Fourthstream
We believe America has seen three great outpourings of the Spirit, and we are providing connecting resources for what might be a final awakening - a Fourth Stream. We can help you grow deep spiritual roots in the Word of God as well as help others do the same. The content is solid, mobile, and accessible.
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Your Guided Seminary Experience
Fourthstream Seminary is for people who want someone to walk with them. Dave will meet you where you are, help you figure out where to begin, and make personalized recommendations as you go. He doesn’t charge for these conversations — Fourthstream is a nonprofit, and this is just part of the mission.
- Book your first free call with Dave.
- Before your call, visit the Core 20 page and pick one topic that resonates — come ready to talk about it.
- Dave will ask you questions, learn where you are, and recommend a path forward. If you want to keep meeting, he's available.
Designing Your Own Path
The Fourthstream Core 20 is where we recommend you start. It’s a collection of 20 short multimedia posts — each with audio, video, and a written reflection — covering the core concepts and ideas behind Fourthstream’s guided biblical principles. Choose the topic that resonates most and go from there.
You’ll find courses, conversations, podcasts, and more throughout the site. Use whatever is helpful. There is no right or wrong path to study.
Weekly Podcast Updates
Each week we will send out an email with the latest link to the podcast as well as our latest thoughts and blog posts from Dave, Burney & Danielle
Stories, Questions & Podcast Articles
Q002 – Is There One True God?
The Bible includes over 60,000 cross-references and more than 40 authors. Through His HOLY SPIRIT we have been given a timeless series of “woven thread” teachings…
Q001 – Where did the Jews Come From?
There are many varied opinions and beliefs about the Jewish people, particularly from my younger friend conversations. Here are a few thoughts you may find helpful.
S10E32 Am I A Kingdom Scribe?
While our love and devotion to the Bride of Jesus (the Church) is part of our mission, we draw primary direction from Jesus’ Kingdom words in Matthew 13. After He had explained the parables of…
S10E31 What are the Kingdom Rewards?
We do not follow God because of what we can get. This would not be honorable. We choose our Creator and His ways to hold Him in honor over our lives, and by doing so we share in…
S10E30 Why Submission of Self?
As the Gospels launched, John the Baptist was clear about the need for a pivot of humility for all of humanity, both by his example and…
The Return to Beauty
Evenings in our house are usually a little chaotic. With a four-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, quiet moments are rare. I was downstairs cooking dinner one night when our son…
About David Nadler
David Nadler is a pastor, teacher, and author based in Des Moines, Iowa. For decades, David has taught the Bible on its own terms, letting the text interpret itself rather than bending it to fit familiar frameworks. He co-founded Pulse 101.7, a Des Moines radio station, and has written five books including My Curious Journey, Mentored by God, and The Turbulence of Imperfection. He and his wife, Burnadette, are rooted in their Des Moines community, living out what David calls an authentic, radically different approach to the Kingdom. This site is built and maintained by his son John Nadler, a Des Moines web designer.