Daily Thunder Podcast

285: What is Wanted is a Man // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 09 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 09: What is Wanted is a Man This is the ninth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he showcases God’s desire for a ready man to rise up and prove the intercessor. Throughout history God has sought out the man and/or woman to fill the gap — how much more so is this true today.

284: Psalm 122 // Psalms of Ascent 03 (P. Hartman)   Speaker: P. HartmanSeries: Psalms of AscentStudy: 3 – Psalm 122   In this message in the Psalms of Ascent series, P. Hartman examines Psalm 122 and talks about peace, how we are to experience it, and how the peace of our lives is to declare to the world the reality of heaven.

283: The Fall of France // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 08 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 08: The Fall of France This is the eighth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the significant and necessary work of loneliness in the construction of a mighty Christian — the whole while running a parallel to the the dramatic events that unfolded in 1940 when the nation of France fell to the Germans — leaving Great Britain alone as the one remaining power in the world positioned to still resist the mounting evil.

282: Jesus is the Gate // The I AM Statements of Jesus 06 (Nathan Johnson)   Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: The I AM Statements of JesusStudy: 6 - Jesus is the Gate   In this ongoing series looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus in the book of John, Jesus declares that He is the gate (or door). Speaking more than just an entrance, Jesus declares that He is not merely the Good Shepherd but also the security, salvation, solace, and separation of His sheep. In this message, Nathan Johnson examines the context and concept of Jesus being the Gate and explains what this powerful truth practically means for our lives today as believers.

281: Exposing the Fifth Column // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 07 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 07: Exposing the Fifth Column   This is the seventh installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the important topic of recognizing the Enemy’s deceptive strategies in our lives and building a plan of defense. For what is true at the level of nations is true at the level of the individual soul — there is an enemy, and he is seeking whom he may devour.

    280: Why the Resurrection of Christ is Central to Christianity (Ephesians 1:20) // Ephesians Bible Study 32 (Nathan Johnson)   Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: Ephesians Bible StudyStudy: 32 – Why the Resurrection of Christ is Central to ChristianityAs Paul begins to give the first example of the overwhelming and indescribable power of God, the resurrection and exaltation of Christ is examined. But why is the resurrection so essential and central to Christianity? Without knowing this, we often downplay its importance and lose the grandeur in our lives. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 1:20 and addresses why the resurrection of Christ is the linchpin to our faith.

279: The Proving of the Nation // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 06 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 06: The Proving of the Nation   This is the sixth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. This episode showcases the key idea that caused him to put together this series in the first place. In 1940 something happened to the nation of Great Britain that transformed them from flabby to formidable. It is this same thing that Eric craves to see happen in the Church of Jesus Christ today.

278: The Sacrifice of the Smaller // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 05 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 05: The Sacrifice of the Smaller    This is the fifth installment in the Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he digs into the human propensity to sacrifice those directly under our care and protection for the sake of personal security and peace. This was the mistake made by Great Britain in the years proceeding WW2 and it led to one of the greatest catastrophes of human history. Are we making the same mistake today?

277: Psalm 123 // Psalms of Ascent 02 (Elijah Robertson) Speaker: Elijah RobertsonSeries: Psalms of AscentStudy: 2 – Psalm 123 Though slightly out of order, we examine Psalm 123 in this Psalms of Ascent series. Throughout the message, Elijah shows how the declaration of our fixed gaze upon God is seen in our posture to be slaves unto Him … and trusting Him for our provision, security, and direction in life.

276: The Barman Declaration // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 04 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 04: The Barman Declaration   This is the fourth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the acute challenges of the German Christians during the Hitler reign and draws out the profound necessity of being the Confessing Church amidst our modern day evils.