Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 115 I love listening to the Word of God being proclaimed. Especially from someone who is passionate about Jesus and His Word. Eric Ludy, myself, and the team at Ellerslie Mission Society have officially launched our new podcast called "The Daily Thunder Podcast" which is a DAILY proclamation of gospel truth. If you desire a daily infusion of encouragement, edification, and equipping, I highly encourage you to check out the Daily Thunder Podcast (either searchin...
May 15, 2019•9 min•Ep. 115
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 114 Jesus tells us that we are commanded to bear much fruit (John 15:8). But if fruit is to come from our lives, we must ask what kind of fruit is it and how are we going to produce it. In this episode, we examine the life of a Christian and what it means to bear much fruit—and in so doing reveal the biblical secret that Jesus tells us is required if we desire to have the Christian life and produce fruit. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Ch...
May 09, 2019•19 min•Ep. 114
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 113 There is something life-changing about traveling through Israel—not as a tourist, but as a Christian who longs to know God and His Word more. Passages begin to make more sense when you see them in their geological setting—when you walk the streets, climb the mountains, and swim in the waters, you see the Bible in its historical, cultural, and geographical context in a fresh and exciting way. We still have a few spaces left for the next Israel St...
May 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 113
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 112 The Gospel proclaims that the redemptive work of Jesus upon the Cross was truly extravagant. How has God loved you? … extravagantly! How has God forgiven you? … extravagantly! Paul builds upon this concept in Ephesians 4:32 and writes, "forgive one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." So how are you called to love others? … extravagantly! How are you to forgive others? … extravagantly! In this episode, we build upon the previous four wee...
Apr 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 112
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 111 Over the previous few episodes, we have talked about the sin and the downfall of David David’s conviction and repentance The Power to Forgive Not only is the topic of forgiveness crucial as we deal with sin and repentance, but we must also take it a step further and work to reconcile our relationships that have been broken due to sin and hurt (either that we have caused or from someone who has hurt us). In this episode, we continue our mini-series on s...
Apr 17, 2019•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 111
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 110 Over the last two episodes, we have talked about sin and the downfall of David as well as his conviction and repentance. A follow-up topic to sin and repentance is forgiveness and the call of God upon our lives to forgive others as He has forgiven us. In short, we are called to live lives of forgiveness—not a human born variety (like Dr. Phil would suggest) but what the Bible actually says about true, spirit-born forgiveness. If we fail to live in forgivene...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 110
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 109 In the last episode, we examined the downfall of David as he committed sin. In this episode, we continue to examine King David's life but as he is confronted for the sin by the prophet Nathan and David's repentance and restoration. Using 2 Samuel 12 and Psalm 51 as the basis of our investigation, you will be reminded of the significance and travesty of sin but also of God's extravagant willingness to forgive, restore, redeem, and enable you to walk in trium...
Apr 03, 2019•22 min•Ep. 109
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 108 In our modern culture, we take sin extremely lightly. "It's no big deal!" we proclaim! "It was just one time!" But Biblically, sin isn't something to trifle with, rather it is something that must be exposed and rooted from our lives. Using the life of King David, looking specifically at his downfall into sin (recorded in 2 Samuel 11), this episode exposes the danger of sin and how quickly it is to cover it up (only leading to a greater tragedy and more sin)...
Mar 20, 2019•36 min•Ep. 108
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 107 1 Kings 15:5 gives a tragic summary of David's life saying that David always did what was right in the eyes of God … except one time with Uriah the Hittite (speaking of his sin with Bathsheba). How quickly a man of righteousness who had sweet intimacy with God fell to dreadful depths of sin and depravity. While we can quickly write it off as one more leader who had moral failure, we must allow God to remind us that we too are susceptible to sin and we too c...
Mar 13, 2019•25 min•Ep. 107
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 106 Names in Scripture reveal the life, character, nature, and reputation of the person. In the last episode, we discussed the significance of the Name of God and how understanding His Names will change our lives. In this episode, we meditate upon the majestic and beautiful names of Jesus Christ. All throughout Scripture, names and descriptions are given for Jesus Christ. In this rich meditation, we declare the Names of Jesus which beckons us unto greater intim...
