What if doubt isn’t the enemy of faith but the beginning of deeper belief? On this episode of Being Human, Steve Cuss explores spiritual deconstruction and the way writers like Frederick Buechner and Madeleine L’Engle paved the way for honest, Christ-centered wrestling with belief. Sharing personal stories and biblical insight, Steve unpacks how anxiety, reactivity, and certainty can block spiritual growth—and how curiosity and vulnerability open the door to true connection with Jesus and others. If your faith is shifting, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a path toward deeper belief and renewal.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
A conversation with Philip Yancey on faith and doubt
Excerpts from the works of Frederick Buechner on faith despite doubt
Madeleine L’Engle on those without doubt (video clip)
Madeleine L’Engle on faith (video clip)
The meaning of the disciples’ doubt in Matthew 28:17
Jude 1:22 and what it means to have mercy on those who doubt
John 8 and lessons of the woman caught in adultery
“Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt” by Jon Bloom
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Finding Home, People Pleasing, True Healing, and Revelation
Cohosts Steve and Lisa Cuss revisit powerful conversations with guests like Jinger Duggar, Strahan Coleman, Ian Cron, and Greg Robbins, diving deeper into themes of spiritual growth, emotional resilience, and inner healing. Exploring the intersections of faith, mental health, and discipleship, Steve and Lisa reflect on how practices like gratitude, vulnerability, and relational awareness help us experience God’s presence more fully. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, triggers, chronic illness, or something else this episode offers rich insights for anyone seeking wholeness and a deeper sense of home.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
“You’re the Dawn” from the album Posters
Beholding: Deepening Our Experience in God by Strahan Coleman
Thirsting: Quenching Our Soul’s Deepest Desire by Strahan Coleman
Strahan’s music on Spotify
Revelation Simplified: A Commonsense Approach to the Bible’s Most Mysterious Book by Greg Robbins
Learn more about Greg’s work at gregrobbinsrevelationsimplified.com.
Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
Learn more about Ian’s work at ianmorgancron.com.
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron
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Hope, Not Hysteria: A Disciple’s Guide to Revelation with Dr. Greg Robbins
Host Steve Cuss and theologian Greg Robbins unpack the often-misunderstood Book of Revelation. Far from being a roadmap to doom, Revelation offers a powerful message of hope, calling Christians to live with courage, sacrifice, and trust in God’s ultimate victory. They tackle Armageddon, explore the nature of true power, and reframe Revelation as a deeply pastoral text for discipleship. If you've ever wrestled with end-times anxiety, this conversation will refresh your view with biblical clarity and encouragement.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Revelation Simplified: A Commonsense Approach To The Bible's Most Mysterious Book
Revelation Simplified
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Prayer, Neuroscience, and the Presence of God with Strahan Coleman
In this episode, Steve Cuss and Strahan Coleman explore the transformative power of prayer, the role of vulnerability in faith, and the ways suffering can deepen our connection with God. Strahan shares his journey through chronic illness and the spiritual awakening that followed, offering insights into how gratitude and prayer can reshape our experience of God’s love. At the center of Steve and Strahan’s conversation is the intersection of neuroscience with faith and the reasons why the church must create space for honesty, healing, and hope. This conversation is a powerful reminder that prayer is not just a practice but a pathway to presence amid physical pain.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Beholding: Deepening Our Experience in God by Strahan Coleman
Thirsting: Quenching Our Soul’s Deepest Desire by Strahan Coleman
Strahan’s music on Spotify
“Organizing a Prayer Journal”
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From Reality TV to Real Freedom with Jinger Duggar Vuolo
Reality TV alum Jinger Duggar Vuolo joins host Steve Cuss to share her powerful journey from fear-based religion to authentic faith and emotional freedom. She opens up about growing up under Bill Gothard’s teachings, breaking free from people-pleasing, and healing from spiritual trauma. Together, Jinger and Steve explore how vulnerability, community, and self-awareness can lead to lasting transformation. This episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating identity, faith, and the pressure to meet others’ expectations.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations
“Teens and Social Media: Key findings from Pew Research Center Surveys”
“How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Parent’s Guide”
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From Christianity Today, Being Human with Steve Cuss is Christian counseling in podcast form. Steve Cuss, a former trauma and hospice chaplain, pastor, and leadership coach, guides listeners with a gospel-informed journey of discovery into the world of emotional health: everything from anxiety and reactivity, to triangulation, overfunctioning, and the Enneagram.
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