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 refresh ...
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This is a spiritual and devotional podcast site featuring Rev. Ron Thomas that presents biblically-based teaching to encourage Christians in their faith journey. This site is for those who may be struggling in their faith walk with Christ and have a desire for renewed spiritual growth. Rev. Thomas is a former military chaplain of 22 years experience and has assisted many individuals in spiritual growth, how to grow through traumatic situations, and gave support to many military members who e ...
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Pursuing holiness is our passion because as we press into holiness, we draw near to God, who is holy, and as we draw near to God by His grace, mercy, and power, we begin to look like him. His word requires it of us and as we love Him with everything we start to demand it of ourselves. We pursue as a family because we are called for fellowship, to love, grow into spiritual maturity and provide mutual accountability for people with the same hunger after God with the desire to please Him and lo ...
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God Is Just: Holding Fast to the Holiness of His Judgments
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25:13Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into Chapter 17 of A.W. Tozer’s classic work The Knowledge of the Holy, exploring the often misunderstood and rarely celebrated attribute of God’s justice. What does it mean to say that God is just—not just fair by human standards, but perfectly righteous in all His judgments? Why does Tozer insist that …
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DANGERS...TOILS...SNARES: Come Back Home KDUB!
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37:21Kris Williams, knows as KDub on a YouTube channel titled "All Things Theology," was one of the most respected and highly influential Christian influencers on social media. He was articulate, videos were excellent in presentation, and he often engaged with his audience. For all that was good with and about KDub, the Christian influencer world and ma…
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It's amazing at times what you can find when you're looking for something else on your computer screen! I found this gem of a short letter/devotional on my Home Screen and thought it was worth sharing to my listeners. It details a letter written by the third President, Thomas Jefferson, at the request of one of his friends who named his son after T…
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The Goodness of God: Our Anchor in a Broken World
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34:51Send us a text In this episode, we explore Chapter 16 of A.W. Tozer’s classic work The Knowledge of the Holy, titled “The Goodness of God.” Tozer reminds us that God’s goodness is not merely a trait among many—it is the essence of His nature. Every blessing, every act of mercy, every gift of grace flows from this unchanging goodness. We’ll dive dee…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Chapter 15 of A.W. Tozer’s The Knowledge of the Holy, exploring one of the most soul-anchoring truths in all of Scripture: the faithfulness of God. When everything around us shakes, His faithfulness stands firm. But do we truly believe that? Do we live like it? Tozer reminds us that God's faithfulness me…
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Never Alone: How God’s Presence Transforms Our Pain and Purpose
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41:55Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore the life-changing reality of God’s omnipresence—the truth that God is fully present everywhere, all the time. Drawing from Chapter 14 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, we reflect on how God's presence isn’t limited by space or time. He is not far from any of us. In fact…
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CHRISTIANS LET US PRAY TOGETHER!! National Day of Prayer 2025
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20:03Our National Day of Prayer is here on May 1, 2025! It is time once again for Christians to take part in this special annual event that calls for us to take time to pray for our nation, the church, our government, our society, our leadership across this nation, for peace in our world, and for a revival that brings repentance and biblical spiritual r…
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When God Feels Far Away: Finding Comfort in His Transcendence
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44:09Send us a text In this episode, we explore one of the most awe-inspiring truths about God: His transcendence. Drawing from A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, we reflect on the staggering reality that God exists far above and beyond His creation—utterly distinct, infinitely exalted, and completely independent of all He has made. Tozer reminds us th…
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The God Who Needs Nothing—And Gives Everything
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17:58Send us a text What if God doesn’t need you? Not your service, not your worship, not your obedience. What if He is utterly self-sufficient—complete in Himself, lacking nothing? In this episode, we dive deep into the staggering truth of God's self-sufficiency, inspired by Chapter 12 of A.W. Tozer's The Knowledge of the Holy. Tozer reminds us that Go…
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The battle of the ages without doubt was won by Jesus Christ's death on a Roman cross over 2,000 years ago. He came to seek and to save the lost, dying by crucifixion schemed and forced upon him by His enemies - and the evil one. This episode of 2Days Denarius focus on the three greatest days in world history - the death, burial, and resurrection o…
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JONATHAN EDWARDS: Two REMARKABLE Devotionals!!
