Deeper Christian Podcast

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 98 One of my favorite preachers from history past is Major Ian Thomas. Ian Thomas was a powerful preacher and teacher whose entire focus was on Jesus Christ. Every message I've heard Ian Thomas preach draws me into greater depth, understanding, and intimacy with Jesus. In this sermon entitled "Knowing Jesus," Ian Thomas talks about Philippians 3:10 and what it me...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 97 In this episode, we listen to a profound sermon by Haddon Robinson called "Good Snakes Turned Bad." In it, he talks about the serpent that was lifted up during the 40 years Israel wandering in the Wilderness. This sermon has deeply blessed and challenged me over the years as I am reminded how we often take what God has done in the past and try to force it into...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 96 A short Christmas meditation about the wonder of Jesus being born in a stable. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/96/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 95 We often make things far too complicated (like ordering drinks at Starbucks). But the Gospel itself is simple enough even a child can understand it. In this episode, I not only talk about how to order one of my favorite drinks at Starbucks, but I use it as an illustration that we must keep the simplicity of the Gospel – which is all about Christ and Him Crucif...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 94 Tis the Season! … for distraction. Sadly, in this season between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most people seem to be in a whirlwind of hustle, bustle, busyness, and distraction. Yet, though we should be focused all throughout the year, this is the season where we should have the most focus, the most intentionality – for the Christmas season truly is to one f...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 93 In the last episode (#92), we listened to a stirring sermon by Stephen Manley called "The Name of Jesus." This episode we listen to part two of this mini-series from Matthew 1:21 on the powerful and controversial Name of Jesus. In this sermon, Stephen describes not just the power of Jesus' Name but also what the purpose of His Name is. As we enter into this Ch...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 92 The Name of Jesus is powerful … and controversial.  As we approach this Christmas season and the celebration of the birth of Christ, we want to remember that the focus and celebration of Jesus is not a one-time deal but an everyday reality for the life of a Christian. In this episode, we listen to a stirring sermon by Stephen Manley called "The Name of Je...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 91 Most of us spend one day a year pondering what we are thankful for (Thanksgiving). But Christians are called to live a continual lifestyle of thanksgiving. In this special Thanksgiving episode, we examine Ephesians 5:4 and discuss what it means to have the language of the kingdom of God—which is continually giving thanks. This isn't a one-time event but the da...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 90 At some point in life, we all face trials, difficulties, hardships, and circumstances. So the question becomes, how do we find peace and joy amidst those situations? Looking at Romans 8:28, we are reminded that though God may not cause the circumstance we face, He is able to leverage it for good.  Using this as a foundation, this episode explores what it...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 89 The 2019 Israel Study Tour is officially open and this is my formal invitation to join me for an unforgettable experience of not only walking the Holy Land but studying the Bible in the very places it took place.  This episode gives you a quick overview of the trip, how you can find out more information, and how to sign up. Download the shownotes for this...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 88 Halloween is my least favorite "holiday." Every year as it approaches I cringe as I watch our culture celebrate darkness and death.  As Christians, how are we to think about a day that is so polluted by that which stands in opposition to Christ? In this episode, I want to give an encouragement and hope amidst the darkness that swirls about on a day like t...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 87 Jesus makes it clear in John 17:3 that eternal life is to know Him—but what does it mean to know God? Is it merely facts, data, and information, or is it more than that? In this episode, we discuss whether we actually have relationship and intimacy with Jesus or merely have information and knowledge about Him.  Taken from one of Nathan's most popular mess...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 86 Most people get worn out and tired at some point in their lives, but burnout is an entirely different issue—one that often is prolonged, a feeling you can't go on, not sure you're going to make it, or that you're at the end of your rope.  So what do you do if you are facing burnout? Or better yet, what is the secret to avoiding burnout altogether? In this...

  Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 85 Many of us have things in our past which affect our present realities—events, hurts, circumstances, habits, failures, or any other "kicks of the cow" that we can't seem to forget no matter how much we try. So what do we do with these past events?  In one of my favorite sermons by Stephen Manley from his series in Matthew, Stephen addresses our past...

  Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 84 I'm a big fan of Christian biographies, especially stories of missionaries. Somehow, I get lost in their stories, am edified by their lives, and challenged by their givenness to Jesus Christ.  I recently read  Bruchko  by Bruce Olson and was not only captivated by his story, but deeply convicted as well. So in this episode, I wanted to di...

  Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 83 Jesus declares in John 12:24, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." In order for a seed to produce life, it must be willing to lay down its life. As we go back into the classic sermon archives, Major Ian Thomas—a British preacher who knew what it...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 82 In this classic Bravehearted Thot, my friend Eric Ludy uses several concepts from missionary CT Studd to ask us a few tough questions—such as: What are you attracted to? What moves you? What gets you up off the couch? Is it gold or is it God? Which one gets you up in the morning and cause you to risk life and limb? Originally taken from the graduation mes...

  Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 81 American Ninja Warrior, one of my favorite shows, ended this week. While watching the final competition, I was struck by how the challenges and obstacles these athletes face is similar to our spiritual lives. In this episode, I talk about how American Ninja Warrior can challenge our spiritual lives as we seek to be trained daily and allow God to prepare...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 80 As Christians, the way we approach the Bible is important. Do we read or study God's Word flippantly, casually, or merely because we have to? No, of course not.  The way we approach Scripture will affect what we get from Scripture.  In this episode, I offer nine ways we as believers need to approach the Word of God—whether we read or study it. Learn...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 79 Most Christians recognize that we (both personally and as the global Church) need revival. But what IS revival?  In this episode, we listen to a classic sermon by Leonard Ravenhill entitled: "True Revival: The Presence of God." Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) preaches from Isaiah 4:1-4 and explains that revival isn't something we manufacture, rather revival...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 78 I've been working on my upcoming book covering a simple and practical system to study the Bible … but before I finish, I need your advice to make sure I'm not missing any key concepts. So I encourage you to help me out by taking a moment to answer this question: "When it comes to how to study the Bible, what is the single biggest challenge, question, frustrati...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 77 We know we are supposed to pray. In fact, Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 that we are to pray without ceasing. But WHAT is it that we are to pray? Though there are a variety of types of prayer, one method you could try is to pray Scripture itself. When you take the words of God and use them as the basis for your prayer, you are merely crying out what God...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 76 In this short episode, I walk through the latest of Deeper Christian and talk about the new website update we are about to launch, my new book, and the next Israel trip. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/76/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 75 Many of us get stuck in our Bible study because we feel we need certain resources and tools to study well. While Bible resources are great (and if you have access to them, you might as well use them), but the truth is that you don't need Bible resources to study the Bible. The last couple days, I've been in training for how to use Logos Bible Software and whil...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 74 We are not to be parrots. Perhaps that is obvious, but too often in the Christian life, we "parrot" our faith rather than allow the Spirit of God to indwell and direct our lives. In this teaching session I gave at the Cross Style Training Camp, I walk through Creation and the seven levels of lifeforms mentioned in Genesis 1-3 and show how trying to mimic God (...