Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson
Ligonier Ministries
Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly
A compact look at why Christian singing points upward to God rather than inward to self. Short reflections on Colossians 3:16 and how Scripture should shape what we sing. Thoughts on congregational singing as mutual ministry and the need for thankful, informed worship. A reminder that Christ leads and energizes corporate praise.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 5min
Christians Sing Differently
A reflection on how Christians sing with a God-centered orientation rather than merely for themselves. Observations about singing more frequently and the contrast between horizontal and vertical songs. Examples show how ordinary tunes become acts of praise when lived before God. A personal story illustrates how even romantic songs take on divine meaning.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 6min
Singing with the Son of God
A theological reflection on why singing matters in worship. Questions whether God delights in our praise and points to Scripture that commands it. Explores how the Psalms provide words for every season. Highlights Jesus singing at Passover and the idea that he continues to lead our praise. Encourages congregational singing as a way to unite with Christ.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 5min
Do You Have a Hymnbook?
A case for keeping hymnals at home and in church. A critique of screens and lyric projections replacing whole hymns. An argument that hymnals reveal full poetic and theological development. A reminder that hymns link believers across centuries. A warning about losing tradition when only modern songs are used.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 5min
Christians Love to Sing
A reflection on why singing becomes central after spiritual renewal. Personal stories contrast pre-conversion tastes with a newfound urge to praise. The role of hymns and psalms in matching new experience is explored. Practical prompts ask whether believers sing privately, own hymnals, and will start singing before they feel inspired.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 6min
From Covetous to Christlike
A reflection on how ignoring the command against coveting unravels moral order and forces societies to invent more laws. A comparison of modern moral fashions to the emperor’s new clothes highlights collective self-deception. The story of Saul and Stephen is used to show how coveting can expose spiritual need and point toward Christlike obedience empowered by the Spirit.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
Is It Ever Right to Lie?
A tight probe of honesty, deception, and discretion through biblical stories. A look at when withholding information differs from bearing false witness. Reflections on famous moral tales and why good outcomes do not automatically justify lying. Practical prompts about prudence, silence, and using truthful words to build others up.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 5min
Theft and Generosity
A reflective look at why negative commandments protect us and point toward positive duties. Discusses how prohibitions function as safety warnings and imply loving action. Explores how saying no to stealing must be paired with saying yes to generosity. Challenges listeners to measure moral rigor by the generosity they show to others.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 6min
The Beginning of Lust
A sober look at how adultery reaches beyond actions to desires of the heart. Discussion of why sexual sin attracts special attention and how it corrodes marriage, family, and society. Traces spiritual attacks on marriage from Genesis through everyday temptation. Warns how a single look can begin lust and urges drastic guarding against small openings to sin.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 5min
Murdering in Our Hearts
A theological look at the sixth commandment and why it matters beyond outward actions. Short reflections on how words, looks, and digital harms can wound as deeply as physical violence. Discussion of inner intentions, catechism guidance for reading the law, and the need for inward purity rather than mere outward conformity.
