Many Christians feel frustrated because they don’t grow spiritually. The Deeper Christian Podcast helps equip Christians to understand the Word of God and cultivate a passionate love for Jesus that turns the world upside down. Whether you want to learn how to study God’s Word, grow in your faith, cultivate a powerful and effective prayer life, share the Gospel boldly, deepen your intimacy with Jesus, live victoriously, or transform the world through the indwelling life of the Holy Spirit, th ...
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The NRJohnson Sermon Podcast contains Christ-Centered Bible teaching from Nathan Johnson and the ministry of Deeper Christian. These messages are released as they are given, and thus do not have a predictable schedule. If you would like to listen to Nathan’s messages from the book of Ephesians, please see the Ephesians Bible Study podcast by Deeper Christian (https://deeperchristian.com/ephesians-podcast) Many Christians feel frustrated because they don’t grow spiritually. Deeper Christian e ...
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The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians is a Christ-centered practical in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Join NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) as he expositionally preaches from this incredible book – which will help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with Jesus, and understand how to study God's Word. Many Christians feel frustrated because they don’t grow spiritually. Deeper Christian equips Christians to understand the Word of God and culti ...
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The little book of Ruth is one of my favorite books in the Old Testament. Though small, it packs a punch as it shares not only a beautiful romance, but more importantly, points to the ultimate romance of Christ and the Church. Over the next eight weeks, I am teaching through Ruth—giving insights into its historical and cultural context … but also s…
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The Unasked Question (a sermon by Stephen Manley)
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As a way to show tribute to Stephen Manley, a good friend and mentor of mine, I am playing a few of my all-time favorite sermons of his that have deeply impacted my life. In this message, Stephen preaches from Acts 1:8 and discusses Jesus' answer to the disciple's unasked question. We have often called this "the blue sermon"—what does it mean for y…
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Obsessed (a sermon by Stephen Manley)
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As a way to show tribute to Stephen Manley, a good friend and mentor of mine, I am playing a few of my all-time favorite sermons of his that have deeply impacted my life. In this sermon from John 6, Stephen discusses the concept of obsession and what it means to be obsessed with Jesus. This is the heart of Christianity and what we all should be pre…
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3 things Stephen Manley taught me that changed my life
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Stephen Manley is a dear friend, mentor, and someone who has had a profound impact on my life and spiritual growth. I first met Stephen as a teenager when he came and preached at my church, later traveling with him as an intern for a summer, and then worked alongside him in ministry. Stephen has recently been diagnosed with a severe brain cancer, a…
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Living a Life of Lovingkindness (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 8)
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Throughout this series as we've examined the Hebrew concept of "hesed" (often translated as mercy, lovingkindness, or steadfast love), an unasked question confronts us personally: are we going to live a life of hesed? If God defines a central aspect of His character and nature with hesed, and now He lives inside of us through His Spirit, shouldn't …
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The Prodigal Father (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 7)
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The Hebrew concept of “hesed” is found all throughout the life and ministry of Jesus. He told it in His parables and He lived it in all He did. In this study, we examine the story of the “prodigal son” and discover that it really is a story of the “prodigal father”—it is a beautiful picture of the mercy and lovingkindness of God. ----------------- …
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The House of Mercy (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 6)
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Jesus is Yahweh in the flesh. And because Yahweh God describes Himself as "abounding in hesed (lovingkindness)" this means Jesus is hesed in the flesh! What an amazing reality! In this episode, Nathan talks about how the Hebrew concept of "hesed" is seen in the New Testament (often translated as "mercy") and examines one specific story in the life …
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God's Mercy to the Most Wicked Nation in History (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 5)
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Is God's mercy, forgiveness, and lovingkindness only for a select few "special" people … or is it available to everyone? The book of Jonah gives us incredible insight into the heart of God for wicked people. God sends a messenger (Jonah) to the most wicked nation in human history with a message of repentance and judgment. And the moment the city of…
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How to Experience Continual Revival
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Many of us desire to experience revival … and we should be expectant, prayerful, and desirous of a great movement of God in our day. But we can personally experience ongoing and continual revival in our lives. In this message, Nathan Johnson talks about the great need of revival in our day, the three aspects found in every genuine revival, and what…
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Hesed in Every Season of Life (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 4)
