Saints and Sages

In Chapter 18 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our attention to a truth that is both humbling and liberating: God’s sovereignty. God is not reacting, adjusting, or scrambling to keep history on track. He reigns. He rules. He does exactly what He pleases—and He always does it well. Tozer reminds us that God’s sovereignty is not cold control or distant power, but the confident, holy rule of a King who cannot be overthrown, surprised, or defeated.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it really means to trust a sovereign God in a world that feels chaotic, unstable, and uncertain. We talk about how God’s sovereignty brings peace in suffering, confidence in prayer, humility in success, and hope when circumstances feel out of control. Far from removing human responsibility or love, God’s sovereign rule anchors our faith in the assurance that nothing in our lives is wasted or outside His authority.Join us as we reflect on the God who sits enthroned above history, nations, circumstances, and seasons—and who reigns with perfect wisdom, holiness, and love. Let this conversation strengthen your trust, quiet your fears, and remind you that the God you serve is firmly, faithfully, and forever in control.

In Chapter 17 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer confronts us with one of the most awe-inspiring—and often misunderstood—attributes of God: His holiness. God is not merely a better version of us. He is wholly other. Perfectly pure. Utterly set apart. Tozer reminds us that holiness is not just one attribute among many—it is the defining beauty of everything God is and does. His love is holy. His mercy is holy. His justice is holy.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore why recovering a true understanding of God’s holiness is essential for real worship, genuine repentance, and deep transformation. We talk about how a diminished view of God’s holiness leads to casual faith and shallow discipleship—and how encountering the holy God awakens reverence, humility, obedience, and wonder. Holiness is not about fear-driven religion; it is about standing in awe before a God who is infinitely pure and irresistibly glorious.Join us as we slow down and behold the Holy One—high and lifted up, unmatched and undefiled. Let this conversation call you beyond familiarity and comfort, and into deeper reverence, surrender, and worship of the God who is holy…holy…holy.

In Chapter 16 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer leads us into one of the most stunning, overwhelming, and life-changing truths in all of Scripture: the love of God. God’s love is not sentimental, shallow, or fragile. It is holy love—strong, pure, faithful, relentless, and rooted in His very nature. Tozer reminds us that God doesn’t merely feel love… He is love. His love is not dependent on our performance, our worthiness, or our ability to hold onto Him. It is His steadfast commitment to pursue, redeem, and transform His people.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore the depth, beauty, and seriousness of God’s love. We talk about why God’s love is not indulgent or permissive, but deeply committed to our holiness and ultimate good. We dig into how understanding God’s love changes the way we think about identity, security, worship, obedience, and even suffering. Tozer helps us see that God’s love is not a theological cliché—it is the beating heart of the gospel and the anchor of our hope.Join us as we reflect on the God who loved us before we loved Him, who loves us in our weakness and failure, and who will love His people forever. Let this conversation awaken gratitude, deepen worship, heal weary hearts, and remind you that you are truly and deeply loved by the Holy God.

In Chapter 15 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to contemplate one of the most breathtaking and deeply personal truths about God: His grace. God’s grace is more than a theological idea—it is His unearned favor, His undeserved kindness, His relentless generosity toward people who could never save themselves. Tozer reminds us that grace isn’t something God reluctantly extends; it flows freely from His loving heart, rescuing, restoring, sustaining, and transforming all who receive it.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it truly means to live under the grace of God: grace that saves us, grace that strengthens us in weakness, grace that lifts us when we fall, and grace that empowers us to walk in freedom rather than striving, fear, or shame. We also look at why grace does not excuse sin but instead leads us to deeper devotion, gratitude, and worship.Join us as we reflect on the God who gives us what we could never earn and loves us far more than we deserve. Let this conversation renew your wonder, deepen your humility, and awaken fresh gratitude for the amazing grace of God.

In Chapter 14 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our hearts toward one of the most hope-filled and tender attributes of God: His mercy. Tozer reminds us that God is not reluctantly compassionate or occasionally kind—He is rich in mercy, deeply moved toward sinners, and eager to forgive, restore, and redeem. Mercy is not God looking the other way; it is His holy love reaching into our weakness, guilt, and brokenness with grace we could never earn.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it truly means that God delights in showing mercy. We talk about why His mercy does not cancel His justice, how it reveals His heart more fully, and why understanding God’s mercy transforms how we see ourselves, our failures, and the people around us. Tozer invites us to stop running from God and instead run to the God who meets repentant hearts with compassion beyond measure.Join us as we slow down and reflect on the God who does not treat us as our sins deserve, but instead pours out mercy upon mercy. Let this conversation draw you into gratitude, humility, worship, and renewed confidence in the God whose mercy is as vast as His majesty.

