Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 175 Do you need a breakthrough in your life? Perhaps its a circumstance or situation … or maybe a relationship – regardless, we each have areas that we need God to breakthrough in and bring life, restoration, reconciliation. In this message, we look at a passage in 2 Samuel 5 where David deals with the Philistines and God breakthroughs so powerfully that the name of the location changes from the "Valley of Giants" to the place where God is the "Master of Breakt...
Sep 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 175
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 174 We all know that God loves us … but does He like us? In this episode, join Nathan as he ponders a season of weddings and marriage and reflections upon the relationship we have with Jesus Christ. If you've ever wanted to know if God not only loves you but likes you, this message will be an encouragement to your soul. View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/174/...
Sep 23, 2020•15 min•Ep. 174
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 173 Maranatha! This statement was a mantra of the early church, translated as "Come, Lord Jesus!" For the early church facing hardship, difficulty, trials, persecution, and martyrdom, this cry was a hope-filled yearning of their desire to be with Jesus. In a similar vein, Paul in Philippians 4:5, gives a profound statement as a reminder to the Church that "The Lord is at hand." Loaded with depth and life-changing truth, this statement must be unders...
Sep 16, 2020•9 min•Ep. 173
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 172 There is a "secret" to prayer – praying with tears and anguish. Something happens when you gain God's heart and burden for the world and you begin to carry His burden with tears and a anguish of prayer. In this episode, we listen to a short "Bravehearted Thot" by David Wilkerson on "A Call to Anguish" and the necessity of experiencing anguish – coming from the response of Nehemiah when the walls of Jerusalem were found unbuilt. View the shownotes for t...
Sep 09, 2020•15 min•Ep. 172
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 171 You may pray … but do you have a "desperate" prayer life? Leonard Ravenhill was a great man of God who had a passion for revival and a deep burden for prayer. Spending hours a day in prayer himself, he often talked about the necessity of not merely going through the motions of prayer, but travailing in prayer and intercession. In this powerful exhortation, Leonard Ravenhill uses Hannah's burden and prayer from 1 Samuel 1 to talk about desperate prayer … whi...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 171
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 170 Many of our prayer lives consists of a list of wants and needs. But prayer is so much more than making requests of God. As we spend time with God daily in prayer, we need to remember there are a variety of ways to pray and our prayer lives should incorporate not just requests but thanksgiving, intercession, praise, fellowship, and more. In this episode, Nathan Johnson examines five important types of prayer that you should include in your prayer life. View ...
Aug 19, 2020•18 min•Ep. 170
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 169 Knowing our God and recognizing His voice is essential when we come to prayer. John 10 reminds us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that His sheep know His voice. But how can we know the voice of our Shepherd and how can we recognize Him from the other noises and distractions from the "imposters" speaking today. In this episode, Nathan Johnson talks about John 10 and not only how important it is to know His voice, but gives a couple of ideas on how to att...
Aug 12, 2020•19 min•Ep. 169
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 168 As Christians, we know prayer is important – so we check it off our list, say a quick thanks before a meal, and maybe a few minutes before we fall asleep. But do you actually have a burden, a passion, for prayer? Do you long to spend time in prayer … or is it a duty a chore, an obligation? Pray isn't meant to be a "have to" – prayer is a "get to" – we get to spend time with the King of the Universe. We get to have intimacy and oneness with Jesus. In this da...
Aug 05, 2020•22 min•Ep. 168
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 167 As we wrap up our mini-series on how to study the Bible, we examine Acts 1:8 to illustrate how to study a passage in God's Word. In this episode, Nathan walks through the four key questions of Bible Study and shows you how to walk through a passage to gain greater insight and depth. If you have ever struggled to understand how to practically study a passage of Scripture, this episode will help you understand how to do so. View the shownotes for this episode...
Jul 29, 2020•28 min•Ep. 167
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 166 If you want to study the Bible, you must ask these four essential questions for each passage you study. In this episode, Nathan walks through the four key questions for Bible Study and shows how asking these questions will help us understand God's Word and apply it properly to our lives. If you've ever wanted practical help in your Bible Study, this episode is a must-listen. View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and reso...
