Deeper Christian Podcast

NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson)
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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, the Deeper Christian Podcast with NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) will encourage and equip you to grow spiritually and live a Christ-centered life.

  1. FEB 5

    What is at the center of the center?

    Many Christians say Jesus is the center of their lives, but what if He's not actually at the center of the center? In this episode, we examine what it truly means for Christ to be all and have first place in everything according to Colossians 1:18 and Colossians 3:4-11, and why so many believers unknowingly substitute legalism, religious duty, or fear for genuine Christ-centered living. Drawing from Oswald Chambers' challenge about what we're truly obsessed with, this episode will help you honestly evaluate whether Jesus is your life or merely a part of it—and what to do if you've been turning Him on and off without realizing it. If you're serious about authentic Christian discipleship and want to move beyond surface-level faith to making Jesus truly preeminent, this teaching will challenge you to examine what's really at the core of your spiritual life. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode Video mentioned at the end: Four Ways to Know if Jesus is Your True Obsession and Passion ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 371 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/371

    12 min

  2. JAN 29

    Three lessons I learned from the book of Jonah

    What can the book of Jonah teach us about God’s mercy, our resistance to obedience, and the transforming power of repentance? In this episode, Nathan Johnson shares three key lessons and fresh insights drawn from his in-depth study of Jonah. Discover how this little (and funny) Old Testament book reveals the humor of God, the stunning depth of God’s mercy toward both rebels and the religious, and how it confronts us to live like Jesus. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode Bonuses Listen to the series on hesed (God's lovingkindness)Watch the 8-part study in Jonah ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 370 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/370

    16 min

  3. JAN 15

    A Simple Overview and Outline of the Gospel of Mark

    In this concise, Christ-centered overview of the Gospel of Mark, we trace the “beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1) and see why Mark presents Jesus as the triumphant Suffering Servant—One who did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life “a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). You’ll get the big-picture purpose, audience, and driving themes of Mark’s fast-paced narrative (action, urgency, discipleship, the Kingdom of God, and the central question: Who is Jesus?), along with a simple outline that helps you read Mark with clarity and structure—especially as the Gospel presses us toward a decision about Jesus and a willingness to follow Him in the way of the cross (Mark 8:34–35). If you'd like a longer (more detailed) overview, I preached an hour-length message on the Gospel of Mark and encourage you to check it out here. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 369 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/369

    18 min

  4. JAN 8

    You are blessed! … but NOT in the way you think

    You are blessed! What a phenomenal promise in Scripture. But the blessing is probably not in what you are thinking. In Ephesians 1:3–14, the Apostle Paul declares a staggering truth: every spiritual blessing we receive from God is found and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In this Christ-centered Bible teaching, we explore what it truly means to be “blessed” and how our blessing is not in something but in Someone (Jesus). As we step into a new year filled with noise, busyness, and distraction, this passage calls believers back to the supreme focus of the Christian life: delighting in Christ, resting in what He has already accomplished, and living for the praise of His glorious grace. If you want to grow spiritually, understand your identity in Christ, and anchor your life in the unshakable blessings of the gospel, this study from Ephesians will reorient your heart and mind around the preeminence, majesty, and glory of Jesus Christ. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 368 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/368

    17 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    The looked-over priest who prepared the way for Jesus

    In this Bible teaching, we explore the often-overlooked story of Zechariah in Luke 1 and discover how his faithfulness, misunderstanding, and expectancy prepare the way for the Advent of Jesus Christ. Far more than background characters in the Christmas story, Zechariah and Elizabeth stand at the threshold of redemptive history, where God breaks centuries of silence and announces the coming of the Messiah. This study walks through Luke 1, drawing out theological depth, historical context, and spiritual application—showing how Advent is not merely about waiting for Christmas morning, but ultimately about our anticipation of Jesus' second coming and learning to trust God’s promises when they feel delayed, improbable, or costly. If you desire a deeper, Christ-centered understanding of Advent, the birth of Jesus, and how God prepares hearts for His redemptive work, this teaching will help anchor your faith in the faithfulness of God and the certainty of His Word. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 367 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/367

    1h 5m

  6. 11/27/2025

    Thanksgiving every day

    Happy Thanksgiving! But is your thanksgiving celebration a once-a-year feast or an everyday focus? In this special (and short), thanksgiving episode, Nathan gives a quick overview of thanksgiving in Scripture, why it should mark our lives, and how it is connected to our celebration of Jesus Christ. ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 366

    6 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Join me in a study of Jonah

    When most people think of Jonah, they picture a fish. Yet the fish appears in only three verses of this profound prophetic book. So if Jonah isn’t really about a fish, what’s it about? In this special (short) episode, Nathan invites you to join him in a verse-by-verse study of the book of Jonah where we discover that Jonah is a book about the Living God who relentlessly pursues the lost, even when His own people would prefer He didn’t. And woven throughout this humorous yet convicting narrative, we’ll see stunning shadows of Jesus Christ and His Gospel. Watch the study series on YouTubeCheck out the Jonah series (called Swallowed by Mercy) ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 365

    2 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Why the names of God matter for your spiritual growth

    Names in the Bible are far more than labels—they reveal character, nature, reputation, and identity. In this episode, Nathan Johnson explores why the names of God are vital for knowing Him personally and growing spiritually. When you truly understand God's names, you gain greater clarity of His character, deeper intimacy in relationship with Him, increased awe and worship of Him, and you’ll find that knowing His names practically transforms how you live daily for His glory. If you want to deepen your walk with Christ and experience the richness of Scripture in a fresh way, studying the names of God will revolutionize your spiritual life and ignite authentic worship from a heart that truly beholds His majesty. Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episode ----------------- » Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 364 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/364

    17 min
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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, the Deeper Christian Podcast with NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) will encourage and equip you to grow spiritually and live a Christ-centered life.

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  • Creator
    NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    371
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson)
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    Deeper Christian Podcast

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