Being Human with Steve Cuss

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Ep. 151: Sharon Hodde Miller Sep 26, 2022

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Sharon Hodde Miller is a speaker, author, church planter, co pastor and scholar whose recent book The Cost Of Control is a must read. Sharon diagnoses our control issues, but then sifts them through modern challenges like smart phones and body image. A delightful chat with a sharp and vital thinker.

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Episode 149: 8 Concepts of Bowen Theory Part 1 Sep 12, 2022

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Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety.

This episode is part 1 of 2 as we cover 4 of the 8 concepts. Hosted by Steve Cuss and Brendan Reed.

Links referenced in both episodes:

MLA Episode featuring Rich Villodas

MLA Episode featuring Jim Herrington

MLA Episode featuring Trisha Taylor

Emotionally Healthy Leadership

The Leader’s Journey

8 Concepts of Bowen Theory book

Generation to Generation

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Ep148:Gilmore Girls and Systems Theory Sep 04, 2022

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Steve is delighted to be joined by his 15 year old daughter, Kaylee. Kaylee is a foremost expert on the TV show Gilmore Girls AND she has sat through enough of Steve’s workshops (and, frankly, dinner conversations) that she is able to diagnose the anxiety in the System of Gilmore Girls. Steve and Kaylee cover triangulation, double binds, mixed messages and more.

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Episode 147 - Dr. Anne Pattel-Gray Aug 29, 2022

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Dr Anne Pattel-Gray was the first Indiginous Australian to receive a PhD in Theology and she has used her personal experience and training to speak prophetically into unjust and evil racist systems. Anne has achieved many firsts in her life, and she is known as a trail blazer and has opened many doors for her people. She is a recognised scholar, Aboriginal activist and prolific writer with several publications –chapters, articles, edited works and authored books.

Steve first encountered Dr Pattel-Gray’s work while he was in seminary and was thrilled to chat with her about the nature of power, what the white church can do and the ongoing plight of First Nations people. Anne is the author of many books including Through Aboriginal Eyes

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Episode 146: The Nature Of Power and Chronic Anxiety Aug 22, 2022

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After a quick update and a candle lighting, Steve digs into the nature of power by comparing the Roman Pax Romana to the Gospel of Jesus and the Gospel of our chronic anxiety and inner critic.

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Episode 145 - Ruth Haley Barton #7 Jun 20, 2022

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Part 7 in this series.

Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Seminary) is founding president/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. For over twenty years, she has ministered to the soul care needs of pastors and leaders based upon her conviction that the best thing we bring to leadership is our own transforming selves.

Ruth is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life, including Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Sacred Rhythms, Longing for More, Pursuing God's Will Together, and Life Together in Christ. She continues to share her thoughts and perspectives on soulful leadership through an online resource called eReflections as well as a podcast entitled Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.

Ruth’s newest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, will focus on rest and the need for leaders to take a Sabbath.

If you are interested in learning more about Ruth's work with the Transforming Center please visit their website. You are invited to join their next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.

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Episode 144 - Ruth Haley Barton #6 Jun 13, 2022

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Part 6 in this series.

Ruth’s newest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, will focus on rest and the need for leaders to take a Sabbath.

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Episode 143 - Ruth Haley Barton #5 Jun 06, 2022

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Part 5 in this series.

Ruth’s newest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, will focus on rest and the need for leaders to take a Sabbath.

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Episode 142 - Ruth Haley Barton #4 May 30, 2022