The Scott Sauls Podcast

How Can I Find Peace When My Life Feels Chaotic?

Peace is one of the most printed words at Christmas, yet for many of us it feels like the one thing we do not actually have. In this Advent episode, Scott Sauls opens John 14 and Philippians 4 to show how Scripture speaks of shalom as more than a mood - it is the steady, guarding peace of Christ in the middle of real chaos. Drawing on voices like Elie Wiesel and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Scott explores how God steps into a fearful, noisy world not with quick fixes but with his own presence. If anxiety, stress, and overwhelm are wearing you down, this conversation will help you seek peace in Christ that circumstances cannot take away.

How Can I Let Go of Last Year’s Failures and “Should-Haves”?

Regret has a way of settling into the soul, sometimes quietly and sometimes with relentless intensity. As a new year begins, many people feel the weight of unfinished goals, relational wounds, and the long list of “should-haves.” Instead of energy and hope, the season can begin with heaviness.
In this RESET episode, Scott Sauls reflects on Romans 7 and 8, showing how the apostle Paul names human inconsistency with striking honesty while refusing to let failure have the last word. Drawing from Brennan Manning’s lifelong journey with grace and Brené Brown’s distinction between guilt and shame, Scott explores how the gospel frees us from condemnation and rewrites our story with mercy, belonging, and hope.
Keywords: Christian regret, Romans 7, Romans 8 no condemnation, overcoming shame, Brennan Manning, Brene Brown, Scott Sauls, letting go of failure, gospel healing, Christian emotional health

How Do I Overcome Spiritual Apathy Going Into the Next Year?

Spiritual apathy rarely arrives all at once. It drifts in quietly until prayer feels routine, Scripture grows sporadic, and worship becomes familiar instead of nourishing. As a new year approaches, many Christians find themselves wondering whether their desire for God can return in a meaningful way.
In this RESET episode, Scott Sauls looks at Revelation 2:1-7 and explores why outward faithfulness is not the same as inward affection. Through biblical insight, Christian marriage imagery, the story of Hosea and Gomer, and a rich reflection from C. S. Lewis, Scott offers a hopeful, gospel-centered path back from spiritual apathy. Learn how remembering, repenting, and returning can renew intimacy with Christ and reawaken love that has grown cold.
Keywords: spiritual apathy, renewing desire for God, Revelation 2 teaching, returning to first love, Scott Sauls, gospel encouragement, Hosea and Gomer, spiritual reset, Christian emotional health, Christian burnout

How Do I Hold on to Hope When Life Feels Uncertain?

When life feels unstable, hope can feel out of reach. In this Advent episode, Scott Sauls explores what Christian hope really is and why Scripture insists it grows strongest in seasons of uncertainty. Drawing from Isaiah 40, Romans 8, Vaclav Havel, and Fleming Rutledge, Scott shows how hope takes root not in optimism or outcomes, but in the character and presence of God.
This episode helps you name your discouragement honestly, remember what God has already done, and entrust your future to the God who holds it. If you’re tired, anxious, or unsure about the road ahead, this conversation offers a grounded, gospel-centered way to rediscover hope.
Keywords: Christian hope, Advent, Isaiah 40, Romans 8, spiritual discouragement, emotional health, suffering and faith, gospel encouragement, Scott Sauls, hope in uncertainty

Is Gratitude Possible in Every Circumstance?

Is gratitude really that life-changing—or just a nice idea for Thanksgiving Day? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, we explore how a consistent posture of giving thanks—especially when life is hard—can reorient our perspective, renew our relationships, and deepen our joy. Drawing from Scripture and real-life insight, we uncover why gratitude is one of God’s most transformative gifts.

How Can I Trust God When People Do Evil and Hurtful Things?

Can you really thank God for the worst parts of your story? In this episode of That’s a Great Question, we reflect on the harrowing yet hope-filled experience of Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom in a concentration camp—and what it teaches us about gratitude, suffering, and the deep, often hidden work of God. If you've ever asked why God allows certain pains to remain and even to escalate, this conversation offers a redemptive and healing perspective.

Is Gentleness Still Relevant in a World of Outrage?

Does gentleness even work anymore? In a culture driven by noise, division, and outrage, we’re told to shout louder to be heard. But in this episode of That’s a Great Question, we reflect on why gentleness might be the most underestimated force for change in the world today. Drawing from Scripture, the life of Jesus, and powerful modern examples, we unpack why strength under control speaks louder than rage ever could.

Amazing Grace or Disturbing Grace?

Grace sounds beautiful until it lands where we don’t expect it—on someone we think doesn’t deserve it. In this episode of That’s a Great Question, we explore the real nature of grace: how it offends our sense of fairness, embraces the "wrong" people, and transforms even the most broken among us. Through Scripture, stories, and honest reflection, we uncover why grace is not just amazing—it’s astonishing.

What Can Tim Keller & Joni Eareckson Tada Teach Us About Greatness?

Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Keller or Joni, or you’re simply exploring what authentic Christian greatness looks like, this conversation is for anyone seeking a faith that’s thoughtful, steady, and shaped by the long obedience of following Jesus.
In this episode, we explore:
• What Tim Keller modeled about humility, wisdom, and gospel-centered leadership
• How Joni Eareckson Tada’s suffering became the soil for joy, courage, and spiritual depth
• The shared foundation that shaped both of their lives
• Why Christian greatness is never about spotlight, platform, or fame
• What these two leaders can teach us about our own discipleship, influence, and calling
My hope is that their example encourages you toward a deeper confidence in Christ and a renewed desire to live faithfully, quietly, and well.
If this episode resonates, feel free to share it with someone who loved Tim Keller, admires Joni Eareckson Tada, or is searching for a more grounded, thoughtful Christian faith.

Can Losing Faith Become the First Step Toward Finding It?

When the faith you once trusted begins to unravel, does that mean you're losing your way—or finding it? In this episode of “That’s a Great Question,” we explore how deconstruction, when guided by the Spirit, can lead to a deeper, more honest, and reconstructed Jesus-centered faith. If your belief system feels like it's collapsing, this conversation will show you that what feels like the end may actually be your true beginning.