Are You Carrying Your Family's Emotional Baggage? with Steve & Lisa Cuss

Shownotes

In this episode of "Being Human," hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss launch a new season focusing on family of origin that explores how inherited "assets and liabilities" shape our lives. They discuss family propaganda, permitted emotions, and generational traits, sharing personal stories about how these dynamics influence relationships and self-understanding. Emphasizing a gospel-centered approach, they encourage listeners to reflect on their own family patterns with compassion and curiosity, offering practical tools for growth.

Biblical Passages

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John 1:1–5 (esv.org/verses/John+1:1%E2%80%935) (ESV)

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Exodus 20:5–6 (esv.org/verses/Exodus+20:5%E2%80%936)(ESV)

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Deuteronomy 5:9 (esv.org/verses/Deuteronomy+5:9) (ESV)

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Jeremiah (esv.org/verses/Jeremiah+31:29) (ESV)

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Ezekiel 18:2 (esv.org/verses/Ezekiel+18:2) (ESV)

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Genesis 25–27 (esv.org/Genesis+25) (ESV)

Episode Resources:

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What is a genogram? (therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/genograms)

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More about the Family Systems Theory (thebowencenter.org/introduction-eight-concepts)

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Family Diagram (thebowencenter.org/family-diagram?utm_source=c…) (Bowen Center)

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Pete Scazzero’s Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Im…)