Renewing Your Mind
Episodes
The King Shall Come
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be a King with a reign like no other. Today, R.C. Sproul considers what this...
A Virgin Shall Conceive
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was Jesus really born miraculously to a virgin? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the virgin birth of Christ is far from a matter of debate or personal...
The First Announcement
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The birth of Jesus Christ was not first declared by angels near Bethlehem or prophets in ancient Israel. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that the Savior’s ...
In the Fullness of Time
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ancient days, God promised to send His Messiah. This Savior would bring redemption from sin for all who trust in Him. Today, R.C. Sproul describe...
The Birth of Jesus
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the village of Bethlehem, a child was born for a specific mission: to save His people from their sins. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke...
The Apostle’s Defense
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On his way to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was confronted by the risen Lord Jesus Christ, and his life was changed forever. Today, Derek Thomas examines t...
The Lightlings
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children’s tale that captures the Bible’s story of redemption. Sinclair Ferguson and Colin Buchanan also join us to s...
Elohim: The Name of Majesty
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the Bible sometimes use a plural name for the one true God? Today, R.C. Sproul explores how the name “Elohim” exalts the greatness and ma...
Yahweh: The God Who Is
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I AM WHO I AM.” With these words in Exodus 3:14, God reveals a truth that can be said of no one but Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the cha...
Yahweh: The Sacred Name of God
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments, God spoke to Moses out of the burning bush and revealed His sacred name. Today, R.C. Sproul considers w...
What’s in a Name?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the Bible, names carry tremendous significance. They establish someone’s identity, display their character, and reveal their calling. Tod...
In Remembrance of His Mercy
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord never forgets His promises to His people and never fails to keep them. From his sermon in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul considers how...
The Only Gospel
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is only one gospel: the message of God’s free grace in Jesus Christ. All other “gospels” are distortions leading to hopelessness and conde...
A Tool for Today: The Westminster Shorter Catechism
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Westminster Shorter Catechism is a timeless guide to glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Today, Sinclair Ferguson and Nathan W. Bingham discu...
What Is a Covenant?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Created for Private Worship
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian maturity doesn’t happen overnight. It’s formed through daily communion with God in prayer and meditation on His Word. Today, Jason Helop...
Created for Family Worship: How?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family worship is a foreign idea to many Christians. Yet this simple practice can transform our homes and bless our children. Today, Jason Helopoulos ...
Created for Family Worship: Why?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no better way to center our homes around Christ than the regular practice of family worship. Today, Jason Helopoulos extols the blessings of ...
My Soul Magnifies the Lord
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnant with the long-promised Redeemer, Mary sang a song of adoration to the God who cares for the lowest of His servants. From his sermon series in...
Providence and Prayer: Since God Is Sovereign, Why Pray?
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There would be no use in praying if God were not in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul considers why the truth of our sovereign God should moti...
Limping Heavenward
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this life, some suffering does not pass. We carry it with us. How can Christians press on in the race of faith when all we can do is limp? Today, K...
Jethro, Moses’ Father-in-Law
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moses is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament. But it was Moses’ father-in-law who kept him from burning out while governing two m...
Jabez, Descendant of Judah
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prosperity preachers twist the prayer of Jabez as a template for getting whatever we desire from God. Yet the true lesson of this Old Testament prayer...
Ehud, Judge of Israel
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Scripture record the gruesome assassination of an evil tyrant? What do we gain from shocking passages in biblical history? Today, Derek Thoma...
The Maid of Naaman’s Wife
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God often accomplishes His great works through people the world overlooks. Today, hear a message from Derek Thomas’ new teaching series. He explores...
Bread of Life
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only Jesus can meet our deepest spiritual hunger. Yet no one will come to Christ for eternal life unless the Father draws them. From his sermon series...
The Lord’s Prayer: Relying on God
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prayer reminds us of our absolute dependence upon the provision, pardon, and protection of God. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the Lord’s Prayer te...
Psalm 32: The Joy of Forgiveness
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christians are blessed not because they are righteous, but because they are forgiven. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the unspeakable joy of receiving fo...
Giving Thanks
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten lepers were healed. Yet only one returned to thank Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that gratitude is more than a sentiment—it must be express...
God or Chance?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s neither logical nor biblical to claim that anything can happen by chance. Today, R.C. Sproul maintains that all things in creation have a cause...
God Makes It All Happen
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything that exists is dependent upon God—not only for its origin but also for its ongoing existence. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how God is bot...
What Is Providence?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing happens randomly or by chance. Every atom in the universe is carefully orchestrated by the invisible hand of God. Today, R.C. Sproul introduce...
Bread from Heaven
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you work only to put food on the table, you will live in continual hunger. Instead, seek the bread from heaven that satisfies forevermore. From his...