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25:41Without question, Jonathan Edwards is the greatest pastor/theologian in American history, and certainly one of the greatest in church history. Many, when they think of Edwards, believe he was no more than a "hellfire and brimstone preacher" because of his sermon, "Sinners In the Hands of an Angry God" that they read while in high school or college.…
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War and Wisdom - God Sees the End from the Beginning
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22:35Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we delve into Chapter 11 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy and explore the profound theme of God’s infinite wisdom. Unlike human wisdom—flawed, limited, and often reactive—God’s wisdom is perfect, eternal, and always purposeful. Every decision He makes, every act He performs, is bo…
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You Can Run But You Can't Hide; The Devine Omniscience of God
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25:53Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we dive into Chapter 10 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy to explore the profound reality of God’s omniscience. Unlike us, God never learns—because He already knows all things, past, present, and future. His knowledge is complete, perfect, and unchanging. But what does this mean fo…
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Unshakable Faith: Finding Refuge in God's Unchanging Nature
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35:47Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore Chapter 9 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy and the comforting truth of God’s immutability. In a world where everything is constantly shifting—circumstances, emotions, relationships—God alone remains unchanging. His character, promises, and love are steadfast, offering u…
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Beyond Boundaries: How God’s Infinite Nature Transforms Our Faith
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33:25Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore Chapter 8 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy and the mind-expanding reality of God’s infinitude. Unlike anything in creation, God is truly limitless—bound by neither time, space, nor human understanding. While our finite minds struggle to grasp His infinite nature, we mus…
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A. W. TOZER: A Devotional on God's Electing Grace
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37:13There are many topics in Scripture that can lead to controversy and unfortunately separation from true Christians when we should really still be together as one in spite of many of our differences. Certainly, one of the greatest topics of battles through the years has been the issue of election, which was basically defined and codified in John Calv…
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The Eternity of God: Trusting the One Who Sees the End from the Beginning
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36:35Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore Chapter 7 of Knowledge of the Holy and the profound truth of God’s eternity. Unlike us, God is not bound by time—He has no beginning and no end. He exists in the eternal present, seeing all of history in a single moment and knowing the end from the beginning. What does this …
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It has been six months since we heard anything publicly from the famous pastor, Dr. Steve Lawson. Though many have been making their own speculations and conclusions, it has become clear now that Lawson needed this "silent time" as an opportunity for repentance, which resulted from an extra-marital affair over a five-year period. On this episode of…
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Billy Graham, Albert Einstein, and the LAST LAP for John MacArthur
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20:41This may be a strange title for a new podcast on 2Days Denarius, but it will make sense once those who listen tune in! Billy Graham, once told a story about Albert Einstein and his lost ticket on a train that he searched diligently for but could not find. It held the secret to where he was going on the train. Billy Graham told this story at his fin…
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God’s Self-Sufficiency: Trusting the One Who Needs Nothing but Gives Everything
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30:29Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we dive into the awe-inspiring truth of God's self-sufficiency and His unchanging availability to meet every need we have. From His inexhaustible power to His boundless love, we explore how God is complete in Himself, needing nothing from anyone, yet chooses to pour out His grace and p…
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Is God Safe? Embracing the Limitless I AM
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23:30Send us a text In the 11th episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we dive into chapter 5 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy to explore the profound nature of God as The I AM. When Jesus declared, “I AM,” He revealed His identity as the self-existent, eternal God—limitless in power, wisdom, and presence. We wrestle with the question, “Is God sa…
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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Embracing the Wonder of the Trinity
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34:40Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore chapter 4 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy and the awe-inspiring mystery of the Trinity. Understanding the triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—can feel overwhelming, but it’s in our pursuit of this divine mystery that God reveals Himself in profound and pe…
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2DaysD Devotional: FORWARD FULL SPEED AHEAD!
