

Daily Thunder Podcast
Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson
With a passionate heart for Christian discipleship, the majesty and centrality of Jesus Christ, and the life-changing power of the Gospel, the Daily Thunder podcast is a daily teaching series from the Bible to exhort, equip, and encourage Christians down the Narrow Way of the Cross. Taught by Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and other guests – now you can have a little of the Ellerslie Discipleship boom, grit, and oomph thundering daily in your earbuds.
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May 3, 2024 • 57min
1119: I Don’t Care // Special Daily Thunder Episode (Ben Price)
In this special Daily Thunder episode, we share a recent message that our friend Ben Price gave to our students and church this past Sunday. Ben is a comedian and voice impersonator from Australia … and a Christian who has a heart and passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and evangelism. You can learn more about Ben by visiting https://boughtwithaprice.com.au or https://benpricecomedy.com

May 1, 2024 • 40min
1118: Always and in All Ways a Christian // Jesus in Every Area of Life 08 (Nathan Johnson)
As Christians, we are to reflect Christ in our words, actions, thoughts, and motives — in short, we are to be always and in all ways a Christian. Jesus should always be seen in and through my life in all I say, think, and do. In this message, Nathan Johnson steps back and gives a big picture view of Ephesians 4 and reminds us that Christ must be the center and focus of our lives.

Apr 29, 2024 • 33min
1117: The Power of Blessing // Legendary 08 (Eric Ludy)
This is the eighth episode in Eric’s powerful series about his late father. In this particular episode Eric brings us into the moment when his dad gave him a fatherly blessing and declared him to be a man. It is a moment of seismic power in a young Eric Ludy’s life. But this blessing is not reserved only for those privileged to have a father like Winston Ludy—rather, it is available for all those who have a Heavenly Father through faith in Jesus Christ.

Apr 24, 2024 • 40min
1116: Living in Light of the Spirit // Jesus in Every Area of Life 07 (Nathan Johnson)
Paul is adamant that we throw off the things of this world and live in light of Christ Jesus who indwells us through His Spirit. Anything that is unlike Him must go. In this study of Ephesians 4:31–32, Nathan Johnson walks through Paul’s two lists of what to put off and what put on and reminds us that we need the life of Christ within us if we ever hope to reflect Him in and through our lives.

Apr 22, 2024 • 36min
1115: Doing the Hard Things // Legendary 07 (Eric Ludy)
This is the seventh episode in Eric’s powerful series about his late father. In this particular episode Eric shares some powerful moments in his relationship with his dad that demonstrated the grace of God to do hard things in obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Apr 19, 2024 • 20min
1114: How do we handle baptism? // The Round Table 05 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)
Baptism can be a divisive topic in the church and we tend to either place way too much emphasis on it or not enough. In this episode, Eric and Nathan sit down to discuss the importance of baptism, what it actually means biblically as it relates to salvation, and how we can navigate important questions like: should I be baptized?, should I be baptized again?, and is baptism necessary for salvation?

Apr 17, 2024 • 40min
1113: Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit // Jesus in Every Area of Life 06 (Nathan Johnson)
As Christians, we are not only “image bearers” of the living God, but we are also filled with His Spirit. As such, we are called to live holy, godly, and righteous lives in this present age. As Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:30, when we live counter to the life and character of Christ, we grieve the Holy Spirit, in whom we were sealed for the day of redemption.

Apr 15, 2024 • 45min
1112: The Dirt on My Dad // Legendary 06 (Eric Ludy)
If you are a fellow father, it’s tough hearing Eric brag and brag about how his dad was so amazing. It’s especially difficult, if you don’t feel like you are doing so hot in the fatherhood department. In this sixth episode in the series, Eric allows a bit of a wrinkle in his Dad’s fathering to be revealed. Winston Ludy was a flawed father, but it's how he responded to his flaws that makes him a father worth bragging about. Hopefully, this will encourage all father’s out there to start today being incredible.

Apr 10, 2024 • 33min
1111: What Comes Out // Jesus in Every Area of Life 05 (Nathan Johnson)
As believers, our words are meant to edify, build up, and encourage one another. We are to strengthen the faith of those around us, pushing others toward Christ rather than distracting them from Him. In this message on Ephesians 4:29, Nathan reminds us that our tongues are instruments that can be used for good or evil—and all our communication must come under the authority of Jesus Christ.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Apr 8, 2024 • 53min
1110: In the Studio with My Son, Hudson // Legendary 05 (Eric Ludy)
Hudson Ludy (19), joins Eric in the studio this week for a unique and special father-son message, as they talk about the legacy left by Winston Ludy. Eric shares some inspiring memories about his dad’s impact upon his life direction. In turn, Hudson and Eric unpack some exciting new steps in Hudson’s life, and talk about the beauty of the collaborative father-son relationship they have discovered along the way. We hope you enjoy this fun, heart-warming, and personal peek inside the Ludy family!If you are interested in helping support Hudson Ludy’s upcoming theatre production, Dragon Mountain, we’d be very blessed to have you give toward Hudson’s kickstarter campaign: Hudson’s Dragon Mountain Kickstarter CampaignActual Link: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inklingtheatre/dragon-mountain-a-new-adventure-packed-theatre-production?ref=project_link)And if you would like to see the interview with Hudson from 6.5 years ago mentioned in this interview (along with one of Hudson's first Lego short films) it is available here: Eric and Hudson’s Interview (when Hudson was 12)


