Deeper Christian Podcast

The beauty of the Christian life is that we live in what scholars often call the “now and not yet.” In other words, while we have salvation and redemption NOW, there is also a waiting and longing for our future (completed) salvation and redemption. Throughout Scripture, salvation is used in all three tenses: we were saved (past), are being saved (present), and will be saved (future). In this episode, Nathan talks about the three tenses of our salvation and how we can find the beauty and profundity in our “now and not yet” lives.-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 321View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/321

Due to the continued conflict in Israel, we switched our November study tour to an Early Church Bible Study Tour in Turkey ("Asia Minor"). Consider joining me this November in a study tour in Ephesus, Colossae, Laodicea, and many other New Testament locations.» Learn more about the upcoming Bible Study Tour-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 320View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/320

Many Christians know that memorizing the Bible is helpful and important, but few of us do it.In this episode, Nathan talks about a few benefits of memorizing God's Word and gives some encouragement on how to get started.Also, check out Nathan's new book 30 Day Adventure to Know Jesus More!-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 319View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/319

Joshua 1:8 commands us “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”Biblical meditation is drastically different from New Age meditation. In biblical meditation, we are to fill up, ponder, consider, and think upon God's Word, His works, His life, the Cross, and the Gospel. In short, we should continually think upon Christ and His Word.In this episode, Nathan discusses the concept of biblical meditation, why its so important to our spiritual lives, and gives four ideas to get you started.Check out Nathan's new book 30 Day Adventure to Know Jesus More!-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 318View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/318

There is a two-fold reality and position in every believer's life—we are IN Christ and He is IN us.And this changes everything.In this episode, Nathan discusses the two positions of a Christian's life and how that relates to being a new creature in Christ Jesus and clothed with His garment of salvation and righteousness.Check out Nathan's new book 30 Day Adventure to Know Jesus More!-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 317View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/317

Learn five key ways to grow spiritually in your Christian life, including deepening your relationship with God, seeking intimacy through prayer and the Word, declaring truths for spiritual growth, and embracing opportunities for spiritual growth. Discover practical discipleship opportunities to help you thrive in Christ and deepen your connection with God.

Discipleship is not something we accomplish and then move on to the next thing; rather, biblical discipleship is a lifelong pursuit of Christ, growing in our understanding and relationship with Him, and being conformed to His image.The concept of discipleship is akin to an apprentice that takes on not just the knowledge but the lifestyle of the one to whom they are following – in our case, God Himself. We are to become Christlike … not through self-effort or talent, but through the indwelling of the very life of Christ (i.e., the Holy Spirit).One great way to continue your lifelong pursuit of Christ is have an intentional plan to grow in Christ. Here are two great options I’d highly recommend:Ellerslie Online – a “go at your own pace” online discipleship program that is available for a donation of any amount (registration closes February 29)Come to Colorado and join me and Ellerslie for an in-person discipleship program this upcoming summer or fall. You can learn more about our discipleship programs or sign up to enter to win one of our ten full-ride scholarships we are giving away (end February 15, so sign up soon if you’re interested). You can learn more about the scholarship giveaway here.-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 315View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/315

I've been reading through Leonard Ravenhill's biography (In Light of Eternity: The Life of Leonard Ravenhill by Mack Tomlinson) and have been deeply stirred by the life Ravenhill lived and the passion he had for prayer and revival.In this episode, I give several quotes from the book about Leonard's passion for prayer and examine what it means for us to be men and women of prayer in the days in which we live.-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 314View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/314

Many Christians start a Bible reading plan at the first of the year … but we often miss one important thing while reading the Bible.In this episode, Nathan gives a fresh reminder on the one thing we should be most aware of as we read through Scripture this year. Don't have a Bible reading plan? Here are some helps to get started:5 Creative Ways to Read the Bible This Year That WON’T Be BoringWhy This Is The Best Time To Start A Bible Reading PlanHow to craft a plan to read the Bible10 Ways to Read the BibleSpurgeon on How to Read the Bible-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 313View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/313

Happy New Year!Being a new year, many of us are writing down our resolutions and dreams for this year. Yet, as Christians, we need to rethink resolutions and goal setting and consider if there is a better way. In this special New Year’s edition of the Deeper Christian Podcast, my good friend Dan McConnaughey talks about new year resolutions and how we can resolve to live as Christians this year.*This is a reprise of episode 141 from December 2019.-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 312View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/312