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13:21This episode of 2Days Denarius provides another encouraging devotional, this time by the 2DaysD creator, Ron Thomas. It focuses on our challenges to walk in the path of faith, while at the same time, running the race in our journey without looking back. Our Lord, as it says in Philippians 1:6, created a good work in us and He will be faithful compl…
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God's Attributes: Moving from Head-Knowledge to Heart-Knowledge
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33:52Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we continue our journey through A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, diving into chapter 3 and the vital topic of God’s attributes. While understanding God’s attributes can deepen our theological knowledge, Tozer reminds us that true transformation comes from heart-knowledge, not just h…
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ANOTHER GREAT DEVOTIONAL! James Montgomery Boice
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21:48Devotionals are valuable growth and inspirational works that bring comfort, spiritual growth, encouragement, hope, and many other positive aids to our walk of faith in Christ - and a times, a surprising salvation story! This episode of 2Days Denarius features a devotional from the book, "To the Glory of God: A 40-Day Devotional on the Book of Roman…
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What to Do When You Doubt the Incomprehensible God
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35:59Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we continue our deep dive into chapter 2 of A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy, exploring the timeless question: “What is God like?” But this week, we also tackle another challenging question: “What do I do with doubt?” Doubt can feel like a barrier between us and God, but what if it’s…
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Exploring the Mystery of God: What A.W. Tozer Teaches Us About Knowing the Indescribable
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30:26Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we take on one of the most profound questions posed by A.W. Tozer: “What is God like?” While God’s greatness is beyond full comprehension, our pursuit of understanding Him is a journey that transforms our hearts and deepens our faith. We’ll discuss the paradox of an indescribable God w…
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SPIRITUAL GOALS 2025: LET'S ADD THESE TO OUR TOOLKIT!
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35:23This episode of 2Days Denarius follows alongside of the recent Bible reading podcasts as part of the Building Our Spiritual Growth for 2025 series. This podcast will cover the following Spiritual Disciplines: 1) Prayer 2) Fellowship 3) Stewardship (Both Time and Giving) 4) Simplicity This podcast will guide Christians in ways they can become more e…
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Christian Deconstruction and the Red Button
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43:44Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we continue our discussion of chapter 1 in A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy by diving deeper into the question: “What comes into your mind when you think about God?” Building on last week’s exploration, we focus on the contrast between the fleeting nature of life and the etern…
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This episode of 2Days Denarius provides an update on the current status of Steve Lawson, who was removed from various ministry posts in September 2024 due to a moral failure. Protestia media posted a story with significant detail in regard to seeming positive movement for potential repentance and recovery in the church he currently attends. It is a…
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The Most Important Question: What Do You Think About God?
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33:10Send us a text A.W. Tozer famously said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we unpack the profound significance of this question and how our view of God shapes every aspect of our faith, identity, and daily life. Is your understanding of God root…
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A New Presidential Day Dawns! LET'S PRAY TOGETHER!
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18:12Presidential inauguration in the United States is a time for hope, change, and new optimism for the future. On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump begins a second term as president. For Christians, it's important that we pray for our leaders and our nation. This episode of 2Days Denarius invites Christians and all who desire to listen to and pray to …
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Faith in Flight: Using God as Your Spiritual Attitude Indicator
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30:09Send us a text In this episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we explore the powerful metaphor of an airplane's attitude indicator and how it reflects our spiritual journey with God. Just as a pilot relies on this vital instrument to determine the plane’s orientation—whether it’s climbing, descending, or level—our faith walk requires constant "at…
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STRUGGLE WITH ANNUAL BIBLE READING? HERE'S HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME IT!
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40:11There are a good number of spiritual disciplines that lead to our growth and walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Among the most practical and needful in our lives is Bible reading, along with memorization/meditation of Scripture, and studying God's Word. It's true that many who desire to read Scripture regularly find the Bible overwhelming …
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The Sacrifice of Silence - Finding God in the Stillness
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45:55Send us a text In the third episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we continue our journey through A.W. Tozer’s Knowledge of the Holy by exploring the powerful themes in the book’s preface. Tozer emphasizes the critical need for believers to rediscover the discipline of silence and solitude in their spiritual lives—a practice that is often neglec…
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Who Was A. W. Tozer? Understanding the Author Behind the Wisdom
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31:26Send us a text In the second episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast, we take a closer look at the man behind Knowledge of the Holy—A.W. Tozer. Who was he, and what shaped his passion for God and his pursuit of deep, transformational truths? This episode features clips from a video tribute by Mike Tobin from The World Alliance Fellowship, giving us…
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Send us a text The big debut is here! Welcome to the very first episode of The Saints and Sages Podcast! In this inaugural episode, we share why we felt called to start this project and what inspired us to journey together through A.W. Tozer’s timeless classic, Knowledge of the Holy. You’ll get to know each of us as we reflect on why this study mat…
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Ultimate Challenge 2025!! READ YOUR BIBLE THROUGH THIS YEAR!
