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Being Human

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Lysa TerKeurst on Surviving an Unwanted Divorce and Finding Healing Through Faith

Codependency, narcissism, and the courage to let go

Host Steve Cuss and bestselling author and Bible teacher Lysa TerKeurst shares her raw, faith-filled journey through betrayal, gaslighting, and the heartbreak of an unwanted divorce while discovering how to stay rooted in God’s presence and emotional health. Steve and Lysa explore mismatched relationships, codependency, and the sacred work of setting healthy boundaries that protect peace and dignity. A deeply honest and redemptive conversation offering hope and wisdom for anyone walking through relational pain, loss, or the slow rebuilding of trust.

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“Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today
Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper
Senior Producer: Matt Stevens
Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill
Edited and mixed by Kevin Morris
Theme song by Dan Phelps
Original Music by Andy Gullahorn

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