Episodios

  • Clarissa Moll and Steve Cuss on Power Dynamics, Faith, and Inclusive Leadership

    Clarissa Moll and Steve Cuss on Power Dynamics, Faith, and Inclusive Leadership
    Oct 6 2025
    Clarissa Moll is back to flip the script on Steve Cuss, unpacking the power dynamics, generational divides, and identity challenges that shape today’s leadership. From Colin Powell’s intentional practices to the biblical wisdom of Jesus and Paul, they explore how emotional safety, vulnerability, and faith create healthier families, workplaces, and churches. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders seeking to build inclusive communities, authentic connections, and resilient discipleship in a divided world. Episode Resources: Colin Powell’s book It Worked for Me Article: Gen-Z Is Labeled As ‘Difficult’ In The Workplace, But There’s More To The Story Me Too movement - Mentioned in relation to creating emotionally safe environments. Exploring Malcolm Gladwell’s "Magic Third" Rule Article: 'We See Children As Pestilent' (building on the idea attributed to Socrates) More From Clarissa Moll: Clarissa Moll’s The Bulletin podcast Explore Clarissa Moll’s website Read Clarissa Moll’s substack Previous Episodes with Steve and Clarissa: Steve and Clarissa’s August episode of Being Human Steve and Clarissa’s September episode of Being Human 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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    38 m
  • From Sex Addiction Recovery to Playful Leadership with Matt Wenger, Kyle Strobel, and Ben Mandrell

    From Sex Addiction Recovery to Playful Leadership with Matt Wenger, Kyle Strobel, and Ben Mandrell
    Sep 29 2025
    Hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss look back at insights from Matt Wenger, Ben Mandrell, and Kyle Strobel on the themes of healing, leadership, and spiritual formation. Matt shares insights on overcoming pornography and sex addiction with grace and self-kindness, Ben reflects on playful leadership and resilience during his time at Lifeway, and Kyle unpacks the role of discipleship and spiritual growth in navigating life’s challenges. Episode Resources: Explore Matt’s work at the Begin Again Institute Understanding the Signs and Causes of Betrayal Trauma More about Ben Mandrell Read about the turbulent times at Lifeway Resources Read Dr. Strobel’s Formation Substack Read Dr. Strobel’s book The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It Read Galatians 3 Complete Episodes: Sex and Porn Addiction, Misconceptions That Prevent Healing with Matt Wenger Beyond Self-Help: Real Spiritual Formation with Dr. Kyle Strobel Ben Mandrell on Leadership and Resilience in Turbulent Times Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Explore more CT with our free newsletters: christianitytoday.com/newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Ben Mandrell on Leadership and Resilience in Turbulent Times

    Ben Mandrell on Leadership and Resilience in Turbulent Times
    Sep 22 2025
    Host Steve Cuss welcomes Ben Mandrell, former president of Lifeway Resources and current senior pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, for a rich conversation on leadership,faith, and resilience when things are good or in flux. Ben shares candid reflections on navigating cultural shifts, organizational challenges, and the personal cost of leadership amid institutional changes. From closing bookstores at Lifeway to finding joy and playfulness even amid tragedy, his journey reveals how presence and discernment sustain both leaders and communities. Steve and Ben explore the power of daily spiritual practices and small acts of connection that strengthen our relationships with God and one another. Episode Resources: More about Ben Mandrell Learn about Bellevue Baptist Church Read about Ben Mandrell's call to the Bellevue senior pastor role Read about the turbulent times at Lifeway Resources Watch Rick Warren's address to the SBC in 2022 Listen to the sermons of Adrian Rogers Explore the work of Mark Batterson Read Steve Cuss’ book: Managing Leadership Anxiety Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Explore more CT with our free newsletters: christianitytoday.com/newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Beyond Self-Help: Real Spiritual Formation with Dr. Kyle Strobel

    Beyond Self-Help: Real Spiritual Formation with Dr. Kyle Strobel
    Sep 15 2025
    Host Steve Cuss and Dr. Kyle Strobel disrupt self-help versions of spirituality and call us back to genuine encounters with Christ. Together we explore how hidden dynamics like assumptions, reactivity, and self-reliance often sabotage spiritual formation—and why cultivating watchfulness in prayer and scripture is the antidote. Drawing from Colossians 4:2, early evangelical practices, and personal stories, Dr. Strobel shows how honesty about our emotions in real time opens the door to true transformation. We also name the dangers of “guruism,” guilt-driven church culture, and unrealistic expectations, pointing instead to authentic growth rooted in humility, friendship, and God’s presence in the ordinary. Episode Resources: Read Dr. Strobel’s Formation Substack Read Dr. Strobel’s book The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It Read Dr. Strobel’s book Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul John Coe’s free online Bible courses An introduction to the life and writings of John Cassian (video) Read Colossians 4:2 Read Galatians 3 Read Colossians 2 Read Psalm 73 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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    47 m
  • Sex and Porn Addiction, Misconceptions That Prevent Healing with Matt Wenger

