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Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministriesrenewingyourmind.org
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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Episodes

Man Born Blind

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 display the power of Jesus to bring light to those in darkness. 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 Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Spr...

Jun 28, 202626 min

Voluntary Slaves

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 to sin. Get the 500th-anniversary edition of Martin Luther's famous book The Bondage of the Will with your donation. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Willing to Believe, along with the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada...

Jun 27, 202626 min

Who Are They?

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 we can learn from the Bible's lesser-known characters. Get Derek Thomas' video teaching series Who Are They? on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching serie...

Jun 26, 202628 min

Pontius Pilate

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 and priorities. Get Face to Face with Jesus, R.C. Sproul's video teaching series on DVD, with your donation. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to all 13 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your ...

Jun 25, 202626 min

Moses and Elijah

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 Christ's glory. Get Face to Face with Jesus, R.C. Sproul's video teaching series on DVD, with your donation. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to all 13 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your d...

Jun 24, 202626 min

Jairus' Daughter

Jesus is never too busy to have compassion on those who cry out to Him for help. Today, R.C. Sproul examines two encounters where Christ brought healing and hope to people in desperation. Get Face to Face with Jesus, R.C. Sproul's video teaching series on DVD, with your donation. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to all 13 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donat...

Jun 23, 202626 min

The Rich, Young Ruler

Jesus was approached by a man who had youth, wealth, and influence. But there was one thing he lacked. Today, R.C. Sproul uses this encounter to remind us of God's standard of goodness and what is required to enter His kingdom. Get Face to Face with Jesus, R.C. Sproul's video teaching series on DVD, with your donation. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to all 13 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teachin...

Jun 22, 202626 min

Abraham and Freedom

Apart from Christ, all of us are slaves to sin. But when the Son of God sets us free, we are free indeed. From his sermon series in the gospel of John, today R.C. Sproul explains our need for the Lord's liberating grace and shows how we can know that we belong to Him. 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/glob...

Jun 21, 202626 min

Bondage of the Will

We are doomed in our slavery to sin unless the sovereign God changes our hearts and sets our wills free. Today, R.C. Sproul examines the issue of free will as it appears in discussions throughout church history. Get the 500th-anniversary edition of Martin Luther's famous book The Bondage of the Will with your donation. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Willing to Believe, along with the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live ...

Jun 20, 202626 min

Stuck in Space: An Astronaut's Story

His 8-day mission unexpectantly became 10 months in space. But the Lord sustained Captain Barry Wilmore while he was stranded on the International Space Station. Today, he reflects on God's control over uncertain circumstances. Get Captain Barry Wilmore's book Stuck in Space with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request R.C. Sproul's ebook What Does It Mean That God Is Sovereign? with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet T...

Jun 19, 202628 min

Understanding the Seven Letters

When His people face temptation and opposition, Jesus presents a truth about Himself that ministers directly to their need. Today, W. Robert Godfrey addresses how Christ cares for His church in the seven letters of Revelation. Donate today to receive W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 24 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ...

Jun 18, 202626 min

Time, Cycles, and Symbols

As the book of Revelation describes our present reality, it also calls us to present faithfulness. Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses how this book equips us follow in the footsteps of Christ on the road from suffering to glory. Donate today to receive W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 24 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request th...

Jun 17, 202627 min

A Book of Blessing

The book of Revelation is not sealed up for some future generation to decipher. It has been given to bless the people of God in every generation. Today, W. Robert Godfrey begins to outline the message that this book has for us. Donate today to receive W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 24 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the...

Jun 16, 202627 min

What Happens After Death?

What happens when we die? Many wrong and dangerous answers have been posed to this question, but Scripture does not leave us in the dark. Today, Guy Waters brings the Bible's correction to four false ideas about the afterlife. Request Facing the Last Enemy with your donation. You'll receive Guy Waters' book, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, ...

Jun 15, 202627 min

Jesus' Self-Witness

Jesus is more than a witness to the truth. He is truth incarnate. What does that mean for those who reject His Word? From his sermon series in the gospel of John, today R.C. Sproul shows why Christ's divine witness demands our trust and our obedience. 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 Meet Today's T...

Jun 14, 202627 min

Glory to God Alone

When the Bible tells of God's glory, it refers to His ultimate dignity, importance, and significance. Today, R.C. Sproul explores our privileged purpose as God's creatures to glorify His name. 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 ...

Jun 13, 202627 min

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://...

Jun 12, 202627 min

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 s...

Jun 11, 202627 min

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...

Jun 10, 202626 min

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 s...

Jun 09, 202626 min

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.renewing...

Jun 08, 202629 min

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...

Jun 07, 202626 min

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 digita...

Jun 06, 202626 min

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. ...

Jun 05, 202626 min

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 ...

Jun 04, 202626 min

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...

Jun 03, 202626 min

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.renewingyour...

Jun 02, 202626 min

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.renewingy...

Jun 01, 202626 min

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 (19...

May 31, 202626 min

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 ...

May 30, 202626 min
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