How Do Injury, Pain, and Faith Shape Our Identity with Dr. Eric Shoemaker - Being Human with Steve Cuss | Lyssna här

Host Steve Cuss welcomes physician Eric Shoemaker to explore the intersection of physical health, neuroscience, and spiritual fitness. Eric explains how injury and pain recovery mirror emotional and spiritual healing, and breaks down the difference between the body's "threat" and "challenge" responses, showing how faith can reshape our nervous system's reactions. Steve and Eric discuss whole-body discipleship, identity in Christ, and practical micro-habits to help rewire the brain toward trust over fear.

Episode Resources:

Eric’s article The Neurobiology of Victory: How the physical reality of performance reveals the spiritual power of faith

Dan Allender’s Leading with a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful Weakness

Scripture Referenced:

Genesis 32:22-32 (ESV)