Podcasts about renewing your mind

No pope or church council can bind the conscience absolutely. Only the Word of God can. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led Martin Luther to take his courageous stand for the authority of Scripture at the Diet of Worms. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: 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 media 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

What motivated Martin Luther's unwavering defense of justification by faith alone? A life-changing encounter with the book of Romans. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how Luther came to understand the gospel for the first time. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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

During his days in the monastery, Martin Luther wrestled with how he could be justified before God as a sinful man. Today, R.C. Sproul explains Luther's desperate struggle to reconcile his guilt with the holiness of God. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Travel with Ligonier Ministries on an upcoming study tour or study cruise: https://www.ligoniertours.com/ 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 media 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

How did a lightning bolt help spark the Protestant Reformation? Today, R.C. Sproul takes us back to 1505, when Martin Luther experienced a life-changing crisis of faith. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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

Where can Christians turn for help when our ongoing battle against indwelling sin leaves us exasperated? From his exposition of the book of Romans, today R.C. Sproul offers needed counsel, encouraging us not to despair in our struggle with the flesh. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

The book of Revelation issues a call to be faithful. Yet not all of its first readers heeded that call. Today, W. Robert Godfrey contrasts Jesus' last two letters to the churches in Revelation, urging us to hear our Lord's warnings. For your donation of any amount, get W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 24 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the video teaching series and 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Within an Alabama prison, God is setting souls free. Today, meet two men who encountered the gospel while serving life sentences. Now, they're students at the first remote campus of Reformation Bible College. Hear how you can help more inmates through this outreach. Every donation you give today will support RBC Inside. This program provides prison inmates with a theological education to help them grow in God's Word and be a light for Christ within their correctional facility. https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4342/donate   Meet Today's Speakers:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow.   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

The Holy Spirit gives us a new heart, a new life, a new enjoyment of God, and a new assurance. Today, Michael Reeves observes that a recovery of the Holy Spirit's significance fueled the Reformation. Get Reformation Truths, Michael Reeves' video teaching series, for your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD plus lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4341/donate   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:   Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

The doctrine of justification profoundly shapes the way we view our relationship with God and our approach to the Christian life. Today, Michael Reeves describes the immense joy that this biblical truth should bring. Get Reformation Truths, Michael Reeves' video teaching series, for your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD plus lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4341/donate   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:   Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

According to Roman Catholic teaching, the Lord will give us grace as long as we do our best. Today, Michael Reeves repudiates this view with the true vision of God's grace presented gloriously in Scripture. Get Reformation Truths, Michael Reeves' video teaching series, for your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD plus lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4341/donate   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:   Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Are we basically good people who occasionally make bad choices? Or does the problem of sin go much deeper? Today, Michael Reeves presents the biblical view of sin that drives us to rely on Christ alone for salvation. Get Reformation Truths, Michael Reeves' video teaching series, for your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD plus lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4341/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Celebrate the Reformation with Ligonier Ministries on October 31–November 1 at our conference in Escondido, CA. Together, we'll consider the calling of the church to be always reforming according to God's Word. Learn more: https://www.ligonier.org/escondido Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Sin can offer momentarily pleasure, but it will never bring genuine and lasting happiness. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains why it is impossible for sin to bring true satisfaction to a child of God. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Those who stand on the stable foundation of Christ and His Word will withstand the coming judgment. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines how the letters of Revelation encourage Christians to remain steadfast in a compromising world. For your donation of any amount, get W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 24 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the video teaching series and 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

