Ultimately with R.C. Sproul
Ligonier Ministries
How do you focus on what really matters? Where do you go to regain perspective? Drawn from a lifetime of Bible study and reflections on the nature of truth, Ultimately with R.C. Sproul features unique moments of insight to help you understand what you believe and why you believe it. Renew your mind and grow in your knowledge of God when you listen to biblical teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Set your mind on what matters most—what matters ultimately. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1min
Christianity vs. Individualism
A reflection on why faith resists modern individualism and instead calls for communal belonging. An explanation of the phrase 'communion of the saints' and its significance for believers. A look at how personal redemption immediately places people into the visible, gathered church. Notes on the living Jerusalem as the church community.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 4min
Treating People Differently
A short guide to shepherding leadership that emphasizes tailoring responses to people’s needs. It contrasts one-size-fits-all management with discerning care. It highlights when firmness motivates and when tenderness heals. It draws on biblical examples to show adapting strength and gentleness for different personalities.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 3min
We Pray Because God Is Sovereign
A theological look at why God's control over all things gives confidence in prayer. A discussion on how divine sovereignty and human requests interact. A personal story about praying across differing theological views. Reflections on prayer as asking God to work according to his will.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 2min
Witnesses to Christ in a Hostile World
A call to stand firm amid mockery and cultural scorn. Brief reflections on how ridicule can wound more than open hostility. Questions that prompt self-examination about commitment to bearing witness. A reminder of the global commission to testify about Jesus despite opposition.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 5min
The Only Way to God
A forceful defense of the exclusivity of Christ in salvation. A critique of secular tolerance and religious pluralism. An argument that sincerity does not equal truth and that human-made religion distorts divine revelation. A call for Christians to publicly affirm Jesus as the only way to the Father.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 4min
Trusting God's Word in a Troubled Land
A reflection on holding fast to Scripture when society feels chaotic. A close look at Rembrandt's depiction of Jeremiah and the idea of capturing a single decisive moment in art. An exploration of how a prophet clutching God's Word can stand amid destruction. Brief closing directions for further study.
Mar 16, 2026 • 2min
Seeking a Heavenly City
Reflection on enduring hardship by fixing hope on a heavenly home. Exploration of Job’s conviction that his Redeemer lives. Discussion of how Old Testament figures lived with shadowy promises before resurrection. Encouragement to seek a heavenly country and city built by God.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 7min
Christians Are Not Pragmatists
A reflection on choosing eternal values over short-term convenience. A discussion contrasting pragmatism with a long-term Christian perspective. A biblical case study comparing two men's different priorities and the consequences of choosing material gain. An exploration of how practical decisions reveal deeper spiritual commitments.
Mar 11, 2026 • 3min
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
Reflections on Christ's eternal kingship and what it means to live under that reign today. Discussion of the kingdom as already begun but not yet complete. Consideration of miracles as signs the kingdom is present. Thoughts on the unique clarity believers have after Christ's ascension and hope amid cultural decline.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 2min
Why Does God Allow Disasters?
A theological look at why disasters occur and what they reveal about suffering. Short reflections on living by grace rather than demanding safety. A discussion on human debt before God and the urgency of repentance. Brief closing notes pointing to further resources.
