Episode 122: What you believe about God changes everything

As we kick off the new year, it feels so fitting to start by focusing on two incredible attributes of God: His holiness and His sovereignty. These are huge, foundational truths that shape how we see everything—God, ourselves, and the world around us.

In this episode of The Sojo Show, we dive deep into these attributes and why they matter so much for our faith and our daily lives. A.W. Tozer once said, “The most important thing about you is what you believe about God,” and wow, is that true! What we believe about God doesn’t just influence our theology—it changes how we live, how we cope with challenges, and how we reflect Christ to others.

Let’s start with God’s holiness. This is a big one. We talk about it all the time in church and our faith statements, but what does it actually mean for us? God’s holiness means He’s completely set apart—totally perfect and pure, far beyond anything we can fully grasp. And honestly? That can feel a little overwhelming. But it’s also incredibly comforting. His holiness reminds us that we serve a God who is worthy of all our trust and worship. At the same time, it points us to our need for Jesus, because we’ll never measure up on our own. This truth is at the heart of the gospel—our holy God made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus. That’s amazing, isn’t it?

From there, we shift into God’s sovereignty, which is another one of those attributes that can leave us in awe. God’s sovereignty means He’s in control of everything. All of it. Even the chaos, even the heartbreak, even the stuff we don’t understand. And let’s be real—understanding how God’s control fits with our choices and responsibilities can be a little mind-boggling. But here’s what we do know: God’s sovereignty gives us hope. When life feels out of control, we can trust that He has a plan, and He’s working all things together for His glory and our good (even when it doesn’t feel like it in the moment).

In this episode, we unpack how these two truths—God’s holiness and His sovereignty—help us navigate life. They remind us to trust Him when things feel uncertain and to stand firm in our faith. But they also challenge us to think deeply: How does our view of God shape the way we live every day? Are we fully leaning into these truths, or are we just going through the motions?

This is such a great time to reflect on these questions and let them draw us closer to God. So, as you listen, take some time to think about how these attributes of God are showing up in your life. And as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts—send us a message or leave us a review. Let’s encourage each other as we grow together!