Season 2
S2E8 When Stress Becomes Sin: A Candid Conversation About Burnout, Se…
In this powerful and personal episode of Substance of Faith , we’re diving deep into a reality many Christians silently face: turning to alcohol, drugs, or other self-soothing behaviors when stress and burnout become unbearab...
S2E7 How Pastoral Transitions Impact Church and Faith
Today on The Substance of Faith Podcast , Rudy Swigart tackles a critical yet often overlooked moment in church life: the departure of a beloved pastor. Whether it's a peaceful retirement, an unexpected firing, or a scandal, ...
S2E6 Pastors Under Pressure: Why Pastoral Care Saves the Church
In this sobering episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , Rudy Swigart explores the hidden pressures crushing pastors across the United States—and why pastoral care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity . From endless hours and...
S2E5 Making Space for Grace: A Safe Church for the Struggling
In this week’s episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , Rudy Swigart speaks straight to the heart of the church—and the hurting. We’re diving into what it really means to be a safe church for those who are silently battlin...
S2E4 - This is the Right Way: When a Pastor Comes Forward
In this heartfelt episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , Rudy Swigart shares a story that stopped him in his tracks— a story of relapse, redemption, and what it looks like when the church truly becomes a safe place for i...
SoF S2E3 The Hidden Battle: Lust, Leadership, and the Call to Holiness
In this soul-searching episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart dives into a topic that too often remains buried in the shadows of church life: lust and sexual temptation , especially among those in minis...
Find Your Own Gethsemane with Pastor Randy Davis
In this powerful and introspective episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast , host Rudy Swigart is joined by Randy Davis , a ministry leader and voice of experience in the world of addiction recovery and spiritual care. Toge...