Mar 06, 2019•16 min•Ep. 106
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 105 Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” While that may be true for the flower, it isn't true for names in the Bible. Throughout Scripture, names of places and people hold tremendous significance … and perhaps one of the greatest discoveries is that God Himself reveals His Names. But more than a casual title, such names declare His character, nature, life, and reputation. In this episode, we discuss t...
Feb 28, 2019•24 min•Ep. 105
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 104 As Christians, we are called to walk and live in obedience to God and His Word, even if it doesn't make sense. In John 9 there is a fascinating story of a blind man who – despite crazy circumstances – was willing to obey the command of Christ, and found sight as a result. In this episode, we discuss obedience and how Jesus is calling us to obey His Word (which is not burdensome) even if it doesn't make sense or if we can see the end result or purpose in the...
Feb 21, 2019•16 min•Ep. 104
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 103 Christian biographies not only stir the soul, but provide great examples of men and women in history who have lived lives of surrender, obedience, and faith. Such lives can encourage, exhort, and press us unto Jesus Christ, revealing His faithfulness and reminding us of the kind of life that Jesus calls us to. In this episode, I discuss three reasons why reading Christian biographies help our spiritual lives and why you need to start reading one. Download t...
Feb 13, 2019•14 min•Ep. 103
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 102 Most of us are familiar with Jesus' parable about the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. And while I've heard numerous sermons on this incredible story, I gained a deeper understanding and perspective on the story a couple weeks ago that I want to share with you. This fresh perspective will not only deepen your understanding of the story but it will make the heart and love of the Father become all the more real and significant. Download the shownotes for this episode...
Feb 07, 2019•22 min•Ep. 102
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 101 We live amidst a dark, polluted, and sexually perverse generation. But does that mean we cater to culture and give into the immorality and twistedness? Of course not. The question then becomes: how can we live a life of purity when we are surrounded by such impurity? In his epistles, Paul gives us advice about how to live in purity, holiness, and righteousness … something he knew was possible as he lived in a similar generation of moral decay … b...
Jan 30, 2019•26 min•Ep. 101
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 100! Wow. A hundred episodes! In this celebratory episode, I reflect back upon 100 episodes and give a short exhortation from Psalm 34 on "taste and see that the Lord is good." Thank you for joining with me on this journey to pursue Jesus Christ, know Him intimately, dive deep into His Word (the Bible), and to build our lives around and upon Him. Jesus truly is to be our all in all. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-center...
Jan 23, 2019•9 min•Ep. 100
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 99 Anyone who listens to this podcast knows I'm a huge fan of Israel and understanding the Bible in light of its geographical and contextual background. But before you decide to go on a trip to Israel, here are three things you should consider before signing up. I also invite you to consider joining me on my next upcoming Israel Study Tour this August. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristi...
Jan 16, 2019•20 min•Ep. 99
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 means to actually know Christ. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered t...
Jan 09, 2019•49 min•Ep. 98
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 the present … in essence not living by the fire of God but by the ashes left by past fires. Downloa...
Jan 02, 2019•36 min•Ep. 97
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/
Dec 26, 2018•3 min•Ep. 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 Crucified. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at...
Dec 20, 2018•8 min•Ep. 95
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 focus: Christ Himself. In this episode, I give several fun (and disturbing) statistics for the distra...
Dec 13, 2018•10 min•Ep. 94
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 Christmas season and the celebration of the birth of Christ, we must remember that the focus and celeb...
Dec 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 93
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 Jesus" taken from the passage in Matthew 1:21 – "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call Hi...
Nov 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 92
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 daily expression and promotion of God's kingdom. For we as believers are to have a tongue (and life) o...
Nov 22, 2018•19 min•Ep. 91
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 means to discover true peace and joy in any situation or circumstance of life – for our God is the P...
Nov 15, 2018•15 min•Ep. 90
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 episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/89/...
Nov 07, 2018•12 min•Ep. 89
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 today—a biblical reminder that light has come into the world and wherever light invades, darkness can...
Oct 31, 2018•23 min•Ep. 88
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 messages called Ginosko , this message is not only humorous in parts, but is deeply stirring and pressin...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 87
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 episode, I want to share the simple secret that will keep you from burnout (and no doubt save you t...
Oct 17, 2018•9 min•Ep. 86
