

Daily Thunder Podcast
Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson
With 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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Sep 19, 2023 • 49min
1046: Go’el (Redeemer) // Behold Our God 25 (Nathan Johnson)
Throughout Scripture, God is called the Redeemer of Israel—the One who rescues, purchases, and ransoms His people. This climaxes in the New Testament as we see Jesus, the Redeemer, laying down His life to save humanity from sin and death. In this study, Nathan examines the concept of redemption throughout Scripture and how it leads us to see the majesty of Jesus Christ and His work upon the cross. May we, like Job, declare, “I know that my Redeemer lives …”------------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/

Sep 18, 2023 • 52min
1045: Princeton vs. Agnes Scott // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 34 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-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 showcases an unusual event in 1966 which boasted David and Goliath significance—the little women’s college, Agnes Scott, defeated the powerhouse all-men’s university Princeton in the GE College Bowl.------------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/

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Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 7min
1044: The Cuban Missile Crisis // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 33 (Eric Ludy)
Eric Ludy, podcast host who covers the history of America from 1914 to 1974, explores the Cuban Missile Crisis and President Kennedy's decision-making process. Personal accounts and reflections on the crisis, youth rebellion, and the importance of leadership in shaping the world are also discussed.

Sep 14, 2023 • 45min
1043: The Ancient of Days // Behold Our God 24 (Nathan Johnson)
God is called the “Ancient of Days” in the book of Daniel. This seemingly abstract name showcases God’s timeless nature, His infinite wisdom, and His righteous judgment. In this study, we explore Daniel 7 and examine the nature of God, how Revelation reveals Jesus as the Ancient of Days, and three ways we should respond to Him in light of this wondrous name.------------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/

Sep 13, 2023 • 45min
1042: Self-Protection vs. Sacrificial Love // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 32 (Leslie Ludy)
Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-second installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie pays tribute to Lilian Trasher, the American who gave up everything to serve God in Egypt. Lilian died in 1961, and her example of sacrificial love stands out in the past century as one of the great marvels of God's working in and through the lives of willing vessels. ------------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/

Sep 12, 2023 • 59min
1041: Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) // Behold Our God 23 (Nathan Johnson)
As Jehovah Sabaoth (Tsebaoth), our God is not only a warrior Himself, but He is also the commander of armies (Lord of Hosts). This name of God speaks of His military power and strength, and how He is absolute, sufficient, and superior to all else. In this study, Nathan examines this powerful name and gives three ways we should respond to the truth that Jesus is Lord of Hosts.------------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/

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Sep 11, 2023 • 59min
1040: Hoover's New Boss // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 31 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-first 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 dives into the meteoric rise of Bobby Kennedy to the position of Attorney General of the United States in late 1960. As a thirty-five year old, Bobby became the boss of the most legendary and intimidating man in Washington--The seventy-year-old J. Edgar Hoover--Director of the FBI. Sparks flew when Bobby stepped into this position, and the comical relationship that unfolded between these two men supplies us as Christians today with an amazing peek into the inner workings of our own relationship with spiritual change and growth. ------------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/

Sep 8, 2023 • 57min
1039: The Freedom Riders // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 30 (Eric Ludy)
Eric Ludy, a podcaster discussing spiritual lessons from American history, explores the Freedom Riders of 1961 and their connection to Christianity today. The episode covers the sharp polarization in society, the challenges of desegregation, the resistance to school desegregation, the disparity between law and compliance, and the power of the cross to proclaim freedom.

Sep 7, 2023 • 49min
1038: Elohim Chayim + El Chuwl (The Living God Who Gave You Life) // Behold Our God 22 (Nathan Johnson)
God is the Living God who sustains and brings forth life within us. In this study, Nathan examines an amazing series of God’s names that point to life and what God has done within us through the Cross of Christ. Throughout the message, you will be freshly encouraged and reminded that you are chosen by God, not an accident, and therefore God created you with a purpose to demonstrate and declare His life through your own.------------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/

Sep 6, 2023 • 45min
1037: Special Christians vs. Faithful Christians // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 29 (Leslie Ludy)
Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-ninth installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie revisits two amazing stories from Christian history in the 1950’s—the five missionaries killed in Ecuador and David Wilkerson’s impact upon the gangs in inner-city New York. Through these reflections on God’s world-changing work through ordinary men and women, Leslie reminds us that there are no “special Christians”, only faithful Christians. We don’t need special qualifications to bear eternal fruit through our lives. We only need a heart fully surrendered to Jesus Christ, and faith in a mighty, faithful 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/