In one of his beloved children’s stories, R.C. Sproul tells the message of the gospel from an unexpected perspective: the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Gather the family and listen today as Dr. Sproul reads The Donkey Who Carried a King. Request The Donkey Who Carried a King, the hardcover children’s book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3977/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get the ebook edition of The Donkey Who Carried a King 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
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Jesus Dies
As Jesus hung dying on the cross, the world was plunged into darkness. While the midday sun failed, the Son of God achieved perfect victory in His work of atonement. From his expositional series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul reflects on the dark day of our Savior’s death. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Luke for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3983/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Luke 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
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Isaiah
Although Isaiah’s mission was to warn God’s people of impending judgment, the prophet’s writings are filled with hope. Today, R.C. Sproul explores Isaiah’s prophecies about Jesus Christ, the promised King and Deliverer. 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
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Machen and Apologetics
Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith. This discipline was crucially important to J. Gresham Machen. Today, Stephen Nichols explores Machen’s approach to exposing unbiblical teaching and defending the truth of the gospel. 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 For a limited time, receive the lowest rate when you register for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference: 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
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Machen and the Church
Because he cared for the health of the church, J. Gresham Machen entered controversies over the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Today, Stephen Nichols explains how Machen promoted conviction and clarity in the church. 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
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.