In Chapter 13 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our attention to a truth many believers acknowledge but often forget to truly rest in: God’s justice. Tozer reminds us that God’s justice is not a mood He occasionally adopts or a standard He tries to live up to—justice is part of His very being. Everything God does is right. Everything He decrees is perfectly fair. He never misjudges, never acts out of bias, and never gets it wrong.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it means to serve a God whose justice is holy, pure, and completely trustworthy. We discuss why God’s justice should comfort the oppressed, humble the proud, and call each of us to live with reverence, repentance, and hope. In a world filled with injustice, confusion, and moral uncertainty, Tozer invites us to anchor our hearts in the God who will make all things right in His time and in His perfect way.Join us as we reflect on the God who judges righteously, rules wisely, and cannot be anything less than perfectly just. Let this conversation awaken a deeper reverence for God’s holiness and a renewed assurance that His justice is good news for the world and for our souls.

In Chapter 12 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to slow down and behold one of the most beautiful realities of God’s nature: His goodness. God is not simply capable of doing good things—He is good in His very essence. Every intention, every action, every purpose of God flows from a heart that is perfectly kind, gracious, generous, and morally pure. Tozer reminds us that when we question God’s goodness, we begin to doubt His heart…and when we recover a right view of His goodness, trust and worship begin to flourish again.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it really means that God is good—especially in a world where pain, confusion, and hardship are very real. We talk about the difference between sentimental ideas of “goodness” and the deep, holy goodness Scripture reveals. We also consider why remembering God’s goodness anchors our hope, heals our fears, strengthens our endurance, and leads us back to gratitude and awe.Join us as we reflect on the God who is not distant, indifferent, or cruel—but deeply, gloriously, eternally good. Let this conversation remind your heart that behind every command, every promise, and every moment of your life stands a God whose goodness never fails.

In Chapter 11 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our attention to the breathtaking reality of God’s faithfulness. In a world marked by inconsistency, broken promises, shifting loyalties, and unreliable foundations, Tozer reminds us that God stands utterly apart. He cannot lie. He cannot fail. He cannot abandon what He has promised. Everything God has spoken, He will keep. Everything He has begun, He will complete. His faithfulness is not something He tries to be—it's who He is.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it means to trust a God whose character is steady, whose promises are certain, and whose commitment to His people never wavers. We talk about how God’s faithfulness steadies us in seasons of doubt, sustains us in suffering, humbles our pride, strengthens our prayers, and deepens our worship. Tozer invites us to rest—not in our ability to hold onto God, but in His unfailing commitment to hold onto us.Join us as we reflect on the God who never breaks His word, never changes His heart toward His people, and never stops being who He has always been. Let this chapter renew your confidence, anchor your hope, and awaken gratitude for the faithful God who can always be trusted.

In Chapter 10 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to reflect on one of the most mysterious and hope-filled truths about God: His immutability—the fact that God never changes. In a world where everything shifts, fades, breaks, and evolves, Tozer reminds us that God remains constant in His character, steady in His purposes, and faithful to every promise. The God we meet in Scripture is the same God ruling today—and the same God we will worship forever.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it really means that God does not change—and why that truth brings deep comfort, security, and anchor-like stability to our lives. We discuss how God’s unchanging nature shapes our trust in Him, strengthens our hope, and calls us to a faith rooted not in feelings or circumstances, but in the eternal, faithful, unwavering God.Join us as we slow down and remember that while everything around us may shift, God remains gloriously, beautifully, and perfectly the same—yesterday, today, and forever.

In Chapter 9 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer draws our attention to the breathtaking truth of God’s omnipotence—His unlimited power. God never strains, never struggles, never fears running out of strength. His power is absolute, sovereign, and perfectly aligned with His character. Tozer reminds us that the God who created the universe with a word still holds all things together and is fully able to accomplish everything He purposes.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it truly means to serve an all-powerful God—and how this truth reshapes our faith, our prayers, and our courage. When we understand that nothing is too hard for God, anxiety loses its dominance, hope takes root, and worship deepens. We also discuss how God’s power is never random or reckless; it is guided by His holiness, wisdom, and love.Join us as we lift our eyes above our limitations and remember that the God we trust is strong, sovereign, and fully able. Let this conversation renew your confidence, strengthen your heart, and awaken your awe before the Almighty God.

In Chapter 8 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to behold the breathtaking reality of God’s wisdom. God does not merely possess great knowledge; He applies that knowledge perfectly. Everything He does is right. Everything He allows has purpose. Every action of God flows from flawless understanding, holy intention, and eternal perspective.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it means to trust a God whose wisdom is infinite, complete, and absolutely dependable. Tozer challenges us to rethink how we interpret life’s confusion, suffering, and unanswered questions in light of a God who never makes mistakes. When we remember that God is perfectly wise—even when life feels chaotic—it reshapes our peace, strengthens our faith, and deepens our worship.Join us as we slow down, reflect, and respond in awe to the God whose wisdom governs the universe and lovingly guides His people. This conversation will encourage your heart, challenge your perspective, and invite you to rest more fully in the wise God who truly knows what He is doing.

