Is Jesus enough without the church? In this episode of “That’s a Great Question,” we explore one of the most common spiritual inquiries of our time: can I follow Jesus without being part of a church? Through stories, scripture, and honest reflection, you'll hear why community is not optional in the life of faith—even when it’s hard. If you’ve been burned by religion or tempted to walk with Christ alone, this conversation offers clarity, empathy, and a deeper invitation into something better.

Is the church a life-giving family or a flawed institution? In this episode of “That’s a Great Question,” pastor and author Scott Sauls explores why Jesus didn't abandon what some call "organized religion," but instead built the church - His church - as a vessel for grace, healing, and mission. You'll discover why boundaries can bless, how faith flourishes in form, and why the church, for all its failures, remains at the heart of God’s plan. If you've wrestled with the tension between loving Jesus and struggling with organized religion, this conversation is for you.

If you’ve ever felt like walking away from faith, this episode is for you. In That’s a Great Question, pastor and author Scott Sauls unpacks how the love of God and the pain of life meet at the cross. Drawing from the stories of Joseph, Job, and Jesus, he shows how Christianity uniquely reveals a God who is not distant, but who suffers with and for us. When life hurts and faith feels fragile, this conversation will help you see that God’s silence is not His absence—and His heart breaks right alongside yours.

Is doubt a sign that your faith is failing—or that it’s growing stronger? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, pastor and author Scott Sauls explores how Scripture reveals God’s surprising tenderness toward those who wrestle with uncertainty. Drawing from the stories of Thomas, John the Baptist, Elijah, and others, Scott shows why honest doubt can become the very path to deeper trust. If you’ve ever feared that your questions put you on the outside of faith, this conversation will remind you that God moves toward doubters, not away from them.

Many wrestle with God's seeming silence - especially in seasons of crisis. In this episode, pastor and author Scott Sauls explores the biblical reasons why God often seems hidden and how His "absence" can become an invitation into deeper, not lesser, faith. We’ll consider the story of Job, the words of Jesus, and the lived experiences of believers like C.S. Lewis and Mother Teresa who have, paradoxically, found God most present when He felt most absent.

What if the real reason we hide, pretend, and perform is that we’re not yet convinced God actually likes us and is quite fond of us? In this episode, pastor and author Scott Sauls helps us explore how the cross of Jesus speaks not only to our guilt, but also to our shame. With insights from the likes of Tim Keller, Steve Brown, and Jack Miller, you’ll hear how lingering at the cross can transform your identity from "tolerated" to "treasured." Discover four signs you're starting to live as one who is both forgiven and loved.

In today’s episode, we’re asking: What should Christians do about Halloween? Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all answer, pastor and author Scott Sauls helps us explore how believers can approach this day with discernment and love. From its ancient roots to present-day tensions, we’ll look at Halloween through a gospel lens - one that neither retreats in fear nor joins in uncritically. You’ll also hear three practical ways to express hospitality and live as "salt and light" on a day that many associate with darkness. Let’s explore and discover how the love of Christ can transform even the most complicated and potentially polarizing cultural moments.

How do you move forward when you can’t change the past? In this final episode of the current series called Life’s Too Short to Miss the Point, Scott Sauls reflects on grace, healing, and the redemptive power of God in the face of our regrets. Drawing from Scripture and stories like Peter, Augustine, and Zacchaeus, this conversation invites you to stop pretending, start confessing, and move forward with courage. Your past isn’t the end of your story - and it absolutely doesn’t disqualify you from the future God has for you.

What really matters in the second half of life? In this episode, Scott Sauls reflects on the priorities that endure beyond career and achievement - our relationships with God, family, and friends, and a purpose that leaves a lasting legacy. Drawing on Scripture, the insights of those near life’s end, and lessons from leaders in faith and business, Scott invites listeners to reset their focus on what truly counts. If you’re sensing the need for a midlife reset or wishing for a life of greater meaning and joy, this conversation will encourage you to invest in what lasts.

Why does "winning" sometimes leave us feeling empty? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, Scott Sauls helps us explore the tension between success and satisfaction. With insights from Scripture and real-life examples like Tom Brady and King Solomon, this episode invites you to rethink what truly satisfies - and how to move from chasing things like money, power, and applause to building a life of meaning, purpose, and love. If you’ve ever reached a goal and still felt a void, this one is for you.

When your time on earth ends, what will you wish you had done differently? In this episode of “That’s a Great Question” Scott Sauls explores how to live now with the end in mind. With insight from Scripture and real-life examples, we’ll uncover the difference between a life filled with regret and one rooted in grace, purpose, and love. Your future self is waiting - what will he or she thank you for?

What remains of you when the emails stop and your name is no longer on the door? In this episode of “That’s a Great Question,” we explore the deeper meaning of legacy through the lens of Psalm 90:12. From the lives of social reformer William Wilberforce and Latin Teacher Ben Ellis to the life and teachings of Jesus, we’re invited into a life that values character over achievement, people over performance, and eternity over applause. This is a legacy worth living for - one shaped by grace, love, and daily faithfulness.

In this episode of "That's a Great Question," we explore how to pursue career success without sacrificing the things - and people - that matter most. If you’re feeling stretched thin or worried you're giving your best to your job and not to your faith or family, this is especially for you. With personal honesty and practical wisdom, Scott Sauls offers a vision for flourishing in work, home, and spiritual life - without losing yourself along the way.

What if true greatness isn't about standing out - but about stepping downward? In this episode, Scott Sauls helps us explore what it really means to be "great" in God’s kingdom. Through Scripture, leadership insights, and examples from Jesus and others, we discover how humility - not hustle - is the actual path to lasting influence and joy. If you’ve ever wondered whether self-promotion is the only way forward, this episode offers a better way.

In this episode, Scott Sauls helps us look at what happens when success leaves us unfulfilled - and why that might be a sign we're chasing the wrong things. Through the story of Howard Schultz and timeless biblical wisdom, we consider what it means to realign our lives around what ultimately matters. If you've ever reached a goal only to feel empty, this one is for you.

In this opening episode, our host Scott Sauls explores why asking questions is essential to a life of faith and wisdom. From the wisdom of Socrates to the words of Jesus, from the Psalms to the teachings of G.K. Chesterton, discover why the best questions often lead to the most meaningful discoveries of what is true, good, and beautiful. For thoughtful Christians, spiritual seekers, and anyone who wants to engage life’s big questions with honesty, hope, and curiosity.

Introducing That’s a Great Question with Scott Sauls - a podcast for curious Christians, seekers, and skeptics. Each episode explores truth, goodness, and beauty in a complex world by engaging Scripture, history, culture, and real-life experience through the vehicle of "great questions" that shape a meaningful, Christ-centered life.