In previous episodes we’ve talked a lot about the need for Christians to study the Bible.
While this should be a primary in the Christian life, great classic Christian books can be an incredible augment to help focus you on Jesus and grow in your faith.
In today’s episode, I want to share with you five recommended Christian authors that will do just that.
Listen to and Download the Episode
Episode 24 Overview
In this episode, you will …
- discover five authors that have made a huge impact on my life
- receive recommended book titles by each of these authors
- gain a special bonus recommendation of 3 more authors in case 5 wasn’t enough
Show Notes / Additional Resources
Recommended Classic Christian Authors:
note: consider using the following links to purchase the book(s) (digital or physical) on Amazon.com – Amazon donates a portion of the book cost to deeperChristian without you having to spend any extra! Which means by using these links, you will be supporting the ministry of deeperChristian!
- Andrew Murray – Absolute Surrender (or) Humility
- AW Tozer – The Pursuit of God
- EM Bounds – Power Through Prayer
- Ian Thomas – Saving Life of Christ & The Mystery of Godliness
- Oswald Chambers – My Utmost for His Highest
Bonus Classic Christian Authors:
- Charles Spurgeon
- Amy Carmichael (especially If & God’s Missionary)
- Leonard Ravenhill
Other Things Mentioned

Join the Conversation
Question: What are some of the authors that have had a large impact on your life?
Leave a response or ask a question and we will try to address it in a future episode.
The difficulty with podcasts is that they are one-sided—so each week I ask one question for you to participate in the conversation. Head over to the deeperChristian Facebook page to leave a comment and join in the conversation.
Subscribe to the Podcast
If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe on your favorite app by searching for “Deeper Christian Podcast” or clicking the button below.
Help Others Out –
Leave a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts (formerly called iTunes)
If you enjoyed the show, please take 30 seconds and rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. This would be a tremendous blessing to help us get the word out to others who might also enjoy it—as Apple uses the rating and reviews in their searches to help other people find the show.

About NRJohnson & the Deeper Christian Podcast
NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) is a Christian who has an overwhelming passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and Studying God’s Word. He is a writer, teacher, and communicator who helps other believers understand and apply the Bible as they grow and mature in their faith—desiring that they gain greater intimacy with Christ, experience the victorious Christian life, and transform the world through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Read more about him here.
The Deeper Christian Podcast is the podcast to help you study God’s Word, know Jesus intimately, and discover how you can build your life around Jesus Christ. This weekly audio program, hosted by NRJohnson, dives into Scripture and encourages Christians to keep their focus upon Jesus Christ—equipping believers in how to study the Bible and know God’s Word, grow in their spiritual lives, and change the world. Main discussion topics center around practical advice on Christian living, Bible study, prayer, the Gospel, freedom from sin, evangelism and how to share your faith, the Christian disciplines, and the lives and messages from the Christian heroes from yesteryear such as A.W. Tozer, Charles Spurgeon, Major Ian Thomas, Oswald Chambers, Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, Corrie Ten Boom, C.T. Studd, George Müller, Andrew Murray, Leonard Ravenhill, E.M. Bounds, and others. Learn more about the deeper Christian life.