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Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries·Hosted by R.C. Sproul·120 episodes

ChristianityReligionSpiritualityDaily teachingReformed theologyBible exposition25-30 minLecture formatChristian doctrine

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.

Why listen

Renewing Your Mind gives you compact, daily Reformed Christian teaching from R.C. Sproul and other Ligonier Ministries teachers. Episodes feel like focused sermon or lecture excerpts, usually around 26 minutes, with clear biblical exposition, theology, and practical application. It is best for listeners who want doctrinally serious Christian teaching in a predictable daily rhythm.

Series(2)

Episodes

26 min
Jun 12, 2026
Benefits of the Fear of God

Seeing the glorious majesty of God compels us to bow down in praise and dependent prayer. Today, Michael Reeves describes the vibrant life that a right fear of God produces in us. Get Michael Reeves' video teaching series The Fear of the Lord on DVD with your donation. You'll also unlock digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Reeves' digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales, and host of the podcast Delighting in the Trinity. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 11, 2026
A Delightful Fear of God

A true encounter with God's grace in the gospel cannot leave His people unaffected. His awesome goodness and love should cause our hearts to quake. Today, Michael Reeves shows why the fear of the Lord is a delight for Christians. Get Michael Reeves' video teaching series The Fear of the Lord on DVD with your donation. You'll also unlock digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Reeves' digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales, and host of the podcast Delighting in the Trinity. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 10, 2026
A Dreadful Fear of God

By nature, our sin drives us away from God, terrified of being exposed to His holy judgment. Today, Michael Reeves explains that this repulsing, sinful fear of God arises from a misunderstanding of who He is. Get Michael Reeves' video teaching series The Fear of the Lord on DVD with your donation. You'll also unlock digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Reeves' digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales, and host of the podcast Delighting in the Trinity. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 9, 2026
Not All Fear Is the Same

Scripture's most common command is "Do not be afraid." Yet the Bible also calls us to fear. So, is fear a good thing or a bad thing? Today, Michael Reeves shows how the fear of the Lord puts all other fears in their proper place. Get Michael Reeves' video teaching series The Fear of the Lord on DVD with your donation. You'll also unlock digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Reeves' digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales, and host of the podcast Delighting in the Trinity. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

28 min
Jun 8, 2026
Rejoicing in Christ

Jesus is more than the Giver of our salvation. He is salvation's greatest treasure. Today, we share a discussion with Michael Reeves. Drawing from his book Rejoicing in Christ, he invites us to find deeper delight in our marvelous Redeemer. Get Michael Reeves' book Rejoicing in Christ with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Reeves' digital teaching series and study guide for The Fear of the Lord with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales, and host of the podcast Delighting in the Trinity. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 7, 2026
The Woman Caught in Adultery

Her accusers expected Jesus to condemn her. Instead, Christ exposed the hypocrisy of the self-righteous and extended mercy to the guilty. From his sermon series in John, today R.C. Sproul teaches how in the gospel, Jesus covers our sin and calls us to new life. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of John with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the John commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Join us on September 25–26 for Ligonier's 2026 London Conference, Chosen by God. Learn more and register: https://www.ligonier.org/london Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 6, 2026
Scripture Alone

Why does the Word of God have absolute authority? Because only God Himself can bind our consciences absolutely. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the formal principle of the Protestant Reformation: sola Scriptura. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and R.C. Sproul's video teaching series God Alone with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 10 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 5, 2026
Four Possibilities

There are only four possible reasons to account for the world's existence. And only one of them is logically compelling. Today, R.C. Sproul sets forth classical arguments for the existence of God. Get 46 messages from R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll receive his teaching series Defending Your Faith on a special-edition DVD, plus the digital messages and study guide. You'll also get his digital series Apologetics of the Early Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 4, 2026
The Case for God

Is it possible to prove that God exists? Today, R.C. Sproul shows that the evidence for God is so compelling and conclusive that unbelief is ultimately irrational. Get 46 messages from R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll receive his teaching series Defending Your Faith on a special-edition DVD, plus the digital messages and study guide. You'll also get his digital series Apologetics of the Early Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save 35% when you register today with the early-bird rate: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 3, 2026
Aquinas vs. Kant

Creation demonstrates the existence of God, leaving unbelievers without excuse. So, why are so many people still skeptical? Today, R.C. Sproul assesses the influence of Immanuel Kant's philosophy on our relativistic age. Get 46 messages from R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll receive his teaching series Defending Your Faith on a special-edition DVD, plus the digital messages and study guide. You'll also get his digital series Apologetics of the Early Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 2, 2026
Gnosticism and Matter

