Episodes

  • When God Wears Our Pain | FAITH IN CONTEXT Ep.17
    Jun 23 2025

    Does God really understand what we’re going through? In this powerful episode, we explore how Jesus didn’t just come to fix our pain—He came to feel it. From betrayal to the cross, Christ entered the very suffering we wrestle with. This isn’t distant sympathy—it’s divine empathy. If you’ve ever felt abandoned, heartbroken, or unheard, this episode will remind you: you’ve never suffered alone.

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    21 mins
  • Free Will, Love, and the Fallout of Choice
    Jun 16 2025

    Why would a good God give us the freedom to cause so much pain? In this episode of God, Goodness, and the Problem of Pain, we explore how real love requires real choice—and how our freedom, while beautiful, comes with a cost. From Genesis to Galatians, from the fall to the cross, we unpack what it means to serve a God who honors our choices and still chooses us.

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    18 mins
  • Healing from Trauma and Abuse with Tabitha Westbrook
    Jun 12 2025

    In this powerful episode of Faith In Context, we’re honored to welcome Tabitha Westbrook — licensed counselor, speaker, and author of the book Body & Soul, Healed & Whole. She specializes in trauma recovery, domestic abuse, and faith-based healing, Tabitha shares wisdom and practical tools for anyone navigating the complex journey of healing from trauma.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Why This Hurts So Much
    Jun 2 2025

    In this opening episode of the series God, Goodness, and the Problem of Pain, we wrestle with one of the most difficult questions of faith: Why do bad things happen to good people? Through Scripture, and historical insight, we explore how suffering and God’s goodness can coexist—and how Jesus meets us in our pain.

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    18 mins
  • The Pulpit Needs a Purge: Calling Out the Toxic, Rebuilding What’s True
    May 26 2025

    In this no-punches-pulled episode, Jason exposes the crisis of unhealthy leadership within the modern Church—from spiritual manipulation and celebrity culture to flat-out unqualified pastors running unchecked.

    Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and real stories from the faith trenches, “The Pulpit Needs a Purge” challenges listeners to rethink everything—from how we define success in ministry to what Jesus would say if He walked into our churches today.

    This is a healing, and hopeful call to reform, repentance, and revival. If you've ever been hurt by church leadership, questioned the structure, or longed for something more Christ-centered—this one is for you.

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    22 mins
  • Hiring with Integrity: Filling Pastoral Roles the Right Way
    May 19 2025

    In this episode of Faith in Context, Jason unpacks how to hire pastoral staff with wisdom and integrity. From post-COVID urgency to long-term accountability, learn how to avoid rushed decisions, align expectations, and build a healthy leadership culture rooted in prayer, clarity, and spiritual discernment. Whether you’re a pastor or part of a search team, this episode is packed with insight to help you hire well and lead better.

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    17 mins
  • Slow Burn: The Case for Crockpot Discipleship in a Microwave Culture
    May 12 2025

    In a world obsessed with instant results, many Christians expect faith to work like a microwave—fast, clean, and dramatic. But real transformation? That’s crockpot slow. In this episode of Faith In Context, Jason Graham invites you into a deeper, grace-filled conversation about discipleship that doesn't rush the process.

    Whether you're walking with someone who’s growing slowly, or you are that someone—this episode will challenge your expectations, encourage your soul, and remind you that God is never in a hurry, but He’s always on time.

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    32 mins
  • Beyond the Business: Healing, Honoring, and Building Healthy Churches | FAITH IN CONTEXT Ep.10
    May 5 2025

    In the series finale, we’re not just wrapping up—we’re looking forward. This episode is about healing from unhealthy leadership dynamics, honoring what’s been good, and boldly building churches that reflect the heart of Jesus.

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    10 mins