Daily Thunder Podcast

Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: Ephesians Bible StudyStudy: 47 – God's Poetry to the World (Ephesians 2:10) In Ephesians 2:10, Paul declares that we are God's "workmanship" – a Greek word where we get our English term "poem." In short, Paul is declaring that we are God's poetry in and to this world. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the grace and salvation of God in light of God's working to bring about a masterpiece and poetry that showcases Himself to the world.

Speaker: Eric LudySeries: July Alumni SummitStudy: 1 – The 69th Attempt The Ellerslie Alumni Summit this past July was an amazing time of seeking Jesus with like-minded believers. Because Eric Ludy is currently out of town with his family, we wanted to give you the opportunity to listen to his messages from the Summit during Daily Thunder. This is the first message Eric gave at the Summit entitled "The 69th Attempt." The WWII series will be back in full swing on Monday, August 17.

416: The Philippians and the Phroneō // The Christian Mindset 01 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: The Christian MindsetStudy: 01 – The Philippians and the Phroneō In a world where darkness is increasing, lawlessness is normal, and fear is abundant, how is a Christian supposed to think and what are they to focus upon? In this new series, Nathan Johnson examines the Christian mindset as found in Philippians 4. In this introductory episode, Nathan gives an overview of the book of Philippians and talks about the importance of having the mind (Greek: phroneō) of Christ.

415: Stalin’s Telegram // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 60 (Eric Ludy)   Speaker: Eric Ludy   Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2   Study:60:Stalin’s Telegram This is the sixtieth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual lessons from WW2. In this episode he zooms in on a particular interchange of telegrams between Churchill and Stalin in late 1943. Stalin is upset with Churchills phraseology on the matter of Arctic convoys arriving in the winter months of 1943 and subsequently sends a brash, belittling, accusatory, and altogether unpleasant telegram to Churchill. What Churchill does in return is wholly unexpected and unprecedented in the correspondence between world leaders. Churchill’s actions create an amazing picture of the Christian's response to the Devil’s accusatory voice in our own lives.     

    414: Salvation By Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) // Ephesians Bible Study 46 (Nathan Johnson)Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: Ephesians Bible StudyStudy: 46 – Salvation By Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) It is such a simple truth, yet holds a profound mystery – we are saved by grace through faith. This declaration by Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that while we experience the benefit and blessing of salvation, it is not a work or activity we accomplished but something God entirely did for us. In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson explains that this salvation by grace through faith is not something which happened merely in the past on our behalf but is the ongoing reality and experience for the believer.

413: The Mind of the General // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 59 (Eric Ludy)   Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 59: The Mind of the General   This is the fifty-ninth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he explores the mental burdens of Winston Churchill in late 1943. And then he compares that with the list of mental burdens the Church of Jesus Christ is facing right now in 2020. There is an ancient strategy for walking through the darkest hour and it isn’t fear and it isn’t anxiety. This message unpacks this amazing heavenly strategy and reminds the Church just exactly who is Boss and who is in control right now.   

412: The Order of the White Feather // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 58 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: The Order of the White Feather  This is the fifty-eighth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he contrasts the Soviet Union’s military motivation technique during WW2 with the motivation technique of Great Britain in WW1 and WW2. Spoiler alert: Eric is not impressed with either of them. And then he contrasts both of these methods (which both proved effective in an earthly sense) with the motivation pattern of the Kingdom of Heaven. The Conclusion: God really does understand the idea of human motivation.

411: The Burden of Repentance (Nathan Johnson)Speaker: Nathan JohnsonStudy: The Burden of Repentance Over the past few months, God has burned Nathan with the need of revival – not just in the world or the Church, but also his life. In this episode, he talks about the three aspects found in every revival and the need for each of us to come afresh to a place of repentance before the Cross of Christ.

410: The Spurning of Calais // Spiritual Lessons from WW2 57 (Eric Ludy) Speaker: Eric Ludy  Series: Spiritual Lessons from WW2 Study: 57: The Spurning of Calais   This is the fifty-seventh installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he addresses the propensity in all of us to want to be important, significant, and famous. Paralleling the decision between Pas de Calais and Normandy for the target location for the great D-Day attack in 1944 Eric brings out that tension between desiring victory in the war and desiring to be made famous in and through the war.

409: The Superlative Demonstration (Ephesians 2:7) // Ephesians Bible Study 45 (Nathan Johnson)Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: Ephesians Bible StudyStudy: 45 – The Superlative Demonstration (Ephesians 2:7) When God redeemed humanity, it wasn’t merely for us, it was also for Himself. In this expositional study of Ephesians 2:7, Nathan Johnson looks at the superlative demonstration of God’s grace … now and for all eternity. God is revealing the immeasurable abundance of His grace in our lives – a picture and declaration of His love, mercy, kindness, and grace.