Being Human with Steve Cuss
Being Human with Steve Cuss
Christianity Today
From Sex Addiction Recovery to Playful Leadership with Matt Wenger, Kyle Strobel, and Ben Mandrell
27 minutes Posted Sep 29, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss look back at insights from Matt Wenger, Ben Mandrell, and Kyle Strobel on the themes of healing, leadership, and spiritual formation. Matt shares insights on overcoming pornography and sex addiction with grace and self-kindness, Ben reflects on playful leadership and resilience during his time at Lifeway, and Kyle unpacks the role of discipleship and spiritual growth in navigating life’s challenges.
Episode Resources:
Explore Matt’s work at the Begin Again Institute
Understanding the Signs and Causes of Betrayal Trauma
More about Ben Mandrell 
Read about the turbulent times at Lifeway Resources 
Read Dr. Strobel’s Formation Substack
Read Dr. Strobel’s book The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It
Read Galatians 3
Complete Episodes:
Sex and Porn Addiction, Misconceptions That Prevent Healing with Matt Wenger
Beyond Self-Help: Real Spiritual Formation with Dr. Kyle Strobel
Ben Mandrell on Leadership and Resilience in Turbulent Times
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