In Chapter 7 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to consider a truth that is both deeply comforting and profoundly sobering: God’s omniscience. God knows all things—perfectly, eternally, and effortlessly. He is never surprised, never uncertain, never searching for information. Tozer reminds us that God knows every detail of creation, every movement of history, every hidden thought of the heart…and He knows it all in love, wisdom, and holiness.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it means to serve a God who truly knows us—fully and completely. We talk about how God’s perfect knowledge brings peace in confusion, confidence in uncertainty, conviction in sin, and deep assurance that nothing about our lives is unseen or forgotten by Him. When we realize that the God who knows everything still chooses to love, redeem, and pursue us, it reshapes our trust and deepens our worship.Join us as we slow down and reflect on the all-knowing God—who understands us better than we understand ourselves and holds every moment of our lives within His perfect wisdom. Let this conversation lead you to humility, honesty, comfort, and renewed awe before the God who knows…and still cares.

In Chapter 6 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our attention to one of the most staggering realities of God: His immensity. God is not confined by space, limited to a location, or distant in some unreachable heavenly realm. He is everywhere present, fully aware, fully active, fully God—always. Tozer reminds us that we live, breathe, and exist in the very presence of God, whether we acknowledge it or not.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it truly means that God fills all things and yet remains distinct from creation. We talk about the comfort, accountability, and awe that come from recognizing God’s nearness—not as a vague spiritual idea, but as a profound biblical truth. When we realize we are never outside of God’s presence, it reshapes our worship, strengthens our trust, and challenges us to live more consciously before Him.Join us as we reflect on the God who is infinitely great and yet astonishingly near—the God in whom we live and move and have our being. Let this chapter draw you into deeper awareness, deeper reverence, and deeper wonder at His ever-present glory.

In Chapter 5 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer invites us to behold one of the most breathtaking truths about God—His infinite nature. God is not merely bigger than we imagine; He is beyond measurement, beyond limits, beyond comparison. Every attribute of God—His love, His wisdom, His holiness, His power—is limitless, flawless, and eternal.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore what it truly means that God is infinite…and why that changes everything about how we think, worship, and live. When our view of God expands, so does our trust. Our anxieties shrink, our worship deepens, and our sense of awe returns. Tozer reminds us that a finite view of God produces a small, fragile faith—but seeing God as infinite restores wonder, reverence, and confidence in the God who has no boundaries.Join us as we slow down, think deeply, and lift our eyes higher to the God who cannot be contained, exhausted, or surpassed. This is an invitation to rediscover the wonder of the Infinite God—and to let that truth shape our lives.

In Chapter 4 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer turns our attention to one of the most awe-inspiring truths about God: His divine attributes. Tozer reminds us that God is not made up of parts or pieces—He is perfectly, infinitely, and eternally everything He is, all the time. God’s love is holy. His power is righteous. His wisdom is unchanging. Every attribute of God is in perfect harmony with every other attribute, revealing a God who is beyond human limitation, imagination, and contradiction.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore why thinking rightly about God’s attributes is essential to knowing Him truly and worshiping Him deeply. We talk about what happens when believers emphasize one attribute of God while neglecting others—and how that leads to imbalance, misunderstanding, and weak faith.This conversation invites us to step back in reverence, lift our eyes higher, and remember that God is not like us—He is infinitely greater, gloriously perfect, and worthy of our deepest awe and trust. Join us as we reflect, respond, and rediscover the wonder of who God really is.

In Chapter 3 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer confronts one of the most dangerous spiritual tendencies of our time: reshaping God into our own image. Instead of submitting to who God has revealed Himself to be, many settle for a “god” of their own preference—smaller, safer, and more comfortable. In this episode of Saints and Sages, we unpack Tozer’s warning against idolatry of the mind and the subtle ways believers can drift into false views of God without even realizing it.We explore why right thinking about God is not optional but essential for true worship, spiritual depth, and faithful living. When we reduce God, our faith weakens. But when we allow Scripture—not culture, emotion, or convenience—to shape our understanding of Him, everything changes.Join us as we talk honestly about the temptation to reinvent God, the cost of shallow theology, and the freedom and power that come from knowing the God who truly is—not the one we wish He was. Let this be a call back to reverence, truth, and a faith anchored in the real, holy, glorious God.