Are our bodies evil? Some people assume the Bible teaches this when it describes the conflict between Christians and "the flesh." Today, R.C. Sproul helps us answer distorted views of the physical world that are prevalent today. Get 46 messages from R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll receive his teaching series Defending Your Faith on a special-edition DVD, plus the digital messages and study guide. You'll also get his digital series Apologetics of the Early Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save 35% when you register today with the early-bird rate: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Jun 1, 2026
Gnosticism and Truth

Has someone ever offered you a secret formula for a deeper spiritual life? This idea isn't new, yet it's alluring in our day. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us avoid the ancient error of gnosticism so we can pursue real spiritual growth. Get 46 messages from R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll receive his teaching series Defending Your Faith on a special-edition DVD, plus the digital messages and study guide. You'll also get his digital series Apologetics of the Early Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on September 25–26 for Ligonier's 2026 London Conference, Chosen by God. Learn more and register: https://www.ligonier.org/london   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 31, 2026
We Are All Guilty

Observing a religious ceremony doesn't prove we're in a right relationship with God. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul reminds us that God's holy law extends beyond outward appearances and examines the heart. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 30, 2026
Christ Alone

Jesus is the Mediator and Champion who does for His people what we could not possibly do for ourselves. Today, R.C. Sproul displays the preeminence of Christ's work in our salvation. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and R.C. Sproul's video teaching series God Alone with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 10 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 29, 2026
The Source of Full Assurance

It is possible to know that we truly belong to God as His children. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the inner testimony of the Holy Spirit gives us assurance. Get two video teaching series with your donation: The Assurance of Salvation with R.C. Sproul and Assurance of Faith with Joel Beeke. You'll receive both series on DVD, their digital study guides, and digital access to all 18 messages: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and study guides with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 28, 2026
Gaining True Assurance

How can we gain true assurance of our salvation? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that we must begin with a right understanding of biblical doctrine. Get two video teaching series with your donation: The Assurance of Salvation with R.C. Sproul and Assurance of Faith with Joel Beeke. You'll receive both series on DVD, their digital study guides, and digital access to all 18 messages: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and study guides with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save 35% when you register today with the early-bird rate: https://www.ligonier.org/2027 Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 27, 2026
False Assurance

Many people are confident of their salvation when they are not actually saved. Today, R.C. Sproul warns about false assurance. Get two video teaching series with your donation: The Assurance of Salvation with R.C. Sproul and Assurance of Faith with Joel Beeke. You'll receive both series on DVD, their digital study guides, and digital access to all 18 messages: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both digital teaching series and study guides with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on September 25–26 for Ligonier's 2026 London Conference, Chosen by God. Learn more and register: https://www.ligonier.org/london   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 26, 2026
The Reward of Discipleship

The cost of following Christ is real. But so is the reward. Today, R.C. Sproul examines the blessing promised to Jesus' disciples who suffer for His sake, calling us to endure with steadfast confidence. Get two exclusive 40th-anniversary edition books by R.C. Sproul with your donation today: The Holiness of God and Chosen by God. You'll also receive digital access to his teaching series The Persecuted Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 25, 2026
The Cost of Discipleship

Persecution has followed the church from its earliest days. Yet God uses even opposition to spread the gospel of salvation. Today, R.C. Sproul shows why persecution is inseparable from our identifying with Christ as His disciples. Get two exclusive 40th-anniversary edition books by R.C. Sproul with your donation today: The Holiness of God and Chosen by God. You'll also receive digital access to his teaching series The Persecuted Church: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 24, 2026
Man Is Without Excuse

God's law is the perfect standard of righteousness. No one is exempt from its demands. From his sermon series in the book of Romans, today R.C. Sproul shows how Jews and gentiles alike stand accountable before God's law—written not only in Scripture but also on the heart. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 23, 2026
Grace Alone

Protestants affirm that we're justified by faith alone. But where does our faith come from? Do we muster it up, or does God give it to us? Today, R.C. Sproul shows that these questions go back much earlier than the Reformation. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and R.C. Sproul's video teaching series God Alone with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 10 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 22, 2026
The Presence of God

All the blessings of our redemption can be summarized in these words: "the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ." Today, H.B. Charles Jr. expresses that this grace we have is the reality of Jesus Himself dwelling within us. Donate to receive H.B. Charles Jr.'s video teaching series Blessing and Praise. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus digital access to all 8 messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, and host of the On Preaching podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 21, 2026
Preserved by God

