Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 145 We've all likely heard the old illustration of whether we are a thermometer or a thermostat. But I was listening to an interview done with Leonard Ravenhill toward the end of his life, and his comment about the thermometer/thermostat idea struck me afresh. In this episode of the Deeper Christian Podcast, we listen to a short clip by Leonard Ravenhill talking about the thermometer and thermostat but gain an incredible insight into this old illustration – for...
Feb 20, 2020•7 min•Ep. 145
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 144 While the blanket statement "God can do anything He wants" is true, it is only true to a point – for, biblically, there is one thing God cannot do. Once you discover the one thing God cannot do, it actually produces greater confidence, trust, and hope in Jesus Christ as we can build our lives upon His unchanging character and nature. Join Nathan in this Deeper Christian episode and find out the one thing God cannot do. Download the shownotes for this episod...
Feb 13, 2020•13 min•Ep. 144
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 143 We as Christians often treat God as if He is merely a historical character from the past rather than the Living God. How we see God will determine how we worship and engage with Him. Either we will fall into religious ritual and duty or we will be consumed with a passionate desire for greater relationship and intimacy with Him. In this episode, Nathan Johnson (NRJohnson) talks about the difference between seeing God as a historical character and beholding H...
Jan 30, 2020•17 min•Ep. 143
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 142 As Christians, we should long to grow in our depth, understanding, and intimacy with Jesus Christ … but how? In this Deeper Christian episode, we look at Luke 24 and talk about experiencing "heartburn" in Jesus and five ways we can practically grow in our intimacy with Jesus. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/142/...
Jan 22, 2020•26 min•Ep. 142
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 141 Happy New Year! Being a new year, many of us are writing down our resolutions and dreams for this year. Yet as Christians, we need to rethink resolutions and goal setting and consider if there is a better way. In this special New Year's edition of the Deeper Christian Podcast, my good friend Dan McConnaughey talks about new year resolutions and how we can resolve to live as Christians in 2020. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Chri...
Jan 01, 2020•23 min•Ep. 141
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 140 Merry Christmas! In this special Christmas edition of the Deeper Christian Podcast, we look at the "sign" that the angel gives the shepherds of Christ's coming. This sign is profound not only for the Christmas season but the fact that it points to the Cross and reason for why Jesus came – the sacrifice of Himself upon the cross for the sins of the world. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperC...
Dec 25, 2019•13 min•Ep. 140
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 139 While Christmas is the season we celebrate the birth of one King, we often fail to remember another king that plays a significant role in the birth of Jesus Christ. In this special Christmas edition of the Deeper Christian Podcast, we look at the contrast of these two kings – King Jesus and Herod the Great – and knowing the difference between the two will deepen your understanding of the significance of the birth of Christ in the setting in which it h...
Dec 18, 2019•20 min•Ep. 139
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 138 Looking at the culture today, it appears that sin is "all-powerful." It has the world (even some of the church) in its grip. Sin comes a-knocking and we soon find ourselves giving in. But Scripture is clear that sin has nothing on holiness. Holiness is not a drab, a list of do's and don'ts; it's not a have-to, it's a get-to! The Bible reveals that holiness is always a positive thing. Rather than be pushed around by sin, live from the reality of God's holine...
Dec 11, 2019•15 min•Ep. 138
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 137 Though for us here in America, Thanksgiving is a time we celebrate each year where we take time out to fellowship, enjoy good food, and be grateful for what we have. But as Christians, thanksgiving is not merely a holiday we celebrate once a year, rather its a lifestyle we live, communicate, and should be known for. Such a life of thanksgiving is not based on circumstances, emotions, or a day of the week – it is to be the everyday "normal" of the Chri...
Nov 28, 2019•27 min•Ep. 137
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 136 God abounds in mercy, love, kindness, faithfulness, and goodness. This word in the Hebrew is "Hesed" and showcases the grandeur and greatness of our God's character and nature. Rich in meaning, this word (Hesed) is hard to translate yet best understood as "when the person from whom I have a right to expect nothing gives me everything." And our God, who abounds in Hesed, whose Hesed endures forever – wants to fill our lives via His Spirit and pro...
