Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries

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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August 9 · 26 min
Obeying God or Man?
Is it ever right to disobey those in authority over us? What about when they tell us to disobey God? From his Acts sermon series, today R.C. Sproul examines our responsibilities before the Lord and before the civil rulers He has established. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 8 · 26 min
Being a Christian
What does it mean to be a Christian? People offer many answers to this question. But what truly matters is what Scripture says. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores two foundational elements of our identity in Christ. Get Sinclair Ferguson's video teaching series The Basics of the Christian Life with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 7 · 26 min
Defining Our Terms
If we get the doctrine of justification wrong, we get the gospel wrong. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be justified, revealing where the Reformers and the Roman Catholic Church differed on this essential doctrine. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 6 · 26 min
The Roman Catholic View
Do Protestants and Roman Catholics still disagree as much as they did in the 16th century? Today, R.C. Sproul confirms that the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church continues to reject justification by faith alone. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on November 6–7 for Ligonier's Southern Ontario Conference and discover what it means to live as citizens of God's kingdom today: https://www.ligonier.org/ontario Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 5 · 26 min
The Ninety-Five Theses
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 Reformation. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 4 · 26 min
Martin Luther
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 Reformation. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 3 · 26 min
A Doctrine for Today
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 series Justified by Faith Alone on DVD with your donation. You'll also receive the companion digital study guide to enhance your learning: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 2 · 26 min
Sons of Covenant
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 is to repent and believe in Jesus Christ. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
August 1 · 26 min
Becoming a Christian
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 Sinclair Ferguson's video teaching series The Basics of the Christian Life with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 31 · 44 min
Questions & Answers: Living by Faith
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 Christians. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Speakers: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. 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. Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, CA, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 30 · 42 min
What Is My Identity?
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 today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 29 · 46 min
Who Is God?
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 His hands. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, CA, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 28 · 39 min
Does Prayer Change Things?
Since God is sovereign, what difference do your prayers make? The truth is, the only reason Christians can pray confidently is because God is in control. W. Robert Godfrey explains today. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global 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. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 27 · 36 min
What Is Truth?
In a world where all seems uncertain and everything is questioned, Christians know the truth. We can even hold it in our hands. Today, Derek Thomas calls us to stand firm on the truth of God's Word with courage and faithfulness. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: 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. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 26 · 26 min
Peter's Second Speech
The Old Testament is filled with prophecies about Jesus and His redemptive work. Even still, many in Israel rejected Him, even delivering Him up to die. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul shows us our need to understand Scripture's revelation of Christ. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 25 · 26 min
Word-Centered Worship
For Christians, corporate worship is the high point of our week. But how should we worship God? How do we know what is glorifying to Him? Today, Jason Helopoulos explains what it means to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Get Jason Helopoulos' video teaching series Created for Worship with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, lifetime digital access to all 11 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Jason Helopoulos is senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, MI. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 24 · 51 min
BONUS: Reflections on the Christian Life with Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, and Ben Sasse
Recently, Ben Sasse hosted a conversation with Sinclair Ferguson and W. Robert Godfrey. In this bonus episode, they discuss Christian worship, the church's influence on the culture, and our calling to serve Christ amid suffering and weakness. Join us in praying for Ben as he faces stage-4 pancreatic cancer with steadfast faith in Christ. Meet Today's Speakers: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. 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. Ben Sasse is a former United States senator and former president of the University of Florida.
July 24 · 26 min
Forgiveness
True forgiveness means the offense committed against us is gone. It is taken away, and we have no reason to bring it up again. Today, R.C. Sproul surveys some of the challenges we face when extending forgiveness. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Dealing with Difficult Problems when you donate today. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 6 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 23 · 26 min
How to Deal with Guilt
How can we resolve the guilt that haunts us? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the crucial distinction between real, objective guilt and our subjective guilty feelings. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Dealing with Difficult Problems when you donate today. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 6 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
July 22 · 26 min
Understanding Suffering
Because God is sovereign, there is a purpose for your pain. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how Christians should understand suffering and how to respond to it faithfully. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Dealing with Difficult Problems when you donate today. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 6 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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