Episodes
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...