If you could ask Martin Luther one question, what would it be? Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children's book based on a time in the Reformer's life when Luther's barber asked him how to pray. Gather the family and listen together. Request The Barber Who Wanted to Pray, the children's book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4340/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Barber Who Wanted to Pray audiobook 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Have you ever struggled with doubts concerning your salvation? Today, Joel Beeke gives practical advice to help Christians overcome doubt and live in the joy of assurance. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s vital for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being: how to renew your mind. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, worry, or defeat? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God’s Word provides us with clear guidance on transforming our thinking and experiencing peace, hope, and victory. In this episode, we’ll explore what the Bible says about renewing your mind, why it’s crucial for mental health, and practical steps you can take to align your thoughts with God’s truth. Let’s embark on this hope-filled journey together! In honor of National Train Your Brain Day, today we’re going to be talking about Breaking Free from Negative Thinking: Renewing Your Mind Through Scripture. Quotables from the episode: Romans 12:2 highlights the transformative power of aligning our thoughts with God’s will rather than the world’s patterns. Science shows that thought patterns are established through neural pathways in the brain. Repeated thoughts and behaviors strengthen these pathways, much like well-worn trails in a forest. This process, known as neuroplasticity, means the brain is constantly reshaping itself based on our experiences, emotions, and repeated patterns of thinking. We often believe things that aren't true because of cognitive biases and mental shortcuts our brains use to process information (like confirmation bias, negativity bias, emotional reasoning) While science describes how thought patterns are formed, Scripture offers a roadmap for transforming unhealthy or false beliefs through God’s truth, creating new neural pathways aligned with His Word. Renewing the mind is not a one-time event but a continual process of growth and surrender to God’s truth. Our emotions are the outward manifestations of the thoughts we believe. As such, our thoughts influence our emotions, decisions, and actions, shaping our overall mental health. From a scientific perspective, our thoughts matter because they influence our brain's structure, emotional health, and overall behavior. This scientific understanding underscores the importance of intentionally aligning our thoughts with truth. Scripture gives us the blueprint for this renewal, while science shows the profound impact it has on our mental and physical health. Research has demonstrated a connection between dwelling on negative or untrue thoughts and experiencing anxiety, depression, or hopelessness. In order to break free from destructive thought patterns, it’s important to replace lies with truth To recognize thoughts inconsistent with God’s Word, ask these questions: Does this thought align with Scripture? Is this thought producing fear, doubt, or condemnation? Does this thought reflect God’s character and promises? Replace these thoughts with Scripture. Gratitude shifts our focus from problems to God’s goodness and faithfulness. Accountability, encouragement, and prayer from fellow believers is important to ensure that we are surrounded by voices who will speak truth into our circumstances. Renewing the mind isn’t about striving in our own strength but relying on the Holy Spirit to guide, convict, and transform us. Renewing your mind is a powerful and transformative process that aligns your thoughts with God’s truth, bringing hope, peace, and clarity to your life. By identifying and replacing lies with Scripture, meditating on God’s Word, speaking His promises, cultivating gratitude, and seeking support from a godly community, you can break free from negative thought patterns and experience lasting mental health. Most importantly, remember that you’re not doing this alone. The Holy Spirit is your helper, leading you every step of the way. Let’s commit to this journey of renewal together and trust God to do a transformative work in our minds and hearts. Scripture References: Romans 12:2 commands: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Job 3:25 “What I always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded has come true.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Psalm 1:2-3 encourages us to meditate on God’s law day and night, promising that we will be “like a tree planted by streams of water.” Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Psalm 139:14 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” Recommended Resources: Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host: For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Holy Spirit bears witness to genuine believers that they are the children of God (Rom. 8:16). Today, Joel Beeke examines five evidences of the Spirit's witness in the life of a Christian. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Listen every weekday to Things Unseen, Ligonier's devotional podcast with Sinclair Ferguson: https://ligonier.org/thingsunseen    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

In this episode of Revelations Podcast, Reagan and Dr. George Kramer discuss the interconnectedness of diet, exercise, sleep, and community in maintaining brain health and overall well-being. Dr. Kramer shares that about 98% of longevity is lifestyle and how we can steward our bodies through a Biblical lense.  They emphasize the role of physical activity in mental health, and the necessity of restorative sleep. The conversation also highlights the significance of community support and the distinction between the brain and the mind, underscoring how our thoughts can influence our physical health.Resources:More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeAdvanced Medicine Alternatives: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!Resources This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/ Episode Time Stamps:00:00Introduction to Health and Wellness01:18The Importance of Diet03:52Exercise as a Brain Booster07:24The Role of Sleep in Health11:48Community and Mental Health16:00Understanding the Mind and Brain24:56Conclusion and Prayer

Before we can walk in new life, we must lay aside what no longer belongs. In this closing lesson of Christ Over Culture, Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks Colossians 3:5–11, showing how real transformation means more than new thinking — it demands new living.You'll learn how to:Expose and uproot sins of desire, emotion, and divisionAlign your daily choices with your spiritual identityEmbrace unity in Christ without losing your cultural storyAs Pastor Gailliard reminds us, we're not being called to try harder — but to trust deeper. Listen in and start purging what doesn't fit your new life in Christ.Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

