Eric Ludy, podcast host and historian, discusses the drama surrounding Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1953 and the contrasting approaches of McCarthy and President Dwight Eisenhower. They explore the fear of communist infiltration in America during the Red Scare and emphasize the importance of handling real issues appropriately. The chapter also delves into the transformative power of Jesus and the concept of overcoming evil with good.

This is the twenty-fourth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he unpacks the intricate plans of Joseph Stalin and the Soviets to manipulate the American government and to steer it in the direction that was most advantageous to their agenda. Harry Dexter White, a government official high up in the U.S. State Department was the clandestine tool with which the Soviets used to pull off this ruse. Like America in the 1940s, we also have an enemy that is seeking to steer our lives into disaster. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Despite being at the low point in Israel’s history, Ezekiel declares that the city of Jerusalem was going to be known as the place where God dwelt—Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There). But God has always been looking for a dwelling place; ultimately desiring to dwell within His people. In this message, Nathan talks about God’s Name “Jehovah Shammah” and discusses how we have become that dwelling place, for the glory, honor, and majesty of Jesus Christ.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

This is the twenty-third installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he explores the strange magnetic attraction that the ideals of Communism have historically had upon a radicalized portion of society. Such a hold, in fact, that the adherents would gladly betray their country, lie to their families, and be willing to murder dear friends in order to serve the god that is Moscow. God created us for dynamic and fervent loyalty, but there is a counterfeit to every good and noble thing. Loyalty to Stalin’s Soviet Russia is one of history's great counterfeits to God’s Kingdom pattern of joy-filled fidelity unto death. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Worms are ugly, helpless, unwanted, insignificant, and too many, rather gross. Yet, Jesus is called a worm in Psalm 22. But interestingly, the worm mentioned isn’t a normal worm. In this study, we examine the grand nature of our Savior in light of the worm (specifically the scarlet worm) and show several places in Scripture that highlight God’s incredible heart through an insignificant worm.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

This is the twenty-second installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he begins to unpack the Red Scare that begins to sweep across our country at the close of WW2. In the dangerous and dogmatic machinery of this anti-communist backlash, one woman, known as “The Blond Spy Queen” is caught. Her name is Elizabeth Bentley, and she wasn’t blond and she wasn’t glamorous. She was simply a woman in need of help.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

God is a provider—He sees the need beforehand and makes provision for it. This has been true throughout Scripture and Christian history, but most clearly seen in Abraham’s willing sacrifice of Isaac. When God stays the hand of Abraham and provides the ram in the thicket, Abraham declares that God is “Jehovah Jireh” (Yahweh Will Provide). In this study, Nathan examines Genesis 22, shows the incredible parallel with Jesus Christ, and reminds us all that we, like Abraham, must live by faith and stand upon the character and promises of God.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Guest Leslie Ludy discusses the power of small beginnings and the impactful outcomes they can lead to. She shares three stories from American history that exemplify this principle. The podcast also explores the importance of faith, relying on God's provision, unconditional availability to God, and holding onto promises amidst adversity.

One of God’s most amazing and astonishing attributes is His mercy and lovingkindness (“hesed” in Hebrew). This attribute is so central to His nature that when describing His own name, God says He abounds in and keeps hesed (mercy and lovingkindness). In this study, Nathan explores the name “El Hesed” and shows how the incredible nature of God’s mercy weaves throughout Scripture, ultimately finding its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and what He longs to do in and through us.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Guest: Jackie Robinson, an extraordinary man who endured great injury with kindness and grace. Topics include the importance of understanding America's history, addressing historical injustices, viewing the word of God beyond politics, the untold story of Mack Robinson, the despised character Ben Chapman, embracing difficulties and finding strength, and responding to vileness with virtue.