Hi, we’re Modern Saints, and our mission is simple: to bring ancient Christian wisdom into the modern world.

That's why we take the most influential Christian books ever written—from Augustine to Bunyan—and meticulously translate them into clear, contemporary English and Spanish.

Our goal is to help a new generation rediscover the texts that have shaped the Church for centuries.

Our Mission

A quick hello from Peter, founder of Modern Saints.

The Problem We Solve

The classics are powerful. They’re wise. They’re foundational.

But when we open them today, the archaic language and unfamiliar style can make the message feel distant.

The message isn’t the problem. The format is.

At Modern Saints, we believe you shouldn’t need a dictionary to decode the beauty and truth inside these books.

Our work is to remove the barriers, so readers can meet the message.

The Spark Behind Modern Saints

Our story began ten years ago with a simple apology.

A friend returned one of my favorite classics and said, “Sorry… I wanted to read it, but I just couldn’t get into it.”

In that moment, I realized the issue wasn’t his interest — it was the book’s accessibility.

This led to our core question: What if these ancient masterpieces could be made to feel new again? What if modern language and beautiful design could make them genuinely inviting, without sacrificing the integrity of the original text?

That question became the seed that grew into Modern Saints.

The Modern Saints Series

Years of dedication have brought our vision to life.

Today, Modern Saints publishes a growing library of essential Christian classics that are:

  • Easy to read: No more struggling with antiquated language.

  • Beautifully designed: Presented with a clean, modern aesthetic.

  • Faithful to the original: The author's intended message remains intact.

We also offer Spanish editions for several of our titles, opening the door for timeless wisdom to reach even more readers worldwide.

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Meet the Team

Hi, we’re Peter and Marlee Northcutt, the husband and wife duo behind Modern Saints.

I’m Peter—a former English teacher and youth pastor turned full-time wordsmith. I bring the Modern Saints books to life in clear, modern English.

My wife, Marlee, is a Spanish professor and resident grammar genius. She takes my English translations and beautifully adapts them into Spanish, helping our books reach a wider community of readers.

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