Deeper Christian Podcast

God doesn’t merely give us peace … He is our peace.In these crazy and dark days in which we live, many people are living in great fear, anxiety, worry, foreboding, and stress. Yet, Jesus promises to be our peace and to guard our hearts and minds—regardless of the circumstance or situation swirling around us.In this episode, we examine the character and Name of God “Jehovah Shalom”—the God of Peace—and discuss what it means to have the One who is peace itself residing within our lives.» Receive the Deeper Christian quotes in your inbox either daily or once a week on Saturdays-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 238View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/238/

Paul commands us to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16). Yet for too many of us, the Bible is an add-on to our lives, not the center of our hearts, minds, words, and actions.In this episode, we talk about what it means for the Word of God to dwell in us abundantly and how it in turn should bubble forth out of our lives to the world around us.» Join Nathan in an in-depth Christ-centered study of the book of Colossians-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 237View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/237/

In the past two episodes, I've shared a burden that's been growing concerning the distracted culture in which we live. But Paul declares that Jesus is to have first place in every area of our lives—He alone is preeminent.This burden built up and spilled forth as a sermon I preached from Colossians 1:18. Since it is in the same vein as the previous two episodes, I thought it would be good to share it on the podcast. » Download the sermon notes-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 236View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/236/

We live in a world full of distraction, information, and a demand for more. Yet too many of us no longer know how to think, let alone know where to go for wisdom.I recently read the book The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken, and it fits so well with the last episode (#234: Four Warnings for This Year) that I decided to do a simple book review/overview to discuss the importance of finding our wisdom in the proper order (as McCracken argues).McCracken summarizes the current cultural dilemma with information and social media as three key problems:Information gluttony – we have way too much information to digestPerpetual novelty – we have a constant desire for everything to be “new” and “fresh”“Look Within” Autonomy – we want everything built around us and our needs, wants, and desiresHis solution, what he calls the “Wisdom Pyramid,” is a practical illustration to remind us where the primary sources of wisdom come from. Like the 1990s food pyramid, the Wisdom Pyramid tells us that our primary source of wisdom and truth must come from Scripture. And as you go higher up the pyramid, that input should have less authority and influence—ending with the internet and social media (ie: we should be getting the least, if any, of our truth from that source).The Internet and Social MediaBeautyBooksNatureThe ChurchThe Bible-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 235View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/235/

As I've reflected over the start of the new year, I've been convicted.It is far too easy these days to be passive and lazy, numbed by distraction, and lackluster in our Christian living.So if you want to grow spiritually, understand God's Word, and thrive in intimacy with Jesus Christ more than ever before, you must heed these four warnings this year.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 234View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/234/

Psalm 143:9 is a plea unto the Lord for refuge and security because the Psalmist hid himself in God.In the culture and days in which we live, we too need to find our hiding place in the Lord—or as the New Testament commands, we are to find our position "IN Christ."In this special episode, we talk about Psalm 143:9 and listen to a short Bravehearted Thot by David Wilkerson called "I Will Veil Myself in You"—exhorting us to place our hope, trust, and confidence in the character and nature of our God.-----------------If you are looking to start a book study this year, join Nathan in a study of Colossians. This fourteen-session study will not only give you an overview of Colossians but also teach you to know how to study a book through study guides, session notes, and other bonuses—all for free. » Join Nathan in a study of Colossians-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 233View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/233/

Explore the significance of studying a book of the Bible, including understanding the authors, identifying major themes, creating an outline, reading multiple times, and balancing theology with practical living. Join a comprehensive study on Colossians to delve into the preeminence and glory of Jesus Christ.

Next week I am starting a fourteen-part study of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and would love to have you join me in the study!Whether you want to learn how to study a book of the Bible or experience the rich depth and truths of God’s Word through Colossians, this study will focus on the preeminence of Jesus Christ and how our lives are to be conformed to the image of Christ.If you are interested in receiving the study guides for this powerful study, you can do so by clicking the link below.» Receive the Colossians Study Guides + Audios-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 231View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/231/

God delights in new beginnings.As we start a new year, we need to remember our God is the “God of new beginnings” – and allow Him to push a reset button on our lives and make this year one of the best, most intimate, most victorious years of our lives.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 230View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/230/

In this special episode, we look at three ways to begin this new year: remember, repent, and refocus.Don’t just rush into this new year without looking back, looking forward, and most importantly looking up.» Download the mentioned bonus "Holy Club of Oxford" questions as a PDF-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 229View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/229/