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Renewing Your Mind

Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries

Religion & Spirituality, Reformed, Study, Jesus, Preaching, Christianity, Scripture, Spirit, Bible, Holy, Theology, Christian, God, Teaching

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Overview

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.

833 Episodes

Sharing the Good News

Jesus sends His church to make disciples of all nations. But He does not send us alone. Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers Christ’s promise to be with us as we fulfill our corporate responsibility of evangelism and discipleship. Request W. Robert Godfrey’s book Saving the Reformation with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4160/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of Saving the Reformation for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Published: 2 July 2025

The Chief Shepherd

Pastors are called to shepherd the flock of God. Their character must reflect the humility of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, who laid down His life for His people. Today, Derek Thomas considers the responsibilities of church leaders. Request Derek Thomas’ teaching series The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Guided Tour on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 19 video messages and the study guide, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4159/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can request lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Strangers and Exiles

Called out of darkness into the light of Christ, God’s redeemed people live as exiles in this world. Today, Stephen Nichols explains what it means to maintain our distinct Christian identity as we press on toward our eternal home. Request Stephen Nichols’ book 5 Minutes in Church History with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4097/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get the ebook edition of 5 Minutes in Church History for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Bringing Relief to the Famine for Truth

By God’s grace, supporters of Ligonier Ministries are sending trusted Bible teaching to people hungry for the truth. Today, hear an update from several ministry leaders on how your prayerful generosity is serving the next generation and the global church. Your continued support of Ligonier and Renewing Your Mind is crucial for taking the truth of God’s Word to those in need. Please make a summer donation before our fiscal year ends on June 30: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4147/donate Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Speakers:   Chris Larson is president and chief executive officer for Ligonier Ministries.   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries.   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow.   Humphrey Dobson is director of international outreach for Ligonier Ministries.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Run the Race with Endurance

The Christian life is one of endurance. But we’re not the first ones to run this race of faith. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the champions of faith in the book of Hebrews who encourage us to press forward with eyes fixed on Jesus. Request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Dust to Glory on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 57 messages and the study guide, for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive digital access to his teaching series Themes from Hebrews: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4096/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? With your gift of any amount, get lifetime digital access to the Dust to Glory teaching series and study guide, plus the Themes from Hebrews series: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Qualities of Christ

Jesus Christ is more than a mere prophet. He is the supreme revelation of God and the radiance of divine glory. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies seven crucial characteristics of the Son revealed in the opening verses of Hebrews. Request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Dust to Glory on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 57 messages and the study guide, for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive digital access to his teaching series Themes from Hebrews: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4096/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? With your gift of any amount, get lifetime digital access to the Dust to Glory teaching series and study guide, plus the Themes from Hebrews series: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

About Hebrews

A crisis in the church led to the writing of the book of Hebrews. What was this crisis? Who wrote Hebrews? And what is the message of this New Testament letter? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses these questions as he introduces Hebrews. Request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Dust to Glory on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 57 messages and the study guide, for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive digital access to his teaching series Themes from Hebrews: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4096/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? With your gift of any amount, get lifetime digital access to the Dust to Glory teaching series and study guide, plus the Themes from Hebrews series: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s upcoming events: https://www.ligonier.org/events 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

No matter how uncertain life seems, God’s promise of salvation in Christ rests on His unchanging plan for the ages. Today, Nathan W. Bingham is joined by J.V. Fesko to discuss his new book and video teaching series on covenant theology: Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Get J.V. Fesko’s new book Signed, Sealed, Delivered: An Introduction to Covenant Theology, the companion teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4095/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Signed, Sealed, Delivered ebook and lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Sealed with the Holy Spirit

By granting us His Holy Spirit, God guarantees us all the blessings of the gospel as our gracious inheritance. From his exposition of the book of Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul explains why everyone who truly trusts in Jesus can have the assurance of everlasting salvation. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4098/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2025

Do You Really Need a Savior?

The message of Christianity is the message of salvation. But many people don’t recognize their need for a Savior. Today, R.C. Sproul answers objections raised by those who claim that Jesus is irrelevant or unnecessary. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Defending Your Faith on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the digital study guide. You’ll also receive digital access to his 8-message teaching series Objections Answered: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4093/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request lifetime digital access to the Defending Your Faith teaching series and study guide, plus digital access to Objections Answered, with your gift of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Something Is Eternal

Many people today claim that the universe exploded into being. But there’s a fundamental problem with this idea. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that the world’s existence requires a self-existent, eternal Creator. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Defending Your Faith on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the digital study guide. You’ll also receive digital access to his 8-message teaching series Objections Answered: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4093/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request lifetime digital access to the Defending Your Faith teaching series and study guide, plus digital access to Objections Answered, with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Learn more about becoming a Ligonier Ministry Partner:  https://renewingyourmind.org/partner 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

The Existence of Shoes

What tools do we need to defend the existence of God? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how we can prove our Creator’s existence using nothing more than simple logic and a shoe. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Defending Your Faith on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the digital study guide. You’ll also receive digital access to his 8-message teaching series Objections Answered: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4093/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request lifetime digital access to the Defending Your Faith teaching series and study guide, plus digital access to Objections Answered, with your gift of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Christ: The Only Way

Is it an arrogant claim that Jesus is the only way to heaven? Not if it's the truth. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the exclusivity of Christ for salvation, looking at Jesus’ own words. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Defending Your Faith on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the digital study guide. You’ll also receive digital access to his 8-message teaching series Objections Answered: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4093/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request lifetime digital access to the Defending Your Faith teaching series and study guide, plus digital access to Objections Answered, with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Join us on June 23 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Chattanooga, TN. Learn more and register: https://renewingyourmind.org/chattanooga   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s other events: https://www.ligonier.org/events 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

The Innocent Native

What happens to people who never hear about Jesus? Are they excused from the responsibility to repent of sin and trust in Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul walks us through one of the most common objections raised against Christianity. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Defending Your Faith on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the digital study guide. You’ll also receive digital access to his 8-message teaching series Objections Answered: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4093/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request lifetime digital access to the Defending Your Faith teaching series and study guide, plus digital access to Objections Answered, with your gift of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Redemption through Christ’s Blood

The debt of our sin is so vast that nothing less than the blood of Christ can purchase our redemption. From his sermon series in Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul marvels at the mercy of God in choosing from all eternity to grant us salvation through the death of His Son. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4098/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

The Rise and Fall of Secular Humanism

To understand our society, it’s important to know the ideas that have shaped it. Today, Peter Jones explains the destructive ideology called secular humanism, which rejects God and elevates human reason as our ultimate authority. Get Peter Jones’ video teaching series Only Two Religions on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4092/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Jones’ digital teaching series and digital study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Peter Jones is the executive director of truthXchange.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Paul’s Life

Before Paul became a towering figure in the Christian faith, he was a terrifying persecutor of the church. Today, Guy Waters looks at Paul’s life before his conversion to Christ. With your donation of any amount, request Guy Waters’ book The Life and Theology of Paul, plus his companion teaching series on DVD. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to all 12 video messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4091/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Dr. Waters’ ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Explore Ligonier’s new 52-week Bible curriculum for elementary-age children: Growing in God’s Word. You can download a free sample lesson and join the preorder waitlist today: https://www.growingingodsword.org/   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Repentance and Restoration

At the end of the book of Job, we can see several ways that God brought restoration to Job’s life. Today, Derek Thomas explains what this hopeful conclusion can teach us as we experience trials of our own. Get Derek Thomas’ teaching series The Book of Job on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 12 video messages and the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you R.C. Sproul’s booklet Why Is There Evil?: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4090/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to The Book of Job video teaching series and study guide, plus the ebook by Dr. Sproul, with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

The Dark Night of the Soul

In the midst of his suffering, Job cursed the day he was born. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on this passage, teaching that there is hope for those who find themselves on the brink of despair. Get Derek Thomas’ teaching series The Book of Job on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 12 video messages and the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you R.C. Sproul’s booklet Why Is There Evil?: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4090/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to The Book of Job video teaching series and study guide, plus the ebook by Dr. Sproul, with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on June 23 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Chattanooga, TN. Learn more and register: https://renewingyourmind.org/chattanooga Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Pain and Suffering

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 looks to the book of Job and discusses questions of pain and suffering. Get Derek Thomas’ teaching series The Book of Job on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 12 video messages and the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you R.C. Sproul’s booklet Why Is There Evil?: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4090/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to The Book of Job video teaching series and study guide, plus the ebook by Dr. Sproul, with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

