Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation · Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw

114 The Dynamics of Anxiety and Faith (with Steve Cuss)

·48 min·4 clips
Steve Cuss defines anxiety as a false need that feels real in the moment.
Steve Cuss joins the Attaching to God podcast to explore the dynamics of anxiety and faith, discussing how false needs drive reactivity in relationships and our connection with God. The conversation covers practical frameworks for managing anxiety, critiques of perfectionist Christian culture, and the integration of psychology and spirituality for healthier leadership and personal growth.

As heard by us

A steady look at anxiety, body beliefs, and the false needs that can shape faith.

This episode stays with anxiety and faith, but it is really about what the body seems to know before the mind catches up. Jeff Holzclaw and Steve Cuss talk through reactivity, false needs, and the gap between what people say they believe and how they actually live.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

If you want a gentle take on anxiety that treats body reactions as real, this conversation helps you sort through it without rushing.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →
Listen to the show on