"[7] Brendan O'Regan, assigning a nine out of ten rating for Cross Rhythms, replies, "His latest scores highly on several fronts - the melodies are catchy, the songwriting sharp, the instrumental backing just right and the voice in top form.

"[5] Laura Chambers, rating the album a 4.3 out of five from Christian Music Review, writes, "Chris August assures us that knowing God as healer, creator, savior, and father will change everything; the way we relate to others, the way we see ourselves, and ultimately who we are inside.

"[3] Awarding the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, "Well done Chris for these 11 tracks that mould together genres of worship, pop, soul and a whole lot of fun in between.

"[1] Lindsay Williams, awarding the album four stars from The Sound Opinion, writes, "While August proves he’s more diverse than we often give him credit for, the descriptive, poetic language unearthed on The Maker is exactly the kind of lyrical genius that will propel the award-winning artist forward.

[4] Reggie Edwards, awarding the album nine stars out of ten for The Front Row Report, writes, "With The Maker, August channels some of the deepest parts of his soul and lays his heart out for everyone who will listen.