Jul 15, 2020•17 min•Ep. 166
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 165 One of the most important aspects of Bible study (especially as we make observations) is context. Context can often tell us more about the meaning of a passage than nearly anything else. As we continue our mini-series of how to study the Bible, this episode we examine seven important contexts you need to know as you study the Bible. Go here to get a list of the 7 Types of Context and download the 75+ Bible Study Questions bonus . View the shownotes for this...
Jul 08, 2020•22 min•Ep. 165
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 164 Before we can know what a Bible passage means or how to apply it in our lives, we first must learn to observe the text of Scripture. This "observation stage" contains the first key question we must ask while doing Bible study: What does the passage say? In this episode, join Nathan Johnson as we learn why observations are so important to Bible study and how to make great observations by asking good questions. Go here to get the 75+ Bible Study Questions fre...
Jul 01, 2020•13 min•Ep. 164
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 163 There is one essential ingredient that most people are missing from their Bible study … "saturation." While not a method for Bible Study, this methodology changes how we approach God's Word and study Scripture. In this short episode, we talk about saturation and why it's so important to the study of the Bible. View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/163/...
Jun 24, 2020•6 min•Ep. 163
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 162 As we engage in God's Word, there are two essential aspects we must keep in mind if we desire to grow spiritually and understand the depth of Scripture. Not only must we READ the Bible, we also must STUDY it. Both are critical to Bible study. In this episode we talk specifically about reading the Bible, why it's important, and give 10 ways you can intentionally read God's Word. View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and r...
Jun 17, 2020•16 min•Ep. 162
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 161 In this mini-series, we are going to learn how to study the Bible. In this first episode, we look at the necessity of experiencing spiritual heartburn. In Luke 24, the two disciples Jesus met with on the road to Emmaus said, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” This same spiritual heartburn is needed in each of us when we approach God's Word – for it is more than an academic study but a...
Jun 10, 2020•13 min•Ep. 161
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 160 Do you seek after the Lord intentionally, purposefully desiring to grow spiritually … or do you live passively, hoping greater growth and intimacy will "just happen"? For many Christians, we have become passive, lukewarm, and stale in our spiritual lives. Yet, Biblically, we are called to seek first the Kingdom, to diligently seek after God, or, as Psalm 130 tells us, to long after God with bated breath. There should be an expectancy and obsession in our de...
Jun 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 160
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 159 I recently had a book discussion on an incredible book called The Mystery of Godliness by Major Ian Thomas. Though I've read this book before, several of the key premise points deeply stirred me afresh. In this episode, I want to give you some lessons I learned from The Mystery of Godliness and in so doing, share the "mystery" itself. Visit the shownotes for this episode for a list of the quotes I gave in the episode, along with my favorite books and messag...
May 27, 2020•18 min•Ep. 159
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 158 Bible study doesn't come naturally do anyone. It takes effort, and having some basic training is always helpful too. As I put finishing touches on my Saturation Bible Study book and online course, I'd love to make sure I address your greatest challenge. Care to help me help you? I want to add incredible value to you and your spiritual life through the book and course – practically addressing your struggles, problems, and confusion with studying the Bi...
May 20, 2020•9 min•Ep. 158
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 157 After "losing" the podcast in Apple Podcasts, we've moved everything to a new platform! Listen to the three key lessons I learned about the Deeper Christian Podcast along the journey. Unfortunately, if you subscribed to the show in the past, you'll need to resubscribe since it's considered a new "show" (though all the previous episodes are available) … but we now have more options for you to subscribe . Download the shownotes for this episode and get o...
May 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 157
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 156 Life is fleeting … it's like a mist or a vapor. When we live as if life is forever, we can quickly grow passive, complacent, or frivolous in how we live. Yet when we recognize that life is short, we begin to live each day to its fullest—for the purpose and glory of Jesus Christ. The biblical truth that life is short is actually good news for it reminds us to live surrendered to Jesus Christ, to not live for ourselves, and to find wisdom in numbering our day...
