Daily Thunder Podcast
807 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 209 ratingsWith 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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719: The Showdown // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 14 (Eric Ludy)
September 27, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThis is the fourteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he explores the idea of “spiritual showdowns” in Scripture and how that same “showdown” mentality must clothe the Christian in our era as well. This world must behold the God of the Bible—they must see His po...
718: When I am Weak // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 13 (Eric Ludy)
September 26, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis is the thirteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he explores the rough beginnings of the man, Stanley Albert Dale. And then he demonstrates how that very “roughness,” that nearly suffocated Stanley in his childhood, was the very same “roughness” that worked...
717: Building Commandos // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 12 (Eric Ludy)
September 24, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis is the twelfth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he investigates the powerful training institute God raised up in this time to train, equip, and inspire a generation of missionaries with a passionate yearning to reach the unreached of this earth. For more inf...
716: The Dwelling of Christ // Abundantly 06 (Nathan Johnson)
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBChrist is to dwell in our hearts through faith, declares Paul in Ephesians 3:17. But this is not a call for salvation but for Christ to be central and preeminent in our lives. In this stirring expositional message, Nathan Johnson unpacks three things what Christ dwelling in our hearts does NOT mean, in order to help us understand what it does. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed...
715: A Mission Field Right Here // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 11 (Leslie Ludy)
September 22, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis is the eleventh installment in the epic fall Daily Thunder series entitled Daring to Do as Stanley Dale, which draws on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. Leslie Ludy joins as a special guest in this episode and unpacks the principle of developing a missionary-mindset wherever we are. This session expounds upon the many mission fields tha...
714: Strengthened with God’s Almighty Power // Abundantly 05 (Nathan Johnson)
September 21, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe emphasis of Paul’s incredible prayer is the life and love of Jesus Christ demonstrated and experienced in the depths of every believer. The heart of the prayer is found in the phrase “strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.” In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this profound and essential concept of which the rest of the prayer flows from. As Christians, we must be strengthened and empowered by the Spirit of God in our inner being (our mind, heart, wi...
713: Eyes Open // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 10 (Eric Ludy)
September 20, 2021 19:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBThis is the tenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he discusses the incredible ability of missionaries throughout history to move towards challenges as opposed to running from them. Of course, this ability isn’t derived from their own human gumption, but it is a g...
712: Staring Down the Shock Troops // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 09 (Eric Ludy)
September 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis is the ninth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he investigates the astounding spiritual courage and boldness of men and women of God throughout these past 100 years. The series title, Daring to Do as Stanley Dale begins to really take shape in and through this...
711: The Tuan Invasion // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 08 (Eric Ludy)
September 17, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis is the eighth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he discusses the ethics of foreign missions. Is it our job as Christians to poke our noses into the cultural and religious affairs of others? Should we just mind our own business? Or is our business the actual in...
710: Three Questions For Your Prayer Life // Abundantly 04 (Nathan Johnson)
September 16, 2021 16:45 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn Ephesians 3:16, Paul declares that he prays “according to the riches of God’s glory.” While we know prayer is important, many of us don’t know the posture, position, or person of prayer like Paul did. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to pray according to the riches of God’s glory and gives you three important questions that have the potential to deepen and transform your prayer life. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellersli...
709: Never For A Moment // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 07 (Leslie Ludy)
September 15, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis is the seventh installment in the Daring to Do as Stanley Dale series with special guest, Leslie Ludy. In this episode, Leslie shares some powerful audio excerpts from Darlene Diebler Rose’s testimony - a missionary in the interior of New Guinea for 46 years. Leslie explores three spiritual lessons we can learn from Darlene's example of faithfulness, surrender, and long-suffering for the glory of God. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society...
708: Where Does Your Name Come From? // Abundantly 03 (Nathan Johnson)
September 14, 2021 20:15 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBPaul tells us that every family in heaven and on earth derives its name from the Father. But what does it mean that we are “named” from the Father? In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson not only explores this incredible concept of “name” in Scripture but also gives the secret for how our lives can reflect the heart, character, and image of our God. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have b...
707: Dreamer of Dreams // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 06 (Eric Ludy)
September 13, 2021 17:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis is the sixth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he unpacks the theological mindset that the missionaries of this past century shared that led them to radical givenness and great risk on the mission field. And it’s a mindset that, for the most part, is no longer...