The Lord’s Prayer: Honoring Our Father
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since Jesus has secured our adoption, Christians can approach God as His children and address Him as Father. Today, R.C. Sproul investigates what Chri...
The Lord’s Day as Sabbath
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord’s Day is the day on which Christians have historically gathered to worship the resurrected Christ. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines Script...
The Reality of Our Sin
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How serious is the problem of sin? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that sin isn’t merely an external blemish—it goes to the very core of our being. Re...
The Duality of Man
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes up the “real” you? Your soul? What about your body? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the relationship between body and soul to deepen our un...
The Image of God
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People often look at the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment in political terms. But these are profoundly theological issues. Today...
Man: The Supreme Paradox
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people today believe they have the right to define who they are. Yet our Creator alone enjoys this prerogative. Today, R.C. Sproul considers what...
Feeding the Five Thousand
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The feeding of the five thousand was more than a compassionate miracle. Here, Jesus revealed His divine identity as the Bread of Life. Preaching from ...
Confession
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A prayer of genuine confession doesn’t appeal to excuses or vows of doing better next time. It appeals to the mercy of God. Today, R.C. Sproul descr...
The Adversary
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Satan? People tend toward two misunderstandings in their beliefs about the devil, and Christians must be careful to avoid both. Today, R.C. Spr...
Mary’s Magnificent Savior
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a sinner in need of a Savior. She said so herself. And by God’s grace, she was a woman of great faith. Today, R.C. Sp...
A Model of Submission
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roman Catholics and Protestants often sharply disagree about the mother of Jesus. Yet there is one thing we can all agree on. Today, R.C. Sproul demon...
Hail Mary?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Virgin Mary was chosen by God for an important role. Should we then venerate her? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches us to seek a proper, biblical underst...
Peace: Rekindle Wonder at the Incarnation
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even with Christmas approaching, it’s easy to lose focus on the Son of God who took on flesh to save us. Today, Nathan W. Bingham is joined by Steph...
Rescued from the Body of Death
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will we ever escape the misery we face in our continuing failure and sin? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages weary Christians with invigorating words of ho...
Adoration
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should be the posture of our hearts and minds when we pray to the Lord? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that prayer ought to begin on a note of adorat...
The Celestial City
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Christian’s pilgrimage in this world will one day come to an end. Today, Derek Thomas describes Christian’s arrival at the Celestial City in...
The Delectable Mountains
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Puritans called the Lord’s Day “the market day of the soul,” when God’s people are strengthened and refreshed on their journey toward heav...
The Castle of Giant Despair
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God’s people are not immune to doubt, discouragement, and depression. But even in these dreaded times, we have hope in Christ. Today, Derek Thomas e...
The Godless City: Vanity Fair
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While some dangers in the Christian life are easy to spot, others are subtle and insidious. Today, Derek Thomas considers the seductive temptations of...
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During difficult times, Christians can be vulnerable to temptation and doubt. Today, Derek Thomas brings encouragement from The Pilgrim’s Progress, ...
Why Do We Sin?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sin still influences our choices as Christians. Yet we can have hope to overcome. From his exposition of the book of Romans, today R.C. Sproul lays ou...
How to Pray
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you pray, there are a few things you need to remember. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us understand several simple yet critical elements of God-honor...
Paul vs. James?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romans 3:28 teaches that we’re justified by faith apart from works. But James 2:26 says faith apart from works is dead. Can these passages be reconc...
Progress to Worms
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No pope or church council can bind the conscience absolutely. Only the Word of God can. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led Martin Luther to take his...
Tower Experience
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What motivated Martin Luther’s unwavering defense of justification by faith alone? A life-changing encounter with the book of Romans. Today, R.C. Sp...
Monastery and Rome Crisis
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During his days in the monastery, Martin Luther wrestled with how he could be justified before God as a sinful man. Today, R.C. Sproul explains Luther...
From Luther to the Lightning Bolt
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a lightning bolt help spark the Protestant Reformation? Today, R.C. Sproul takes us back to 1505, when Martin Luther experienced a life-changi...
Help in the Fight
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where can Christians turn for help when our ongoing battle against indwelling sin leaves us exasperated? From his exposition of the book of Romans, to...
Letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The book of Revelation issues a call to be faithful. Yet not all of its first readers heeded that call. Today, W. Robert Godfrey contrasts Jesus’ la...
Free Indeed: God’s Grace in Bibb Correctional
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Within an Alabama prison, God is setting souls free. Today, meet two men who encountered the gospel while serving life sentences. Now, they’re stude...
Experiencing the New Birth
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Holy Spirit gives us a new heart, a new life, a new enjoyment of God, and a new assurance. Today, Michael Reeves observes that a recovery of the H...
Justified by Faith
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The doctrine of justification profoundly shapes the way we view our relationship with God and our approach to the Christian life. Today, Michael Reeve...
