Saints and Sages

Steven Murphy
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The Saints and Sages podcast is a unique and engaging show that invites listeners to embark on a spiritual journey through the timeless wisdom of deceased Christian authors. By delving into classic Christian literature, the podcast fosters rich discussions and insightful interviews that explore profound theological concepts, practical spiritual disciplines, and the historical context of these works. With a blend of scholarly analysis and personal reflection, Saints and Sages offers a refreshing approach to Christian discipleship, encouraging listeners to deepen their faith and grow in their understanding of God's Word.

  1. Jan 2

    When Life Feels Out of Control, Remember God Still Reigns

    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.

    42 min

  2. Jan 2

    Understanding God’s Holiness

    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.

    35 min

  3. Jan 2

    Understanding God’s Holy, Relentless Love

    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.

    39 min

  4. Jan 2

    When You Feel Unworthy, Remember God’s Grace Still Reaches You

    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.

    42 min

  5. Jan 2

    From Shame to Hope: Encountering the Mercy 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.

    44 min

  6. Jan 2

    Hope in a Broken World: Resting in the Justice of God

    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.

    18 min

  7. Jan 2

    Trusting God’s Goodness in a Broken World

    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.

    23 min

  8. Jan 2

    When You Feel Shaken, Remember God Keeps Every Promise

    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.

    26 min
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The Saints and Sages podcast is a unique and engaging show that invites listeners to embark on a spiritual journey through the timeless wisdom of deceased Christian authors. By delving into classic Christian literature, the podcast fosters rich discussions and insightful interviews that explore profound theological concepts, practical spiritual disciplines, and the historical context of these works. With a blend of scholarly analysis and personal reflection, Saints and Sages offers a refreshing approach to Christian discipleship, encouraging listeners to deepen their faith and grow in their understanding of God's Word.

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  • Creator
    Steven Murphy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Steven Murphy
  • Show Website
    Saints and Sages