706: The Savior in the Thicket // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 05 (Eric Ludy)
September 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis is the fifth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he unpacks the extraordinary providence of God as shown both throughout Biblical history and in Christian missionary history throughout the past 2,000 years. Using the story of famed missionaries Don and Carol Ric...
705: Fretting Like a Lion // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 04 (Eric Ludy)
September 10, 2021 18:15 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis is the fourth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he explores the unique enthusiasm and passion that missionaries of the past have had for heading out into the wild lands and doing difficult life-threatening things for Jesus —things that cause the modern North-A...
704: The Posture of Prayer // Abundantly 02 (Nathan Johnson)
September 09, 2021 19:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBPaul’s second prayer in Ephesians (3:14-21) isn’t a causal or simple prayer—it is an intense and focused prayer for the fullness of Christ in the lives of Paul’s readers. While we often don’t place much significance on the posture of prayer, Paul emphasizes that this prayer is done on his knees before the Father. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the biblical posture of prayer, why Paul is emphasizing bowing his knees, and what this practically means for our own prayer ...
703: Inured for Danger // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 03 (Eric Ludy)
September 08, 2021 17:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis is the third installment in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he explores the concept of being spiritually readied and toughened by the Spirit of God for the calling that each of us as believers has received. A Christian has been supplied everything necessary to be fully...
702: For What Reason? // Abundantly 01 (Nathan Johnson)
September 07, 2021 20:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this new series, Nathan Johnson explores Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and the abundant life made available to us in Christ Jesus. Paul begins his prayer by declaring “for this reason”—building upon what He has written so far in Ephesians. Join Nathan in this study where we review Ephesians 1-3 and what reason Paul is praying on behalf of believers.
701: Passing on the Casu Marzu // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 02 (Eric Ludy)
September 06, 2021 18:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThis is the second episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he dives into the strange and perplexing concept of spiritual taste buds. When we enter the Kingdom of Heaven via faith in Jesus Christ, there is a process of being recalibrated in our desires, our drives, and ou...
700: The Legendmaker // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 01 (Eric Ludy)
September 05, 2021 19:15 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis is the very first episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the thirty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the late 1960’s and 70’s. In this episode he explores the way God intentionally builds His men and women for the key swings in history — the key moments in the grand story. But, God doesn’t just build His heroes to share the Gospel Tru...
699: A Poured-Out Woman // The Bravehearted Woman 5 of 5 (Leslie)
September 03, 2021 15:15 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBravehearted women in history are those who not only suffered willingly for Christ, but counted it a privilege to do so. Women who understand the narrow path of the Cross — and that the Christian life is not meant to be easy — will be good soldiers for Christ, no matter what life brings. Though modern culture tells us to self-protect, Christ invites us to join Him in demonstrating sacrificial love. In this session, Leslie casts a life-giving vision for this beautiful and often overlooked a...
698: A Grounded Woman // The Bravehearted Woman 4 of 5 (Leslie)
September 02, 2021 17:15 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAs women, we must surrender our feelings and emotions to the Spirit of God. Our actions and decisions must be based on His Truth, not based on our feelings, whims, and desires. Unless we bring our emotions and feelings under the authority of God’s Spirit, we will be ineffective in our Christian life and unable to make a significant impact upon this world. In this session, Leslie explores how to make the shift from emotion-led living to Truth-based living.
697: A Resilient Woman // The Bravehearted Woman 3 of 5 (Leslie)
September 01, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBBecoming a spiritual athlete is one of the primary qualities of every man or woman in Christian history who truly made an impact for God’s glory. It is also the example set by the Apostle Paul, and the example of Jesus Christ. Should we expect less for ourselves? In this session Leslie explores the Biblical foundation of being a fortified, resilient woman - not through self-effort, but through Christ’s strength alone.
696: A Fulfilled Woman // The Bravehearted Woman 2 of 5 (Leslie)
August 31, 2021 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBChrist’s amazing work on the Cross did not set us free to “be ourselves” or “follow our hearts.” Rather, He gave His life to set you free from ourselves, so that we no longer need to be controlled by our selfish, fleshly whims. Because of His work on the Cross, we are free to be completely and wholly His — and as Leslie explains in this session, this is the secret to true and lasting fulfillment.
695: A Valiant Woman // The Bravehearted Woman 1 of 5 (Leslie)
August 30, 2021 19:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this session Leslie shares how the secret to bravehearted womanhood is not found in striving, but surrender. It’s not impressing the world with your own strengths - it’s getting out of the way so God’s amazing strength can be seen through your life.