True believers endure to the end because God keeps His people from falling away from the faith. Today, H.B. Charles Jr. leads us to a rich passage in Scripture to teach that God keeps us when we cannot keep ourselves. Donate to receive H.B. Charles Jr.'s video teaching series Blessing and Praise. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus digital access to all 8 messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, and host of the On Preaching podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 20, 2026
Equipped by God

The revealed will of God will never lead us where His grace cannot sustain us. Today, H.B. Charles Jr. offers biblical assurance that the Lord is able to equip Christians to become the kind of people He has called us to be. Donate to receive H.B. Charles Jr.'s video teaching series Blessing and Praise. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus digital access to all 8 messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, and host of the On Preaching podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 19, 2026
The Ability of God

The God who is able to answer our greatest requests is worthy of our highest praise. Today, H.B. Charles Jr. visits a prayer in Scripture that teaches us to rely on the power of God to work all things together for His glory and our good. Donate to receive H.B. Charles Jr.'s video teaching series Blessing and Praise. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus digital access to all 8 messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, and host of the On Preaching podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

31 min
May 18, 2026
A Happy Marriage

A happy marriage is a blessing—one that sometimes seems elusive. Yet in Christ, true joy is possible. Today, William and Rebecca VanDoodewaard join Aaron Garriott in the studio to discuss Rebecca's new book, A Happy Marriage. Get Rebecca VanDoodewaard's book A Happy Marriage with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   Rebecca VanDoodewaard is a freelance editor and is author of many books, including Reformation Women, Uprooted, and A Happy Marriage.   William VanDoodewaard is academic dean and professor of church history at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC.   Aaron Garriott is managing editor of Tabletalk magazine, resident adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 17, 2026
God's Wrath on Unrighteousness

Every sin is a challenge to God's absolute right to reign over His creation. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul considers the defiance of sin, the judgment it deserves, and the need we all share for Christ to deliver us from divine wrath. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 16, 2026
Faith Alone

How does God declare us righteous in His sight? Not by baptism, nor by penance, but through faith alone in Christ alone. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the underlying cause of the Protestant Reformation. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and R.C. Sproul's video teaching series God Alone with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 10 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 15, 2026
Communion with God

Calvinism prompts us to desire rich, personal communion with our triune God. Today, Ian Hamilton considers how John Owen encouraged Christians to make communion with God a lifelong priority. Get Ian Hamilton's video teaching series Calvinism and the Christian Life with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 6 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Ian Hamilton is president of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary UK, president of The Paton Society, trustee of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC, and of the Banner of Truth Trust. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 14, 2026
The Marks of a True Church

What qualifications should we look for as we seek to discern whether a church is faithful to the Lord? Today, R.C. Sproul presents the marks of a true church that the Protestant Reformers identified in Scripture. Donate today to receive Derek Thomas' book Let Us Worship God, plus digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series and study guide for The Bride of Christ: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save when you register today with the early-bird rate: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 13, 2026
Doctrine Divides

Do you believe the statement that "doctrine divides"? Jesus did. Yet He steadfastly proclaimed the gospel that divides households to this day. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why the truth is crucial, even if it's controversial. Donate today to receive Derek Thomas' book Let Us Worship God, plus digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series and study guide for The Bride of Christ: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 12, 2026
United in the Truth

Christians must maintain unity in the truth, not at the expense of truth. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates why true harmony in the church can never come from compromising sound doctrine. Donate today to receive Derek Thomas' book Let Us Worship God, plus digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series and study guide for The Bride of Christ: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save when you register today with the early-bird rate: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 11, 2026
The Church Is One

Jesus prayed that His followers would be one (John 17:21). Yet to many onlookers, the church appears divided. What are we to make of this? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the true basis of the unity of Christ's church. Donate today to receive Derek Thomas' book Let Us Worship God, plus digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series and study guide for The Bride of Christ: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Hear moments of theological insight throughout the week on the podcast Ultimately with R.C. Sproul: http://ultimatelypodcast.com/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 10, 2026
Sermon on the Mount

Christians are not meant to be hidden or passive. The Lord has given us a calling in this world. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul explains the influence we must have as salt and light to the glory of God. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Matthew commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 9, 2026
The Knight's Map

The Knight's Map is the story of Sir Charles, who undertakes a dangerous journey full of bad advice and wrong turns. Will he trust the map provided by the King? Today, hear R.C. Sproul reading his children's tale about the Bible's reliability. Get the hardcover and ebook editions of The Knight's Map by R.C. Sproul with your donation. You'll also receive a thinline ESV Bible: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Receive the ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 8, 2026
Sacraments

