

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 5, 2023 • 43min
1036: El Elyon (God Most High) // Behold Our God 21 (Nathan Johnson)
God sits in the position of “most high” above all else. There is none like Him and He is exalted above all creation. The name El Elyon (God Most High) bespeaks of God’s “highness” and the fact there is none like Him. In this study, Nathan examines the beauty of El Elyon and how we—like Satan—attempt to put ourselves in God’s “most high” position. He also gives three practical ways that affect our daily lives when we allow Jesus Christ to be our Most High 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/

Sep 4, 2023 • 55min
1035: Chicago Boy // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 28 (Eric Ludy)
Emmett Till, a fun-loving 14-year-old boy, whose social faux pas in 1955 led to significant changes in America. The podcast discusses the code of Jim Crow, the murder of Emmett Till, racism and communism, Rosa Parks' defiance, taking action against injustice, and the concept of taking up one's cross and following Jesus.

Sep 1, 2023 • 60min
1034: The Witness of Whittaker Chambers // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 27 (Eric Ludy)
Whittaker Chambers, witness behind the key event that sparked the liberal/conservative philosophical divide in America, discusses the impact of his book 'Witness' on Ronald Reagan. The podcast explores the significance of standing for truth, understanding differing viewpoints, the discovery of the 'pumpkin papers' in the Alger Hiss case, and the perpetuation of lies. It also examines the impossibility of returning to a life without communism and the consequences of betraying one's country and rejecting God.

Aug 31, 2023 • 42min
1033: Amen, The Faithful God // Behold Our God 20 (Nathan Johnson)
God’s faithfulness truly is great—He is constant, steadfast, and trustworthy. Yet, this incredible attribute of God is more than an aspect of His nature, it is one of His names—He is the Faithful God. In this study, we examine three names of God (The Amen, The Faithful God, and The Faithful and True Witness) and look at two ways in which we behold God’s faithfulness. Let us stand in awe and declare “Great is Your faithfulness!”------------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/

Aug 30, 2023 • 40min
1032: Not Home Yet // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 26 (Leslie Ludy)
Leslie Ludy, speaker on the history of Women Airforce Service Pilots in WW2, discusses their experiences, the temptation to grow weary in a bold Christian life, the contrast between earthly and heavenly rewards, and the guaranteed reward awaiting those who serve the Lord. She also explores Stephen's unwavering desire for Jesus Christ in the face of persecution.

Aug 29, 2023 • 51min
1031: El Ro’i (The God Who Sees Me) // Behold Our God 19 (Nathan Johnson)
God doesn’t merely see all things … He sees me personally. This profound truth becomes clear in Hagar’s encounter with the Living God in Genesis 16, giving Him the name El Ro’i (The God Who Sees Me). While insignificant and mistreated, this name reminds us that God sees even the lowest and insignificant individual. In this study, Nathan examines this incredible name of God in light of Hebrews 4 and Psalm 139 and suggests that the question is not so much “does God see me?” as much as “do I want Him to see me?”------------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/

Aug 28, 2023 • 58min
1030: McCarthy for President // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 25 (Eric Ludy)
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.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h
1029: Operation Snow Job // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 24 (Eric Ludy)
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/

Aug 24, 2023 • 47min
1028: Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There) // Behold Our God 18 (Nathan Johnson)
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/

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
1027: Bleeding Red // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 23 (Eric Ludy)
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/