
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.
Episodes
120- · 26 minFor Whom Did Christ Die?
Did Jesus die to make salvation possible for all? Or to secure the redemption of particular people? Today, R.C. Sproul studies God's intention for the cross and the scope of the atonement that Christ accomplished. Download R.C. Sproul's ebook Saved from What?, plus his 10-message teaching series The Atonement of Jesus, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Join us April 1–3 for Ligonier's 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God. Learn more and register: 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 minThe Curse of the Cross
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Why did Jesus utter these astonishing words from the cross? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the curse that our Redeemer needed to endure to save us from our sins. Download R.C. Sproul's ebook Saved from What?, plus his 10-message teaching series The Atonement of Jesus, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minWhy the God-Man?
Sin renders all of us convicted felons before the judgment of God. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that the cross of Christ is the only way to fulfill the obligations to God's justice that we cannot fulfill ourselves. Download R.C. Sproul's ebook Saved from What?, plus his 10-message teaching series The Atonement of Jesus, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minThe Necessity of the Cross
Since God is righteous and we are sinful, the thing we need most in this world is the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses why we can have no hope apart from the atoning work of Christ. Download R.C. Sproul's ebook Saved from What?, plus his 10-message teaching series The Atonement of Jesus, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minThe 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, R.C. Sproul reads his children's tale about the Bible's reliability. Save 30% on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier, From Age to Age, plus other titles by Dr. Mathison. Use discount code RYM30 at checkout: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/store Receive The Knight's Map ebook, the children's story by R.C. Sproul, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Enjoyed listening to this children's story? The hardcover edition of The Knight's Map is discounted this week in Ligonier's Children's Book Sale. Save up to 50% on a variety of children's titles in time for Christmas: https://store.ligonier.org/collection/childrens-book-sale 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 minDefilement from Within
We cannot conquer sin merely by altering our behavior. The root of our depravity lies in our hearts. From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul presents a grim diagnosis of our sinfulness and reveals the true cure. Save 30% on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier, From Age to Age, plus other titles by Dr. Mathison. Use discount code RYM30 at checkout: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/store Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Mark with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minAesthetics in Recent History
Until recently, the church has produced history's greatest artists. What changed? Today, R.C. Sproul considers how past Christians approached the arts, calling us recover the Bible's teaching on beauty. Save 30% on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier, From Age to Age, plus other titles by Dr. Mathison. Use discount code RYM30 at checkout: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/store Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Recovering the Beauty of the Arts, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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
- · 28 minFrom Age to Age
We'll miss the full significance of how history ends if we start reading the Bible at the last chapter. Today, Keith Mathison joins us in the studio to discuss his book From Age to Age, new from Ligonier. See how Jesus Christ fulfills all of God's ancient promises of redemption. Save 30% on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier, From Age to Age, plus other titles by Dr. Mathison. Use discount code RYM30 at checkout: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/store Meet Today's Speakers: Keith Mathison is the inaugural R.C. Sproul Chair of Theology at Reformation Bible College. Dave Theriault is the weekday host of Renewing Your Mind.
- · 26 minFinding Peace
In the wake of tragedy, have you ever wondered why God would allow such evil to occur? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the ultimate calamity facing mankind and the greatest solution that God has provided. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minPurpose in Suffering
When our lives are turned upside down by calamity, a natural question arises: Why? Today, R.C. Sproul helps us understand how God works in and through tragedies for the good of His people. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minPeace and Calamity
Does God ordain tragic events in history? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how a biblical understanding of God's providence transforms the way we view all of life, even our most painful moments. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minA War of Ideas
Every war throughout history has begun because of a conflict of ideas. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines the basic elements of every worldview to demonstrate how a collision of worldviews can create serious conflict. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minThe Idolatry of Legalism
Legalism is a cheap replacement for true obedience to God's law. From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul shares warnings from Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees and their prideful devotion to self-serving traditions. Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Mark with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minThe Barber Who Wanted to Pray
What advice would Martin Luther give to deepen your prayer life? Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children's book based on a time when the German Reformer's barber asked him how to pray. Gather the family and listen together. Download R.C. Sproul's ebook The Prayer of the Lord with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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 minJustified by Faith
The doctrine of justification profoundly shapes the way we view our relationship with God and our approach to the Christian life. Today, Michael Reeves describes the immense joy that this biblical truth should bring. Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
- · 26 minThe Grace of God
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 vision of God's grace presented gloriously in Scripture. Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
- · 26 minThe Sinfulness of Man
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 view of sin that drives us to rely on Christ alone for salvation. Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
- · 26 minThe Authority of Scripture
Our view of the Bible influences every other aspect of our lives. Today, Michael Reeves explains that, rather than one voice among many, Scripture alone is our supreme authority as the very Word of God. Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
- · 26 minDo Words Matter?
Was the Reformation merely a trivial debate over some theological words? Today, Michael Reeves shows that when the gospel is at stake, the words we use bear eternal significance. Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
- · 26 minThe Nutty Galatians
Nothing is more foolish than turning from the gospel of grace toward a distortion that demands salvation by works. From his sermon series in Galatians, today R.C. Sproul explores Paul's shark rebuke for a church that was falling for the deception of false teachers. Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the book of Galatians with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ 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