Episodes
When Church Transitions Hurt: Navigating Change Without Losing Faith
In this episode of Substance of Faith , host Rudy Swigart shares a reflection on church transitions, spiritual trauma, and the emotional toll of unpredictable changes in leadership and culture within the local church. Drawing...
A Veteran’s Journey of Deliverance
Many veterans carry invisible wounds: PTSD, addiction, depression, and spiritual oppression, that linger long after their service ends. In this episode, host Rudy Swigart welcomes retired Navy Senior Chief John Loretta for a ...
When the Church Hurts: Staying Grounded in Faith
Many Christians experience church hurt, whether through leadership failures, betrayal, or spiritual wounding, and it can shake even the strongest believers. In this episode, host Rudy Swigart unpacks how to process church hur...
Healing the Father Wound: A Conversation on Restoration
In this milestone Episode 10 of the Substance of Faith Podcast, Rudy Swigart sits down with Tim Holloway, a mentor, friend, and brother in Christ, for an unfiltered conversation about trauma, redemption, and the long road to ...
Truckloads of Grace: Healing Dysfunctional Family Systems
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart takes a heartfelt and honest look at the role of dysfunctional family systems within the context of addiction and Christian recovery. Drawing from personal...
Faith That Intervenes: Loving Your Loved One Through Addiction
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart delivers a crucial message for Christian families navigating the difficult waters of addiction and mental health. This episode is a lifeline for anyone lov...
The Chair, the Tears, and the Turning Point
In this episode of the Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart welcomes his longtime friend and spiritual brother, Mike Worley, to share a testimony that has deeply shaped his own faith journey. What unfolds is not jus...
Faith in the Shadows: Healing Beyond the Hurt
In this episode of Substance of Faith , host Rudy Swigart speaks directly to those feeling buried under the weight of guilt, shame, addiction, trauma, depression, or spiritual exhaustion. With vulnerability, biblical truth, a...
Faith and Mental Health: Breaking the Silence in the Church
In Episode 5 of the Substance of Faith podcast, host Rudy Swigart gets real about a question many of us wrestle with silently: When do you finally admit it’s time to get help? Whether you’re battling anxiety, addiction, unres...
How to Trust God When Life Falls Apart: Faith Through Hardships
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart dives into the journey of faith, recovery, and transformation. Exploring the intersection of substance use disorders, mental health struggles, and the Chri...
Healing Trauma Through Faith: The Path to Emotional and Spiritual Fre…
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart shares a powerful testimony of transformation through faith and recovery. He tells the story of Mike, a man whose battle with addiction began at the heartb...
Breaking Free – Healing from Addiction, Trauma, and Sin in the Church
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart dives deep into the struggles that many Christians face in silence—addiction, trauma, and hidden sin. With a focus on breaking free from shame and stepping...
Trailer: Welcome To The Show
The church has long been a place of healing, yet many Christians struggling with recovery, PTSD, and mental health challenges feel isolated in their pain. We’re opening up honest conversations about the stigma of mental healt...