The Glory of God’s Grace

God bestows the inexhaustible riches of His grace on all His chosen people in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul begins his sermon series in Ephesians, compelling us to glorify God for every spiritual blessing we receive in the gospel. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4098/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Ephesians for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

The Great Divide

Should Christians avoid doctrine because it can cause division? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the truth of God is so important that we must be ready to defend it at any cost. Get R.C. Sproul’s book Everyone’s a Theologian, a thinline ESV Bible, and lifetime digital access to Dr. Sproul’s Truth teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4023/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Everyone’s a Theologian ebook and lifetime digital access to the Truth teaching series with your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

A World without Truth

What happens to a society that abandons its commitment to the truth? Justice crumbles, the people suffer, and God’s judgment looms. Today, calls Christians to uphold the sanctity of truth in all aspects of our lives. Get R.C. Sproul’s book Everyone’s a Theologian, a thinline ESV Bible, and lifetime digital access to Dr. Sproul’s Truth teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4023/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Everyone’s a Theologian ebook and lifetime digital access to the Truth teaching series with your donation of any amount:   Join us on June 23 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Chattanooga, TN. Learn more and register: [renewingyourmind.org/chattanooga](https://airtable.com/appTt6ZI4f5OzCa1H/tbliRI6HObY8Tdylq/viwjatYYhtmGY6cMt/renewingyourmind.org/chattanooga)   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s other events:   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

What Is Truth?

Truth is more than mere preference or opinion. It is grounded in the character of God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies our Christian responsibility to bear witness to the truth in an age of deception and relativism. Get R.C. Sproul’s book Everyone’s a Theologian, a thinline ESV Bible, and lifetime digital access to Dr. Sproul’s teaching series Truth with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4023/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Everyone’s a Theologian ebook and lifetime digital access to the Truth teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Explore Ligonier’s new 52-week Bible curriculum for elementary-age children: Growing in God’s Word. You can download a free sample lesson and join the preorder waitlist today:   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Strength in Trials

Since Christians are justified by grace alone, we enjoy assurance and stability in Christ that even life’s trials cannot steal away. From his sermon series in the book of Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains how the gospel gives believers a new perspective on suffering. Request R.C. Sproul’s book The Power of the Gospel, a yearlong devotional through the book of Romans, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4022/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Power of the Gospel ebook with your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Jesus at Nazareth

Why did the people of Jesus’ hometown reject Him? From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul warns against the astonishing hardness of heart exhibited in Nazareth, summoning us to consider our own hearts before the Lord. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Mark for your donation of any amount: gift.renewingyourmind.org/4025/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Mark for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

The Psychology of Atheism

Tragically, atheists must do everything in their power to deny their guilt and accountability before God. Even if it means denying that their own existence has meaning. Today, R.C. Sproul uncovers the moral reasoning of unbelief. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Defending Your Faith, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the study guide. We’ll also send you two books from Ligonier: A Field Guide on False Teaching and A Field Guide on Gender and Sexuality: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4024/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get R.C. Sproul’s digital teaching series and digital study guide for your gift of any amount, plus the two ebooks from Ligonier: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

The Honor of God

What do you live for? Today, Nathan W. Bingham interviews Grant Castleberry about his new book with Ligonier Ministries, The Honor of God. Hear how understanding God’s holiness and grace motivates us to a fulfilling life of joyful reverence. Be among the first to receive Grant Castleberry’s new book. We’ll send you The Honor of God for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4021/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of The Honor of God with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Grant Castleberry is senior pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, NC, and a Ph.D. student in church history and systematic theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Savior

Jesus is called the Savior. But what do we need Him to save us from? Today, R.C. Sproul unfolds the biblical meaning of salvation, emphasizing our need for deliverance from the righteous judgment of our holy God. Get lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s 12-message teaching series Names of Jesus with your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you the booklet The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4020/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and the Christology Statement ebook for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Watch The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://youtu.be/Vf8YpU4ZG0Q?si=vhwzvVzL1crpdyHE   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Logos

