Deeper Christian Podcast

While many believers esteem a life of thanksgiving, we don’t know how to actually live it. In this episode, Nathan talks about four practical ways we as Christians can live a life of thanksgiving every day of our lives. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 223 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at:  deeperChristian.com/223/

While Americans celebrate the holiday next week, Biblically we as Christians are called to lives of thanksgiving every single day. In this episode, Nathan Johnson discusses six things the Bible says about thanksgiving which will help you move from a celebration once a year to a continual life of joy and thanks. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 222 View the shownotes for this ep...

Our mouths declare what is in our hearts. Biblically, we are told that thanksgiving is to be the constant reality of a Christian—because of all Jesus Christ accomplished at the cross. But in these dark days, it is easy to fill our mouths with gossip, slander, bitterness, discouragement, and a host of other pollution—which means we need to allow the Spirit of God to transform our lives and stand gu...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 220 I love books … and in the last episode , I gave my top 12 favorite classic Christians books. In this episode, I want to give twelve of the Christian biographies that have most impacted my life and inspired my faith in Jesus Christ. Quick Links: Get links to all the biographies mentioned in this episode Check out my entire "recommended reading" Christian bookl...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 219 I love books … and people often ask what are some of my favorite classic Christian books that have made a deep impact on my life. In this episode, I want to give twelve classic Christian books that have changed my life. Quick Links: Get links to all the books mentioned in this episode Check out my entire "recommended reading" Christian booklist Check out my s...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 218 In John 1:1, Jesus is called the "Word of God" … and in Revelation 19:13 His Name is called "The Word of God." In this study of the character and nature of God, we discuss how Jesus is the Word of God in Person (the Logos) and how this should affect how you read Scripture. ----------------- View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered tea...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 217 Studying the Bible in light of its context is of utmost importance. In this particular episode, we conclude our mini-series looking at seven important types of context you need to keep in mind as you study Scripture. As we examine the last three types of contexts (scriptural, geographical, visual), learn what these contexts are, why they are important, and he...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 216 Studying the Bible in light of its context is of utmost importance. In the last two episodes we examined the importance of context and in this episode we continue to look at seven different key contexts you need to know when you read and study the Word of God. In this particular episode, we look at the grammatical and linguistic contexts. Learn what these con...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 215 Studying the Bible in light of its context is of utmost importance. In the last episode we examined the importance of context and over the next few weeks we are going to discuss seven different key contexts you need to know when you read and study the Word of God. In this particular episode, we look at the first two of the seven contexts: historical and cultu...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 214 Over the years, I've noticed that most students of the Bible are missing one key aspect in their reading and study. In this episode, Nathan Johnson talks about the importance of context and gives some of his favorite examples of taking Bible verses out of context – and why we need to make sure we read and study in biblical context. ----------------- View the...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 213 King David’s life is a picture of what it means to walk in the holiness and righteousness of God … and what it looks like to not. 1 Kings 15:5  tells us that David always did what was right in the eyes of God, except one time, with the manner of Uriah the Hittite. While David was always living in the life and perspective of God, there was one time (...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 212 Over the past few episodes, we’ve talked about  holiness and how to live a holy life . Yet, as we pursue a holy and godly life, we must remember these five key things about holiness. In this episode, Nathan continues our discussion on holiness and gives five key reminders you need to know about holiness and righteousness. ----------------- View the shown...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 211 We are called to be holy as God is holy. But how?! Many Christians have a wrong perspective of holiness—thinking it is a legalistic list of dos and don'ts. Yet holiness is not a checklist nor is it attempting to live like Christ in our own strength and ability. There is only one secret to become holy: embracing the One (God) Who alone is holy. And when you em...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 210 The first week of each month, we examine one of God’s Names to learn more about Who He is and how Jesus reveals and showcases this incredible attribute to us in the flesh (for He is God in the flesh). In today's study, we dive into God's Name "Jehovah Mekoddishkem," meaning "The LORD Who Sanctifies You." Though in our culture "holiness" has received a bad rap...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 209 A visit to Israel shouldn't just be on your bucket list, it should be a serious consideration for every Christian. In today's podcast, I want to give you four good reasons why you should take not merely a tourist trip but a "Bible Study Tour" to Israel. Not only will a Bible Study Tour to Israel radically change the way you read the Bible, it will also change...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 208 God is eternal! He is not bound by time or limited to the linear progression that we as humans are. And this incredible reality should cause us to trust Him and put our hope in Him all the more. In this episode we discuss God’s eternal nature and why we should remind ourselves that Jesus is on every page of Scripture. ----------------- View the shownotes for...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 207 Bible maps are important to your understanding of Scripture! Though most of us tend to ignore the geography, it is an important context to look up if we desire to gain a greater depth of understanding in what we study. In this episode, Nathan Johnson examines three reasons why maps helps us in our Bible study and gives examples of how profound Bible geography...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 206 The first week of each month, we examine one of God’s Names to learn more about Who He is and how Jesus reveals and showcases this incredible attribute to us in the flesh (for He is God in the flesh). In today's study we examine God's Name "Jehovah Rapha": the God Who Heals. God is a healer and delights in healing—physically, emotionally, and most importantly...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 205 Giving should be the normal lifestyle of a Christian. Yet too many of us hoard our time, resources, energy, and money rather than generously give to those in need and for the purpose of Kingdom work. In this episode, Nathan talks about tithe, eleven New Testament principles for giving, a concept for how to spend money, and concludes with an exhortation to not...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 204 Who owns your life? That may sound like an odd question, but it is an important one in the days in which we live. For a culture that has become obsessed with "stuff," materialism and money can easily usurp God as the center of our lives. In this episode, we examine materialism and the danger to our souls when our stuff owns us … for as Jesus says, you cannot...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 203 Though Christians often shy away from the topic of money, the Bible spends more time addressing it than even faith and prayer combined. Over the next few episodes, we will examine what the Bible says about this important topic—because as Christians, everything we do (including how we handle money), is a reflection of Jesus Christ and His control in our lives....

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 202 The Names of God are a profound revelation of the character and nature of God—all of which find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The first week of each month, we examine one of God’s Names to learn more about Who He is and how Jesus reveals and showcases this incredible attribute to us in the flesh (for He is God in the flesh). Though the Name  Jehovah...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 201 Previously, we began a discussion on  aggressively abiding in Christ . According to Jesus, abiding isn’t an addition to the Christian life, it is the essence of it! Yet there is a promise amidst the abiding life that is of pruning. Though we tend to shy away from difficulty, trials, hardships, pain, and problems—the reality is, God want to use those as o...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 200 Stephen Manley is not only a great friend and mentor, but he has had a profound impact on my life. In celebration of the 200th episode of the Deeper Christian Podcast, I asked Stephen for an interview where we talk about intimacy with Jesus, the importance of God's Word, his workout regimen, and we look back at over 60 years of ministry and preaching of the W...

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 199 We've all heard the term "abide in Christ," but what does it mean? And how do we abide? This "abiding in Christ" is not something we aspire to, rather it is the essence of Christianity itself — for we cannot have life unless we abide (remain) in the vine. Jesus Christ alone is our life and supply that we hold tight to … or, as 2 Peter 1:3 reminds us, everythi...