Being Human with Steve Cuss
Being Human with Steve Cuss
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Andrew Arndt: The Hidden Struggles of Public Figures and Why Real Community Matters
44 minutes Posted Feb 16, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode of "Being Human with Steve Cuss," Steve and author and spiritual guide Andrew Arndt explore fallout from prominent Christian leaders' public confessions of wrongdoing. They explore the spiritual and psychological dynamics that lead to such failures, including the dangers of living a double life, the creation of a false self, and the importance of empathy and repentance. Andrew shares insights from his new book A Strange and Gracious Light: How the Story of Jesus Changes the Way We See Everything and reflects on personal growth, leadership, and the healing power of unconditional love within the church community. Steve and Andrew emphasize honesty, vulnerability, and the ongoing journey toward wholeness.
Biblical Passages
I Corinthians 13 (ESV)
Luke
Episode Resources:
Andrew Arndt’s A Strange and Gracious Light: How the Story of Jesus Changes the Way We See Everything
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov
Frederick Buechner’s Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale
C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man
Rich Mullins on Salvation and "God in His Mercy" (video)
Henri Nouwen's In the Name of Jesus
More From Andrew Arndt:
Andrew Arndt’s Streams in the Wasteland: Finding Spiritual Renewal with the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Andrew Arndt’s All Flame: Entering into the Life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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