Nov 14, 2019•18 min•Ep. 136
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 135 We live in a world where the profane has become prolific and that which is twisted and perverse is celebrated and indulged in. But as Christians, we are not called to live from a place of lust (what I can get for myself) but from a place of love (what I can give). Believers are called to purity, holiness, and righteousness – no matter how dark and polluted the world around them becomes. In Ephesians 5, Paul exhorts the early church to walk in love (the King...
Oct 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 135
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 134 Repentance is one of those terms that most modern churches have moved away from. It sounds harsh, condemning, and intrusive. But repentance was the message of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the disciples. It is not something you tack onto a gospel track or do once and presume you're done repenting. As Christians, we should be living a life of repentance … and proclaiming the need to repent to the world! In this episode, Nathan Johnson gives a brief over...
Oct 16, 2019•37 min•Ep. 134
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 133 Knowing that God is faithful becomes a foundation, a bedrock, for our faith. In order to trust and put our hope and faith in Christ, we must know that He is unchanging and that He is constant, steadfast, unmovable, resolute, and sure – in short, we need to know He is faithful. And once we know and remember that our God is faithful, then how we live as Christians will change for it can be built upon the One who does not change. Download the shownotes for thi...
Oct 09, 2019•19 min•Ep. 133
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 132 We all want to know the Bible better … but how can we study it so that it goes from plain text on the page (an academic study) to something that is alive and we experience it in living color? In this episode of the Deeper Christian Podcast, Nathan Johnson talks about the importance of context and gives two ideas for how you can better understand the geographical context of Scripture … and in so doing, experience the Word in living color. Learn more a...
Sep 25, 2019•9 min•Ep. 132
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 131 Looking around modern Christianity, it appears more and more believers are engrossed with darkness or are allowing shadows of sin to invade their hearts. Yet Scripture makes it clear that while we may be in the world, we are not to be of the world. If you've ever found yourself in a room while the sun is setting, you've probably noticed that our eyes adjust to the dimming light and soon find ourselves sitting in shadows. Without intentionally re...
Sep 12, 2019•27 min•Ep. 131
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 130 After an amazing Bible Study Tour in Israel the past two weeks with 30 incredible people, I wanted to give a short debrief of the trip. In this special edition episode, several people share their experience of the trip and I give one insight that God pressed upon me throughout the time in the Promised Land. For daily overviews and recap videos from the Israel Study Tour, check out: https://deeperchristian.com/category/israel-study-tour-2019-daily-over...
Sep 04, 2019•12 min•Ep. 130
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 129 I get back from leading a study tour in Israel next week, but until then we are wrapping up part three of a series called Jesus, the Conquering Messiah. My good friend and mentor Dr. Stephen Manley preaches from Matthew 27 and focuses upon the trials and death of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, Matthew gives three key witnesses to the Messiahship of Jesus Christ—all of whom are the enemies of Jesus. Download the shownotes for this episode and get o...
Aug 28, 2019•52 min•Ep. 129
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 128 While I am leading a study tour in Israel for the next couple weeks, we are continuing part two of a three-part series called Jesus, the Conquering Messiah. My good friend and mentor Dr. Stephen Manley preaches from Matthew 27 and focuses upon the trials and death of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, Matthew gives three key witnesses to the Messiahship of Jesus Christ—all of whom are the enemies of Jesus. Download the shownotes for this episode and get ot...
Aug 21, 2019•52 min•Ep. 128
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 127 Matthew 27 is focused upon the trials and death of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, Matthew gives three key witnesses to the Messiahship of Jesus Christ—all of whom are the enemies of Jesus. In this episode, we listen to part one of a three-part series from Matthew 27 with Stephen Manley examining Jesus as the Conquering Messiah. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/127/...
Aug 15, 2019•54 min•Ep. 127
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 126 As Christians, we can quickly default to the mindset that we are doing all things unto the glory of Jesus Christ and that our lives are in the "steward position" – when in reality we are the ones trying to control, manipulate, and dictate our lives and circumstances. True Christians, however, are not sovereigns but stewards of all God has entrusted to them. In this episode of the Deeper Christian Podcast, Nathan Johnson asks the question if you are living y...
