Renewing Your Mind
Episodes
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....
Art for Whose Sake?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we gather in a simple room or an ornate sanctuary, art plays a role in our worship. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts Christians to pursue art in the...
Aesthetics in Recent History
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does God care about beauty? Until recently, the church has produced history’s greatest artists. What changed? Today, R.C. Sproul considers how past ...
Study Bibles for the World
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most pastors worldwide lack training and resources to help them teach God’s Word. You can help change that. Today, Chris Larson and J.D. Bridges joi...
Thy Will Be Done
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warned of the suffering that awaited him, the Apostle Paul did not retreat. He resolved to go forward, even if it meant dying for his devotion to Chri...
I AM: The Being of God
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When God declared to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” He revealed His self-existence and limitless power. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the name of God exhi...
Trinitarian Fellowship
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit enjoy immeasurable love in fellowship with one another. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how the Spirit works withi...
Dwelling Within
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Spirit of the Lord
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Holy Spirit who dwells in us is the same Spirit who ministered in Jesus’ life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christ’s constant Compani...
The Face of God
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Order from Chaos
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 consi...
The Philippian Jailer
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“What must I do to be saved?” This was the question of the Philippian jailer. But what drove him to ask it? From his sermon series in Acts, today ...
I AM: The Name of God
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do not have to guess about the identity and character of God. He has given us His very name. Today, R.C. Sproul homes in on that consequential mome...
Justice and Grace
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our understanding of the gospel will be impoverished if we always expect God to be merciful. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that the grace of God is ...
The Untouchable
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Uzzah touched the ark of the covenant to keep it from falling, he made the fatal mistake of thinking the ground was more polluted than his own si...
The Divine Initiative
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since God has already predestined all those who will be saved, why should we evangelize? Today, R.C. Sproul offers a compelling answer to this common ...
Does God Create Unbelief?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since God creates saving faith in the hearts of the elect, does that mean He creates unbelief in everyone else? Today, R.C. Sproul clearly establishes...
Man’s Radical Fallenness
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Until we see the depth of our sin, we’ll never understand our absolute need for a Savior. Today, R.C. Sproul examines Jesus’ teaching that salvati...
Paul’s Sermon at Antioch
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God promised David an everlasting kingdom. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus, the true King and Messiah. From his exposition of Acts, today R.C. Spro...
The Theology of the Puritans
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reforming of the Reformation—that is what the Puritans were all about. Today, Michael Reeves conveys how these English Christians sought to brin...
The Necessity Now
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We must not leave the Reformation in the 16th century. Aligning our theology and our worship with God’s Word is a needed work in our day. Today, W. ...
How Do I Prepare for Death? This-Worldly Preparations
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Far from being unspiritual, it is our responsibility to prepare for death by setting our estate in order for our loved ones. Today, Guy Waters offers ...
How Do I Prepare for Death? Spiritual Preparations
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each one of us will die if the Lord should tarry. But we must not wait until the end of this life to ready ourselves—preparation begins now. Today, ...
How Do I Help the Dying and Grieving?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God’s Word speaks both to the reality of death and to our responsibility to care for the dying. Today, Guy Waters presents biblical principles for m...
How Do I Face the Death of Others?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christians, no less than anyone else, must bear the grief of losing loved ones. Yet we do not grieve as the rest of the world does. Today, Guy Waters ...
A Basket Case
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did the fiercest persecutor of the church become one of its boldest preachers? From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul expla...
Elizabeth and the Rise of the Puritans
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under Elizabeth I, England once again became a Protestant nation. But some Christians were concerned that several unbiblical practices in the church s...
God’s Persistence with Jonah
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try as he did, Jonah could not outrun the presence of God and the work to which the Lord called him. Today, Derek Thomas observes the merciful persist...
God’s Sovereignty in Micaiah
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no place for chance in the purposes of God. He is in complete control over all seemingly random and chaotic events. Today, Derek Thomas illus...
God’s Grace to Samson
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samson ran recklessly into temptation. Yet when his foolishness brought him low, God humbled Samson and granted him repentant faith. Today, Derek Thom...
Jonathan Edwards’ Big Idea
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are many good things that you can pursue in life. But what is the ultimate good—the highest good? Today, Stephen Nichols looks to the joy-fill...
Jonathan Edwards’ Early Life
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many consider Jonathan Edwards the greatest theologian that America has ever produced. Today, Stephen Nichols illuminates the details of Edwards’ li...
Prayer for the Church
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a Christian, you can point to a passage in the Bible where Jesus prays for you personally. From his sermon series in the gospel of John, t...
Edward VI and Mary I
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the hopeful reign of King Edward VI, Mary I took the throne of England and violently returned the kingdom to Roman Catholicism. Today, Michael R...
The Fruit of the Spirit
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that Christians can cultivate virtues that reflect the character of God Himself. From his expositional seri...