Daily Thunder Podcast

497: The Underdog Principle // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 88 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-eighth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he rewinds the clock to May of 1942 and reminds us of the turning point in WW2 that took place in and through the Battle of Midway. The United States was on its haunches, and extremely vulnerable to a debil...

496: Whatever! (Philippians 4:8) // The Christian Mindset 12 (Nathan Johnson)   Whatever. Paul uses this short but powerful word to talk about the endless richness of what our mind is to be set upon. Rather than a limitation, this word is about freedom and possibilities. In this expositional message on the Christian Mindset, Nathan Johnson looks at Philippians 4:8 and the boundaries...

495: The Classic Overplay // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 87 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-seventh installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he rewinds the clock to December 7th of 1941 — of which President Roosevelt famously stated to be “a day that will live in infamy.” Something both terrible and extraordinary happened that d...

494: Three Pictures of Our New Reality in Jesus (Ephesians 2:19-22) // Ephesians Bible Study 58 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 58 – Three Pictures of Our New Reality in Jesus (Ephesians 2:19-22) In Christ Jesus we experience a brand new reality. And in order to describe this incredible life, Paul gives three pictures to enunciate the depth...

492: The Mindset of Victory // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 86 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-sixth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he rewinds the clock to May of 1940 and reminds us that the amazing victory over Hitler in Europe gained in 1945 seemed completely impossible only five years earlier when the British Expeditionary Forces wer...

492 : An Overview of the Christian Mindset (Philippians 4:4-7) // The Christian Mindset 11 (Nathan Johnson)   During Ellerslie’s Man Talk Conference, Nathan gave an overview of the first ten studies in the Christian Mindset series. If you want to gain an overview of what Paul says in Philippians 4:4-7, this is a great way to catch up as we enter into the “whatevers” of...

491: Going the Distance (Dan McConnaughey)   In this important message, Dan McConnaughey reminds us that we need to not only start well in the Christian life, but even more so, finish the Christian life well. We aren’t called to fall to pieces before reaching the finish line, rather we are to sprint full-speed triumphantly across it.  

490: Glorify God Whether By Life or By Death (Sarah Guthrie)   Many times we balk against circumstances that seemingly chain us where we don’t want to be. In this episode, Sarah Guthrie unpacks perspective from Philippians 1:19–21, a portion of Scripture in which the Apostle Paul was imprisoned, but displayed an undaunted faith that God would be glorified in and through&...

489: Be Strong in the Lord (Leslie Ludy) In this new episode, Leslie Ludy reminds us that we must be fortified and find our strength, protection, and refuge in the Lord Jesus Christ. In a fearful world, Christians are called to stand fearless. Find out how in this powerful and stirring message.

488: The Protection of Peace (Philippians 4:7) // The Christian Mindset 10 (Nathan Johnson)   What if the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, would actually guard and protect our inner lives? In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Philippians 4:7 and how everything in our lives should press us unto Jesus Christ and as a result, we experience the incredible peace of...

487: The New Cloth and Wineskin // Parables of Jesus 01 (Philip Hartman) Speaker: Philip Hartman Series: Parables of Jesus Study: 01 – The New Cloth and Wineskin In this new special series, Philip Hartman talks on the parables of Jesus. In this first episode, he examines the parable of the new cloth (the new wineskin). 

486: Jesus’ Promise of an Easy Yoke (Nathan Johnson)   Far too many believers today are burnt out and exhausted – our burdens are heavy and our labor is great. Yet Jesus promises rest and an easy yoke to those who follow Him. In this message, Nathan Johnson examines Matthew 11:28-30 and helps us understand how we can experience Jesus' promise of an easy yoke.

485: Thanksgiving is More than a Meal (Philippians 4:6) // The Christian Mindset 9 (Nathan Johnson)   Thanksgiving is around the corner and for too many of us, it is our once-a-year time to ponder what we are thankful for. In this message on the Christian mindset, Nathan Johnson teaches on Philippians 2:6 and talks about what thanksgiving is suppose to look like in the life of a believer.

484: An Intimate Nearness (Ephesians 2:18) // Ephesians Bible Study 57 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 57 – An Intimate Nearness (Ephesians 2:18) Christianity is far more than a religion. It is more than a religious duty of obligations, dos and don’ts, or mere behaviors we are to imitate. Christianity, ultimately, is about relationship...

483: Psalm 16:7-9 (Philip Hartman)   As Philip Hartman concludes his mini-series Psalm 16, he focuses at the conclusion and climax of the passage (verses 9-11): "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your pre...

482: An Overview of Hebrews (Dan McConnaughey)   In this powerful overview of the book of Hebrews, Dan McConnaughey enunciates the book as the manifesto for the Person and work of Christ and it stands against the traditions and religions of men. Throughout the message, Dan exhorts us to be men and women in whom the Spirit of God is, full of the content of the Word, and rea...

481: Psalm 16:7-9 (Philip Hartman)   In this mini-series, Philip Hartman expounds upon Psalm 16:7-9 – "I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because [He is] at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope."

480: 10 Key Things the Bible Says that Hinders Prayer (Philippians 4:6) // The Christian Mindset 8 (Nathan Johnson)   Our lives as Christians are to be places of prayer – but most of us pray and wonder if God hears us or why He doesn’t respond. In this message from Philippians 4:6, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to be a place of prayer for all the nations and ten key thi...

479: If My People Pray // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 85 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-fifth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the seven national days of prayer that King and Parliament called in Great Britain during the years of 1940 to 1945 and the amazing things that happened as a direct result.   

478: Proclaiming Peace (Ephesians 2:16-17) // Ephesians Bible Study 56 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 56 – Proclaiming Peace (Ephesians 2:16-17) Jesus not only IS peace, He also proclaims peace. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:16-17 and talks about the power of reconciliation, how it relates to peace,...

477: To the Very End // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 84 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-fourth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he discusses the strange and intoxicating effect of VE Day (Victory in Europe) on the Allies. It was like a sleeping pill. They defeated Hitler, but May 6th, 1945 was not the time to lay down the weapons, curl up...

476: An Unfinished Portrait // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 83 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-third installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the strange and history-altering month of April 1945. Three critical world leaders will die in this one month all within three weeks of each other. But there is one death amongst the three that w...

475 : A Life of Prayer and Supplication (Philippians 4:6) // The Christian Mindset 7 (Nathan Johnson)   Rather than live in worry, fear, and anxiety, Paul commands Christians to pray about everything—but what does that practically look like and how can we live it out in our lives? In this message on the Christian mindset, Nathan Johnson examines Philippians 4:6 and talks about pray...

474: The Seven Generals // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 82 (Eric Ludy)   This is the eighty-second installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he parallels the massive Allied front of the British and Americans as they crossed over into Germany in March of 1945 with the massive potential front of God’s Church in the year 2020.  For the Body...

473: Abolishing the Old Law and Establishing the New (Ephesians 2:15) // Ephesians Bible Study 55 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 55 – Abolishing the Old Law and Establishing the New (Ephesians 2:15) What is the role of the Old Testament Law in our lives and what did Jesus do with it? In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson exa...