“In the beginning was the Word.” The opening of John’s gospel applies an astonishing title to Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that Christ is the eternal Logos: the source, sustainer, and purpose of everything that exists. Get lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s 12-message teaching series Names of Jesus with your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you the booklet The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4020/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and the Christology Statement ebook for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Watch The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://youtu.be/Vf8YpU4ZG0Q?si=vhwzvVzL1crpdyHE   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Lord

Jesus is Lord. This statement is more than a mere sentiment. It’s a declaration of allegiance to the risen and reigning Son of God. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the significance of Christ’s lordship. Get lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s 12-message teaching series Names of Jesus with your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you the booklet The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4020/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and the Christology Statement ebook for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Watch The Word Made Flesh: The Ligonier Statement on Christology: https://youtu.be/Vf8YpU4ZG0Q?si=vhwzvVzL1crpdyHE   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Vanity of Vanity

Without Jesus Christ, there can be no hope. Today, R.C. Sproul evaluates the grim price tag of atheism. He shows us that the logical end of unbelief is emptiness and futility. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Defending Your Faith, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the study guide. We’ll also send you two books from Ligonier: A Field Guide on False Teaching and A Field Guide on Gender and Sexuality: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4024/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get R.C. Sproul’s digital teaching series and digital study guide for your gift of any amount, plus the two ebooks from Ligonier: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

Total Depravity

Sin has marred our human nature. As a result, we are depraved. But to what extent does this depravity reach? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the doctrine of total depravity. Get R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? plus the companion teaching series on DVD for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to all 12 video messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4019/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s events: https://www.ligonier.org/events   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

The Gadarene Demoniac

Only the Son of God bears an authority that causes the demons of hell to tremble. From this exposition of the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul considers how the divinity of Christ is revealed in His deliverance of a man possessed by a legion of demons. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Mark for your donation of any amount: gift.renewingyourmind.org/4025/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Mark for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

The Ability of God

The God who is able to answer our greatest requests is worthy of our highest praise. Today, H.B. Charles Jr. visits a prayer in Scripture that teaches us to rely on God’s power to work all things together for His glory and our good. For your donation of any amount, we’ll send you H.B. Charles Jr.’s video teaching series on DVD, Blessing and Praise. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4018/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request Blessings and Praise as a digital video teaching series and study guide for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Dr. H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. He is host of The On Preaching Podcast.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

No More Tears

God’s people can take comfort in the Bible’s descriptions of heaven—not only in what heaven contains, but also what will be absent. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the end of sorrow, suffering, and sin in the presence of Christ. For your donation of any amount, request two books by R.C. Sproul, Saved from What? and What Comes after This Life? You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to two of his teaching series, Heaven and Hell: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4017/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request two ebooks and two teaching series from Dr. Sproul for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Rising from the Dust

What will heaven be like? We all have questions about life after death and the resurrection of God’s redeemed people. Today, R.C. Sproul brings biblical clarity to these questions. For your donation of any amount, request two books by R.C. Sproul, Saved from What? and What Comes after This Life? You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to two of his teaching series, Heaven and Hell: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4017/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request two ebooks and two teaching series from Dr. Sproul for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

The Great Separation

The day of judgment will bring a great separation: the sheep from the goats, the wheat from the tares. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the ultimate crisis moment in history, when everyone must give an account to God. For your donation of any amount, request two books by R.C. Sproul, Saved from What? and What Comes after This Life? You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to two of his teaching series, Heaven and Hell: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4017/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request two ebooks and two teaching series from Dr. Sproul for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Learn more about the gospel, the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ: https://renewingyourmind.org/gospel Join us on May 15 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Katy, TX. Learn more and register: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/katy   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s other events: https://www.ligonier.org/events   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The Place of God’s Disfavor

The reason hell is dreadful is not because God is absent. It is because God is present in judgment, and there is no escape. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the sobering imagery in Scripture to describe hell. For your donation of any amount, request two books by R.C. Sproul, Saved from What? and What Comes after This Life? You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to two of his teaching series, Heaven and Hell: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4017/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request two ebooks and two teaching series from Dr. Sproul for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Learn more about the gospel, the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ: https://renewingyourmind.org/gospel   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Calming the Sea

After Jesus rebuked a storm on the Sea of Galilee, everything became calm—except the disciples. From his exposition of the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul explains why Christ’s disciples were more afraid of Jesus than the wind and waves. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Mark for your donation of any amount: gift.renewingyourmind.org/4025/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Mark for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

