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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Did Jesus descend into hell? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explores different interpretations of this statement in the Apostles' Creed as he probes a challenging New Testament passage about Christ preaching "to the spirits in prison." Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on 1–2 Peter with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the 1–2 Peter 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 an
How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the essential role that theology plays in forming a Christian worldview. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando next spring
We've all heard the phrase "Seeing is believing." But there are other ways of discovering the truth than what we experience with our senses. Today, R.C. Sproul provides a balanced approach to obtaining knowledge and certainty. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/renewing-your-mind/two-ways-of-knowing/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Can we trust our physical senses—what we see, hear, and touch? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the reliability and limits of our sense perception in our search for the truth. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the 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 Andre
How do you know whether your beliefs are true? Is it even possible to know anything with certainly? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the foundation of our knowledge about God and all things. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the 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
The human brain is one of creation's mysteries. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the relationship between our internal thoughts and our outward actions, explaining that a transformed mind leads to a transformed life. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the 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 ministe
Our minds are always thinking. But what is the mind? And what influences the way we think? Today, R.C. Sproul underscores the importance for Christians to think critically and biblically. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the 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 teachi
Why do you believe in Christ? Are you ready to give an answer? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul provides instruction on the discipline of apologetics, explaining how to give a reasonable defense of the Christian faith. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on 1–2 Peter with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the 1–2 Peter 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
If you took inventory of all your knowledge, how could you confirm whether you know anything accurately at all? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the science of epistemology, the study of knowledge itself. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teache
In a moment, we can utter a harsh word that scars our spouse for years. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the powerful effect of our tongues—both to build up and to tear down. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series 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 ministe
The Bible is not silent about physical intimacy in marriage. Today, R.C. Sproul delivers a straightforward, biblical perspective on this important element in the relationship between a husband and wife. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Li
A healthy marriage isn't sustained by feelings alone. Husbands and wives must know one another deeply. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what it takes to develop a thriving marriage that honors the Lord. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series 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
Marriage should be a safe haven where shame does not exist. Today, R.C. Sproul uncovers the connection in Scripture between nakedness and shame. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series 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 teachin
Is marriage an old-fashioned tradition that we should discard? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the origin of marriage to discover God's purpose for the relationship between husband and wife. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series 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 Ministri
On trial for his life and surrounded by false witnesses, Stephen gazed toward heaven and saw Jesus. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses the courageous faith and bold message of the first martyr of the ancient church. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts 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 t
Jesus does more than save individuals. He's building an entire community of believers. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that belonging to the church is vital for the Christian life. Get Sinclair Ferguson's video teaching series The Basics of the Christian Life with your donation. You'll receive 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 digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligo
When trials come, it can feel like God Himself has turned against us. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on Job's longing for someone to plead his case before the Lord. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus 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 series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancello
What would you say to a friend in a time of unspeakable suffering? Would you speak comfort—or condemnation? Today, Derek Thomas evaluates the poor counsel that one friend offered Job in his time of need. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus 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 series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier
Have you ever wished you were never born? Overcome by suffering, Job cursed the day of his birth. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on this passage, teaching that there is hope for us even when we come to the brink of despair. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus 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 series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Th
In life's darkest hours, we must remember that the Lord is working for our good even when He permits Satan to do his worst. Today, Derek Thomas addresses weighty questions about pain and suffering in the book of Job. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus 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 series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas
Why does God allow His people to suffer? Today, Derek Thomas opens the book of Job to explore the depths of Job's pain, the reality of Satan's involvement, and the question of God's sovereignty. Request Derek Thomas' video teaching series on the book of Job with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, plus 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 series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministri
Is it ever right to disobey those in authority over us? What about when they tell us to disobey God? From his Acts sermon series, today R.C. Sproul examines our responsibilities before the Lord and before the civil rulers He has established. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts 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
What does it mean to be a Christian? People offer many answers to this question. But what truly matters is what Scripture says. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores two foundational elements of our identity in Christ. Get Sinclair Ferguson's video teaching series The Basics of the Christian Life with your donation. You'll receive 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 digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teac
If we get the doctrine of justification wrong, we get the gospel wrong. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be justified, revealing where the Reformers and the Roman Catholic Church differed on this essential doctrine. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939
Do Protestants and Roman Catholics still disagree as much as they did in the 16th century? Today, R.C. Sproul confirms that the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church continues to reject justification by faith alone. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on November 6–7 for Ligonier's Sou
