Emotional Load and Listening Postures: Finding Balance in Our Conversations with Steve Cuss and Clarissa Moll

In this episode of Being Human, host Steve Cuss and guest Clarissa Moll explore how different communication and listening styles shape our relationships. They discuss the impact of mental and emotional load, the importance of listening to learn rather than to fix or defend, and offer practical strategies for fostering empathy and connection. Steve shares personal experiences about self-awareness and emotional honesty, especially as a pastor, while both emphasize the transformative power of compassionate listening for individuals, families, and faith communities.

Biblical Passages

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James 1:19-20 (esv.org/verses/James+1:19%E2%80%9320) (ESV)

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Psalm 139 (esv.org/Psalm+139) (ESV)

Episode Resources:

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Past Episode: Steve Cuss & Clarissa Moll: How Your Communication Style Fuels Reactivity—and How to Change It (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-human-with…)

More From Clarissa Moll:

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Clarissa Moll’s The Bulletin (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bulletin/id1…) podcast

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Explore Clarissa Moll’s website (clarissamoll.com)

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Read Clarissa Moll’s clarissamoll.substack.com

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