The Grace of God
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to Roman Catholic teaching, the Lord will give us grace as long as we do our best. Today, Michael Reeves repudiates this view with the true ...
The Sinfulness of Man
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we basically good people who occasionally make bad choices? Or does the problem of sin go much deeper? Today, Michael Reeves presents the biblical...
Sin’s Advantage in the Law
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sin can offer momentarily pleasure, but it will never bring genuine and lasting happiness. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explain...
Letters to Pergamum, Thyatira, and Sardis
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Those who stand on the stable foundation of Christ and His Word will withstand the coming judgment. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines how the letters ...
The Barber Who Wanted to Pray
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could ask Martin Luther one question, what would it be? Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children’s book based on a time in the Reformer’s...
Practical Applications
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with doubts concerning your salvation? Today, Joel Beeke gives practical advice to help Christians overcome doubt and live in ...
The Role of the Holy Spirit
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Holy Spirit bears witness to genuine believers that they are the children of God (Rom. 8:16). Today, Joel Beeke examines five evidences of the Spi...
Renewing Assurance
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our assurance of salvation can increase or diminish over time. Why does this happen? And what should we do about it? Today, Joel Beeke considers reaso...
Cultivating Assurance
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meditating on the Bible is the primary road God provides for our pursuit of holiness, spiritual growth, and assurance of faith. Today, Joel Beeke look...
Freed from the Law
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since we live under grace, we’re no longer slaves to the law. Yet God’s law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon s...
Letters to Ephesus and Smyrna
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus holds the keys of death and hell. Even if the whole world should oppose us, our eternal hope rests safely in His hands. Today, W. Robert Godfrey...
Freed from the Law
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since we live under grace, we’re no longer slaves to the law. Yet God’s law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon s...
Theological Doxology
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a theology that sings. Today, Joel Kim explains the relationship between doctrine and doxology. Knowing the truth of our...
Praying with Paul
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian maturity is marked by an increasing dependence on the Lord. And this dependence expresses itself in prayer. Today, Joel Kim identifies four ...
Jesus Christ Is Lord
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus Christ is enough. This was Paul’s message to the Colossian Christians when false teachers threatened their confidence in the Lord. Today, hear...
Forgiveness, Resurrection, and Eternal Life
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not one soul will escape the accountability of God. But there is hope for all who flee to Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. Today, R.C. Sproul...
The Holy Spirit and the Church
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but the third person of the Trinity. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the role of the Spirit in our individual...
Jesus’ View of Worry
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t need to worry about tomorrow. In fact, Jesus commands against it. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul consid...
Understanding the Seven Letters
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When His people face temptation and opposition, Jesus presents a truth about Himself that ministers directly to their need. Today, W. Robert Godfrey a...
Sharing the Gospel with Muslims
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are entrusted with taking the gospel of Christ to the people of this world, Muslims included. Today, James Anderson gives ten points of practical a...
The Prophet Muhammad
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Muhammad? Today, James Anderson provides a biographical sketch of this seventh-century figure. He explains that for Christians to understand t...
The Trinity
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muslims reject the Trinity because they think it suggests there are three gods. But is this what Christians believe? Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Sale...
The Fatherhood of God
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To call God “Father” is a cherished blessing for Christians. Yet for Muslims, few ideas could be more offensive. Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Sale...
Opposing Foundations
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? As Islam grows worldwide, Christians need a clear answer to this question. Today, R.C. Sproul shares a...
Jesus’ View of Adultery
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lust doesn’t merely lead to adultery. It is adultery of the heart. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul considers Jesu...
A Shadow of Christ
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Moses departed from the burning bush, God gave him signs and wonders to perform in His name. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what the miracles of Mo...
Jonah
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The book of Jonah draws controversy today over its record of the great fish. Yet even more astonishing is the mercy of God displayed in this book. Tod...
Habakkuk
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When evil prevails and God seems absent, what should His people do? Today, R.C. Sproul follows the anguish of the prophet Habakkuk to the Lord’s ass...
Micah
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time of widespread wickedness, the prophet Micah foretold the coming Messiah who would bring righteousness and peace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks o...
Jeremiah
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The more Jeremiah preached, the more unpopular he became. Though his ministry brought him suffering, he knew silence was not an option. Today, R.C. Sp...
Elijah
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elijah stood as a solitary voice for truth. He refused to shrink back from confronting corrupt kings and false prophets. Today, R.C. Sproul considers ...
Jesus’ View of Murder
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible’s prohibition against murder goes far deeper than our outward actions. From his exposition of the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul exp...
I AM: The Aseity of God
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is only one Being whose existence is necessary: the One whose name is “I AM.” Today, R.C. Sproul contemplates the glorious doctrine of the a...
The Priest with Dirty Clothes
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the beauty of art based merely on our personal preferences? Or do objective principles and standards determine what is truly beautiful? Today, R.C....