Our assurance of salvation can increase or diminish over time. Why does this happen? And what should we do about it? Today, Joel Beeke considers reasons why a Christian may lose a sense of assurance and how it can be renewed. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide:  https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Meditating on the Bible is the primary road God provides for our pursuit of holiness, spiritual growth, and assurance of faith. Today, Joel Beeke looks at four spiritual disciplines that help us cultivate our assurance. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

This weekend in our At the Movies series, we unpacked gospel truths found in Inside Out 2. In this podcast, Chad and Robert reflect on what this film reveals about the emotional lives we all navigate. From anxiety and identity to the truth about how God sees us, they explore how our feelings are real, but not always reliable, and how Scripture helps us process them with wisdom and grace.*Due to copyright restrictions, these messages can only be experienced live during scheduled service times in-person or at live.sv.cc and will not be made available for on-demand viewing.Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:00:00 Why We Talk About Movies in Church  01:42 Inside Out 2 Recap & Pixar's Emotional Brilliance  04:13 Anxiety, Emotions, and Identity in Teen Life  06:34 Romans 12 and the Power of Renewing Your Mind  08:53 When Anxiety Takes Over  11:09 Philippians 4: Thanking and Thinking  13:30 Science Is Catching Up to Scripture  15:58 Worry Is Meditation in the Wrong Direction  17:46 Focus on What You Can Control  22:16 Let Peace, Not Anxiety, Lead Your Life  

Since we live under grace, we're no longer slaves to the law. Yet God's law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains our relationship to the law as people justified by faith alone. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Tune out the noise and tune in to RefNet, Ligonier's free 24/7 internet radio app. Download today and start listening: http://refnet.fm/app 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 media 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

This talk was given by Leo Parris at Covenant Fellowship Church on October 11, 2025. Series: Renewing Your Mind

Jesus holds the keys of death and hell. Even if the whole world should oppose us, our eternal hope rests safely in His hands. Today, W. Robert Godfrey draws lessons from Christ's letters to the churches in Ephesus and Smyrna. For your donation of any amount, get W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 24 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the video teaching series and 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Since we live under grace, we're no longer slaves to the law. Yet God's law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains our relationship to the law as people justified by faith alone. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Tune out the noise and tune in to RefNet, Ligonier's free 24/7 internet radio app. Download today and start listening: http://refnet.fm/app 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 media 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

The gospel of Jesus Christ is a theology that sings. Today, Joel Kim explains the relationship between doctrine and doxology. Knowing the truth of our glorious Redeemer should stimulate us to a life of joyful praise. Get lifetime digital access to Joel Kim's new video teaching series, Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians, plus the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4337/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California.     Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Christian maturity is marked by an increasing dependence on the Lord. And this dependence expresses itself in prayer. Today, Joel Kim identifies four elements of the Apostle Paul's prayers to instruct our own prayer life. Get lifetime digital access to Joel Kim's new video teaching series, Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians, plus the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4337/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California.     Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Jesus Christ is enough. This was Paul's message to the Colossian Christians when false teachers threatened their confidence in the Lord. Today, hear a message from Joel Kim's new teaching series as he lays out the importance of understanding the sufficiency of Christ. Get lifetime digital access to Joel Kim's new video teaching series, Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians, plus the digital study guide, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4337/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Learn more about becoming a Ligonier Ministry Partner:  https://renewingyourmind.org/partner   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California.     Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Not one soul will escape the accountability of God. But there is hope for all who flee to Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the essence of the gospel as it is confessed in the Apostles' Creed. Request R.C. Sproul's Basic Training video teaching series on DVD, lifetime digital access to all 6 messages, and a thinline ESV Bible with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4336/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Basic Training video teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint 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 media 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

The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but the third person of the Trinity. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the role of the Spirit in our individual lives and in the corporate life of the church. Request R.C. Sproul's Basic Training video teaching series on DVD, lifetime digital access to all 6 messages, and a thinline ESV Bible with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4336/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Basic Training video teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events. Learn more and register: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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

We don't need to worry about tomorrow. In fact, Jesus commands against it. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul considers Christ's admonition to trust in the providence of our caring Father, even as we make wise preparations. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary 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 media 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

