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Welcome to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In this episode, we continue our inspiring conversation with Jim Smith, diving into the transformative power of faith. Jim expresses his deep gratitude for the journey he's shared with his Christ-like collaborator, Matt, and extends heartfelt thanks to our listeners.

Together, Michael and Jim explore profound concepts from Jim's book "The Good and Beautiful You," discussing how re-narrating personal stories within a Christ-centered framework can lead to significant faith growth. They emphasize the importance of integrating spiritual disciplines, the role of relationships and mentors like Dallas Willard and John Wesley, and the impact of resources such as books and podcasts on spiritual development.

This episode also delves into the power of solitude as an antidote to busyness, the freedom found in truly understanding spiritual practices and the transformative hope borne out of suffering. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, Jim and Michael highlight how integrating faith into everyday life can lead to authentic and lasting transformation.

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael and Jim Smith dive deep into the complex and ongoing journey of surrender and spiritual growth. Michael opens up about his own experience with the painful yet rewarding process of counseling, emphasizing that surrender is not a one-time event but a continuous journey. Jim shares his profound moments of surrender and discusses the concept as a transfer of power that can lead to a new way of being.

Drawing from the insights of William James, they highlight that life's most significant changes often come through slow and subtle conversions rather than dramatic emotional experiences. As they explore the intersection of religion, God's unconditional love, and our personal narratives, they underscore the importance of experiencing and internalizing divine love to truly transform our lives.

This episode also delves into groundbreaking research conducted by Jim Smith and his colleague, Matt Johnson, uncovering nine "leaps" crucial for deep spiritual growth and Christlikeness. Join us as we explore these pivotal moments, the process of restoring one's soul, and the journey toward becoming secure in God's love.

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Welcome back to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, Michael dives deep into a conversation with Sam Jolman, author of "The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality." Sam’s groundbreaking book, set to release on June 11, explores the often misunderstood landscape of male sexuality, emphasizing that true sexual healing involves far more than just avoiding lust or overcoming shame. Instead, Sam introduces the concept of reclaiming innocence through awe and kindness, leading to an integrated, holistic experience of our sexuality.

Michael and Sam challenge traditional perspectives, shifting the focus from purity as an end goal to embracing our sexuality as a means of drawing closer to God and experiencing life’s profound beauty. They also address the pivotal question: what is the true goal of male sexuality? Join us for this enlightening discussion that promises to reshape how we understand and experience our deepest desires and connections.

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