Jesus in a Tragic World with Greg Faulls

Why does Jesus still capture hearts in a weary and anxious world? In this powerful episode, Greg Faulls talks with Scott Sauls about his deeply personal new book, Mercy King. Together they discuss the hope, compassion, and healing found in the life of Jesus Christ and why His mercy speaks so profoundly to broken people today. Scott also shares why this book is his most personal project yet and wha...

In an age of isolation, networking, and surface-level relationships, many people are starving for genuine friendship and meaningful community. In this episode, Greg Faulls and Scott Sauls discuss the importance of intentional relationships, the power of trusted cohorts, and why thriving leaders need places where they can talk honestly about marriage, parenting, spirituality, mortality, and life it...

Many high-capacity leaders are quietly exhausted, emotionally burdened, spiritually numb, and afraid to admit they need help. In this honest conversation, Greg Faulls and Scott Sauls discuss burnout, loneliness, counseling, recovery, emotional wounds, and the importance of finding safe places to heal. They also explore spiritual disciplines, healthy rhythms, and why recovery is not weakness but wi...

What happens when the thing you turn to for relief slowly becomes the thing destroying your life? In this powerful episode, Steve McFarland shares his honest story of a troublesome relationship with alcohol, pain, brokenness, and the moment Jesus radically intervened to rescue him. From emotional turmoil and dependency to freedom and restoration, Steve’s testimony is raw, hope-filled, and deeply e...

The goal of parenting isn’t simply raising good kids—it’s raising spiritually mature adults. In the final part of Raising Jesus-Loving Kids, Greg Faulls joins Erica Houston and Kyle Watkins to discuss the long-term vision of Christian parenting. Discover how parents can guide children toward developing their own faith, personal responsibility, and lifelong commitment to Christ. Parenting is ultima...

No parent is meant to raise children in faith by themselves. In Part 4 of Raising Jesus-Loving Kids, Greg Faulls, Erica Houston, and Kyle Watkins explore the powerful role the church plays in a child’s spiritual development. Discover why intergenerational relationships, meaningful student ministry, and shared worship experiences create an environment where young people thrive spiritually. When fam...

Children today are growing up in a digital world where screens, algorithms, and social media constantly compete for their attention – and their identity. In part 3 of Raising Jesus-Loving Kids, Greg Faulls joins Erica Houston and Kyle Watkins to talk about parenting digital natives with wisdom. Learn how families can cultivate healthy boundaries, model a balanced relationship with technology, and...

Faith in the next generation isn’t formed only in church – it’s shaped in everyday life at home. In part 2 of the Raising Jesus-Loving Kids series, Greg Faulls joins Erica Houston and Kyle Watkins to discuss how simple rhythms of Scripture, prayer, and spiritual conversation can transform your home into a place where faith grows naturally. From dinner tables to bedtime moments, learn how small, im...

Raising children who truly love Jesus doesn’t begin with parenting techniques – it begins with your own walk with Christ. In this opening episode of the Raising Jesus-Loving Kids series, Greg Faulls is joined by Erica Houston and Kyle Watkins to explore the foundational priority of Christian parenting: loving Jesus more than anything else. Discover how authentic faith in parents becomes the soil w...

Is work-life balance even real? In this episode, Can We Find Life and Work Balance?, Greg Faulls is joined by Chris Murphy, business founder and follower of Christ, to challenge the idea of perfect balance. Instead, they explore seasons, rhythms, and how to stay grounded when life feels uneven. With practical insights on communication, priorities, and faith, this episode will help you navigate the...

Leadership is more than strategy – it’s formation. In this episode, Leadership Shaped by Faith, Greg Faulls sits down with Chris Murphy, business founder and follower of Christ, to talk about what it takes to lead people well. From staying sharp as a leader to placing the right people in the right roles and navigating hard decisions, this episode is honest and practical. If you lead others, this w...

What if your work was about more than making money? In this episode, Greg Faulls is joined by Chris Murphy, business founder and follower of Christ, to explore how faith reshapes the purpose of work. Discover how what’s in your hands today can serve others, build community, and create lasting impact. When profit becomes a tool – not the goal – your work becomes a calling that changes lives.