God of the Bible vs. God of Philosophy

Some people assert that Greek philosophy has infiltrated Christian thought and corrupted our view of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses this misunderstanding and considers the place of philosophy in our theological reasoning. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Defending Your Faith, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the study guide. We’ll also send you two books from Ligonier: A Field Guide on False Teaching and A Field Guide on Gender and Sexuality: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4024/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get R.C. Sproul’s digital teaching series and digital study guide for your gift of any amount, plus the two ebooks from Ligonier: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

The Ultimate Promise

God ordains all things for a marvelous purpose: to bring His people home to Himself in the likeness of His Son. Today, Derek Thomas expounds on one of the most majestic promises in Scripture. Get Derek Thomas’ teaching series Romans 8 on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide, for your donation of any amount. We’ll also send you his book How the Gospel Brings Us all the Way Home: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3980/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Romans 8 teaching series and study guide, plus the ebook by Dr. Thomas, for a gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

The Ascension

If you could bring a question to Jesus, what would you ask? From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses a question that Christ’s disciples asked Him before He ascended into heaven. His answer gets to the heart of the church’s mission today. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the book of Acts for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3984/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Acts for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

The Exile

After the people of Judah refused to heed God’s warnings to repent, Jerusalem was conquered. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the events that led to the Babylonian exile, the greatest crisis for God’s people in the Old Testament period. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s 57-message teaching series Dust to Glory as a special-edition DVD collection. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to all the messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3982/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get lifetime digital access to the Dust to Glory teaching series and its companion study guide for a donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

What Is beyond the Physical?

We live in a time of great scientific advancement. But in this pursuit of knowledge, few people are asking the most important question: “Why?” Today, R.C. Sproul shows that we must look beyond this world to discover its purpose and meaning. For your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s 35-message teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide. You’ll also get lifetime streaming access to his teaching series Blueprint for Thinking: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3979/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get digital access to the Blueprint for Thinking teaching series and The Consequences of Ideas teaching series and study guide for your gift of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Jeremiah

Jeremiah was tasked with announcing judgment on Israel. But he also had a message of hope. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces “the weeping prophet,” who revealed that God would raise His people from the ashes and send a promised Redeemer. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul’s 57-message teaching series Dust to Glory as a special-edition DVD collection. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to all the messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3982/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get lifetime digital access to the Dust to Glory teaching series and its companion study guide for a donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

Last Supper

The Passover, God’s great act of redemption in the Old Testament, pointed forward to the Lord’s ultimate act of redemption in the New Testament. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the night when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. Get R.C. Sproul’s new book, Holy Week, plus his teaching series What Did Jesus Do? on DVD for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3978/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Holy Week and lifetime digital access to the What Did Jesus Do? teaching series and study guide for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Triumphal Entrance

By entering Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus publicly identified Himself as the long-expected messianic King. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the prophetic fulfillment that took place in this moment. Get R.C. Sproul’s new book, Holy Week, plus his teaching series What Did Jesus Do? on DVD for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3978/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Holy Week and lifetime digital access to the What Did Jesus Do? teaching series and study guide for your donation of any amount: 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 Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

J. Gresham Machen: Defending the Truth

As theological liberalism infiltrated the church, J. Gresham Machen emerged as an uncompromising defender of biblical Christianity. Today, Stephen Nichols considers how Machen pursued faithfulness to God’s Word amid controversy. For your donation of any amount, request J. Gresham Machen’s classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. You’ll also receive Stephen Nichols’ teaching series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3976/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get Christianity and Liberalism as an ebook, plus lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide, for a donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on May 15 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Katy, TX. Learn more and register: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/katy   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s other events: https://www.ligonier.org/events   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

J. Gresham Machen: Finding His Purpose

Have you ever been unsure of what to do with your life? J. Gresham Machen knew this struggle all too well. Today, Stephen Nichols shows how Machen’s early years prepared him for his calling to defend the Christian faith. For your donation of any amount, request J. Gresham Machen’s classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. You’ll also receive Stephen Nichols’ teaching series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3976/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get Christianity and Liberalism as an ebook, plus lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide, for a donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

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