Season 2

In this episode, Pastor Rudy Swigart shares openly about what it feels like to be spiritually directionless—adrift without clear vision or purpose—and how that affects our faith, habits, and health. We’ll explore: The causes ...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...