694: Empowered // The Immovable Man 5 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThis is the fifth and final installment in Eric Ludy’s five-part mini-series entitled The Immovable Man. In this episode he dives into the role that the Holy Spirit MUST play in a man of God’s life. Apart from the power of God indwelling a man, a man has zero ability in his natural resource to pull off the gargantuan calling of manliness. A man of God can uniquely impact the world, because he is indwelled and enabled by the Creator of the heavens and earth.
693: Living Low // The Immovable Man 4 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
August 26, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThis is the fourth installment in Eric Ludy’s five-part mini-series entitled The Immovable Man. In this episode he talks about the central role that humility plays in a strong man’s life. At first, humility seems like a great weakness, but in actuality humility is the ultimate evidence of inner heavenly strength.
692: Utterly Dependent // The Immovable Man 3 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis is the third installment in Eric Ludy’s five-part mini-series entitled The Immovable Man. In this episode he shows how a man is uniquely designed for dependence. But, it’s not a dependence on this world, money, a job, his parents, his spouse, or his good reputation. A man of God is dependent on God — wholly and completely. And that is his secret source of strength.
691: Ready to Suffer // The Immovable Man 2 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
August 24, 2021 16:45 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis is the second installment in Eric Ludy’s five-part mini-series entitled The Immovable Man. In this episode he illuminates the reason why a man is given strength. It’s in order that he may spend it on others. God has given a man a special power, but it is only when a man leverages that power to serve the weak around him, that he discovers his awesome purpose.
690: Coming in Second // The Immovable Man 1 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
August 23, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis is the first installment in Eric Ludy’s five-part mini-series entitled The Immovable Man. In this episode he unpacks the idea that a man of God is a “second” man. He is one that has parted ways with Adam’s behavior and has chosen to identify with the work of Christ instead.
689: The Triumph of Tribulation // God’s Eternal Purpose and Plan 05 (Nathan Johnson)
August 20, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBTribulations and trials are supposed to be our triumph in the Christian life! As believers, we shouldn’t shy away from difficulties, but as Paul commands, we should embrace them. Why? Because we know how God is using them in our lives. In this expositional study, Nathan examines Ephesians 3:13 and Paul’s reminder that we should not lose heart at his tribulations but rather recognize that tribulations are our glory and boast. You can triumph in tribulation! And in this message, Nathan gives fi...
688: Our Bold, Confident Access to God’s Presence // God’s Eternal Purpose and Plan 04 (Nathan Johnson)
August 19, 2021 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBBelievers have access to the throne room of the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Creator of the Universe. In Ephesians 3:12, Paul says that our access unto God is not one of trepidation or fear but one of bold confidence. In this expositional study, Nathan explains our bold, confident access to God and the amazing wonder of such access.
687: God’s Eternal Purpose // God’s Eternal Purpose and Plan 03 (Nathan Johnson)
August 18, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBGod has an eternal purpose that He is bringing about in Christ Jesus. From eternity past, through all the Old Testament, and continues to today, His divine plan will be brought about. In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:11, Nathan Johnson gives an introduction to God’s eternal purpose and gives three practical ways we can live in His will and plan.
686: The Manifold Wisdom of God // God’s Eternal Purpose and Plan 02 (Nathan Johnson)
August 17, 2021 07:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe body of Christ (the Church) has the tremendous privilege to declare the manifold wisdom of God to the heavenly realms. The way we as Christians live here on earth becomes a declaration to the world around us and to the heavenlies that God is still God, He is enthroned on high, and all the promises in Him are still yes and amen. In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:10, Nathan Johnson explores this amazing mystery and describes not only what the manifold wisdom of God is but explains h...
685: God's Mysterious Plan for Your Life // God’s Eternal Purpose and Plan 01 (Nathan Johnson)
August 16, 2021 07:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBGod has a “mysterious plan” that He is accomplishing and bringing about in Christ Jesus. This plan, though hidden for ages in God, has come to light and is to be made known to the world. In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:9, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s declaration and explains not only what the mystery is but how we as Christians are supposed to showcase it everyday of our lives.
684: Distinct or Blurry? (Dan McConnaughey)
August 13, 2021 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Church today is known for all our distinctions and separations (like denominations) rather than the one thing that should distinguish us from the world: Jesus Christ. In this message, Dan McConnaughey discusses the concept of “distinct” and how our distinction as Christians should not be blurry.
