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Daily Thunder Podcast

Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson

300 episodes

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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  1. 1418: The Dark Night of Viking Dominance // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 04 (Eric Ludy)

    · 44 min

    Eric explores the first encounters Alfred shares with the legendary Vikings and how those first encounters parallel our first steps forward against our own terrifying territorial invader, known as Sin. Alfred is going…

  2. 1417: Be Anxious for Nothing (Philippians 4:6) // Think on These Things 03 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 37 min

    Paul commands us not to worry, forebode, or walk in worry. Rather, everything in our lives should press us ever more unto Jesus Christ. In this study from Philippians 4:6, we explore what it means for us to be "cut to…

  3. 1416: Don’t Pay the Dane // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 03 (Eric Ludy)

    · 56 min

    There were two distinct ways that the kings of the island of Britain dealt with the invading Vikings in the ninth century. The most popular way was to pacify them and give them what they wanted. This was called,…

  4. 1415: Aggressive Gentleness (Philippians 4:5) // Think on These Things 02 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 46 min

    Our gentleness is to be known to everyone—but gentleness is not what we may think it is … its a willingness to demonstrate love rather than argue and prove yourself right (or to demand your own rights). It is a…

  5. 1414: The Behavior of Royalty // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 02 (Eric Ludy)

    · 38 min

    We have a territory to rule and protect. And the decisions we make don’t just impact our own territory but that of the world surrounding us. Like Alfred, if we learn to do this “ruling” thing right, we could change the…

  6. 1413: Again, I Will Say, Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) // Think on These Things 01 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 46 min

    Christians are supposed to have a certain focus of their mind—or, as Paul says, “think on these things.” In this special series, Nathan teaches from Philippians 4:4–8 and discusses what it means not only to have a…

  7. 1412: The Unlikely Hero // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 01 (Eric Ludy)

    · 44 min

    In the year 872 the Vegas odds were against Alfred and his future portended hopelessness, yet all these many years later we refer to this guy as Alfred the Great. Why? Because God enjoys proving the oddsmakers wrong.…

  8. 1411: Building A Foundation for Christian Living and Leading // Reimagining Ellerslie 06 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 14 min

    In this episode, Eric and Nathan conclude their mini-series on Ellerslie's vision and how Ellerslie is being improved and expanded in 2027. They also talk about why now is an important time in church history for…

  9. 1410: Student Testimonies from Ellerslie 1.0 // Reimagining Ellerslie 05 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 13 min

    In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, several alumni share the power and impact of Ellerslie 1.0 on their lives and their…

  10. 1409: Renovating and Reimagining Ellerslie 1.0 // Reimagining Ellerslie 04 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 16 min

    In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. Ellerslie's main program has been a powerful discipleship training for believers at all stages of their…

  11. 1408: Student Testimonies from Ellerslie 2.0 // Reimagining Ellerslie 03 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 14 min

    In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, several alumni share the power and impact of Ellerslie 2.0 on their lives and their…

  12. 1407: Ellerslie's 2.0 // Reimagining Ellerslie 02 (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 15 min

    In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. In this episode, they talk about Ellerslie's 2.0 program, the profound success it had in the beta version…

  13. 1406: 2.0ing Every Area of Our Lives // Reimagining Ellerslie (Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson)

    · 17 min

    In this special mini-series, Eric and Nathan meet to discuss Ellerslie's vision and direction moving forward. These are exciting days, especially as we all allow God to "2.0" every area of our lives. ------------ »…

  14. 1405: Two Aspects of Overcomers (Revelation 2-3) // To the Seven Churches 24 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 24 min

    In this special bonus episode, Nathan shares two aspects of what it means to be an overcomer as found in Revelation 2–3 … and he reminds us that our victory, triumph, and overcoming comes exclusively from Jesus Christ.…

  15. 1404: Lukewarm With the Door Closed (Revelation 3:15–22) // To the Seven Churches 23 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 47 min

    Of all the letters, the one to Laodicea contains the sharpest rebuke from Christ. The church has nothing good to say about it, and yet, while there is a warning if they don’t repent, there is also an amazing invitation…

  16. 1403: To Laodicea, From … (Revelation 3:14) // To the Seven Churches 22 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 32 min

    In our modern day, the most well-known of the seven letters is the one to Laodicea. Yet, while we know many of Jesus' statements to that church, we don't understand the background, the city itself, and how Jesus…

  17. 1402: Being Merle Oddbody // Spiritual Lessons from the Novel Hoodlum (Eric Ludy)

    · 53 min

    Merle Oddbody is a very unexpected and humorous character in the novel, Hoodlum, written by Eric and his son Hudson (view it on Amazon here). Merle Oddbody is synonymous with weakness, foolishness, and being a…

  18. 1401: What You Did Right (Revelation 3:8–13) // To the Seven Churches 21 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 42 min

    In this study, we examine what Jesus says to the Church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:8–13. Throughout the study, we discover what the church was doing correctly, the overwhelming promise to the overcomers, and a…

