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.
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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:
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- 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
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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.