Deeper Christian Podcast

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 49 We know Bible reading is important, and with the start of the new year it is a perfect time to start a Bible reading plan but so often Bible reading can grow dull, boring, or become a duty and obligation. In this episode, we discuss five ideas which will help your Bible reading this year stay fresh and exciting as you continue to grow in your Christian faith....

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 48 If you were going to describe the Christian life in one word, what would you use? "Life" would be a great candidate, I like the word "obsessed." Obsession gives the notion of an all-out pursuit of one thing (in this case Jesus Christ). In this episode, we listen to one of my all-time favorite sermons "Obsessed" by Stephen Manley. By the end, not only will you...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 47 Visiting Israel is a once in a lifetime experience for most people and it needs to be on your goal list, especially if you are a Christian. In this episode, I give you six compelling reasons why you should consider taking a trip to Israel and discuss how you can join me in an upcoming trip this March where the Bible will come alive in living color as we walk t...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 46 I read and learn a lot, but more often then not, I learn something but don't apply it. And the difference between learning and studying, no matter in what area of life, is grand. What if we intentionally learned less but studied more. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/46/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 45 Thanksgiving is upon us, but should a life of giving thanks be confined to a single holiday, or should it be the constant tone of our lives? In this Deeper Christian Podcast episode, we discuss biblical thanksgiving and practical ways for you to live a thankful life every day of the year. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered te...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 44 Do you live a pampered-easy Christian life or do you live in such a way that puts pressure on the world around you? In this Deeper Christian Podcast episode, we listen to a short sermon bravehearted thot, Art Katz examines the Christian life and the cross-life we are called to live. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 43 Journaling has had a profound impact on my life as I spend time reflecting, processing, growing, and marveling at the faithfulness of God. In this Deeper Christian Podcast episode, we discuss journaling, why you should do it, and a simple system to make it easy and consistent. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and r...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 42 Do you have sin, emotional distress, twistedness, impurity, or any other "bitter" areas in your life? God is Jehovah Rapha and longs to bring healing to those areas in your life. In this Deeper Christian Podcast episode, we dive into Exodus 15 when God reveals His Name as Jehovah Rapha and discuss how God wants to plant a cross in the bitter areas of our lives...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 41 Are you facing a trial, hardship, difficulty, problem, or crisis? In this deeper Christian Podcast episode, I open the archives of my sermons and play a sermon from six years ago looking at 2 Samuel 5 and reveal how God was not only the "Master of Breakthroughs" in David's circumstance, but He wants to do that in your life as well. Download the shownotes for t...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 40 God desires to bring His children into greater depths of intimacy, oneness, and Christ-likeness. God uses this process of lifelong sanctification to bring about holiness, transformation, character, godliness, and life. In this deeper Christian Podcast episode, I talk about 6 convicting questions God has used to do just that in my own personal life and invite y...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 39 Have you sought to find God's blessings for your life? In this episode of the deeperChristian Podcast, we dive deep on where every blessing from God is found in this study of Ephesians 1:3-14. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/39/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 38 Psalm 119 declares that we are to love, delight, and meditate upon God's Word. In this episode of the deeperChristian Podcast, we talk about the corporate reading of the Bible and then do so by reading a selection of passages from Psalm 119. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/38/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 37 Do you know and experience the fullness of salvation? In today's special edition episode, we listen to a powerful short message from Major Ian Thomas called "Salvation." Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/37/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 36 What sets apart Biblical communication from every other type of communication? In this deeper Christian episode, I share the four essential elements of Biblical communication and how you should apply them regardless of whether you preach, teach Sunday School, evangelize, or lead family devotions. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-cen...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 35 You can find great Bible study resources in a lot of places in today's episode we talk about the three most popular options for the types of resources (in print, online, and computer programs) and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.co...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 34 We all know Bible study is important but few know how to do so or what tools and resources will help them dive deeper as they study the Bible. In this episode, we discuss three important resources that will aid your study and help you get more out of your time in God's Word. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and res...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 33 I'm always interested in improving what I do and getting feedback from others is invaluable. I'd love to hear from you on how I can improve the deeperChristian website and podcast. And if you take the short survey before Tuesday (September 5), you'll also be entered to win the 5-volume Spurgeon Sermon Collection, retailed at $200. Download the shownotes for th...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 32 Biblically, truth is not mere facts and information truth is a Person named Jesus Christ. In this episode, we discuss how to know truth and build our lives upon it. The truth of Scripture (the Bible) and the Person (Jesus) is to gird and secure our lives as Christians. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 31 Every Christian is in a battle a spiritual battle. Paul says we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but we do fight a spiritual battle in the heavenly places. Is this a cute metaphor for the believer or are we in a literal battle? And if it is real, how do we stand strong against the enemy. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual battle and how to be triu...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 30 God made us to obsessed. The question is not are you going to be obsessed the real question is what are you going to be obsessed with? In today's episode, we tackle obsession and the fact that every Christian should be obsessed with Jesus. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/30/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 29 Spiritual growth is important to the Christian life and one of the fastest ways to grow is to find a Christian mentor. In this episode we talk about the importance of Christian mentoring and discipleship and how you can find a mentor. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/29/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 28 God desires for us to know His will and in this episode, we are going to listen to a sermon I recently preached on Ephesians 5:17 and discuss how to discover God's will for your life. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/28/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 27 Too often, we approach life lackadaisical and passive rather than purposeful. In this episode of the deeperChristian Podcast, we discover why we must be intentional to purposefully grow in our Christian lives (and an idea to get you started). Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/27...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 26 Do you have the heart of God and experience His anguish? In today's special edition episode, we listen to a short message from David Wilkerson called "A Call to Anguish." Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/26/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 25 While many of us know the importance of Bible study in our lives, few of us know where to start. In this episode, we discuss several recommended books to begin your own book study of God's Word. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/25/