Daily Thunder Podcast

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: The I AM Statements of Jesus Study: 03 – Jesus is the Bread of Life (Part 2) Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life. In this study, Nathan Johnson further examines John 6 and explains how Jesus is that bread from heaven for our daily lives.

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 23 – Why Hearing Truth is Insufficient  (Ephesians 1:13) For many believers, the mere fact that we hear the truth, we presume we are safe, secure, and "good to go." But Paul clarifies that while you NEED to hear the Word of Truth (the Gospel of your salvation) it actually is insufficient to save you. Yes, hearing truth is impo...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Gospel Communication Tools Study: 01 - The Stumbling Block This is the first installment in Eric’s mini-series entitled Gospel Communication Tools.  In this episode he hits square-on the matter of "the stumbling block". As communicators of the Truth of Jesus Christ, how are we as evangelists to deal with the elephant of “offense” that sits in...

This message addresses the secret and central focus of true revival. A powerful message on the power of God to stir a Church from its lethargy.  

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Suffering Well Study: 05 - The Secrets to Bodily Health This is the fifth installment in Eric’s series entitled Suffering Well. In this episode he explores three secrets every Christian needs for true health.

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: The I AM Statements of Jesus Study: 02 – Jesus is the Bread of Life (Part 1) Bread is essential for life, and using the picture given in the Old Testament for the "bread from heaven" (manna), Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life. In this study, Nathan Johnson examines John 6 and explains how the Old Testament picture of manna helps us understand how Jes...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Suffering Well Study: 04 - The Invitation to the Cave This the the fourth installment in Eric’s series entitled Suffering Well. In this episode he explores the ideas of “forsaking all” and the deep motivating reason why Christians throughout the generations have chosen to do so.   

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 22 – Living According to God's Purpose (Ephesians 1:11-12) A Christian's life will practically change when they realize that God is working all things according to His good purpose in Christ. In this expositional sermon from Ephesians 1:11-12, Nathan Johnson looks at the idea that we have been predestined according to the purpose o...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Suffering Well Study: 03 - The Great Chase This is the third installment in Eric’s series entitled Suffering Well. In this episode he tracks the idea of “persecution” throughout the New Testament, focusing specifically on Paul the Apostle’s journeys.  

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Story Summit Study: 03 – When Art Meets Truth The Christian Worldview Film Festival and Filmmaker’s Guild is hosting a 4-day training on the Ellerslie campus on the subject of Story. As the event is unfolding, Daily Thunder, gets to play a role, albeit a small one.  This is the third installment in this three-part mini-series addressing the concept of &l...

Speaker: Phillip Telfer Series: Story Summit Study: 02 – The 5 Arc Storyline The Christian Worldview Film Festival and Filmmaker’s Guild is hosting a 4-day training on the Ellerslie campus on the subject of Story. As the event is unfolding, Daily Thunder, gets to play a role, albeit a small one. This is the second installment in this three-part mini-series addressing the concept of &ld...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Story Summit Study: 01 – Our Place in History The Christian Worldview Film Festival and Filmmaker’s Guild is hosting a 4-day training on the Ellerslie campus on the subject of Story. As the event is unfolding, Daily Thunder, gets to play a role, albeit a small one. This is the first installment in this three-part mini-series addressing the concept of “S...

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: The I AM Statements of Jesus Study: 01 – Jesus is the I AM Throughout his Gospel, the apostle John records seven specific statements where Jesus associates Himself with a concept/phrase/symbol. In this new series, Nathan Johnson will be exploring these I AM statements of Christ from the book of John. In this introductory study, Nathan examines how Jesus is the...

Speaker: Nathan Johnson Series: Ephesians Bible Study Study: 21 – Our Great Inheritance as Christians  (Ephesians 1:11-12) You have a GRAND inheritance! It's not money, land, or a new car … but it's better than all those put together. In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:11-12, Nathan Johnson examines Paul's statement that IN Christ, we have received an inheritance – a...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Suffering Well Study: 02 - The Fellowship of the Burning Heart This is the second installment in Eric’s series entitled Suffering Well.  In this episode he explores the rare and precious boldness that the saints in persecuted countries have showcased through the years and how we in the western world might be both inspired and practically motivated by thei...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Suffering Well Study: 01 - Thorn Again This is the first installment in Eric’s series entitled Suffering Well. In this episode he digs into the doctrinal idea of “thorns” - why we have them, where they come from, and what we should do about them.  

In Ephesians 5:1-5, Paul outlines two kingdoms – the Kingdom of Love (the Kingdom of God) and the Kingdom of Lust (the Kingdom of darkness). The question is – which one are we dwelling within? For the reality is we can only be in one. In this special edition message during our Alumni Conference, Nathan Johnson discusses love and lust and how we must choose which one to serve.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Ingredients of Intimacy Study: 05 - Identification This is the fifth installment in Eric’s series entitled Ingredients of Intimacy.  In this episode he addresses the important feature of “stepping into someone else’s shoes” and how that totally transforms relationships - both God-ward and man-ward. 

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Ingredients of Intimacy Study: 04 - Wow This is the fourth installment in Eric’s series entitled Ingredients of Intimacy.  In this episode he explains the secret to worship, the impetus behind praise, and the motivation that undergirds thanksgiving.  

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Ingredients of Intimacy Study: 03 - Remember   This is the third installment in Eric’s series entitled Ingredients of Intimacy.  In this episode he drills down into the spiritual function of remembrance - a supremely important instrument in the tool belt of the thriving Christian.   

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Ingredients of Intimacy Study: 02 - Study This is the second installment in Eric’s series entitled Ingredients of Intimacy. In this episode he digs into the topic of study explaining the beauty found when a believer learns to study the Scriptures with emphasis placed on loving pursuit and affectionate desire over merely dutiful rigor and academic discipline.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Ingredients of Intimacy Study: 01 - Time This is the first installment in Eric’s five-part series entitled Ingredients of Intimacy.  In this episode he dives into the topic of “time” and explains how the correct or incorrect handling of it often determines the degree of power and impact the Christian life will enjoy.     

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Hand and the Glove This message represents a core truth in the Ellerslie discipleship training process. It answers the question as to how the Christian life is meant to function. In this powerful enunciation, Eric describes the power of the Gospel to practically and actually save the believing man and woman.  If you are thinking of attending an Ellerslie semester...

Speaker: Dan McConnaughey Series: Names of God Study: 18 - Adonai (Lord, Master) We often miss the significance of this seemingly simple Name of God, Adonai. In this special series, Dan McConnaughey discusses the importance of this Name and how we are to respond to God as Adonai – not merely as Savior but as our Lord and Master. We are slaves of Christ and must live accordingly, recognizing...

Speaker: Philip H Series: Names of God Study: 17 - Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Our Peace) In the tumultuous topsy-turvy world we live in everyone is looking for peace. We seek peace and calm in all the places except that which actually brings peace: the One who is our peace, Jesus Christ. In this special series on the Names of God, Philip explains the Name "Jehovah Shalom" and shows how God is in fac...