That’s a Great Question with Scott Sauls

Scott Sauls
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That’s a Great Question is a podcast that explores the heart of Christ applied to life's deeper questions. Each episode takes up one question about Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, relationships, calling, doubt, work, culture, leadership, etc. Adapted for audio from Scott’s teaching videos, this podcast is designed to help you integrate your faith in Christ with all of life. Whether you are exploring faith, rebuilding it, or deepening it, these weekly, 7-to-10-minute teachings offer practical guidance for a life rooted in the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christ.

  1. 20H AGO

    What Is the Cost of Overprotecting Your Kids?

    Helicopter parenting feels like love, but what if it's creating the fragility we're trying to prevent? Children today spend half as much time playing outside while anxiety skyrockets. Political commentator Van Jones once said to a room of college students: "I don't want you to be safe ideologically. I want you to be strong." Romans 5 teaches that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance builds character, and character creates hope. Biblical parenting is confident but not controlling—we teach, guide, and release our children into God's hands. Your kids don't need perfect parents who eliminate every risk. They need faithful ones who point them to Jesus and let them grow strong. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    7 min

  2. FEB 12

    We're Safer Than Ever — Why Are We So Fearful?

    Ancient Sparta prepared their youth for hardship. Modern culture protects our youth from it. We've created the most anxious generation in history by prioritizing safety over strength. But a Spartan mother's words—"With it, or on it"—point to what we've lost: courage to face danger. Safety has its place, to be sure. But Scripture offers something even better than safety: a God who walks through fire WITH us. From Shadrach in the furnace to David facing Goliath, deliverance comes THROUGH danger, not around it. The courage our ancestors knew is still available today. We don't need smaller risks—we need a bigger God. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    11 min

  3. FEB 5

    Is Your Phone Hijacking Your Attention?

    We pick up our phones 2,617 times per day, scrolling for five hours, searching for comfort but finding anxiety instead. Our devices promise connection but deliver comparison, distraction, and restlessness. Why can't we break free? In this episode, Scott shares three biblical truths that address the root of digital anxiety: your worth isn't measured in likes, rest is a spiritual discipline, and Christ—not your online platform—defines your identity. If you've ever felt trapped by your screen, the gospel offers a better way forward. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    10 min

  4. JAN 28

    Why Does Loneliness Hurt So Much?

    That sinking feeling when friends are together and you weren't invited. The loneliness when calls and texts go unanswered. It all contributes to the feeling of loneliness. According to the US Surgeon General, loneliness carries health risks equal to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Social media amplifies the pain—we scroll through highlight reels, convinced everyone belongs except us. But the gospel offers deeper truth about belonging. In Christ, you're not an outsider hoping to make the cut. You're family. This secure identity frees you to pursue real friendship without fear of rejection and notice others standing on the edges. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    9 min

  5. JAN 21

    Has Work Become Your Identity?

    What happens when your job becomes your identity? Many of us tie our worth to our work, living with fear that if our career falls apart, we'll fall apart with it. But the gospel offers a different foundation. Your life is hidden with Christ in God—anchored not in what you do but in Whose you are. You're created for good work, but not saved by it. Discover how to untangle your identity from your job and find freedom to work without the crushing weight of self-justification. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    8 min

  6. JAN 14

    Why Can't Money Buy Me Peace?

    Why does financial security never seem to quiet our fears about money? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, we examine why money can promise peace but never deliver it. Through Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, insights from The Great Gatsby, and the hope of the gospel, we explore how financial anxiety reveals what we’re really trusting—and how Christ offers a deeper, lasting security. If you feel trapped between “not enough” and “never enough,” this episode offers a clearer, freer way forward. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    8 min

  7. JAN 7

    Why Can't I Stop Worrying About Tomorrow?

    Why do we keep worrying about tomorrow even when today is manageable? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, we explore how our desire for certainty fuels anxiety—and how Jesus offers a better way. Drawing from Matthew 6, C.S. Lewis, and the gospel itself, this conversation looks at why worry robs today of its strength and how trust in God restores peace. If you feel stuck in "future-tripping," anxious ruminating, or mental fatigue, this episode offers a grounded, hope-filled way forward. Links & Socials: Website: http://scottsauls.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/scottsauls Substack: http://scottsauls.substack.com X: http://x.com/scottsauls Instagram: http://instagram.com/scottsauls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sauls-b91b137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.sauls.7/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scottsauls

    8 min

  8. JAN 1

    What Do I Do When Change Feels Impossible?

    Every new year awakens hope for change, yet many of us feel defeated when old patterns return. In this episode, Scott Sauls explores the deeper longing beneath our resolutions: whether real, lasting change is actually possible. Drawing from Scripture, the struggles of Samuel Johnson, the failure and restoration of Peter, and the steady hope embodied by Florence Nightingale, Scott shows how Christian hope is not rooted in willpower but in God’s faithfulness. Discover how grace brings slow, enduring transformation, even when progress feels fragile and incomplete.

    12 min
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That’s a Great Question is a podcast that explores the heart of Christ applied to life's deeper questions. Each episode takes up one question about Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, relationships, calling, doubt, work, culture, leadership, etc. Adapted for audio from Scott’s teaching videos, this podcast is designed to help you integrate your faith in Christ with all of life. Whether you are exploring faith, rebuilding it, or deepening it, these weekly, 7-to-10-minute teachings offer practical guidance for a life rooted in the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christ.

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