Daily Thunder Podcast

While most Christians skim the surface of Scripture, we should strive to live within it. This should not an occasional visit, but a lifelong pursuit of knowing our God, to continually dwell in His presence and Word. In this study, Nathan talks about “saturation” and why it’s vital to our reading and study of Scripture. As believers, we must not merely dip our toes into God’s Word, we need to plunge in its depths and breathe deeply its truths. 

In this tenth episode in Eric’s series on Teddy Roosevelt, he zooms in close on Roosevelt's world-altering friendship with William Howard Taft. This one friendship made Teddy great and, likewise, made Taft a man for the ages. There is a great power in collaboration. And God designed this fantastic power to be realized in the function of His Church the world over.

In the greatest demonstration of humility, God became man; the highest became low. In this life lesson, Eric and Nathan talk about one of the chief characteristics of a Christian: humility. As they remind us, though our culture balks at its importance, the Kingdom of God is built on its foundation. If you are interested in joining Eric, Nathan, and the Ellerslie team for a season of discipleship, we encourage you to consider entering the giveaway by February 15. Learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/scholarship-giveaway-2024/

Reading and studying Scripture is an incredible privilege, not just because it’s God’s Word, but because we get to study with the Author Himself. If we are going to have “life in the Word,” we must not only abide in the Bible, we must live (and study) in light of the Author dwelling within us. In this message, Nathan explores the concept of abiding in the Word of God and what it means for the Author (God) to dwell within our lives through His Holy Spirit—especially when we read and study Scripture.

In this ninth episode in Eric’s series on Teddy Roosevelt, he unpacks Teddy's unexpected and remarkable response to WW1. As an older man Roosevelt petitioned Woodrow Wilson (the President of the United States at the time) to allow him to go over to Europe and actually enter into the combat—offering all of us as believers an amazing picture of being always ready to fight the good fight. How many of us are ready to fight the spiritual battles in our generation with the same gusto?

In this life lesson, Eric and Nathan discuss one of their favorite concepts: leaping for joy. Regardless of circumstance or situation, we are called to choose joy and live empowered by the Holy Spirit. Not only do they describe joy, but they also discuss where it is found, how to live in it continually, and beginnings steps to live a life of “rejoicing always.” They also talk about Ellerslie scholarship giveaway where 10 full-ride scholarships will be given to this year’s discipleship training. If you are interested in joining Eric, Nathan, and the Ellerslie team for a season of discipleship, we encourage you to consider entering the giveaway by February 15. Learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/scholarship-giveaway-2024/ 

The entire Bible is a declaration of the Person and work of Jesus Christ; every page of Scripture points to the Author and His finished work upon the Cross. And we need a fresh revelation of Jesus from the Word. In this study, Nathan examines Luke 24 and how Jesus opened the Scriptures to two of His disciples, giving them “spiritual heartburn.” He not only talks about Jesus being the focus and fulfillment of all of Scripture, but our desperate need to experience heartburn as well.

In this eighth episode in Eric’s series on Teddy Roosevelt, he explores the indomitable boyish fervor stowed inside this amazing man. At the age of fifty-three Teddy was not done with his adventures, in fact, he set off on the most dramatic and dangerous adventure of his life. He departed for a journey in the South American Amazon jungle to explore the River of Doubt. Many of us age out of adventure. We leave it for the younger and more virile. But, what if, as Believers in Jesus Christ, we allowed the Spirit of God to press us onward and upward into the desperate adventure of showcasing Christ in a Christ-forsaking world?

In this life lesson, Eric and Nathan talk about how Christianity is an upside down kingdom and how this, though completely counter to the world, is actually a really good thing. They summarize this concept with the biblical term “gentleness”—the opposite spirit. As they talk about this incredible truth, they unpack how we as believers can practically walk in God’s upside down kingdom. Eric and Nathan also talk about Ellerslie Online and invite you to join them in a go-at-your-own-pace online discipleship program, available for a limited time. Learn more at https://www.ellersliestudents.com/ellerslieonline 

As believers, we know we should read and study Scripture … but why? While we may come to the Bible for a variety of reasons, there must be two primary motivating reasons for spending time in God’s Word. In this study, Nathan Johnson discusses the “why” of spending time in Scripture and reminds us that it should be a delight, not a duty; a “get to!” not a “have to.”