  19. 1400: The Man Vision // Epic Masculinity 03 (Eric Ludy)

    · 14 min

    Eric Ludy is freshly stirred on the topic of manhood. This rugged topic has been one of his signature passion points for the past three decades and this little three-part mini-series represents a simple reprise. Due to…

  20. 1399: To Philadelphia, From … (Revelation 3:7) // To the Seven Churches 20 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 33 min

    The Church in Philadelphia was unique in that Jesus gave no critique nor a command to repent—it was a weak church, but one that was faithful. In this study, we examine the background of the city and Jesus' introduction…

  21. 1398: Being Joe Hardy // Spiritual Lessons from Dragon Mountain (Eric Ludy)

    · 46 min

    You may know him as Eric Ludy, but for a theatre show, entitled Dragon Mountain, that debuted on the Ellerslie stage in 2024, he became Joe Hardy (at least for the night). Still to this day, opening night of the Dragon…

  22. 1397: The Imperative Imperatives (Revelation 3:3-6) // To the Seven Churches 19 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 34 min

    To Sardis's desperate condition, Jesus gives a series of imperatives that are … imperative if they want to live. Jesus tells the church to wake up, repent, remember, and strengthen what little life there may still be…

  23. 1396: Meeting Betsy // Cheerful Meditations about Heaven 10 (Eric Ludy)

    · 42 min

    After declaring that episode 09 was his final one in his Heaven series, Eric strolls back out onto the stage and delivers this very special bonus episode. If you have been following along with this series, you will not…

  24. 1395: The Man Void // Epic Masculinity 02 (Eric Ludy)

    · 13 min

    Eric Ludy is freshly stirred on the topic of manhood. This rugged topic has been one of his signature passion points for the past three decades and this little three-part mini-series represents a simple reprise. Due to…

  25. 1394: Defibrillator Paddles (Revelation 3:1–2) // To the Seven Churches 18 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 30 min

    The Church in Sardis was dying and Jesus exhorted them to wake up—in short, He was offering spiritual defibrillator paddles. In this study, we explore Jesus' statement to the church (where nothing good is said about…

  26. 1393: Anti-Boring // Spiritual Lessons from F1 Racing (Eric Ludy)

    · 49 min

    Who would have ever guessed that a life-changing message could come pouring out of the topic of Formula 1 racing? F1 racing is life on the dangerous edge—an incredible picture of the sort of life the Christian is…

  27. 1392: To Sardis, From … (Revelation 3:1) // To the Seven Churches 17 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 25 min

    Sardis, an ancient city that assumed itself unconquerable—yet was surprised twice and taken over by its enemies—is the focus of Jesus’ fifth letter, of which nothing positive is stated about the church within its city.…

  28. 1391: Blowing Bubbles // Cheerful Meditations about Heaven 09 (Eric Ludy)

    · 45 min

    There is a gigantic difference between childishness and childlikeness. The first we need to put behind us, the second we need to actually grow in . . . for all eternity. Simply put, childlikeness is essential to…

  29. 1390: The Man Talk // Epic Masculinity 01 (Eric Ludy)

    · 15 min

    Eric Ludy is freshly stirred on the topic of manhood. This rugged topic has been one of his signature passion points for the past three decades and this little three-part mini-series represents a simple reprise. Due to…

  30. 1389: Holding Fast Until the End (Revelation 2:21–29) // To the Seven Churches 16 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 33 min

    After confronting the church in Thyatira for their complacency and compromise, Jesus gives the church a promise of punishment if they do not repent … and then gives an encouraging word to those who do. In this message…

  31. 1388: Just One More // Spiritual Lessons from Desmond Doss (Eric Ludy)

    · 45 min

    This powerful message is the first in Eric’s foray into single-episode studies on magnificent men or magnificent events and how they showcase the Kingdom of Heaven. Desmond Doss did his amazing work in secret and now…

  32. 1387: Just Like Jezebel (Revelation 2:19–21) // To the Seven Churches 15 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 50 min

    The name Jezebel often evokes images of evil, compromise, and sexual immorality … and strangely, Jesus uses it to describe a member at the church in Thyatira. In this study, we explore Revelation 2:19–21, and Jesus'…

  33. 1386: Homesick for Eden // Cheerful Meditations About Heaven 08 (Eric Ludy)

    · 47 min

    According to Scripture, each of us were actually “in” Adam when he went rogue and sinned in the Garden of Eden. According to the laws of inherited genetics, we were there—inside him—when he did the dastardly deed. But,…

  34. 1385: To Thyatira, From … (Revelation 2:18) // To the Seven Churches 14 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 34 min

    While we don't know much about the city of Thyatira and the church therein, Jesus' gives one of the strongest statements to the seven churches. In this message, we discuss Revelation 2:18, what we know about Thyatira,…

  35. 1384: Into the Sea of Crises // Spiritual Lessons from the Apollo Space Program 08 (Eric Ludy)

