As Bold As Lions Podcast
This podcast is meant to encourage, inspire, and equip you in your Christian walk. Topics are varied (marriage/family, Bible studies, examining faith-based culture including music/books/entertainment, and looking at current news and headlines in the light of the Gospel). Additional content (monthly blogs and devotional sign-up) can be found at https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/blog and https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions.
Episodes
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
This is episode #215 and it's an important one! With this podcast and the accompanying blog, Derek is hitting "pause." We hope this episode will clarify some of the reasons behind this break. The resources of AS BOLD AS LIONS will still remain on the website (https://derekcharle...
Rounding out this last third of our 3 part Summer of Psalms series, this episode looks at the justice and deliverance of the Lord. Because God takes care of His own, His righteous ones will stand when evildoers fall. We know there is an eventual judgement that will come upon unbelievers. We know that despite the deep love of our Creator, there is a level of justice that He must uphold. For th...
As we dive further into Psalm 37, we see that God has much to say about the righteous man. Despite what this life brings, a righteous man's needs are met; his household is taken care of and provided for. He is also generous and giving and this is in stark contrast to evildoers and the wicked. Finally, the steps of a righteous man are upheld by the Lord. God is not going to allow him to stumbl...
We're kicking off a series that hasn't been done since 2023 (but is one of Derek's favorites!). Over the next 3 episodes, we are looking at Psalm 37 and it's implication for our lives as believers. As we dive into the first few verses, we see that there are commands for us as Christians to follow. Fret not, delight in the Lord, be still, wait patiently...all of these commands require obedience....
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13
The world is messy. The church is going through messy stuff as well. How do we stay committed to the Gospel even when the things around us seem hopeless at times? We are called to put on the Full Armor Of God and stand firm. We do this by putting...
Finishing up our journey through Esther, this episode concludes with the great reversal that God does on behalf of His people. What Haman sought to do comes back upon his own head. The evil plan comes to ruin. In this episodes, we discuss how it is God's job to bring vengeance; we must leave it all in His hands. And as we see vengeance being enacted, we also realize that we are deserving of G...
Recapping our journey so far in Esther, we've seen God's plan despite an upside-down world. We've seen how evil and persecution are real, yet we can stand amidst it because of our hope in Christ. And we've taken a look at the palace -- could we leave the place that Jesus puts His finger on, knowing that He has a plan that is better for our lives? This week we see Esther stepping out and taking the ...
If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s family will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this. Esther 4:14
Nearing the climax of the story, Esther 4 begins to show the steps Esther must take in order to save her people. There's a moment in which she hesitat...
In Esther 3, we are introduced to one of the most prideful, vile characters in all of Scripture: Haman the Agagite. Haman is a character that has one sole aim in mind: the elevation of Haman. In this chapter, Haman is concerned with the annihilation of a people group he believes should no longer exist: the Jews. He is able to persuade the king to write an order to destroy the Jewi...
This episode kicks off a series of podcasts from The Book Of Esther. This is a 5-part series and this first episode introduces us to the character of Esther. How did she come into position as Queen? How did God use a seemingly unknown Jewish girl to change the course of history for Israel and its people? As we look at Esther we'll see how God did it. Today we look specifically at the cu...
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18,19
Isaiah 43 might not be the first passage that comes to mind when considering the cross and the resurrection. But in this passage, God lays out His redemptive plan for His peopl...
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16
This installment of the "Let's Talk About It..." series is an effort to discuss something highly practical for the Christian life: studying God's Word. In terms of how we study, the tools and resources we use are very important. We should be informed when p...
"If the Lord Jehovah makes us wait, let us do so with our whole hearts; for blessed are all they that wait for Him. He is worth waiting for.” Charles Spurgeon
When considering the timing of God, we must take rest in the fact that He moves and does things according to a plan that is perfect. We may not always see it and we may not always understand. But He is always on time. With th...
Rounding out this latest installment of "Stuff That's Been On My Mind," we take a look at a topic that has been brewing over recent years. The modern worship industry has become a multi-million dollar business, generating massive revenue streams for various churches, pastors, and artists. But behind the curtain of this ministry, are there issues within any of these churches or with the worship itself?&nb...
"I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer". Martin Luther
When we talk about Sabbath rest, it is easy to go down various paths. For some, although Sabbath is an oft-heard term, the idea of how to observe it is foreign. For others, the Sabbath can seem like a legalistic thing and many boundaries can be made around it. This episode seeks to get an understandi...
"When all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit with every available weapon against the flesh." Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Picking up on a previous series from 2024 (Stuff That's Been On My Mind), this episode takes a look at conspiracy theories. No it's not a deep dive into the latest and greatest gossip. Rather, it's a look at how to address and de...
What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. James 4:1,2
In the Book of James, there is much written about Christian conduct and character, especially as it pertains to relationships within the Body of Christ. We all can str...
I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4
As we close out the first month of 2026, one goal we must have for this year is to find community. The church is a great place to start and we should be plugged into the local church. But even further, who are the people who help guide and encourage you and to whom you guide and encourage also? This...
Regarding resolutions we make at New Year's, the data isn't great. 25% of people default on their plans in the first week. By the end of the first month, 64% percent are no longer keeping their resolutions. And the data is clear: on average resolutions only last about 4 months...it's hard to keep our promises to ourselves.
But as we think about spiritual goals each year, what is the bes...
And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Luke 5:10
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. John 21:3
From Peter's first call as a disciple to the end of John (chapter 21), we see a return to the thing he was d...
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