Daily Thunder Podcast

This is the thirty-fifth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he uncovers the federal governments attempts to rescue America from its downward social and moral spiral in the sixties. Unfortunately, America's “noble" efforts at maintaining the status quo read like an exposé of Satan’s ancient ta...

Our God is with us! This incredible truth should be a bedrock for our faith—we do not have a distant God, we have a God who is near, intimate, relational, and given us everything we need for life and godliness. In this study, Nathan examines the name “Immanuel” (Emmanuel) and discusses three amazing realities for what it means for God to be with us.  ------------ For more information about Da...

Throughout Scripture, God is called the Redeemer of Israel—the One who rescues, purchases, and ransoms His people. This climaxes in the New Testament as we see Jesus, the Redeemer, laying down His life to save humanity from sin and death. In this study, Nathan examines the concept of redemption throughout Scripture and how it leads us to see the majesty of Jesus Christ and His work upon the cross....

This is the thirty-fourth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he showcases an unusual event in 1966 which boasted David and Goliath significance—the little women’s college, Agnes Scott, defeated the powerhouse all-men’s university Princeton in the GE College Bowl. ------------ For more informa...

This is the thirty-third installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he explores the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962. This extraordinary thirteen day event ranks as possibly the most dreadful and fearful two week period in American history. And the man given the task of leading America through...

God is called the “Ancient of Days” in the book of Daniel. This seemingly abstract name showcases God’s timeless nature, His infinite wisdom, and His righteous judgment. In this study, we explore Daniel 7 and examine the nature of God, how Revelation reveals Jesus as the Ancient of Days, and three ways we should respond to Him in light of this wondrous name. ------------ For more information about...

Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-second installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie pays tribute to Lilian Trasher, the American who gave up everything to serve God in Egypt. Lilian died in 1961, and her example of sacrificial love stands out in the past century as one of t...

As Jehovah Sabaoth (Tsebaoth), our God is not only a warrior Himself, but He is also the commander of armies (Lord of Hosts). This name of God speaks of His military power and strength, and how He is absolute, sufficient, and superior to all else. In this study, Nathan examines this powerful name and gives three ways we should respond to the truth that Jesus is Lord of Hosts. ------------ For more...

This is the thirty-first installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he dives into the meteoric rise of Bobby Kennedy to the position of Attorney General of the United States in late 1960. As a thirty-five year old, Bobby became the boss of the most legendary and intimidating man in Washington--The se...

This is the thirtieth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he investigates the Freedom Riders of 1961 and how their efforts to force President Kennedy into enforcing the laws of the Land are oddly similar to what we must do in our Christianity today to activate the legal power we have received...

God is the Living God who sustains and brings forth life within us. In this study, Nathan examines an amazing series of God’s names that point to life and what God has done within us through the Cross of Christ. Throughout the message, you will be freshly encouraged and reminded that you are chosen by God, not an accident, and therefore God created you with a purpose to demonstrate and declare His...

Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-ninth installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie revisits two amazing stories from Christian history in the 1950’s—the five missionaries killed in Ecuador and David Wilkerson’s impact upon the gangs in inner-city New York. Through thes...

God sits in the position of “most high” above all else. There is none like Him and He is exalted above all creation. The name El Elyon (God Most High) bespeaks of God’s “highness” and the fact there is none like Him. In this study, Nathan examines the beauty of El Elyon and how we—like Satan—attempt to put ourselves in God’s “most high” position. He also gives three practical ways that affect our...

This is the twenty-eighth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he dives into the story of Emmett Till, a fun-loving 14-year-old boy, whose social faux pas in the year 1955 will utterly change our nation. ------------ For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission...

This is the twenty-seventh installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he highlights the key event in this past century that sparked the liberal/conservative philosophical divide that we still struggle with in America today. It was a court case. The first televised court case in American history. ----...

God’s faithfulness truly is great—He is constant, steadfast, and trustworthy. Yet, this incredible attribute of God is more than an aspect of His nature, it is one of His names—He is the Faithful God. In this study, we examine three names of God (The Amen, The Faithful God, and The Faithful and True Witness) and look at two ways in which we behold God’s faithfulness. Let us stand in awe and declar...

Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-sixth installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie unpacks the fascinating history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in WW2 and reminds us that even if we are walking through suffering, discouragement or rejection in the service of our Kin...

God doesn’t merely see all things … He sees me personally. This profound truth becomes clear in Hagar’s encounter with the Living God in Genesis 16, giving Him the name El Ro’i (The God Who Sees Me). While insignificant and mistreated, this name reminds us that God sees even the lowest and insignificant individual. In this study, Nathan examines this incredible name of God in light of Hebrews 4 an...

This is the twenty-fifth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he dives into the drama surrounding Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1953. McCarthyism was fast becoming a powerful, potent, and even destructive element in America. Meanwhile, President Dwight Eisenhower was in the unenviable position of...

This is the twenty-fourth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he unpacks the intricate plans of Joseph Stalin and the Soviets to manipulate the American government and to steer it in the direction that was most advantageous to their agenda. Harry Dexter White, a government official high up in...

Despite being at the low point in Israel’s history, Ezekiel declares that the city of Jerusalem was going to be known as the place where God dwelt—Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There). But God has always been looking for a dwelling place; ultimately desiring to dwell within His people. In this message, Nathan talks about God’s Name “Jehovah Shammah” and discusses how we have become that dwelling pl...

This is the twenty-third installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he explores the strange magnetic attraction that the ideals of Communism have historically had upon a radicalized portion of society. Such a hold, in fact, that the adherents would gladly betray their country, lie to their families,...

Worms are ugly, helpless, unwanted, insignificant, and too many, rather gross. Yet, Jesus is called a worm in Psalm 22. But interestingly, the worm mentioned isn’t a normal worm. In this study, we examine the grand nature of our Savior in light of the worm (specifically the scarlet worm) and show several places in Scripture that highlight God’s incredible heart through an insignificant worm. -----...

This is the twenty-second installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he begins to unpack the Red Scare that begins to sweep across our country at the close of WW2. In the dangerous and dogmatic machinery of this anti-communist backlash, one woman, known as “The Blond Spy Queen” is caught. Her name is...

God is a provider—He sees the need beforehand and makes provision for it. This has been true throughout Scripture and Christian history, but most clearly seen in Abraham’s willing sacrifice of Isaac. When God stays the hand of Abraham and provides the ram in the thicket, Abraham declares that God is “Jehovah Jireh” (Yahweh Will Provide). In this study, Nathan examines Genesis 22, shows the incredi...