ... | 33m 36s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Episode 383 - Christine Wolf Hoover, "Soul Adventuring: Embracing Bravery, Joy, and Healing" | Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, Michael sits down with Christine Wolf Hoover, a licensed professional counselor from Texas and author of "Soul Adventuring: Your Guide to Living with Bravery and Joy." Together, they explore the idea that our faith journey is an invitation into risk, bravery, and joy, not just a checklist of spiritual practices. Through honest conversation and stories drawn from her clinical experience and personal life, Christin... | 35m 03s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Episode 382 - "Transformational Weekend for Men" | Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael is joined by two longtime friends and fellow journeyers, Justin and Aaron, who share their transformative experiences at the Restoring the Soul Men’s Intensive Weekend. Together, the trio dives into what makes this weekend so different from the average men’s retreat. From the healing power of anonymity—where first names replace job titles and last names—to the profound brotherhood that develops a... | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Episode 381 - Alan Fadling, "A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence" | Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, Michael welcomes back his friend, author and spiritual leader Alan Fadling, to dive into themes from Alan’s book, "A Non-Anxious Life." Together, they explore what it means to live with peace in a world gripped by anxiety, unpacking Alan’s personal journey from being "a master of anxiety" to learning to cultivate peace. Throughout the conversation, Alan Fadling shares how his upbringing, family dynamics, and s... | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Episode 380 - Michael & Julianne Cusick, "Deep Dive Into Intensive Counseling" | Welcome back to Restoring the Soul! In this episode, Michael John Cusick and Julianne Cusick dive deep into the world of intensive counseling, unpacking what makes Restoring the Soul’s approach unique and transformative. You’ll hear about the practical structure of their intensives—meeting with individuals and couples in three-hour blocks over one or two weeks—and what sets this method apart from traditional weekly counseling. They explore the importance of stepping away from daily life to cr... | 42m 48s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Episode 379 - Dr. J.R. Briggs, "The Art of Asking Better Questions" | Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today’s conversation, Michael is joined by Dr. J.R. Briggs, author of the book The Art of Asking Better Questions: Pursuing Stronger Relationships, Healthier Leadership and Deeper Faith. Together, they explore why the questions we ask—of God, ourselves, and each other—are so central to personal transformation, deep connection, and spiritual growth. Drawing from years of research, lived experience, and insights from ... | 42m 06s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Episode 378 - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards, "Finding Hope Through Brokenness" | Welcome back to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, we bring you an encore presentation featuring a conversation between our host, Michael John Cusick, and Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards. Known for his deep theological insights and compassionate pastoral work, Dr. Edwards dives into the concept of restoration, exploring its vital role in enriching faith amidst life's complexities. In this episode, Michael shares about the ministry of Restoring the Soul. Drawing fro... | 28m 21s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Episode 377 - Bette Dickinson, "The Art of Vinemaking" | Welcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael welcomes back Bette Dickinson to dig into the wisdom behind her new book, "The Art of Vine Making: Spiritual Flourishing in a Productivity Driven Culture." Together, they explore the rich metaphor of the vine and branches from John 15—not just as a theological concept, but as an intentional, relational process that mirrors the art of winemaking. Bette Dickinson shares the story of her friendship with a real-life ... | 47m 12s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.