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Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries

120 episodes

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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  1. David and Goliath: Defending God's Name

    · 26 min

    As a pagan warrior blasphemed God's holy name, young David was unwilling to stand idly by. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led David to risk everything to defend the Lord's reputation. With your donation, receive an…

  2. David's Anointing

    · 26 min

    We often base our judgments on outward appearances. But the Lord evaluates the heart. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the surprising moment when David, the shepherd boy, was anointed as king. With your donation, receive…

  3. David the Great

    · 26 min

    Why is David considered Israel's greatest king? Today, R.C. Sproul begins a study of David's life by examining what set him apart from all the rest. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal,…

  4. The Lost Son

    · 26 min

    When criticized for being associated with sinful people, Jesus spoke three parables. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul show how these parables beautifully portray the Lord's compassion for…

  5. How Does Truth Command Me?

    · 26 min

    If you're not accountable for your life, then ultimately your life doesn't count. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that a meaningful worldview must include the discipline of ethics, and our ethics cannot be divorced from the…

  6. How to Be a Good Steward

    · 26 min

    Stewardship is our responsibility to manage our whole lives as belonging ultimately to God. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us think biblically about stewarding all that the Lord has entrusted to us. With your donation,…

  7. How to Serve

    · 26 min

    No matter our career, all Christians are called to be servants. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the significant role that faithful service and good works play in the Christian life. With your donation, receive R.C.…

  8. How to Worship

    · 26 min

    The Lord commands us to worship Him according to His Word, not our own preferences. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us what it means to order our worship after the revealed will of God. With your donation, receive R.C.…

  9. How to Pray

    · 26 min

    A disciplined life of prayer takes work and dedication. Yet this pursuit is more than worth it. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the rich communion we enjoy with the Lord through the privilege of prayer. With your…

  10. How to Study the Bible

    · 26 min

    Do you want to be spiritually mature? Then you must make diligent use of the means God has provided for your growth. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the most essential means toward our maturity in Christ. With your…

  11. Saved Through Water?

    · 26 min

    What does baptism do to us? Does the water take away our sin? From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explains how the sacrament of baptism bids us look beyond the water to the finished work of…

  12. How Does Truth Relate to Me?

    · 26 min

    If we don't have God at the center of our thinking, our foundation for human dignity collapses. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that anthropology, the study of mankind, must be rooted in theology, the study of God. Get…

  13. Literal Interpretation

    · 26 min

    What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally? Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the importance of seeking after the plain meaning of God's Word. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series Knowing Scripture on DVD with…

  14. The Science of Interpretation

    · 26 min

    Reading the Bible is a privilege. But this privilege brings the responsibility of interpreting Scripture correctly. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces foundational rules, methods, and principles for drawing out the meaning…

  15. Private Interpretation

    · 26 min

    With so many different interpretations of the Bible out there, which one is right? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Word of God has only one correct meaning and it is our duty to pursue an accurate…

  16. Why Study the Bible?

    · 26 min

    God requires all His people to study His Word diligently—not ministers and scholars only. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian should seek to read the Bible regularly. Request R.C. Sproul's teaching series…

  17. The Priest with Dirty Clothes

    · 26 min

    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 reads his children's story about our need to be clothed in Christ's…

  18. Imprisoned Spirits

    · 26 min

    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…

  19. Who Is the Truth?

    · 26 min

    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…

  20. Two Ways of Knowing

    · 26 min

    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…

  21. The Mind and the Senses

    · 26 min

    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…

  22. How Do You Know?

    · 26 min

    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…

  23. Mind and Body

    · 26 min

    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.…

  24. What Is the Mind?

    · 26 min

    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…

  25. Apologetics

    · 26 min

    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…

  26. How Do We Know What We Know?

    · 26 min

    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…

  27. Criticism and Compliments

    · 26 min

    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…

  28. Sexual Problems in Marriage

    · 26 min

    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.…

  29. Knowing Each Other

    · 26 min

    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.…

  30. God and Nakedness

    · 26 min

    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…

  31. What Is Christian Marriage?

    · 26 min

    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…

  32. Stephen on Trial

    · 26 min

    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…

  33. Belonging to the Church

    · 26 min

    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…

  34. Contending with God

    · 26 min

    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…

  35. Miserable Comforters

    · 26 min

    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…

  36. The Dark Night of the Soul

    · 26 min

    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…

  37. Pain and Suffering

    · 26 min

    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.…

  38. Job, Satan, and God

    · 26 min

    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'…

  39. Obeying God or Man?

    · 26 min

    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…

  40. Being a Christian

    · 26 min

    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.…

  41. Defining Our Terms

    · 26 min

    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…

  42. The Roman Catholic View

    · 26 min

    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…

  43. The Ninety-Five Theses

    · 26 min

    Martin Luther grew concerned about the selling of indulgences—giving money to supposedly reduce time in purgatory. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how Luther's response unintentionally sparked the flames of the…

  44. Martin Luther

    · 26 min

    Martin Luther was haunted by guilt for his sins. But everything changed when he encountered the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the life of this German monk helps us understand the significance of the Protestant…

  45. A Doctrine for Today

    · 26 min

    How are we made right with God? Justification by faith alone is the Bible's answer to this essential question. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the eternal consequences of this doctrine. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching…

  46. Sons of Covenant

    · 26 min

    Ignorance will save no one from the judgment of God. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, R.C. Sproul shows that we're accountable to God for our unbelief and our disobedience. Our only escape from condemnation…

  47. Becoming a Christian

    · 26 min

    Are you walking in light? Or in darkness? Today, Sinclair Ferguson distinguishes between the characteristics of Christian believers and unbelievers, that we may know what it means to know and serve the Lord. Get…

  48. Questions & Answers: Living by Faith

    · 45 min

    How should Christians respond to anxiety? Or discern a call to ministry? Or face unwanted singleness? Today, several of Ligonier's Teaching Fellows offer thoughtful answers to questions like these from inquiring…

  49. What Is My Identity?

    · 43 min

    Define yourself. Remake yourself. Be whatever you choose. These promises sound liberating, yet they lead only to ruin. Today, Michael Reeves shows that the Bible gives us a better word by far: We are not our own. Give…

  50. Who Is God?

    · 47 min

    What you believe about God affects every part of your life. Today, Joel Kim opens a beloved passage of Scripture that displays the Lord's glorious character. Because God is faithful, powerful, and good, we are safe in…

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