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Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 371 - "Belonging to Become: Exploring the Deepest Longing of the Human Heart"Welcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. On today’s episode, Michael sits down with fellow intensive therapist Brian Boecker for an honest, heartfelt conversation about the universal human longing to belong. Inspired by Michael’s recent talk at the Connections Conference in Washington, D.C., the discussion explores how belonging shapes our sense of self, impacts our relationships, and is deeply tied to spiritual themes found in scripture—especially in Jesus' teachings on prayer.Through personal stories, reflections on the Lord’s Prayer, and insights from attachment theory, Michael and Brian unpack what it means to...
2025-10-2750 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 314 - Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine LoveWelcome to another inspiring episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael is joined by Brian Boecker, as they delve deep into the themes of love, faith, and spirituality. Together, they explore the idea of embracing playfulness and love over living in fear and the role of mysticism in experiencing divine love.Brian and Michael discuss how attachment and love connect to the gospel and faith and the importance of embodying spirituality through our senses and recognizing our physical experiences. They reflect on personal stories and the profound lessons from childhood experiences...
2024-06-2952 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 307 - "Experience Authenticity and Connection at the RTS Men's Weekend"Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, Michael is joined by Intensive Clinical Soul Care Specialist Brian Boecker. Together, they explore the profound impact of an upcoming men’s intensive weekend in Monument, Colorado, from September 19th through the 22nd, 2024.Throughout this discussion, they unpack the essential need for men to cultivate deep connections and authentic relationships, not just with others but within themselves. Brian shares insights into the weekend designed to foster safety, vulnerability, and authenticity to address the lack of meaningful friendships many men experience. He and Michael also de...
2024-05-0636 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 275 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence""But here's the beautiful part - God honors our honesty and vulnerability. Lament and grief are invitations to draw closer to Him." - Michael John CusickWelcome back to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick". In today's episode, titled "Navigating the Valley: How Lament and Grief Lead Us to Encounter God's Presence," Michael and Brian Boecker delve into the profound topic of grief and lament. They begin by examining Psalm 88, an intense Psalm that expresses the psalmist's anguish and feelings of abandonment by God. God honors our honesty and vulnerability, even i...
2023-08-1836 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 273 - Brian Boecker, "Finding Life: Letting Go and Embracing the Father's Love" "I think sometimes that feels like this journey that we're on is that sometimes God asks us to let go of something, not for the sake of because that thing is bad, but he's like, there's something more that is even deeper, what you long for and desire in that." - Brian BoeckerIn this episode of Restoring the Soul, we dive into a fascinating conversation between Michael and Brian Boecker. Brian specializes in intensive counseling, particularly with missionaries, expatriates, and individuals who have lived abroad.Today's episode takes us on a deep exploration of t...
2023-08-0423 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 266 - Brian Boecker, "Navigating the River of Integration: Overcoming Stuckness and Embracing Vulnerability""I think there's ways in which I've defined life on the banks. To get into the river would be, in a sense, losing my life. But there's actually something that awakens in me, and I begin to see I was actually made to be in the river." - Brian BoeckerEver feel stuck in life and not sure how to move forward? Our colleague at Restoring the Soul, Brian Boecker, joined us to help you unravel this feeling and guide you towards the River of Integration, a powerful concept by Dan Siegel that embodies the flow of...
2023-06-1730 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 223 - Brian Boecker, "False Self vs. True Self"“The call of spirituality is to be fully human and fully alive.” - Brian BoeckerRuth Haley Barton once said, “...there is a truer self waiting to be recognized and breathed into life by the Spirit of God.” The war between the false self and the true self is real and for some of us, is fought throughout our lives. Franciscan priest Richard Rohr feels that there is no more challenging spiritual issue than the "problem of the self."On today’s podcast, Michael welcomes back Restoring the Soul colleague Brian Boecker to discuss the false self...
2022-06-1034 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 215 - Brian Boecker, "The Awakening: A Move Toward Wholeness"“Sometimes God cruelly puts me in places of exposure because He wants to bring healing to things that I have covered over.” - Brian BoeckerOn this episode, Michael welcomes another member of the Restoring the Soul team for an opportunity for you to get to know them better. Today, we welcome Brian Boecker. With over ten years of working with individuals and couples, Brian specializes in counseling pastors, missionaries, and other Christian leaders. For 27 years he served with CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) in a variety of leadership capacities primarily throughout Southeast Asia. He has a...
2022-03-1839 min