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While we are promised difficulty and trials in this life, as Christians we can stand firm upon the mercy, grace, supply, peace, joy, and life of Jesus Christ. Regardless of the season of life you may be in (good, bad, or ugly), we must remember that God’s hesed (lovingkindness) is still available and surrounds us. In this episode, Nathan talks abou…
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The Anthem of Ancient Israel (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 3)
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Every nation has a national anthem that rallies the troops and reminds its people of their national identity. In ancient Israel, God’s hesed (specifically Exodus 34:6–7) was the celebratory anthem that rallied the people, stirred unity, reminded them of their identity in Yahweh, and exalted His character and nature. In this episode, Nathan continue…
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Abounding in Steadfast Love (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 2)
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My favorite attribute of God's character and nature is that He abounds in steadfast love. This Hebrew word (hesed) is considered one of the most powerful and profound Hebrew terms, yet is also one of the most difficult words to translate into English. In this episode, we examine God's hesed (His steadfast love / lovingkindness), and look at Exodus …
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The foundation of God’s character (God’s Hesed • Lovingkindness – part 1)
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If we are going to understand the nature and character of God, we must understand the basis (foundation) upon which all His attributes are based upon. In this episode, Nathan talks about God's immutability (God is always the same) and why this is such a profound and foundational concept for our lives and why we must view all of God's attributes in …
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God’s amazing and sufficient grace (regardless of what you are facing)
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Paul declares that regardless of the season of life you are in or what you may be facing, God's grace is not only amazing but sufficient for what you are facing. He writes in 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in everything at every time having every sufficiency, you may have an abundance for every good d…
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Finding Peace Amidst Your Troubles
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Do you have true peace in every circumstance and trouble and issue in your life? You can! As believers, Paul reminds us that we have a peace (God's shalom) that surpasses all understanding available in Christ that will guard our inner life. In this episode, Nathan talks about this incredible peace and what it means to find it amidst your troubles. …
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Corrie ten Boom often said, "Beware the barrenness of a busy life." And if you've ever gone through a full season, you know the difficulty to be intentional in your spiritual life. But what if every season of life was used to press you all the more to Christ Jesus. That every situation and circumstance would deepen your love, intimacy, and trust in…
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As Christians, we often wait to hear what God tells us to do through His Word, and then decide if we want to obey or not. Yet, we as believers, are called to have a pre-decided yes and have a readiness to respond to anything God asks us, no matter what it is or the cost and inconvenience to our lives. In this episode, Nathan talks about the proper …
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Obsessed and a special invite to join Stephen Manley and Nathan Johnson at a conference this June
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In this episode, Nathan invites you to join him and Stephen Manley at an upcoming conference this June. He also plays a short excerpt about what it means to be obsessed with God. » Learn more about Stephen Manley's Training Camp this June ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which incl…
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The person, poetry, and passion of the Gospel of John
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All four Gospels declare the “good news” of Jesus Christ, but John’s account (written years after the other three) is seemingly more personal, relational, and filled with the richness of intimacy. In this episode, Nathan gives an overview and talks about the person, poetry, and passion of John’s Gospel. » Listen to the other book of the Bible overv…
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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 (p…
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Join me on a Bible Study Tour of the Early Church
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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 Chri…
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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 a…
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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 bibli…
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The two-fold position of every Christian
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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 bo…
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The Christian life is supposed to grow, deepen, and mature in Christ over time. Yet, far too many believers have stalled in their spiritual lives and are unsure how to progress forward. In this replay of a webinar Nathan gave, he discusses five specific ways to grow spiritually and how you can thrive in Christ Jesus in this season of your life. Dow…
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The importance of pursuing Christ lifelong
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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 on…
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