The Names of God

What happens when God reveals His name? On this episode, David Wollen is joined by special guest Dr. Erik Thoennes to reflect on the moment in Scripture when God tells Moses His name—and what it reveals about His character and desire to be known.

What do God’s names reveal about who He is? On this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with pastor and professor Dr. Erik Thoennes to explore how the names of God in Scripture point us to His character. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself through names that teach us what He’s like—and why He wants to be known.

Throughout the Old Testament, God reveals himself by various names, each revealing a new aspect of His character. One of them is only used once, but there is much to learn about the name “El Roi.” On this episode, David explores the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 and how she met “the God who sees.”

What comes to mind when you hear the name “El Shaddai?” If you were listening to Christian music in the 80s and 90s, you’re probably already humming the tune. But there’s deep meaning in this unique name of God which was revealed during the time of the Patriarchs. On this episode, David Wollen shares a message from Genesis chapter 17.

Names of God often show up on wall art, coffee mugs, and devotional books. Yet rarely do we encounter “El Kanna,” the Hebrew name of God which means “Jealous God.” Dr. Erik Thoennes joins David Wollen for a discussion about why this name of God is so important for Christians to understand the faithful love of God for his people.

What does it mean that God is everlasting? The name El Olam reveals that God is not just eternal in nature—He is eternity itself. When we grow weary, when life feels fleeting or overwhelming, the Everlasting God offers us strength, perspective, and hope. On this episode, David Wollen reflects on what it means to belong to El Olam—the God who never grows tired, who stands outside of time, and who offers us eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Who is the LORD of Hosts? In a world overwhelmed by war, injustice, and chaos, Scripture gives us a name for God that brings hope and strength: Yahweh Sabaoth—the LORD of Hosts. In this episode, David Wollen unpacks this powerful name and shows how it points us to Jesus, our victorious King.

What does “Jehovah Jireh” really mean? It’s more than a name—it’s a place, where God provided a substitute in Abraham’s greatest trial.

The LORD is a Warrior. The LORD is your Healer. In Exodus 15, God reveals both names—strength for the battle and healing for the hurt. On this episode, David Wollen shows how these powerful names point us to Jesus, our Defender and Deliverer.

Few Christians know how to speak Hebrew. Praise the Lord for the accurate Bible translations we have, but there are some things we miss. This is true in the name of God Yayweh Tsidkenu. On this final episode, David Wollen teaches from Jeremiah 23:1-6 on a powerful text that points us unmistakably to Jesus Christ.