Daily Thunder Podcast

There were two distinct ways that the kings of the island of Britain dealt with the invading Vikings in the ninth century. The most popular way was to pacify them and give them what they wanted. This was called, “paying the Danegeld”. While the other way involved a great expenditure of energy and strength. It was called “fighting them”. In history, it has been shown time and again, that to pay the...

Our gentleness is to be known to everyone—but gentleness is not what we may think it is … its a willingness to demonstrate love rather than argue and prove yourself right (or to demand your own rights). It is a willingness to overlook offense for the sake of showing someone else mercy and love. It is to go beyond expectations in showing mercy when justice is expected and required. In this stu...

We have a territory to rule and protect. And the decisions we make don’t just impact our own territory but that of the world surrounding us. Like Alfred, if we learn to do this “ruling” thing right, we could change the world. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn mo...

Christians are supposed to have a certain focus of their mind—or, as Paul says, “think on these things.” In this special series, Nathan teaches from Philippians 4:4–8 and discusses what it means not only to have a Christian mindset, but to let it affect every aspect of your life. In this first study, he discusses the biblical aspects of joy and what it means to practically “rejoice always.” ------...

In the year 872 the Vegas odds were against Alfred and his future portended hopelessness, yet all these many years later we refer to this guy as Alfred the Great. Why? Because God enjoys proving the oddsmakers wrong. Alfred’s story is remarkable, and ours should be, too. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of...

In this episode, Eric and Nathan conclude their mini-series on Ellerslie's vision and how Ellerslie is being improved and expanded in 2027. They also talk about why now is an important time in church history for change, reformation, and revival. Learn more about and sign up for Ellerslie's new 1.0 program and discover the foundation for Christian living. Learn more about and sign up for Ellerslie'...

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, several alumni share the power and impact of Ellerslie 1.0 on their lives and their favorite thing about the program. Learn more about the Ellerslie 1.0 discipleship training program . ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Les...

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. Ellerslie's main program has been a powerful discipleship training for believers at all stages of their spiritual growth. And while we are going to continue this life-changing program, how is it being changed and improved for this next season of Ellerslie's history? In this episode, Eric a...

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, several alumni share the power and impact of Ellerslie 2.0 on their lives and their favorite thing about the program. Learn more about the Ellerslie 2.0 program . ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at E...

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, they talk about Ellerslie's 2.0 program, the profound success it had in the beta version this past Spring, why it is so powerful and effective, and how excited they are for the Fall semester to start in a couple weeks. Learn more about the Ellerslie 2.0 program . ---------...

In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. These are exciting days, especially as we all allow God to "2.0" every area of our lives. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.c...

In this special bonus episode, Nathan shares two aspects of what it means to be an overcomer as found in Revelation 2–3 … and he reminds us that our victory, triumph, and overcoming comes exclusively from Jesus Christ. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at:...

Of all the letters, the one to Laodicea contains the sharpest rebuke from Christ. The church has nothing good to say about it, and yet, while there is a warning if they don’t repent, there is also an amazing invitation into relationship and intimacy with Jesus Christ. In this study, we examine Revelation 3:15-22 and explore Jesus’ statements about lukewarm living, what that likely meant and why La...

In our modern day, the most well-known of the seven letters is the one to Laodicea. Yet, while we know many of Jesus' statements to that church, we don't understand the background, the city itself, and how Jesus introduces Himself (and why that is important). That is the focus of this study from Revelation 3:14. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, L...

Merle Oddbody is a very unexpected and humorous character in the novel, Hoodlum, written by Eric and his son Hudson ( view it on Amazon here ). Merle Oddbody is synonymous with weakness, foolishness, and being a stranger in this earth—things that most of us labor hard to avoid. If we had the opportunity to transform into one of the characters from the Hoodlum universe, we would likely not pick to...

In this study, we examine what Jesus says to the Church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:8–13. Throughout the study, we discover what the church was doing correctly, the overwhelming promise to the overcomers, and a profound reminder to be ready for the Lord's return. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our...

Eric Ludy is freshly stirred on the topic of manhood. This rugged topic has been one of his signature passion points for the past three decades and this little three-part mini-series represents a simple reprise. Due to this "fresh stirring" Eric's added a couple of new episodes to his Honorable Manhood training series. If you are interested in accessing that scrumptious steak dinner of gritty Trut...

The Church in Philadelphia was unique in that Jesus gave no critique nor a command to repent—it was a weak church, but one that was faithful. In this study, we examine the background of the city and Jesus' introduction as the One who is "holy, true, and has the key of David." This profound statement speaks to us today and beckons us to trust in Him who has the divine right to rule and reign. -----...

You may know him as Eric Ludy, but for a theatre show, entitled Dragon Mountain, that debuted on the Ellerslie stage in 2024, he became Joe Hardy (at least for the night). Still to this day, opening night of the Dragon Mountain theatre show ranks up there as one of Eric’s favorite life events. If you would like to watch the Dragon Mountain theatre show online, go to https://ellerslie.com/watchdrag...

To Sardis's desperate condition, Jesus gives a series of imperatives that are … imperative if they want to live. Jesus tells the church to wake up, repent, remember, and strengthen what little life there may still be in their body before they die. And yet, amidst this call of repentance, Jesus gives an incredible encouragement to the overcomers. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be disc...

After declaring that episode 09 was his final one in his Heaven series, Eric strolls back out onto the stage and delivers this very special bonus episode. If you have been following along with this series, you will not want to miss this one. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship pro...

Eric Ludy is freshly stirred on the topic of manhood. This rugged topic has been one of his signature passion points for the past three decades and this little three-part mini-series represents a simple reprise. Due to this "fresh stirring" Eric's added a couple of new episodes to his Honorable Manhood training series. If you are interested in accessing that scrumptious steak dinner of gritty Trut...

The Church in Sardis was dying and Jesus exhorted them to wake up—in short, He was offering spiritual defibrillator paddles. In this study, we explore Jesus' statement to the church (where nothing good is said about them), but are reminded that even in the deadest, driest, and darkest places, there is always a remnant. ------------ » Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan,...

Who would have ever guessed that a life-changing message could come pouring out of the topic of Formula 1 racing? F1 racing is life on the dangerous edge—an incredible picture of the sort of life the Christian is intended to live. Buckle up for this one! See more of these single episode studies in the series Spiritual Lessons From . . . Well . . . All Sorts of Things . ------------ » Take these st...

Sardis, an ancient city that assumed itself unconquerable—yet was surprised twice and taken over by its enemies—is the focus of Jesus’ fifth letter, of which nothing positive is stated about the church within its city. In this study, we examine the history and geography of Sardis as well as how Jesus describes Himself (as the one who has the seven stars and the seven spirits) and why that becomes...