Deeper Christian Podcast

In this episode, Nathan does a quick review of 2022 and a major project he's been working on and mentions two upcoming launches he is excited for in the next couple of months. ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest  each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week...

Paul, at the beginning of the book of Titus, calls himself a slave and apostle. Though we often misunderstand both concepts, they tell us that Paul was fully under the authority and direction of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we listen to a recent sermon by Nathan from the book of Titus which compels us to fully rely and depend upon Jesus in our lives. ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian...

Though we recently celebrated the Advent of the first coming of Christ, we mustn't forget to long and anticipate His second coming. In this episode, we listen to a recent sermon by Nathan which examines the story of Simeon blessing baby Jesus and how Simeon's expectancy for the Messiah should be the same as our today waiting for His return. ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community a...

Jesus is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. In this episode, we examine an Old Testament passage that foreshadows the return of Jesus Christ. ----------------- This special Christophany series is in partnership with Ellerslie’s  Daily Thunder Podcast . In Daily Thunder, Nathan is teaching through a series called  The Storyline of Scripture  and then dives...

Jesus is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. In this episode, we examine the strategic locations where God fulfills His mission—from Abraham in the Promised Land to Jesus in Capernaum to Paul in Ephesus. We also discover how this profound truth applies to our calling to fulfill the commission of Christ. ----------------- This special Christophany series is in partnership...

Jesus is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. In this episode, we examine the birth of Jesus and look at two aspects of how the incarnation declares the wonder of the Gospel. ----------------- This special Christophany series is in partnership with Ellerslie’s  Daily Thunder Podcast . In Daily Thunder, Nathan is teaching through a series called  The Storyline of...

Jesus is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. We have called these glimpses of Jesus (specifically in the Old Testament) “Christophanies.” In this episode, we examine the Old Testament prophecies and see how Jesus has perfectly fulfilled them. » See the entire list of Messianic prophecies mentioned in this episode. ----------------- This special Christophany series is in...

Jesus is seen on every page of the Bible. He is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. We have called these glimpses of Jesus (specifically in the Old Testament) “Christophanies.” In this episode, we examine the life of Moses and the people of Israel during the Wilderness Wanderings and show how two key stories point to the grand truth of the Cross of Christ. This special C...

Jesus is seen on every page of the Bible. He is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. We have called these glimpses of Jesus (specifically in the Old Testament) “Christophanies.” In this episode, we examine the life of Abraham—specifically the sacrifice of his son Isaac—and show how it is a shadow and glimpse of the grand sacrifice of THE sacrificial lamb, Jesus Christ. Th...

Jesus is seen on every page of the Bible. He is the focus and foundation of the entire storyline of Scripture. We have called these glimpses of Jesus (specifically in the Old Testament) "Christophanies." Over the next seven episodes, we are partnering with Ellerslie's Daily Thunder Podcast to show glimpses of Jesus throughout all of Scripture. In Daily Thunder, Nathan is teaching through a series...

While there are countless hours of biblical content you can listen to each week, here are some of my top recommended podcasts to help you grow deeper in your spiritual life that I either participate in or listen to regularly. Daily Thunder Podcast   (with Eric Ludy and Nathan Johnson) Bravehearted Voices  (classic sermons) Ephesians Bible Study Series  (with Nathan Johnson) NRJohnso...

The writer of Hebrews reminds us that we are to pray for our brothers and sisters facing difficulty, persecution, and imprisonment (see Hebrews 13:1-3). In this episode, we discuss four apps that help us be more aware of the needs facing the Persecuted Church and to pray for the world. Open Doors ( Website | Apple App | Google Play App ) Voice of the Martyrs: Pray Today ( Website | Apple App | Goo...

Brother Andrew declared at the end of his life that if he could go back and do it over again, he would be "a lot more radical." If Brother Andrew, someone I would have described as living a radical life, would say he wanted to be more radical, how much more us in the church today. In this episode, I want to discuss three practical ways we can become more radical in our Christian lives. -----------...