The so-called sacrament of penance rested at the heart of the Reformation controversy over the role that our merit plays in salvation. Today, R.C. Sproul gives an overview of the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal with your donation. You'll also receive R.C. Sproul's ebook Are We Together? and his digital teaching series Roman Catholicism: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando for the 2027 Ligonier National Conference as we rejoice in the glorious attributes of God. Save 35% when you register today: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 7, 2026
The Church and Salvation

The Reformation brought a needed retrieval of the Bible's teaching on salvation. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on this cardinal doctrine and shows why we must understand where we disagree. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal with your donation. You'll also receive R.C. Sproul's ebook Are We Together? and his digital teaching series Roman Catholicism: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 6, 2026
Papal Infallibility

Why does the Roman Catholic Church claim that the pope is infallible? Today, R.C. Sproul surveys the historical, political, and doctrinal factors that contributed to the rise of the papacy. Get an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal with your donation. You'll also receive R.C. Sproul's ebook Are We Together? and his digital teaching series Roman Catholicism: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 5, 2026
The Trust of a Man

It's one thing to say you trust in God. It is quite another to prove it. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls Abraham's test of faith, showing the cost of trusting the Lord and the proof of God's faithfulness in the sacrifice of His Son. Get Richard Phillips' book The Masculine Mandate and digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series Meaning for Men with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 4, 2026
The Word of a Man

In a world where promises are easily broken, Christians are to be faithful to their word. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it takes to be people of integrity and servants of a God whose Word never fails. Get Richard Phillips' book The Masculine Mandate and digital access to R.C. Sproul's teaching series Meaning for Men with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 3, 2026
The Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Persecuted

Have you ever been slandered for your devotion to Jesus? Christians are promised opposition from the world—together with blessing from God. From his sermon series in the gospel of Mathew, today R.C. Sproul examines Christ's blessing for those persecuted for righteousness' sake. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Matthew commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 2, 2026
The Believer's Final Rest

Many details about heaven haven't been revealed to us. But this we know: God's redeemed people will rest in His presence forevermore. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the final destination of the Christian life. Get R.C. Sproul's book Everyone's a Theologian and his video teaching series Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology. You'll receive the special-edition DVD collection, digital access to all 60 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 1, 2026
Psalm 145: God Is All

Psalm 145 offers a wonderful picture of God's mercy, love, and compassion toward His people. Today, W. Robert Godfrey looks closely at this psalm and its celebration of the Lord's goodness. Request Learning to Love the Psalms with your donation. You'll receive W. Robert Godfrey's book, his video teaching series on DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
May 1, 2026
Psalm 145: God Is All

Psalm 145 offers a wonderful picture of God's mercy, love, and compassion toward His people. Today, W. Robert Godfrey looks closely at this psalm and its celebration of the Lord's goodness. Request Learning to Love the Psalms with your donation. You'll receive W. Robert Godfrey's book, his video teaching series on DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.

26 min
Apr 30, 2026
Psalm 127: The Lord's Beloved

Can you find Jesus in the book of Psalms? Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines how Psalm 127 points forward to Christ, God's promised King. Request Learning to Love the Psalms with your donation. You'll receive W. Robert Godfrey's book, his video teaching series on DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Apr 29, 2026
The Indwelling of the Spirit

One of the greatest treasures of the gospel is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Today, Derek Thomas invites Christians to revel in the glorious hope that the Spirit brings. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on Romans and Derek Thomas' video teaching series on Romans 8 with your donation. You'll receive the book, the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Apr 28, 2026
A New Mind-Set

The grace of God in our lives should transform the way we think and the way we look at the world. Today, Derek Thomas describes the new mind-set that the Holy Spirit develops within Christians. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on Romans and Derek Thomas' video teaching series on Romans 8 with your donation. You'll receive the book, the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Apr 27, 2026
No Condemnation

Because of the redemption that Jesus has accomplished for His people, our condemnation is taken away and eradicated. Today, Derek Thomas marvels at the grand picture of divine rescue painted for us in Romans 8. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on Romans and Derek Thomas' video teaching series on Romans 8 with your donation. You'll receive the book, the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Apr 26, 2026
The Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Of all the promises Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount, He extends His greatest to the pure in heart: "they shall see God." (Matt. 5:8). Today, R.C. Sproul contemplates this ultimate blessing in the Beatitudes. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Matthew commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

26 min
Apr 25, 2026
Eternal Punishment

Hell is an unpopular subject today. But that does not change the fact that it is a truth taught in God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us what we all deserve apart from the grace of God in Jesus Christ. Get R.C. Sproul's book Everyone's a Theologian and his video teaching series Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology. You'll receive the special-edition DVD collection, digital access to all 60 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts