Daily Thunder Podcast

As Christians, we are to reflect Christ in our words, actions, thoughts, and motives — in short, we are to be always and in all ways a Christian. Jesus should always be seen in and through my life in all I say, think, and do. In this message, Nathan Johnson steps back and gives a big picture view of Ephesians 4 and reminds us that Christ must be the center and focus of our lives.

This is the eighth episode in Eric’s powerful series about his late father. In this particular episode Eric brings us into the moment when his dad gave him a fatherly blessing and declared him to be a man. It is a moment of seismic power in a young Eric Ludy’s life. But this blessing is not reserved only for those privileged to have a father like Winston Ludy—rather, it is available for all those who have a Heavenly Father through faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul is adamant that we throw off the things of this world and live in light of Christ Jesus who indwells us through His Spirit. Anything that is unlike Him must go. In this study of Ephesians 4:31–32, Nathan Johnson walks through Paul’s two lists of what to put off and what put on and reminds us that we need the life of Christ within us if we ever hope to reflect Him in and through our lives.

This is the seventh episode in Eric’s powerful series about his late father. In this particular episode Eric shares some powerful moments in his relationship with his dad that demonstrated the grace of God to do hard things in obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism can be a divisive topic in the church and we tend to either place way too much emphasis on it or not enough. In this episode, Eric and Nathan sit down to discuss the importance of baptism, what it actually means biblically as it relates to salvation, and how we can navigate important questions like: should I be baptized?, should I be baptized again?, and is baptism necessary for salvation?

As Christians, we are not only “image bearers” of the living God, but we are also filled with His Spirit. As such, we are called to live holy, godly, and righteous lives in this present age. As Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:30, when we live counter to the life and character of Christ, we grieve the Holy Spirit, in whom we were sealed for the day of redemption.

If you are a fellow father, it’s tough hearing Eric brag and brag about how his dad was so amazing. It’s especially difficult, if you don’t feel like you are doing so hot in the fatherhood department. In this sixth episode in the series, Eric allows a bit of a wrinkle in his Dad’s fathering to be revealed. Winston Ludy was a flawed father, but it's how he responded to his flaws that makes him a father worth bragging about. Hopefully, this will encourage all father’s out there to start today being incredible.

As believers, our words are meant to edify, build up, and encourage one another. We are to strengthen the faith of those around us, pushing others toward Christ rather than distracting them from Him. In this message on Ephesians 4:29, Nathan reminds us that our tongues are instruments that can be used for good or evil—and all our communication must come under the authority 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/

Hudson Ludy (19), joins Eric in the studio this week for a unique and special father-son message, as they talk about the legacy left by Winston Ludy. Eric shares some inspiring memories about his dad’s impact upon his life direction. In turn, Hudson and Eric unpack some exciting new steps in Hudson’s life, and talk about the beauty of the collaborative father-son relationship they have discovered along the way. We hope you enjoy this fun, heart-warming, and personal peek inside the Ludy family! If you are interested in helping support Hudson Ludy’s upcoming theatre production, Dragon Mountain, we’d be very blessed to have you give toward Hudson’s kickstarter campaign: Hudson’s Dragon Mountain Kickstarter Campaign Actual Link: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inklingtheatre/dragon-mountain-a-new-adventure-packed-theatre-production?ref=project_link) And if you would like to see the interview with Hudson from 6.5 years ago mentioned in this interview (along with one of Hudson's first Lego short films) it is available here: Eric and Hudson’s Interview (when Hudson was 12)

Christians are called “believers,” yet most of us separate the concepts of belief and faith in our minds and in how we live. In this episode, Eric and Nathan sit down to talk about the connection between believing and having faith, why faith is critical to our lives, and they give several good (and goofy) illustrations to help us understand that faith (belief) is more than merely a mental activity. ------------ 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/

Every Christian should be ready to share what they have with those in need—whether it be finances, time, resource, or love. In Ephesians 4:28, Paul reminds us that we are to put off the old lifestyle of stealing and passivity and put on hard work so that we always have something to give to others in their time of need. ------------ 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 episode four in Eric’s series entitled, Legendary. In this episode Eric explores the powerful intent of fatherhood and how it is profoundly positioned to reveal God Himself. In this series, he is using his own father as an illustration of these amazing truths, making them more bite-sized for us tiny humans to swallow.

Grace truly is amazing. But why? While we have all heard the term "grace" used in church, many of us think of it as "mercy" or the kindness of God … but grace is so … much … more. Scripture says that God's grace is manifold—there are countless layers or "folds" to the beauty and splendor of God's grace. In this episode, Eric and Nathan sit down to discuss how the Bible describes grace and why it truly is amazing. ------------ 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/

Anger is a difficult emotion to deal with in the Christian life. Is it okay to be angry, and if so how do I know if what I'm angry over is a righteous or selfish anger? In this study of Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul argues that while righteous anger is permissible, we should seek to put away all anger from our lives as it can easily become sin, cause division within the body, and become a place of opportunity for the devil. 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 episode three in Eric’s series entitled, Legendary. In this episode Eric unpacks the impact of his German heritage on his life and how his dad chose to deliberately move away from the strict, disciplined, production-oriented methodology of his background in order to create an atmosphere of laughter, celebration, and affectionate warmth in the Ludy home.

Within the Church, the Holy Spirit is typically either an exciting subject or something you avoid at all costs. Yet, as Eric and Nathan discuss, the Holy Spirit is the very life of Christ within us-and the only way we can live out the reality of Christianity. In this round table discussion, Eric and Nathan talk about their own past with the topic of the Holy Spirit and why it's important for us to understand the life and role of the Holy Spirit biblically. Take this concept further by listening to Eric's sermon The Old Servant at https://ellerslie.com/the-old-servant/ 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/

As Christians, our lives must be marked by the truth. Because God does not lie and because we are members of one body, we must aggressively throw any lie, hypocrisy, or duplicity from our lives. In this study from Ephesians 4:25, Nathan talks about truth, lying, and how both are far more than merely the words we say but also include how we live our lives.

This is episode two in Eric’s powerful new series entitled, Legendary. In this series, Eric is showcasing the world-altering impact of a simple life lived well. Each of the episodes in this series unpacks a dimension of his father’s life and beautifully illustrates the importance of doing the small things as if they were truly big things.

In this brand new series, Eric Ludy and Nathan Johnson discuss the importance of words and why it’s so important for us to think biblically about words we use in the Church. In this first episode, they talk about how the enemy loves to hijack and redefine terms, perverting and twisting their meanings, and what we need to do about it. They also give the example of “Father” and why it’s necessary to consider it in light of Scripture rather than our experience. If you want a fresh biblical understanding of a Christian’s vocabulary and how it practically changes your life, you’ll love this new round table discussion series.

Jesus is to have first place (be preeminent) in every area of our lives. He is not an add-on to our lives, He is to be our lives—which should radically transform every area of life. In this new series, Nathan Johnson dives back into Ephesians and examines Paul’s practical examples of what it means to be a Christian (Ephesians 4:25–5:18).