In the past two episodes, I've shared a burden that's been growing concerning the distracted culture in which we live. But Paul declares that Jesus is to have first place in every area of our lives—He alone is preeminent. This burden built up and spilled forth as a sermon I preached from Colossians 1:18. Since it is in the same vein as the previous two episodes, I thought it would be good to share it on the podcast. » Download the sermon notes ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 236
We live in a world full of distraction, information, and a demand for more. Yet too many of us no longer know how to think, let alone know where to go for wisdom. I recently read the book The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken, and it fits so well with the last episode ( #234: Four Warnings for This Year ) that I decided to do a simple book review/overview to discuss the importance of finding our wisdom in the proper order (as McCracken argues)...
Feb 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 235
As I've reflected over the start of the new year, I've been convicted. It is far too easy these days to be passive and lazy, numbed by distraction, and lackluster in our Christian living. So if you want to grow spiritually, understand God's Word, and thrive in intimacy with Jesus Christ more than ever before, you must heed these four warnings this year. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 234 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resource...
Feb 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 234
Psalm 143:9 is a plea unto the Lord for refuge and security because the Psalmist hid himself in God. In the culture and days in which we live, we too need to find our hiding place in the Lord—or as the New Testament commands, we are to find our position "IN Christ." In this special episode, we talk about Psalm 143:9 and listen to a short Bravehearted Thot by David Wilkerson called "I Will Veil Myself in You"—exhorting us to place our hope, trust, and confidence in the character and nature of our...
Jan 26, 2022•11 min•Ep. 233
There are many benefits to studying a book of the Bible, but many people overlook five key things as they begin their studies. In this episode, Nathan talks about the five things you should look for when you study a book of the Bible … which will help you know the book better and study it deeper. If you are looking to start a book study this year, join Nathan in a study of Colossians. This fourteen-session study will not only give you an overview of Colossians but also teach you to know how to s...
Jan 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 232
Next week I am starting a fourteen-part study of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and would love to have you join me in the study! Whether you want to learn how to study a book of the Bible or experience the rich depth and truths of God’s Word through Colossians, this study will focus on the preeminence of Jesus Christ and how our lives are to be conformed to the image of Christ. If you are interested in receiving the study guides for this powerful study, you can do so by clicking the link below....
Jan 12, 2022•6 min•Ep. 231
God delights in new beginnings. As we start a new year, we need to remember our God is the “God of new beginnings” – and allow Him to push a reset button on our lives and make this year one of the best, most intimate, most victorious years of our lives. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 230 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/230/...
Jan 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 230
In this special episode, we look at three ways to begin this new year: remember, repent, and refocus. Don’t just rush into this new year without looking back, looking forward, and most importantly looking up. » Download the mentioned bonus "Holy Club of Oxford" questions as a PDF ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 229 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/229/...
Dec 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 229
The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we talk about the soon coming advent of our King—the second coming of Jesus Christ. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 227 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/227/...
Dec 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 227
The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we talk about three realities of what it means for Jesus to be born in the flesh and what it practically means for how we live our lives today. Humility Hutzpah Hope ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 226 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: ...
Dec 15, 2021•14 min•Ep. 226
The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we discuss the "sign of the Savior" as given to the shepherds by the angel on the night Jesus was born. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 225 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/225/...
Dec 08, 2021•12 min•Ep. 225
The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we explore the profundity of Jesus being born in a stable and how this is a grand portrayal of the Gospel. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 224 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/224/...
Dec 01, 2021•13 min•Ep. 224
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/...
Nov 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 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 episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/222/...
Nov 17, 2021•8 min•Ep. 222
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 guard over our hearts and minds (see Philippians 4:7 ). In this episode, Nathan reminds us that ...
Nov 10, 2021•10 min•Ep. 221
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 booklist Check out my suggested Bible resources for Bible study Find out what books I recently finished r...
Oct 27, 2021•11 min•Ep. 220
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 suggested Bible resources for Bible study Find out what books I recently finished reading -----------...
Oct 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 219
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 teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/218/...
Oct 13, 2021•15 min•Ep. 218
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 hear some examples of how studying the Bible in light of history and culture helps you understand the ...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 217
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 contexts are, why they are important, and hear some examples of how studying the Bible in light of hist...
Sep 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 216
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 cultural context. Learn what these contexts are, why they are important, and hear some examples of how st...
Sep 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 215
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 shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian....
Sep 08, 2021•12 min•Ep. 214
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 (just one time!) when he turned within himself and decided what was “right” in his own eyes—deciding ...
Sep 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 213
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 shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/2...
Aug 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 212
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 embrace God, you find that He makes you holy. In this episode, Nathan talks about what holiness is and...
Aug 11, 2021•18 min•Ep. 211
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 – often seen in the negative or as a list of legalistic dos and don'ts – holiness in the Bible is a...
Aug 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 210
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 your life. ----------------- Join me on the next Bible study tour to Israel where we dive into God'...
Jul 28, 2021•11 min•Ep. 209
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 this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/208/...
Jul 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 208
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 can be in our study and understanding of God's Word. ----------------- Join me on the next Bible st...
Jun 23, 2021•12 min•Ep. 207
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, spiritually. This amazing attribute finds it ways throughout all of Scripture, climaxing in Jesus ...
Jun 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 206
