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Prayer, Neuroscience, and the Presence of God with Strahan Coleman

From suffering to spiritual renewal: How illness can deepen faith

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.

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

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