Because Jesus is alive, your life can be different – right now. In this episode, we explore what the resurrection means for everyday living: power over sin, hope in suffering, and confidence for the future. The resurrection is not just something to believe – it’s something to live from. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure how faith connects to real life, this episode will help you st...

What if everything about Christianity rises or falls on one event? In this episode, we explore the resurrection of Jesus Christ – its meaning, its importance, and whether it can truly be believed. This isn’t about blind faith, but a reality that has shaped history and transformed lives. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt or wondered why the resurrection matters so much, this episode will strengthe...

Excellence is not about perfection – it’s about devotion. In this final episode, Greg Faulls explores how a commitment to excellence transforms ordinary work into meaningful worship. Drawing from Colossians 3:23–24, you’ll discover how serving Christ reshapes motivation, restores dignity to everyday responsibilities, and pushes back against cynicism and mediocrity. If you’ve ever felt unnoticed, u...

Life gets heavy when everything feels urgent. In this episode, Greg Faulls explores how Kingdom priorities bring clarity, peace, and lasting fruit in a world full of noise and pressure. Drawing from Acts 6, you’ll learn how to choose what matters most, protect it from distraction, and live it out in practical ways – so your time, energy, and relationships stay aligned with what is eternal. If you’...

Change is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to be paralyzing. In this episode, Greg Faulls explores how God meets us in seasons of uncertainty and transition, drawing from Joshua 1 to reveal how courage, trust, obedience, and purpose steady us when life feels unstable. Rather than resisting change or fearing it, you’ll discover how God uses it to shape your character, strengthen your faith, and lea...

Problems are not interruptions to a winning life – they are often the very path to it. In this episode, Greg Faulls reframes how we view difficulties, showing how problems cultivate courage, reveal character, sharpen wisdom, and create space for God’s power. Rather than avoiding resistance, you’ll learn how to engage problems with faith and perspective, discovering that what feels like an obstacle...

Belief is the starting point for a transformed life. In this episode, Greg Faulls explores how true “Belief” – grounded in who Jesus is and who you are in Him – reshapes identity, renews courage, and awakens purpose. This episode invites you to move beyond simply managing life and step into a confident, resilient faith that sees God at work and dares to move forward with hope.

Your calling doesn’t stop when you clock in – it’s lived out wherever you work and serve. In this episode, Greg Faulls and Billy Bell talk about bringing Jesus into every space you enter. Whether you’re teaching, caregiving, building, or leading, God is using your work to bless others. Discover how to serve faithfully, shine brightly, and live “for such a time as this.”

Ever wonder what God is calling you to do? In this episode, Greg Faulls and Billy Bell walk through the ways God reveals His direction – through Scripture, prayer, community, and the unique shape of your life story. Learn how to listen for His voice, recognize your gifts, and step confidently into your part in God’s larger plan.

Before we ever sought God, He was already seeking us. In this episode, Greg Faulls and Billy Bell explore the God who calls our name long before we answer. From the prodigal son to Zacchaeus, we see a Savior who pursues relentlessly and invites us to follow. Discover how every true calling begins – not with our work – but with His voice calling us home.

Now that 2025 is over, are you already feeling that familiar tension? You know – the gap between who you meant to be and who you feel like you actually became in 2025? You’re not alone. But what if 2026 could be different – not just productive, but spiritually successful? Today, we’re diving into what it really means to have godly success in the new year. And spoiler alert – it’s not about hustle....

Greg Faulls believes that even in a world marked by tragedy, you can live powerfully, richly, and eternally through Jesus Christ. Today, as the holidays draw near, He is going to explore how the very presence of Christ beckons – calls – to the hearts of those willing to seek Him. This Christmas could be for you a spiritual moment of responding to the God who loves you and has hope and meaning for...

Over eighteen years ago, one moment changed everything for our guest – a devastating accident nearly took her life, altering her future in so many ways. Yet through pain, loss, and dozens of medical procedures, her faith stood firm. In this powerful episode, she shares how God met her in the depths, how life found new meaning, and what her journey can teach us all about resilience, purpose, and ho...