    Sex and Porn Addiction, Misconceptions That Prevent Healing with Matt Wenger
    Sep 8 2025
    Host Steve Cuss sits down with Matt Wenger for a candid conversation about addiction, intimacy, and healing. Together, they unpack the complexities of sexual addiction, the ripple effects it has on loved ones, and why recovery is best understood as a "team sport." Matt highlights the power of vulnerability, group support, and true intimacy as antidotes to the false connections addiction promises. Steve and Matt also shine a light on betrayal trauma experienced by partners, offering hope, empathy, and pathways toward healing for everyone impacted. Episode Resources: Explore Matt’s work at the Begin Again Institute Understanding the Signs and Causes of Betrayal Trauma Romans (from the New Testament) - It is mentioned in the context of discussing sin as an infection or condition rather than solely a moral issue. Read The Great Commandment (in Luke, Matthew, and Mark’s gospels) Read Romans 8:38-39 Read Romans 7 (Paul discuss sin struggles) More about Matt Wenger Other Media: Steve & Clarissa Moll discuss the Four Spaces of Anxiety Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life IntensivesExplore more CT with our free newsletters: christianitytoday.com/newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Steve Cuss and Clarissa Moll Explore Anxiety, Faith, and the Presence of God

    Steve Cuss and Clarissa Moll Explore Anxiety, Faith, and the Presence of God
    Sep 1 2025
    In her monthly visit to Being Human, Clarissa Moll from Christianity Today’s The Bulletin takes the host’s chair and turns the tables on Steve Cuss for another rich exploration of the Four Spaces of Anxiety. Together, they discuss how the frenetic pace of modern life can obscure God’s presence—and how intentional pauses can restore spiritual clarity and resilience. The conversation dives into rumination, false needs like control and approval, and the role of prayer and journaling in nurturing healthier relationships. Steve and Clarissa offer insights on differentiation, boundaries, over-functioning, and even the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Episode Resources: Listen: The Bulletin Read: Genesis 28 (NLT) Read: Tom Hanks' most iconic roles, from Forrest Gump to Toy Story (EW) Explore: Introduction to Bowen family systems theory Other Media: Steve and Clarissa’s August episode of Being Human The Bulletin: Steve and Clarissa on Smart Drugs in the Workplace Explore Clarissa Moll’s website Read Clarissa Moll’s Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Steve and Lisa Cuss Navigate the Four Spaces of Anxiety and Deeper Connectivity

    Steve and Lisa Cuss Navigate the Four Spaces of Anxiety and Deeper Connectivity
    Aug 25 2025
    Steve Cuss is joined once again by his wife and fellow counselor, Lisa Cuss, for a practical conversation on the Four Spaces of Anxiety and how these shape our relationships, leadership, and faith. Building on recent Being Human dialogues with Toni Collier and Dr. Les Parrott, Steve and Lisa unpack the hidden assumptions that fuel reactivity, disconnection, and stress. Steve and Lisa explore how faith, vulnerability, and intentional community can break anxiety’s grip and create healthier families, churches, and neighborhoods. Episode Resources: Steve & Clarissa Moll discuss the Four Spaces of Anxiety Explore Toni Collier’s website Toni Collier’s Don't Try This Alone Toni Collier’s Broken Crayons Still Color Toni Collier’s Brave Enough to Be Broken Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Dr. Parrott and Judah Smith’s Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Dr. Les Parrott Challenges Empathy Myths in Christian Circles

    Dr. Les Parrott Challenges Empathy Myths in Christian Circles
    Aug 18 2025
    World-renowned relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott sits down with host Steve Cuss for a raw discussion about reclaiming your mind and soul. Parrott shreds toxic beliefs about empathy, parenting, and vulnerability that have infiltrated Christian culture, replacing them with a vision for emotional and spiritual health that actually works. Together, Steve and Dr. parrott dissect the razor-thin line between empathy and enmeshment, reveal how technology can fuel genuine human connection, and unpack why hearing God’s voice without shame is a game-changer. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Dr. Parrott and Judah Smith’s Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul Pastor Judah Smith’s instagram Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s website David Brooks’ How to Know a Person Steve & Clarissa Moll discuss the Four Spaces of Anxiety The Gospel of Mark (ESV) Sign up for Steve’s Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive: Capable Life Intensives Explore more CT with our free newsletters: christianitytoday.com/newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m