Deeper Christian Podcast

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 164

Before we can know what a Bible passage means or how to apply it in our lives, we first must learn to observe the text of Scripture.

This "observation stage" contains the first key question we must ask while doing Bible study: What does the passage say?

In this episode, join Nathan Johnson as we learn why observations are so important to Bible study and how to make great observations by asking good questions.

Go here to get the 75+ Bible Study Questions free download bonus.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 163

There is one essential ingredient that most people are missing from their Bible study … "saturation."

While not a method for Bible Study, this methodology changes how we approach God's Word and study Scripture.

In this short episode, we talk about saturation and why it's so important to the study of the Bible.

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/163/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 162

As we engage in God's Word, there are two essential aspects we must keep in mind if we desire to grow spiritually and understand the depth of Scripture.

Not only must we READ the Bible, we also must STUDY it. Both are critical to Bible study.

In this episode we talk specifically about reading the Bible, why it's important, and give 10 ways you can intentionally read God's Word.

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/162/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 161

In this mini-series, we are going to learn how to study the Bible.

In this first episode, we look at the necessity of experiencing spiritual heartburn.

In Luke 24, the two disciples Jesus met with on the road to Emmaus said, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?”

This same spiritual heartburn is needed in each of us when we approach God's Word – for it is more than an academic study but a pursuit of God Himself through His Word.

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/161/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 160

Do you seek after the Lord intentionally, purposefully desiring to grow spiritually … or do you live passively, hoping greater growth and intimacy will "just happen"?

For many Christians, we have become passive, lukewarm, and stale in our spiritual lives.

Yet, Biblically, we are called to seek first the Kingdom, to diligently seek after God, or, as Psalm 130 tells us, to long after God with bated breath.

There should be an expectancy and obsession in our desire to know our God.

In this episode, we look at Psalm 130 and examine what it means to long for and seek after God with bated breath.

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/160/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 159

I recently had a book discussion on an incredible book called The Mystery of Godliness by Major Ian Thomas.

Though I've read this book before, several of the key premise points deeply stirred me afresh.

In this episode, I want to give you some lessons I learned from The Mystery of Godliness and in so doing, share the "mystery" itself.

Visit the shownotes for this episode for a list of the quotes I gave in the episode, along with my favorite books and messages by Ian Thomas.

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/159/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 158

Bible study doesn't come naturally do anyone. 

It takes effort, and having some basic training is always helpful too.

As I put finishing touches on my Saturation Bible Study book and online course, I'd love to make sure I address your greatest challenge.

Care to help me help you?

I want to add incredible value to you and your spiritual life through the book and course – practically addressing your struggles, problems, and confusion with studying the Bible.

Would you take a couple minutes and fill out the form in the shownotes (or go directly to the form here) and give me some feedback?

View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/158/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 157

After "losing" the podcast in Apple Podcasts, we've moved everything to a new platform!

Listen to the three key lessons I learned about the Deeper Christian Podcast along the journey.

Unfortunately, if you subscribed to the show in the past, you'll need to resubscribe since it's considered a new "show" (though all the previous episodes are available) … but we now have more options for you to subscribe.

Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/157/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 156

Life is fleeting … it's like a mist or a vapor.

When we live as if life is forever, we can quickly grow passive, complacent, or frivolous in how we live. Yet when we recognize that life is short, we begin to live each day to its fullest—for the purpose and glory of Jesus Christ.

The biblical truth that life is short is actually good news for it reminds us to live surrendered to Jesus Christ, to not live for ourselves, and to find wisdom in numbering our days.

If this season has caused you to be stressed, worried, or filled with fear over the future, this episode will encourage you to live not for yourself but unto Christ Jesus.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 155

Is there a secret to know God more?

Well … yes and no.

There is a "secret" but it's not locked in a box, unavailable to everyone. In fact, it is out in the open, readily available for you to experience.

So what is God's secret to know Him more?

Be still. 

It sounds simple, and it is, yet it may be one of the hardest things we ever do. But if we throw off busyness and distraction, we will soon find that the reward of diligently seeking and knowing God is that we will in fact know Him.

So what are you waiting for? Be still. And know.

In this episode, Nathan Johnson looks at the importance (ie: the secret) of Psalm 46:10 and how it can change everything in our lives.

Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/155/