    · 48 min

    Apollo 11 is known as the “purpose mission” of all the NASA space missions. The goal was to get boots on the moon, and Apollo 11 was the big moment when NASA finally gave it a try. The journey of an astronaut to the…

  36. 1383: Repent, or I’ll Fight (Revelation 2:16–17) // To the Seven Churches 13 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 40 min

    Jesus issues a sharp rebuke to the church in Pergamum and commands them to either repent or He will come and fight them. In this study, we examine Revelation 2:16–17, Jesus’ solution to Pergamum’s problem and His…

  37. 1382: Blue Pomegranates, Again // Cheerful Meditations About Heaven 04 + 07 (Eric Ludy)

    · 47 min

    When we recorded episode four "Blue Pomegranates" we had some audio issues, so Eric re-recorded it as episode 7 "Blue Pomegranates, Again." God supplied us all an imagination, but shocking few use their imaginations…

  38. 1381: I Know Your Compromise (Revelation 2:13-15) // To the Seven Churches 12 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 47 min

    While Jesus encourages the church in Pergamum for their faith and holding fast to Him, He gives a sharp rebuke regarding their compromise specifically in the areas of idolatry and sexual immorality. In this study,…

  39. 1380: The Smylie Mailbox // Spiritual Lessons from the Apollo Space Program 07 (Eric Ludy)

    · 48 min

    The Apollo 13 mission ranks as one of the most intriguing and sensational events in US history. And in the midst of the drama was a man named Ed Smylie. Not many know about Ed Smylie, but what he architected during the…

  40. 1379: To Pergamum, From … (Revelation 2:12) // To the Seven Churches 11 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 33 min

    Jesus introduces Himself to the Church in Pergamum as the One who has a sharp two-edged sword—in so doing, He prepares them for the sharp rebuke He is about to give. In this study, Nathan examines Revelation 2:12,…

  41. 1378: Not Home Yet // Cheerful Meditations About Heaven 06 (Eric Ludy)

    · 35 min

    There is an applause of this earth and an applause of Heaven. So many itch for the applause of this earth and exchange out the luster of a heavenly reward for temporary pleasure in this life. The Christian is supposed…

  42. 1377: Fearlessly Faithful (Revelation 2:10–11) // To the Seven Churches 10 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 35 min

    After commending the Church in Smyrna, Jesus reminds them of two key truths: do not fear and be faithful. In this study, we explore these two powerful key truths found in Revelation 2:10–11 and Jesus’ promise to the…

  43. 1376: Alarm Code 1201 // Spiritual Lessons from the Apollo Space Program 06 (Eric Ludy)

    · 39 min

    So often we consider our trials and our sufferings random bits of misery, rather than as very purposeful training tools for our equipping. On the final Apollo 11 simulation test run prior to the actual rocket launch,…

  44. 1375: The Suffering of Saints (Revelation 2:9-10) // To the Seven Churches 09 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 41 min

    The Christian life was never intended to be easy—Jesus promised trials, difficulty, suffering, and persecution. Yet it is in those very difficulties that Christians have the grace and presence of God to triumph. In…

  45. 1374: The Country of the Seeing // Cheerful Meditations About Heaven 05 (Eric Ludy)

    · 36 min

    The old adage is, “too heavenly minded to be any earthly good.” Is is possible to be too heavenly minded? And is being heavenly minded a harmful thing to your usefulness here on earth? This message dives into the…

  46. 1373: To Smyrna, From … (Revelation 2:8) // To the Seven Churches 08 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 36 min

    In one of only two letters where Jesus didn’t say anything negative, the believers in Smyrna were a church facing great difficulty, suffering, and persecution. In this message, Nathan talks about the city of Smyrna,…

  47. 1372: 32 Minutes of Silence // Spiritual Lessons from the Apollo Space Program 05 (Eric Ludy)

    · 49 min

    When God appears silence, how do we respond? Do we panic or do we trust that—though He be silent—He is nonetheless faithful and true? There were thirty-two incredible minutes during the historic Apollo 8 mission where…

  48. 1370: Respond and Repent (Revelation 2:4-7) // To the Seven Churches 07 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 49 min

    After confronting the church in Ephesus about leaving their first love, Jesus gives a command to respond, repent, and return. In this message, Nathan examines Revelation 2:4–7 and Jesus’ exhortation to return to your…

  49. 1369: Walk Before You Run // Spiritual Lessons from the Apollo Space Program 04 (Eric Ludy)

    · 53 min

    NASA’s motto in the 1960’s was “walk before you run.” They were handed an impossible mission from the President of the United States—“put a man on the moon before the end of the decade”—and this couldn’t be carried out…

  50. 1368: You Left Your Love (Revelation 2:2-4) // To the Seven Churches 06 (Nathan Johnson)

    · 37 min

    In Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus, he gives a commendation—a list of “well dones”—and yet the church is lacking something significant: they left their first love. Rather than an insignificant issue, this is at…

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