When His people face temptation and opposition, Jesus presents a truth about Himself that ministers directly to their need. Today, W. Robert Godfrey addresses how Christ cares for His church in the seven letters of Revelation. For your donation of any amount, get W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series Blessed Hope: The Book of Revelation. You'll receive the series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 24 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the video teaching series and 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

We are entrusted with taking the gospel of Christ to the people of this world, Muslims included. Today, James Anderson gives ten points of practical advice for engaging in evangelism with our Muslim neighbors. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   James Anderson is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Who was Muhammad? Today, James Anderson provides a biographical sketch of this seventh-century figure. He explains that for Christians to understand the religion of Islam, we must know about its founder. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   James Anderson is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Muslims reject the Trinity because they think it suggests there are three gods. But is this what Christians believe? Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb discuss the coherence of the doctrine of the Trinity revealed in Scripture. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   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.   Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

To call God “Father” is a cherished blessing for Christians. Yet for Muslims, few ideas could be more offensive. Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb contrast the Christian doctrine of adoption with Islam's distant view of Allah. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   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.   Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? As Islam grows worldwide, Christians need a clear answer to this question. Today, R.C. Sproul shares a discussion with Abdul Saleeb, a former Muslim turned Christian theologian. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   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.   Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Pastor Max Lucado shares from his book, “Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life.” Originally aired August 12, 2025 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Lust doesn't merely lead to adultery. It is adultery of the heart. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul considers Jesus' arresting words on sexual sin. Though the world treats lust lightly, its guilt is real—yet so is God's grace for the repentant. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary 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 media 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

Before Moses departed from the burning bush, God gave him signs and wonders to perform in His name. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what the miracles of Moses teach us about the greater signs performed by Jesus Christ. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul's book Moses and the Burning Bush, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 10 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4278/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events. We're coming to California, North Carolina, and more. Learn more and register: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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

The book of Jonah draws controversy today over its record of the great fish. Yet even more astonishing is the mercy of God displayed in this book. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the Lord's compassion toward undeserving sinners. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

When evil prevails and God seems absent, what should His people do? Today, R.C. Sproul follows the anguish of the prophet Habakkuk to the Lord's assuring reply: The righteous shall live by faith. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

In a time of widespread wickedness, the prophet Micah foretold the coming Messiah who would bring righteousness and peace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the justice, kindness, and humility required of Christ's servants. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global What do Americans really believe about God—both outside the church and within? View the 2025 results from Ligonier Ministries' State of Theology survey: https://thestateoftheology.com/ 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 media 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

The more Jeremiah preached, the more unpopular he became. Though his ministry brought him suffering, he knew silence was not an option. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how faithfulness to God comes at great cost—and with greater promises. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Elijah stood as a solitary voice for truth. He refused to shrink back from confronting corrupt kings and false prophets. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the calling to take up the mantle and speak God's Word with courage. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Today only, request a free copy of R.C. Sproul's classic book, The Holiness of God: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/holiness   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 media 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

The Bible's prohibition against murder goes far deeper than our outward actions. From his exposition of the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul explains how Jesus' teaching on the sixth commandment reaches to our hearts and upholds the sanctity of life. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary 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 media 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

There is only one Being whose existence is necessary: the One whose name is “I AM.” Today, R.C. Sproul contemplates the glorious doctrine of the aseity of God. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul's book Moses and the Burning Bush, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 10 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4278/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and 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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

On his way to preach his first sermon, a young priest falls from his horse. How can he stand before the King with muddy robes? Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children's story about our need to be clothed in Christ's righteousness. Request The Priest with Dirty Clothes, the children's book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4291/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of The Priest with Dirty Clothes with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Growing in God's Word is a new children's Bible curriculum from Ligonier Ministries. Explore this 52-lesson teacher's resource and order your copy today:  https://www.growingingodsword.org/   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 media 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

Is the beauty of art based merely on our personal preferences? Or do objective principles and standards determine what is truly beautiful? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how our answer to these questions influences our entire worldview. Donate today to receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Recovering the Beauty of the Arts. We'll also send you the series on DVD, together with Dr. Sproul's booklet How Should I Approach Art?: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4295/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request R.C. Sproul's digital teaching series and 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 media 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