Welcome to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In this episode, we continue our inspiring conversation with Jim Smith, diving into the transformative power of faith. Jim expresses his deep gratitude for the journey he's shared with his Christ-like collaborator, Matt, and extends heartfelt thanks to our listeners.Together, Michael and Jim explore profound concepts from Jim's book "The Good and Beautiful You," discussing how re-narrating personal stories within a Christ-centered framework can lead to significant faith growth. They emphasize the importance of integrating spiritual disciplines, the role of relationships and mentors like Dallas Willard and John Wesley, and the impact of resources such as books and podcasts on spiritual development.This episode also delves into the power of solitude as an antidote to busyness, the freedom found in truly understanding spiritual practices and the transformative hope borne out of suffering. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, Jim and Michael highlight how integrating faith into everyday life can lead to authentic and lasting transformation.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!