

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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Jun 18, 2025 • 1min
What It Means to Be Human
What does it mean to be human? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that our answer will determine how we value and treat the people around us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/what-it-means-to-be-human/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 16, 2025 • 5min
Does God Only Bless?
Many people are willing to believe in a God who blesses, but few will stomach the notion that He also judges. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to embrace the God who is both sovereign and holy, for there is no other. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/does-god-only-bless/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 13, 2025 • 3min
Think like a Christian
We aren’t going to act like Christians until we first think like Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a transformed life begins with a transformed mind. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/think-like-a-christian/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 11, 2025 • 4min
Adding to the Law of God
Whenever we add to God’s law, we’re actually subtracting from it. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the sovereign Lord, not our personal preferences or traditions, has the sole authority to bind our consciences absolutely. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/adding-to-the-law-of-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 9, 2025 • 3min
God, Not Man, Is Ultimate
One of the greatest competitors to the Christian faith is the ideology of humanism. Today, R.C. Sproul shows why only one of these worldviews can finally be true. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-not-man-is-ultimate/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 6, 2025 • 5min
The Broad Road to Destruction
Jesus has made it clear that hell is no empty threat. Today, R.C. Sproul earnestly pleads with us to consider the state of our souls before a holy God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-broad-road-to-destruction/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 4, 2025 • 2min
Thank God for God
Have you ever wondered what you might do if you were God? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us why we should be grateful that the Lord is God and we are not. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/thank-god-for-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jun 2, 2025 • 5min
Why Is There Suffering in the World?
Where is God when bad things happen? Today, R.C. Sproul affirms that the reason why there is suffering in the world is not in spite of God’s goodness—but it is because of God’s goodness. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/why-is-there-suffering-in-the-world/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

May 30, 2025 • 3min
How Was Abraham Saved?
How were the Old Testament saints redeemed when Christ had not yet come? What was the basis of their salvation? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the one significant difference between our faith and the faith of ancient believers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/how-was-abraham-saved/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

May 28, 2025 • 9min
Salvation
Throughout Scripture, the term “salvation” is used in many different senses and in many different tenses. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that we are saved, are being saved, and shall be saved as we look forward to our glorification with Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/salvation/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts