Renewing Your Mind is the daily podcast of Ligonier Ministries. R.C. Sproul launched this outreach to help Christians gain a deeper understanding of who God is as their minds are renewed according to His Word. Listen to today's message to dig deeper into Scripture and apply its timeless truth to your life.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 26:24
Our redemption rests securely on God's eternal commitment to save His people from their sins. Today, J.V. Fesko teaches on the unbreakable promises made in the covenant of…
Sep 28, 2026 · 26:24
The Bible reveals God's plan of salvation. To trace this unfolding plan and find our place in it, Christians must give attention to God's covenant promises. Today, J.V. Fesko…
Sep 27, 2026 · 26:24
When we manage our earthly goods poorly, we're not only wasting our possessions. We're robbing God Himself. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul calls…
Sep 26, 2026 · 26:24
Paul was on his way to Damascus to apprehend Christians fleeing from persecution. Little did he realize that the Lord had been shaping his entire life for this decisive moment.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 26:24
The heart and soul of the Christian faith is found in the announcement, "He is risen." Today, R.C. Sproul meditates on the resurrection of Christ and explains how our Lord's…
Sep 24, 2026 · 26:24
What lies on the other side of the grave? Is the notion of an afterlife merely wishful thinking? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the topic of life after death. Download R.C.…
Sep 23, 2026 · 26:24
Are you prepared to die? Today, R.C. Sproul turns our thoughts toward the end of this life. He encourages Christians to trust in the promises of God from the present day to our…
Sep 22, 2026 · 26:24
When Job asked for the purpose of his suffering, he didn't receive an immediate answer. Instead, Job encountered God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the Lord brings…
Sep 21, 2026 · 26:24
The Lord does not abandon us in our suffering. God is with His people, even when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses some of the questions we encounter in the midst of our…
Sep 20, 2026 · 26:24
The parable of the prodigal son marvelously depicts Christ's mercy toward those He came to save. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul revisits this…
Sep 19, 2026 · 26:24
Before Paul became a towering figure in the Christian faith, he was a terrifying persecutor of the church. Today, Guy Waters looks at Paul's life before his conversion to Christ.…
Sep 18, 2026 · 26:24
Like a festering rot, jealousy wreaks havoc in our lives. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how King Saul's envy for David's fame led to his own downfall. With your donation, receive…
Sep 17, 2026 · 26:24
David did not rely on his own strength when he approached Goliath. He entrusted his life to the mighty hand of God. Today, R.C. Sproul revisits one of the most famous stories in…
Sep 16, 2026 · 26:24
As a pagan warrior blasphemed God's holy name, young David was unwilling to stand idly by. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led David to risk everything to defend the Lord's…
Sep 16, 2026 · 26:24
As a pagan warrior blasphemed God's holy name, young David was unwilling to stand idly by. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led David to risk everything to defend the Lord's…
Sep 15, 2026 · 26:24
We often base our judgments on outward appearances. But the Lord evaluates the heart. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the surprising moment when David, the shepherd boy, was…
Sep 14, 2026 · 26:24
Why is David considered Israel's greatest king? Today, R.C. Sproul begins a study of David's life by examining what set him apart from all the rest. With your donation, receive…
Sep 13, 2026 · 26:24
When criticized for being associated with sinful people, Jesus spoke three parables. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul show how these parables…
Sep 12, 2026 · 26:24
If you're not accountable for your life, then ultimately your life doesn't count. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that a meaningful worldview must include the discipline of ethics,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 26:24
Stewardship is our responsibility to manage our whole lives as belonging ultimately to God. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us think biblically about stewarding all that the Lord has…
Sep 10, 2026 · 26:24
No matter our career, all Christians are called to be servants. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the significant role that faithful service and good works play in the Christian life.…
Sep 9, 2026 · 26:24
The Lord commands us to worship Him according to His Word, not our own preferences. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us what it means to order our worship after the revealed will of God.…
Sep 8, 2026 · 26:24
A disciplined life of prayer takes work and dedication. Yet this pursuit is more than worth it. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the rich communion we enjoy with the Lord through the…
Sep 7, 2026 · 26:24
Do you want to be spiritually mature? Then you must make diligent use of the means God has provided for your growth. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the most essential means toward…
Sep 6, 2026 · 26:24
What does baptism do to us? Does the water take away our sin? From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explains how the sacrament of baptism bids us look…
Sep 5, 2026 · 26:24
If we don't have God at the center of our thinking, our foundation for human dignity collapses. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that anthropology, the study of mankind, must be rooted…
Sep 4, 2026 · 26:24
What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally? Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the importance of seeking after the plain meaning of God's Word. Request R.C. Sproul's…
Sep 3, 2026 · 26:24
Reading the Bible is a privilege. But this privilege brings the responsibility of interpreting Scripture correctly. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces foundational rules, methods, and…
Sep 2, 2026 · 26:24
With so many different interpretations of the Bible out there, which one is right? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Word of God has only one correct meaning and it is our…
Sep 1, 2026 · 26:24
God requires all His people to study His Word diligently—not ministers and scholars only. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian should seek to read the Bible regularly.…
Aug 31, 2026 · 26:24
On his way to preach his first sermon, a young priest falls from his horse. How can he stand before the King with muddy robes? Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children's story about…
Aug 30, 2026 · 26:24
Did Jesus descend into hell? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explores different interpretations of this statement in the Apostles' Creed as he probes a…
Aug 29, 2026 · 26:24
How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the essential role that theology plays in forming a Christian…
Aug 28, 2026 · 26:24
We've all heard the phrase "Seeing is believing." But there are other ways of discovering the truth than what we experience with our senses. Today, R.C. Sproul provides a…
Aug 27, 2026 · 26:24
Can we trust our physical senses—what we see, hear, and touch? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the reliability and limits of our sense perception in our search for the truth. Receive…
Aug 26, 2026 · 26:24
How do you know whether your beliefs are true? Is it even possible to know anything with certainly? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the foundation of our knowledge about God and all…
Aug 25, 2026 · 26:24
The human brain is one of creation's mysteries. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the relationship between our internal thoughts and our outward actions, explaining that a transformed…
Aug 24, 2026 · 26:24
Our minds are always thinking. But what is the mind? And what influences the way we think? Today, R.C. Sproul underscores the importance for Christians to think critically and…
Aug 23, 2026 · 26:24
Why do you believe in Christ? Are you ready to give an answer? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul provides instruction on the discipline of apologetics,…
Aug 22, 2026 · 26:24
If you took inventory of all your knowledge, how could you confirm whether you know anything accurately at all? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the science of epistemology, the study…
Aug 21, 2026 · 26:24
In a moment, we can utter a harsh word that scars our spouse for years. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the powerful effect of our tongues—both to build up and to tear down. Request…
Aug 20, 2026 · 26:24
The Bible is not silent about physical intimacy in marriage. Today, R.C. Sproul delivers a straightforward, biblical perspective on this important element in the relationship…
Aug 19, 2026 · 26:24
A healthy marriage isn't sustained by feelings alone. Husbands and wives must know one another deeply. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what it takes to develop a thriving marriage…
Aug 18, 2026 · 26:24
Marriage should be a safe haven where shame does not exist. Today, R.C. Sproul uncovers the connection in Scripture between nakedness and shame. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching…
Aug 17, 2026 · 26:24
Is marriage an old-fashioned tradition that we should discard? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the origin of marriage to discover God's purpose for the relationship between husband…
Aug 16, 2026 · 26:24
On trial for his life and surrounded by false witnesses, Stephen gazed toward heaven and saw Jesus. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses the…
Aug 15, 2026 · 26:24
Jesus does more than save individuals. He's building an entire community of believers. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that belonging to the church is vital for the Christian…
Aug 14, 2026 · 26:24
When trials come, it can feel like God Himself has turned against us. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on Job's longing for someone to plead his case before the Lord. Request Derek…
Aug 13, 2026 · 26:24
What would you say to a friend in a time of unspeakable suffering? Would you speak comfort—or condemnation? Today, Derek Thomas evaluates the poor counsel that one friend offered…
Aug 12, 2026 · 26:24
Have you ever wished you were never born? Overcome by suffering, Job cursed the day of his birth. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on this passage, teaching that there is hope for us…
Aug 11, 2026 · 26:24
In life's darkest hours, we must remember that the Lord is working for our good even when He permits Satan to do his worst. Today, Derek Thomas addresses weighty questions about…
Aug 10, 2026 · 26:24
Why does God allow His people to suffer? Today, Derek Thomas opens the book of Job to explore the depths of Job's pain, the reality of Satan's involvement, and the question of…
Aug 9, 2026 · 26:24
Is it ever right to disobey those in authority over us? What about when they tell us to disobey God? From his Acts sermon series, today R.C. Sproul examines our responsibilities…
Aug 8, 2026 · 26:24
What does it mean to be a Christian? People offer many answers to this question. But what truly matters is what Scripture says. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores two foundational…
Aug 7, 2026 · 26:24
If we get the doctrine of justification wrong, we get the gospel wrong. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be justified, revealing where the Reformers and the Roman…
Aug 6, 2026 · 26:24
Do Protestants and Roman Catholics still disagree as much as they did in the 16th century? Today, R.C. Sproul confirms that the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church…
Aug 5, 2026 · 26:24
Martin Luther grew concerned about the selling of indulgences—giving money to supposedly reduce time in purgatory. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how Luther's response…
Aug 4, 2026 · 26:24
Martin Luther was haunted by guilt for his sins. But everything changed when he encountered the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the life of this German monk helps us…
Aug 3, 2026 · 26:24
How are we made right with God? Justification by faith alone is the Bible's answer to this essential question. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the eternal consequences of this…
Aug 2, 2026 · 26:24
Ignorance will save no one from the judgment of God. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, R.C. Sproul shows that we're accountable to God for our unbelief and our…
Aug 1, 2026 · 26:24
Are you walking in light? Or in darkness? Today, Sinclair Ferguson distinguishes between the characteristics of Christian believers and unbelievers, that we may know what it…
Jul 31, 2026 · 44:30
How should Christians respond to anxiety? Or discern a call to ministry? Or face unwanted singleness? Today, several of Ligonier's Teaching Fellows offer thoughtful answers to…
Jul 30, 2026 · 42:40
Define yourself. Remake yourself. Be whatever you choose. These promises sound liberating, yet they lead only to ruin. Today, Michael Reeves shows that the Bible gives us a…
Jul 29, 2026 · 46:41
What you believe about God affects every part of your life. Today, Joel Kim opens a beloved passage of Scripture that displays the Lord's glorious character. Because God is…
Jul 28, 2026 · 39:37
Since God is sovereign, what difference do your prayers make? The truth is, the only reason Christians can pray confidently is because God is in control. W. Robert Godfrey…
Jul 27, 2026 · 36:57
In a world where all seems uncertain and everything is questioned, Christians know the truth. We can even hold it in our hands. Today, Derek Thomas calls us to stand firm on the…
Jul 26, 2026 · 26:24
The Old Testament is filled with prophecies about Jesus and His redemptive work. Even still, many in Israel rejected Him, even delivering Him up to die. From his sermon series in…
Jul 25, 2026 · 26:24
For Christians, corporate worship is the high point of our week. But how should we worship God? How do we know what is glorifying to Him? Today, Jason Helopoulos explains what it…
Jul 24, 2026 · 26:24
True forgiveness means the offense committed against us is gone. It is taken away, and we have no reason to bring it up again. Today, R.C. Sproul surveys some of the challenges…
Jul 24, 2026 · 51:19
Recently, Ben Sasse hosted a conversation with Sinclair Ferguson and W. Robert Godfrey. In this bonus episode, they discuss Christian worship, the church's influence on the…
Jul 23, 2026 · 26:24
How can we resolve the guilt that haunts us? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the crucial distinction between real, objective guilt and our subjective guilty feelings. Get R.C.…
Jul 22, 2026 · 26:24
Because God is sovereign, there is a purpose for your pain. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how Christians should understand suffering and how to respond to it faithfully. Get R.C.…
Jul 21, 2026 · 26:24
Can you discover God's will for your life by opening the Bible to a specific chapter? Today, R.C. Sproul points us toward a passage in Scripture that directly speaks to the will…
Jul 20, 2026 · 26:24
Take heart: God is in control. Today, Timothy Witmer joins us to explain how God's sovereignty brings peace to our anxiety, courage amid temptation, and perseverance in prayer.…
Jul 19, 2026 · 26:24
The gospel gives us more than forgiveness. It transforms the way we live. From his sermon series in Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul explains how Jesus delivers us to leave behind…
Jul 18, 2026 · 26:24
Christian, why did God save you? Today, Jason Helopoulos explains that redemption is the restoration of God's purpose for humanity: that we may glorify Him and enjoy Him forever.…
Jul 17, 2026 · 26:24
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit enjoy immeasurable love in fellowship with one another. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how the Spirit works within our lives so that we may…
Jul 16, 2026 · 26:24
When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness, He did not face it alone. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reveals who was with Jesus to support Him—and how this encourages us when we…
Jul 15, 2026 · 26:24
The Holy Spirit who dwells in us is the same Spirit who ministered in Jesus' life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christ's constant Companion and Friend is powerfully at…
Jul 14, 2026 · 26:24
Can we find the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows how the Spirit has intimately revealed the heart of God throughout history, culminating in the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 26:24
The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood person of the Trinity. Who is this Spirit, and how do we relate to Him? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the identity,…
Jul 12, 2026 · 26:24
The ministry of the church is not a task relegated only to pastors. Every member of the body of Christ is gifted for ministry. From his sermon series in Ephesians, today R.C.…
Jul 11, 2026 · 26:24
Why do you exist? You won't find the reason by looking within. You must look outward to the One who made you. Today, Jason Helopoulos turns to Scripture to disclose the reason we…
Jul 10, 2026 · 26:24
One of R.C. Sproul's favorite sermons on the book of Jonah was never actually preached—except in the pages of Moby Dick. Today, Dr. Sproul reads the sermon of Father Mapple to…
Jul 9, 2026 · 26:24
When God calls us to lay our comfort aside, it's in our best interest to trust the One who chose us for the task. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the lengths Jonah went to flee from…
Jul 8, 2026 · 26:24
The mark of Christian maturity is an increasing dependence on the Lord. This dependence expresses itself in prayer. Today, Joel Kim identifies four elements of the Apostle Paul's…
Jul 7, 2026 · 26:24
Jesus Christ is enough. This was Paul's message to the Colossian Christians when false teachers threatened their confidence in the Lord. Today, Joel Kim lays out the importance…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:23
What would make your life feel complete? The book of Colossians reminds us that in Christ, we have all that we need—and more. Today, Joel Kim joins us to discuss his teaching…
Jul 5, 2026 · 26:24
Jesus calls people out of their old life of rebellion into a new way of faith and obedience. From his sermon series in the book of Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul underscores how…
Jul 4, 2026 · 26:24
What is the classical Arminian view of human freedom and divine grace? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the teaching of Jacob Arminius and his followers to identify how these views…
Jul 3, 2026 · 26:24
Was God's law meant only for Old Testament Israel? Or does it have abiding significance for Christians? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines three roles that the law of God plays in the…
Jul 2, 2026 · 26:24
Does the law of God bring you delight? Or do you find it distasteful? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the importance of God's law and the consequences of ignoring it. Get R.C.…
Jul 1, 2026 · 26:24
When faced with false teaching, how should Christians take a stand for God's truth? Today, Jason Helopoulos draws three exhortations from the book of Jude to help us contend for…
Jun 30, 2026 · 26:24
Judgment is coming, no matter how many false teachers deny it. Today, Jason Helopoulos shows how the book of Jude calls us to hold fast to our faith, for the same Christ who…
Jun 29, 2026 · 26:24
Spiritual amnesia is a great danger to the church. Today, Jason Helopoulos considers four warnings in the book of Jude that remind us of God's judgment on false teaching and our…
Jun 28, 2026 · 26:24
He was born blind. But why? Was it punishment for sin? From his sermon series in the gospel of John, today R.C. Sproul reflects on the way God used one man's affliction to…
Jun 27, 2026 · 26:24
No one, left to themselves, would ever respond positively to the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes our dependence upon God's regenerating grace for our liberation from bondage…
Jun 26, 2026 · 27:35
God often builds His kingdom through people whom the world overlooks. Yet their lives still teach us about courageous faith. Today, Derek Thomas joins us to discuss the lessons…
Jun 25, 2026 · 26:24
As he looked into the eyes of truth incarnate, Pontius Pilate asked Jesus, "What is truth?" Today, R.C. Sproul considers how Pilate unknowingly bore witness to Christ's purpose…
Jun 24, 2026 · 26:24
Why did Moses and Elijah appear when Jesus was transfigured in the presence of His closest disciples? Today, R.C. Sproul discusses how the law and the prophets bear witness to…
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