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39:43A few years back, the late R. C. Sproul made some observations about the Bible related to gift giving and actual reading of the Bible among Christians in our time. It was noted that though many revere and respect the Word of God, the far...far majority of Christians never make a real effort to read it. Some don't read because to them it is irreleva…
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It's an exciting time to see our New Year coming, and with it came a review and changes to the 2Days Denarius channel! Some new gear, along with a new podcast host/distributor has been chosen in hopes of seeing exponential growth in the coming days. 2Days Denarius is a ministry that exists to help Christians grow in their faith and to reach the los…
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Send us a text Drop us a line! Email: [email protected] Join the Saints and Sages Facebook Page! If this show has helped you in your walk with Christ, please consider a donation to help us keep these episodes coming at BUY ME A COFFEEBy Steven Murphy, Heather Holland, and Caleb Coleman
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This episode of 2Days Denarius explores the value of great devotionals through an example of one from the great devotional work, "My Utmost for His Highest." This book since its publication in 1927 - that is, it has sold over 15 million copies and has greatly blessed generations of believers since. The topic covered in this episode is "Repentance."…
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Thanksgiving 2024: LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD
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21:16This the annual Thanksgiving prayer podcast of 2Days Denarius. It provides three Holiday prayers to listeners to use them before the Holiday meal. The prayers may be found at the 15 minute mark. These prayers come from an unnamed Puritan, John F Kennedy (1963), and Rev. Thomas. It also gives some Scripture reading on thanksgiving, along with a shor…
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It's been almost two months since the moral lapse of Steve Lawson took place and it seems that we are not much further on what happened or if there is any real spiritual progress by him toward repentance, recovery, and ultimate restoration to his church body. This episode of 2Days Denarius respectfully deals with the Steve Lawson situation as one t…
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Let's UNITE! for Election Prayer 2024: DANIEL 9
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18:26With Election 2024 upon us, this offers a blessed opportunity for Christians to unite together in prayer for our nation and its upcoming Presidential Election. The prayer here is found from Daniel's great intercessory prayer from Chapter 9 of the book that bears his name. It is an example of seeking repentance, forgiveness and restoration for God's…
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Hypocrisy has brought much devastation in our world, especially in our relationships with others and God as well. This video examines a devotional from an English Puritan divine, Andrew Bromhall (1608-1662), who had extensive work with men in ministry in his time who had fallen into sin or were inefficient in ministry. He was the right man to write…
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No doubt there are many great spiritual devotionals out there that help us grow in our relationship to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I've read a good number of them. But the devotional that is recommended in this video, unlike any other I've ever seen, truly teaches us and richly enhances our prayer and meditation times unlike any other I've ev…
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HOW TO WITNESS USING THE ROMANS ROAD METHOD: Evangelism Fundamentals Part 3
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41:42This third part of the Evangelism Fundamentals series focuses on the practical use of the Romans Road model for witnessing and sharing the gospel with the lost. It will provide practical advice in situations that may arise that could distract the one who's sharing the good news with this model. It also gives a verse by verse breakdown of how these …
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Evangelism Fundamentals: LET'S GET THEOLOGICAL!
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39:40Most Christians today seem to avoid theological topics and doctrine. But to learn about what took place when we were saved and taking that learning into our evangelistic efforts can have amazing effects. This is part 2 of the Evangelism Fundamentals series and delves into what takes place from the time one is called and convicted of sin, to repenta…
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We live in a time where there is, sadly, much confusion and lack of knowledge about the Gospel and how we truly come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Much of this has been done through confusing language and methods that have easily satisfied people with a false faith that avoids them from dealing with their sin and truly abandoning themsel…
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National Day of Prayer 2024: LET'S PRAY TOGETHER!
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23:50On Thursday, May 2, 2024, will be our nation's annual National Day of Prayer recognition. Annual days set aside for prayer in our nation has a rich history dating back to the Puritans and George Washington, who called for days of national prayer in 1775 and 1779. We are a nation in distress and crises in many ways at this time. These extend to sins…
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