Renewing Your Mind

Renewing Your Mind

byLigonier Ministries

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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(40 episodes)

Renewing Your Mind

Brought Near by the Blood of Christ

For many long ages, the nations lived apart from God's covenant promises and the hope of salvation. But that changed with the coming of Christ. From his sermon series in Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul marvels at God's grace to unite believing Jews and gentiles in the church. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Ephesians with your donation of any amount:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Ephesians commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was found...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 26:24
Renewing Your Mind

Paul Opposes Peter

What caused Paul to confront Peter, his fellow Apostle? Today, Derek Thomas outlines this encounter from Galatians, explaining what it teaches us about our identity as Christians. Donate any amount to request R.C. Sproul's commentary on Galatians and Derek Thomas' video teaching series No Other Gospel on DVD. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 14 messages and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Galatians commentary ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:  <br...
Published: Jan 3, 2026Duration: 26:24
Renewing Your Mind

The Explicit and the Implicit

What should we do when we have difficulty understanding a Bible verse? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how to interpret these passages in light of others that are clearer. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4518/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global<b...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 26:24
Renewing Your Mind

Literary Forms: Is the Bible History or Myth?

Since the Bible sometimes uses symbolic language, how can we know that Jesus' resurrection literally took place? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how a clear study of Scripture's literary forms upholds the Bible's historical reliability. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4518/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your d...
Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 26:24
Renewing Your Mind

Literary Forms: Reading the Bible as God Intended

A faithful reading of Scripture takes into account its genres and literary forms. We must interpret narrative, poetry, and prophecy differently if we are to understand God's intended meaning. Today, R.C. Sproul equips us to do that. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4518/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study g...
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 33:46
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Literal Interpretation

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. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4518/offer   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 Te...
Published: Dec 30, 2025Duration: 31:54
Renewing Your Mind

Things Unseen

In a world of distractions, Christians must fix their focus on knowing Christ and His Word. Today, hear about Sinclair Ferguson's daily devotional podcast and book, Things Unseen, created to help God's people look to the Lord and live by faith. Request Sinclair Ferguson's yearlong devotional book, Things Unseen, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4521/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Things Unseen ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vic...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The Benedictus

When John the Baptist was born, his father Zacharias praised God in song. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul examines this song, the Benedictus, to consider what the birth of the forerunner to Jesus means for God's unfolding plan of redemption. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4484/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:  <br...
Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 26:24
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Threats to the Gospel

The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to expose false teaching, for he knew the gospel was at stake. Today, Derek Thomas reveals that the gospel is just as much at stake in our day as it was in the first century. Donate any amount to request R.C. Sproul's commentary on Galatians and Derek Thomas' video teaching series No Other Gospel on DVD. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 14 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4510/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Galatians commentary e...
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 26:24
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A Small Town: A Great King

The Messiah was laid in a manger in an unassuming town. Yet angelic hosts filled the skies to announce His arrival. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the overlap of humility and glory that characterized Jesus' birth. Request R.C. Sproul's devotional book The Advent of Glory, plus lifetime digital access to his teaching series Coming of the Messiah, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4514/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Tune out the no...
Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The King Shall Come

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 prophecy teaches us about Christ and the kingdom He came to establish. Request R.C. Sproul's devotional book The Advent of Glory, plus lifetime digital access to his teaching series Coming of the Messiah, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4514/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Me...
Published: Dec 25, 2025Duration: 26:24
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A Virgin Shall Conceive

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 interpretation—it's an essential truth of Scripture and the Christian faith. Request R.C. Sproul's devotional book The Advent of Glory, plus lifetime digital access to his teaching series Coming of the Messiah, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4514/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Renewing Your...
Published: Dec 24, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The First Announcement

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 arrival was originally promised by God in the garden of Eden. Request R.C. Sproul's devotional book The Advent of Glory, plus lifetime digital access to his teaching series Coming of the Messiah, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4514/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Learn more about be...
Published: Dec 23, 2025Duration: 26:24
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In the Fullness of Time

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 describes the world-changing significance of Christ's incarnation in history. Request R.C. Sproul's devotional book The Advent of Glory, plus lifetime digital access to his teaching series Coming of the Messiah, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4514/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Listen to "The Word Became Fl...
Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The Birth of Jesus

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, today R.C. Sproul leads us through one of the most magnificent passages in Scripture, the birth narrative of Jesus. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4484/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:<br...
Published: Dec 21, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The Apostle's Defense

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 the dramatic significance of Saul's conversion. Donate any amount to request R.C. Sproul's commentary on Galatians and Derek Thomas' video teaching series No Other Gospel on DVD. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 14 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4510/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Galatians commentary ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://w...
Published: Dec 20, 2025Duration: 26:24
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The Lightlings

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 share about a song and book inviting children to come to Jesus. Request two children's books with your donation of any amount: The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul and Jesus, Strong and Kind by Sinclair Ferguson: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4527/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get The Lightlings ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was found...
Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 26:24
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Elohim: The Name of Majesty

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 majesty of the Lord as King over all. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital teaching series with y...
Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 26:24
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Yahweh: The God Who Is

"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 characteristic that sets God apart from all creation. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital t...
Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 26:24
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Yahweh: The Sacred Name of God

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 what this name tells us about the One who is eternal, self-existent, and unchanging. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks a...
Published: Dec 16, 2025Duration: 26:24