In Chapter 2 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer reminds us that God is not someone we create, redefine, or shrink down to fit our preferences. God simply is—eternal, absolute, and unchanging. In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore Tozer’s stunning declaration of the self-existence and self-sufficiency of God, and why understanding this truth is vital for deep, authentic faith.We discuss what it really means that God has life in Himself, needs nothing, depends on no one, and exists beyond time, culture, and human limitation. This isn’t abstract theology—it has deeply personal meaning. When we grasp the reality of who God truly is, our worship changes, our humility increases, and our confidence grows, because our faith is anchored in a God who is infinitely greater than anything we face.Join us as we slow down, think deeply, and remember that God is not defined by us—we are defined by Him. This chapter calls us to reverence, awe, and renewed wonder at the God who simply…is.

In this second conversation on Chapter 1 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, we return to one of the most staggering statements in Christian thought: What comes to your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you. In this episode of Saints and Sages, we explore why Tozer believed your view of God doesn’t just shape your theology — it shapes your identity, your priorities, your worship, your relationships, your peace, your sense of purpose, and the very direction of your life.We talk honestly about what happens when our view of God is too small, too casual, too cultural, or too self-centered. And we look at what changes when we see God rightly — as holy, glorious, infinite, sovereign, loving, and real. This isn’t about cold doctrine; it’s about the kind of faith that actually transforms how we live, respond to hardship, approach worship, and walk with God daily.Join us as we dig deeper into Tozer’s challenge, wrestle with what we truly believe about God, and rediscover why everything in the Christian life begins with knowing Him as He truly is.

In Chapter 1 of Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer makes one of the boldest statements in Christian thought: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In this episode of Saints and Sages, we unpack that staggering claim and explore why our view of God shapes everything—our worship, our faith, our identity, and even the way we live day to day.Tozer doesn’t invite us to a casual belief in God; he calls us to a right belief—to think of God as He truly is, not as we imagine Him to be. We discuss how distorted views of God lead to shallow faith, weak discipleship, and spiritual drift, while a true, biblical vision of God leads to reverence, transformation, and life rooted in awe and truth.Join us as we wrestle with Tozer’s challenge, examine what we really believe about God, and consider how real theology isn’t just studied—it shapes souls. This is where the journey truly begins: with the God who defines everything.

In this follow-up to our journey through the Preface of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, we press even deeper into one of Tozer’s most urgent convictions: nothing matters more than thinking rightly about God. What we believe about God shapes our identity, our worship, our relationships, our decisions, our hope — every part of life. A distorted view of God leads to shallow faith, fear-based religion, and spiritual drift. But a true, biblical vision of who God really is brings freedom, depth, reverence, confidence, and life anchored in truth.In this episode of Saints and Sages, we unpack why Tozer believed the greatest need of the Church is not more programs, inspiration, or activity — but a restored, elevated, majestic view of God. We talk about what happens when believers settle for a “small God,” and how everything changes when our hearts are captivated again by the God who is holy, glorious, infinite, and real.Join us for an honest, passionate, and hope-filled conversation that invites you to lift your eyes higher and rediscover why knowing God rightly is the beginning of spiritual renewal.

In this episode of Saints and Sages, we dive into the powerful preface of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy—a section so brief in length, yet massive in conviction. Tozer opens his beloved classic with a burdened heart: the belief that the greatest problem facing the Church is not cultural pressure, moral decline, or external opposition…but a tragically diminished view of God.We unpack Tozer’s call to reclaim a high, holy, awe-filled vision of who God truly is—and why everything in the Christian life flows from what we believe about Him. This isn’t just theology for the mind; it’s an invitation to renewal for the soul. Expect honest conversation, timeless wisdom, and a stirring challenge to move beyond casual faith into deeper reverence, worship, and wonder.If you’ve ever sensed that God is bigger than the version many settle for, this episode will help awaken that hunger again. Tune in, and let’s begin this journey toward truly knowing the Holy One.

Who Is A.W. Tozer? | The Man Who Refused to Live a Shallow FaithWho was A.W. Tozer beyond the famous quotes and highlighted book pages? In this episode of Saints & Sages, we explore the life, heart, and holy conviction of one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. Tozer wasn’t after fame, platform, or applause, he was after God Himself. And because of that, his life and writings still awaken something in believers today: hunger, reverence, holy dissatisfaction, and a longing for deeper intimacy with God.We’ll walk through his humble beginnings, his radical pursuit of God’s presence, his uncompromising preaching, and how his message confronts our spiritually casual culture. This isn’t about a historical figure. It’s about a man who reminds us what’s possible when someone truly seeks God with all their heart.If you’ve ever sensed that there has to be more to the Christian life than what most people settle for, Tozer’s story may be the invitation you’ve been waiting for.

In this episode, we dive into all that is behind this first season of The Saints and Sages Podcast. We introduce your hosts and what they hope to bring each week as we read through A.W. Tozer's Knowledge of the Holy. We encourage you to buy your own copy of the book and read/study along with us!