Aug 08, 2019•11 min•Ep. 126
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 125 Summer is a great time to pick up a good book and be encouraged, edified, and pressed unto Jesus Christ. In this episode, I want to give five books (or authors) that you should consider reading this summer. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/125/...
Jul 31, 2019•11 min•Ep. 125
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 124 We know that God takes care of the big issues and problems of life … but what about the small stuff? Does God provide for every need? What about for every trial and difficulty? In this episode, Nathan Johnson discusses the concept of God being Jehovah-Jireh and how He sees before the need is there and makes necessary provision and supply for the need. As Moses declared, "…it is no better than madness, at this time to despair of the providence of God.” Downl...
Jul 25, 2019•13 min•Ep. 124
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 123 If we were honest, all of our prayer lives can deepen, increase, or go to another level—whether it be time, focus, or givenness. In this short exhortation, Nathan shares the stories of a few men from Christian history who lived lives of prayer—lives given over to intercession and prayer. If you want to be encouraged to take your prayer life to another level, these stories will encourage (and no doubt convict you). To read the full list of stories Nathan men...
Jul 17, 2019•10 min•Ep. 123
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 122 Paul tells us in Galatians 5 that Christians are marked by self-control. But what is self-control and how can a Christian live such a life? Is it more than gritting one's teeth and taking cold showers? Yes! In this episode, we discuss what self-control is Biblically and how you, as a Christian, can live a life that is controlled by the Holy Spirit. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristi...
Jul 12, 2019•44 min•Ep. 122
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 121 As we in America celebrate the 4th of July and all the freedoms it provides, we mustn't forget where TRUE FREEDOM is found – only in Christ Jesus. In this celebratory episode, we discuss how political freedoms can be taken away but the freedom found in Jesus Christ can be experienced no matter where you are at and despite any circumstance or environment you find yourself in (even a prison cell). So this 4th of July, let's celebrate all our freedoms, especia...
Jul 03, 2019•7 min•Ep. 121
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 120 God is holy … and we are commanded to be holy as He is holy. But we are also told in Isaiah 64:6 that our best attempt to produce righteousness is but filthy rags. We can't live out holiness or righteousness or purity on our own. So what then is the secret for us to live out a holy life? In this episode, we look at how we can walk in holiness and live out the Christian life as it was intended … in holiness, righteousness, and purity. Download the shownotes ...
Jun 19, 2019•15 min•Ep. 120
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 119 As summer begins, we tend to take one of two approaches – either we rush through this season and Jesus takes a backseat, or we grow passive and disconnect. Rather than take those two approaches, we need to be intentional. After having emergency surgery this past week, which I talk a bit about in this episode, I have been pondering Psalm 23 and want to share a few thoughts concerning finding rest and righteousness in our Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ … ...
Jun 12, 2019•13 min•Ep. 119
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 118 Jonathan Edwards is famous for praying, "O God, stamp eternity upon my eyeballs." The plea was one for an eternal perspective. When we live with eternity in sight, it completely changes how we live in the moment (no matter the difficulty, challenge, temptation, or joy). In this stirring message, and perhaps one his most popular sermons, Leonard Ravenhill talks about standing before the Judgment Seat of Christ giving an account for our lives – and he t...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 118
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 117 Over 285 times throughout Scripture, God gives His Name as "Jehovah Sabaoth" (The Lord of Hosts). The Name bespeaks of God's strength, power, and ability. In this powerful and stirring message, my friend Philip Hartman explains the depth and profundity of this attribute and Name of God, and in so doing, exhorts believers to live in the reality that God is indeed the Lord of Hosts. Surveying the entirety of Scripture, this message will encourage you to place...
May 29, 2019•42 min•Ep. 117
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 116 We are in a spiritual battle … which means this is war. Rather than live passively upon the sidelines, we are called, as Christians, to advance the Kingdom of God. In this classic Bravehearted Thot, Paul Washer encourages us to fight the good fight of faith. Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/116/...
May 23, 2019•6 min•Ep. 116