May 06, 2020•14 min•Ep. 156
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 155 Is there a secret to know God more? Well … yes and no. There is a "secret" but it's not locked in a box, unavailable to everyone. In fact, it is out in the open, readily available for you to experience. So what is God's secret to know Him more? Be still. It sounds simple, and it is, yet it may be one of the hardest things we ever do. But if we throw off busyness and distraction, we will soon find that the reward of diligently seeking and knowing God i...
Apr 29, 2020•12 min•Ep. 155
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 154 366 times in Scripture we are told "fear not" … but HOW? In perilous times, how can we stand boldly and live without fear? The secret is found in Hebrews 13 where God speaks a single promise which should expel every fear and worry in our lives. If you want to be able to stand strong in difficult seasons, live without worry and fear, then you need to know the promise that God will never leave or forsake you. In this episode, we examine Hebrews 13:5-6 and dis...
Apr 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 154
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 153 Psalm 1 tells us that as Christians we are to find our delight in the Word of God and set our minds upon that Word day and night. To do so causes us to be like trees planted by streams of water, impervious to the circumstances which surround us. The other option is to live in sin and be like chaff that is useless and blows away in the wind. So where do you find your delight? In this Deeper Christian episode, we examine Psalm 1 and seek to find our delight i...
Apr 15, 2020•14 min•Ep. 153
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 152 We often search for peace, joy, hope, love, etc through a variety of means … except for the one that is guaranteed to supply all we need. In this episode, Nathan Johnson reminds us that Jesus is all that we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3) and that our pursuit should be of Him. Consider joining Nathan on a 30 Day Challenge to know Jesus more. Sign up and receive more information at: https://deeperchristian.com/30day-challenge-know-jesus/ Down...
Apr 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 152
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 151 Just like you need to push "reset" on some electronics to get them working properly, so too our lives need a reset push in order that we refocus. With countless distractions and noise in this world we need the occasional reset to make sure Jesus Christ remains at the center of our focus, emotions, and passion. In this episode, Nathan reminds you of your need to reset your focus and he invites you to join him in a 30 Day Challenge to Know Jesus More. For mor...
Apr 03, 2020•7 min•Ep. 151
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 150 Most of us know Psalm 23 quite well – it's that great Psalm of comfort and hope amidst any circumstance. In the uncertain and rather crazy circumstances we are currently in, we need to be reminded that Jesus is our Good Shepherd and He is actively shepherding our lives. In short, He is giving provision, protection, and direction to us just as a shepherd does with his sheep. In this Deeper Christian episode, Nathan Johnson gives a big picture understanding o...
Mar 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 150
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 149 The world is in a pandemic panic over the coronavirus, but how are we to respond as Christians? Rather than living with fear, anxiety, and worry, a Christian is to face such a crisis with calm, peace, joy, and hope. But how can we as believers experience hope amidst the coronavirus? The secret is in where we place our hope. In this Deeper Christian episode, we look at the crisis of the coronavirus and how to have peace rather than panic, calm rather than ch...
Mar 18, 2020•14 min•Ep. 149
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 148 We were made to be obsessed. Each of us has an obsession – often revealed by what we most think about throughout the day, where we spend our money, how we spend our time, and what we talk about. The question is not "are you obsessed" the better question is "what are you obsessed with"? In this Deeper Christian podcast episode, we listen to a special message (a Bravehearted Thot) on the topic of obsession by my friend and mentor Stephen Manley. Stephen is pa...
Mar 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 148
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 147 Examine your prayer life and you'll likely find that there are three things that you pray for most … and yet these three things God already wants to provide for you as your Good Shepherd. In this Deeper Christian episode, Nathan Johnson gives an overview of John 10 and Jesus' declaration that He is the "Good Shepherd" and what that means practically for you as Christ longs to provide and give you protection, provision, and direction. Download the shownotes ...
Mar 04, 2020•15 min•Ep. 147
Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 146 Far too many people are seeking escape and "peace" from their circumstances, trials, and difficulties. But what if true peace wasn't an escape FROM our problems but peace IN the midst of them? In this Deeper Christian episode, Nathan Johnson talks about biblical peace and how we are called to have peace at all times – regardless of what may be going on around us. When we recognize that Jesus Himself is our peace and that He wants to be our peace in every st...
Feb 27, 2020•10 min•Ep. 146
