144. Foundational Practices (with Michele Cushatt)

Guest Bio: 

As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences and has published four books, “Relentless,” “I Am,” “Undone,”  and “A Faith That Will Not Fail.” A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of "children from hard places," Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live on eight acres outside of Denver, Colorado.

Show Summary: 

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions this year? We’re in 2024 and a lot of us love to start the new year strong with new workout routines, diets, or personal goals. What kind of spiritual practices do you want to lean into this year? Michele Cushatt is a cancer survivor who has learned deeply about God’s mercy and hope through her pain. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn spiritual practices to strengthen the foundation of your faith during this conversation on God Hears Her.

Notes and Quotes: 

• “What does faith look like not in theory but in reality?” —Michele Cushatt

• “God was faithful even though I didn’t understand what was happening.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Spiritual practices are not about doing more, it’s about being present to what’s already been done for you.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Human beings are always trying to earn grace.” —Michele Cushatt

• “At some point in time, everything in my life can be lost… except God Himself.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Contentment is never external.” —Michele Cushatt

• “The things that we think disqualify us end up to be the very things that God uses to touch mankind.” —Michele Cushatt

• “There are still days I cry about what I’ve lost, and I don’t feel guilty about it. Because I believe God mourns my suffering even more than I do.” —Michele Cushatt

Verses: 

• Romans 5:3–5

• John 19:30

• Romans 8:38–39

• 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14

• John 14:18

• Revelation 21:5

• Philippians 1:23

Links: 

• Michele’s books: https://michelecushatt.com/books/ 

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• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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