Daily Thunder Podcast

This is the eleventh and final installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular episode dives into the topic of joyful suffering and shows that every single thing that the enemy intends to harm us, always ends up backfiring on the enemy and works to enhance and enrich the Christ’...

Many of us put limits on what God can do through us because of our own insecurities and feelings of inadequacy.  But we must never forget that what God calls us to, He equips us for.  This is what we see in the example of Frank Jenner - a simple Australian businessman who personally witnessed to over 100,000 people in his lifetime. Next time God places a Kingdom opportunity in front...

In Ephesians 4, Paul not only declares the calling with which you have been called, but he also gives five key “tests” that your life should be marked with. In this study, we examine gentleness and patience and explain how these two attributes work together and should mark the life of every Christian. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please vi...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the tenth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular episode unpacks the make-up of the human conscience and how it plays into the matter of bravery. It would likely surprise many people today to learn that a clean conscience is the kindling of a brave life. For mor...

As Christians, it’s easy to adopt the idea that the lost in our culture are hopeless, beyond reach - so we don’t even try. Don Richardson’s example among the lost in interior New Guinea proves that no-one is beyond the power of the Gospel.  It’s time to call the enemy’s bluff. Our culture is not beyond God’s reach, and He loves them more than we can imagine.  So let’s not be distracted b...

Scripture often talks about the importance of humility in our lives. In this continued study of humility in Ephesians 4:2, we look at what Scripture says about humility with seven key observations—that if taken to heart, will radically change our lives. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been ble...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the ninth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. Using King Alfred’s victory at Edington (878 AD) as his muse, Eric unpacks a profound picture of bravery that is fueled by the power of mercy. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society...

In this episode Leslie unpacks the faith-filled life of George Müller and explains how we as believers are called to embrace a sacrificial, courageous, poured-out missionary-mindset no matter where God has placed us.  This means being willing to “go” if God asks you to go, but it also means being willing to “stay” if God asks you to stay - not to protect your own comforts, but to pour your li...

Humility is a key defining characteristic of a Christian. We are told to be clothed with humility, but how? In this study from Ephesians 4:2, we examine not only what humility is but how we as believers can become humble. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider part...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the eighth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular message unpacks the idea of spiritual strategy. As believers, we are engaged in a heavenly war, and to win it, heavenly cunning is required. And with God-born strategy comes God-born bravery. For more information...

In this episode Leslie discusses the extraordinary life of Hudson Taylor. Taylor is known as the “father of modern missions”. He faced incredible danger and hardship in his lifetime of pioneer missionary work to bring the Gospel to China, and yet he was able to handle tremendous pressure because of his constant and total dependence upon Jesus Christ. In today’s uncertain world we can gle...

You have a calling in your life which is to be conformed in the image of Christ. Knowing about your calling is insufficient, we must live it out. As such, your life must be tested and proven against the perfect standard of Jesus Christ. In this study from Ephesians 4:2-3, we examine humility—the first of Paul’s five initial tests that our lives must reflect if we hope to walk worthy of the calling...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the seventh installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular message explores the powerfully transformative perspective that Christians are meant to have in their most challenging moments. The believer in Christ must know that the darkest hour on earth is the greatest opp...

In this episode Leslie highlights powerful spiritual principles demonstrated in the life of Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army.  Catherine battled many challenges including lifelong health problems, but she never lost her bold determination to aggressively win souls for the Kingdom of God.  Her life demonstrates what it means to be more than a conqueror in Christ and to ne...

God has a calling on your life and you are commissioned to walk worthy of that high calling. In this study, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 4:1 and discusses not only what that high calling in your life is, but how you can live the impossible Christian life.  For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the sixth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular message introduces the unique role purity plays into the brave life. A soiled soul lacks confidence in Kingdom matters, whereas a humble repentant soul will not flinch before the battle. For more information about...

This is installment 5.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series entitled, Becoming Brave. In this episode, Leslie Ludy is the special guest and she highlights truths gleaned from the life of Amy Carmichael - a missionary to India who dedicated her life to rescuing vulnerable children. Amy’s life proves that whether in the midst of action or helpless on a sickbed, the enabling grace of God can e...

You have a calling on your life from the King of kings. He has invited you to share in something far more than a profession or obligation. In this study, Nathan Johnson examines our high and holy calling from Ephesians 4:1 and gives two powerful illustrations for how God has invited you into the adventure of a lifetime. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission...

Ben Price is once again our special guest on Daily Thunder. Known as Australia's Best Impersonator, Ben is a comedian with a penchant for Jesus Christ. Every week throughout our spring Daily Thunder season, Ben will be chiming in, making us laugh, and reminding us that it is all about Jesus. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https...

This is the fifth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular message calls for the return of the “swagger” to the ranks of today’s Christians. This “swagger” seems to have gone missing — and the Church desperately needs it back. For more information about Daily Thunder and...