Brother Andrew passed away this past week (September 27, 2022) at age 94. This man of God is best known for his work smuggling Bibles past the Iron Curtain, as recorded in the incredible book God Smuggler . Though Brother Andrew is gone, his legacy and the exhortation of his life remain. In this episode, we remember his life and are exhorted to live a radical Christian life. ----------------- Deep...

For many people in the modern church, the Gospel is unknowingly missing a key piece. They believe Jesus came to earth, died, and rose again, but that is where most of them stop the Gospel. But the Gospel is SO MUCH MORE. In this episode, we talk about what the missing piece of the Gospel is and how significant it is to our understanding of Scripture and the power of God in our lives. -------------...

Have you pondered your great salvation lately? Too many Christians nod at what God has done in the past to save them but rarely ponder the fact that God is our salvation every day of our lives. In this episode, Nathan talks about Hebrews 2:3 and how we are not to "neglect so great salvation" and reminds us to cherish Christ's grand work of salvation in our lives. ----------------- Deeper Christian...

Our God is a jealous God, and that is actually a good thing. Though we often see jealousy as a negative and destructive attribute, we discover throughout Scripture that jealousy is an amazing aspect of God’s character. In this episode, Nathan discusses why jealousy in relationships is essential and explains why we must understand this attribute biblically. By the end, you will discover the beauty...

The Bible has endless connections and references to itself. The New Testament often references the Old, the Old is pointing to the New, and there are similar concepts and phrases mentioned throughout that allude and presume a relationship with another. Many Bibles come with a column of simple cross-reference notes, but the best Bible cross-reference system is the one you create. In this episode, N...

The Bible is unlike any other book in the world, for not only is the Author alive, He lives inside Christians through the indwelling of His Holy Spirit. This radically changes our engagement with Scripture! You can now read, study, memorize, and meditate upon God’s Word WITH Him. In this episode, Nathan discusses why you should never engage Scripture unless you do so with the Author, and he also g...

As you read and study the Bible, it is important to remember that it is not written in chronological order, but rather grouped in sections. In this episode, Nathan discusses a simple way to understand the structure of Scripture and provides two reminders that help us engage with Scripture in our reading and Bible study. Discover resources to help you with Bible reading and Bible study Download a c...

While there are better Bible translations than others, when you engage in Bible study, I strongly encourage you to use more than one translation. In this episode, I explain why, show two examples of how different translations clue you into what is happening in the passage, and give some suggested translations to utalize in your Bible study adventure. Discover resources to help you with Bible readi...

While we are called to read and study God's Word, we are only to have one posture when we approach it. In this episode, we examine three ways in which believers often come to Scripture and show how there is only one proper position we must take—a posture of humility, submission, and obedience. Discover resources to help you with Bible reading and Bible study Learn more about Ellerslie Discipleship...

While we should read, meditate, memorize, and study the Bible, we must remember that merely reading the Bible is not the same as studying it. Join Nathan in this episode as he explains why we must not only read the Bible for breadth, but study it for depth. Discover resources to help you with Bible reading and Bible study Learn more about Ellerslie Discipleship Training ----------------- Deeper Ch...

In this episode, I extend an invitation to join me in a new Bible study on altars and idols. For Daily Thunder (a teaching/preaching podcast with Ellerslie Discipleship Training), I'll be speaking each Tuesday and Thursday for the next fourteen weeks in a series I'm calling "Soul Drift." It is so easy for us to be enamored with the things of this world that we fail to realize that we have drifted...

Proverbs calls us to seek wisdom in the same way we would seek silver, gold, or hidden treasure. But the WAY we pursue wisdom, knowledge, and discernment is critical. In this episode, we explore the call to wisdom but more importantly, the secret to obtaining it. By contrasting Adam and Eve with King Solomon we discover several contrasts and insights that illuminate how to obtain wisdom. ---------...