683: The Pull to Grow Slow (Sandi McConnaughey)
August 12, 2021 19:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJesus says in Matthew 24:12-13, "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved." In this message, Sandi McConnaughey talks about love and our calling as believers to love God and those around us. We must endure in love till the end.
682: Spiritual Fortification (Leslie Ludy)
August 10, 2021 20:45 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this powerful and practical message, Leslie equips believers with a Biblical strategy for standing against the attacks of the enemy, and explores what it means to be spiritually offensive, rather than defensive, in our Christian walk.
681: The Master of Breakthroughs (Nathan Johnson)
August 09, 2021 19:45 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBGod loves impossibilities. No matter what difficulties you may face, what trials you endure, what temptations that try to distract you—God is able to handle it because He is the “Master of Breakthroughs.” In this message from 2 Samuel 5, Nathan Johnson talks about the crowning of David as king over Israel and the resulting battle with the Philistines. Though an incredible picture from the Old Testament, this story is a shadow of our spiritual reality in the New Covenant.
680: Biblical Answers for Common Struggles // Impacting Others for Eternity 5 of 5 (Leslie Ludy)
August 06, 2021 11:15 - 21 minutes - 20 MBGiving Truth-based answers for difficult problems
679: How to Share Truth, Not Trends // Impacting Others for Eternity 4 of 5 (Leslie Ludy)
August 05, 2021 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBReaching others in a life-changing way
678: Practical Ways to Reach the Lost // Impacting Others for Eternity 3 of 5 (Leslie Ludy)
August 04, 2021 11:15 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBUnderstanding the battle and the opportunity in such a time as this
677: Overcoming Inadequacy // Impacting Others for Eternity 2 of 5 (Leslie Ludy)
August 03, 2021 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBStepping out of your comfort zone by getting in step with God
676: Going After Souls // Impacting Others for Eternity 1 of 5 (Leslie Ludy)
August 02, 2021 11:15 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBLiving out the great commission no matter our life circumstances
675: The Footprints of The Great // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 21 (Eric Ludy)
July 30, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis is the twenty-first and final episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he explores the idea of “the æstel” — a kingly gift given to Alfred’s men in order to help them better read and understand the text of the Bible. Alfred himself proved to be an æstel to his nation, to the world, and even to the generations that followed him. Alfred was a great king, but that is due to the fact that he lived wi...
674: The Presence of Peace // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 14 (Nathan Johnson)
July 29, 2021 17:15 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBAs Paul comes to a conclusion, he gives a final benediction and blessing for those who live and think according to His exhortation of Philippians 4:4-9. This blessing is nothing less than God’s promise to be with us. In this final message on the Christian mindset, Nathan Johnson expounds on Paul’s statement that “the God of peace will be with you” and gives three incredible realities of what it means for our lives practically.
673: The First Sufferer of the Saxons // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 20 (Eric Ludy)
July 28, 2021 19:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis is the twentieth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he explores the manly initiative of the King of Wessex to lead as the “first to suffer the difficulty”, the “first to attempt the challenge”, and the “first to change from the old ways”. This exemplary pattern of leadership hearkened back to the model of Christ and worked to transform his nation and the world.
672: The Rabid Yeti of Wessex // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 19 (Eric Ludy)
July 27, 2021 17:45 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis is the nineteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he delves into the astounding drive of Alfred to re-introduce literacy and Biblical learning back to his nation. And to accomplish this amazing feat, he, himself, needed to learn to read.
671: Setting the Example // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 13 (Nathan Johnson)
July 26, 2021 19:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe are to be unlike the world around us—though we live in the world, we are not to be of the world. As Paul concludes his argument in Philippians 4:9, he declares “look at my life and watch how this is put into practice!” In this episode, Nathan exposes Paul’s heart from the passage and exhorts each of us to live lives worthy to be imitated.
670: The Saxon Peace-Weaver // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 18 (Eric Ludy)
July 23, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis is the eighteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he brings a woman into the series for the first time —Alfred’s first born, Æthelflæd. The beautiful young Æthelflæd becomes an incredible picture of love, grace, and self-sacrificing care as she is called on to play a very special role as a royal player in the Anglo-Saxon culture. Æthelflæd becomes the “peace-weaver” between two nations a...