Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

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.

Are You Bored with Church? 02/23/2026

Are You Bored with Church? Scripture describes many people who had a direct encounter with God, but not one of them was bored. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the only reason why a Christian could be bored in the midst of worship. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023925

No Such Thing as a Neutral Education 02/20/2026

No Such Thing as a Neutral Education All education is religious—it will either instill values that align with the truth of God or create a worldview that subverts it. Today, R.C. Sproul warns against the myth of a neutral education. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023905

We Must Obey God Rather than Men 02/18/2026

We Must Obey God Rather than Men Should Christians always submit to the authorities that God has placed over them? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines principles for knowing when we must obey and when we must disobey. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023945

Trust God’s Promises, Not Your Passions 02/16/2026

Trust God’s Promises, Not Your Passions God is with His people through the preaching of His Word whether we have a sense of His presence or not. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to trust in the promises of God, not in our feelings. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40024040

Why Humanism Fails 02/13/2026

Why Humanism Fails Humanism is the philosophy that says, “Man is the measure of all things.” Today, R.C. Sproul explains that when we place man, not God, at the center of our thinking, humanity loses all value, dignity, and meaning. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023915

God Needs Nothing 02/11/2026

God Needs Nothing The infinite and omnipotent God has no lack and no need. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that knowing God’s all-sufficient power helps us better understand creation, redemption, and the Christian life. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023930

Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize? 02/09/2026

Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize? Since God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies one reason why we should tell others about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/40023900

Perseverance of the Saints 02/06/2026

Perseverance of the Saints If our perseverance in faith depended on us, we would fall away from Christ at any moment. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rests our confidence in God’s faithfulness to His promises. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39962740

Irresistible Grace 02/04/2026

Irresistible Grace Does God drag some people kicking and screaming into His kingdom while preventing others who desperately want to be saved? Today, R.C. Sproul refutes a common misconception about the doctrine of irresistible grace. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39962805

Limited Atonement 02/02/2026

Limited Atonement Is it wrong to say that Jesus’ work of atonement is limited in some way? Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies that the doctrine of limited atonement addresses what Christ accomplished on the cross according to the eternal decree of God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39856500

Unconditional Election 01/30/2026

Unconditional Election God chooses to save His people not based on who they are or what they’ve done but on the good pleasure of His gracious will. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the doctrine of unconditional election gives all glory to God in our redemption. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39647005

Unconditional Election 01/30/2026

Total Depravity 01/28/2026

Total Depravity Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that people are as evil as they can possibly be? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means—and doesn’t mean—that mankind is fallen, sinful, and depraved. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39647000

Total Depravity 01/28/2026

Worship Is More than Music 01/26/2026

Worship Is More than Music Something is deeply wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a full, biblical understanding of worship that has God Himself at its center. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39856480

Faith Flourishes in Community 01/23/2026

Faith Flourishes in Community Fear and doubt are contagious. By God’s grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646985

Faith Flourishes in Community 01/23/2026

That’s Your Interpretation 01/21/2026

That’s Your Interpretation When we disagree with someone about the Bible’s teaching, we cannot simply shrug and say, “That’s your interpretation.” Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that serving the God of truth involves a concern for understanding His Word correctly. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646965

That’s Your Interpretation 01/21/2026

The Titles of Christ 01/19/2026

The Titles of Christ If you want to have a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, pay attention to the titles that given to Him in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the incomparable Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646980

The Titles of Christ 01/19/2026

Trusting in Grace 01/16/2026

Trusting in Grace It is only by God’s grace that we will be saved from the judgment we deserve. But we must ensure we have a correct understanding of what grace is. Today, R.C. Sproul warns of a potential danger in relying on God’s grace. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646975

Trusting in Grace 01/16/2026

The Paraclete 01/14/2026

The Paraclete Why is the Holy Spirit called the “Paraclete?” Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the Spirit’s ministry of bringing strength and encouragement to God’s people in their every trial. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646970

The Paraclete 01/14/2026

What God Cannot Do 01/12/2026

What God Cannot Do Can God create a rock so big that He cannot move it? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means for God to be omnipotent—and what it doesn’t mean. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39646955

What God Cannot Do 01/12/2026

Has the Arm of the Lord Come Up Short? 01/09/2026

Has the Arm of the Lord Come Up Short? God Almighty cannot possibly fail to bring all His promises to pass. Today, R.C. Sproul announces that the reliability of God’s Word rests in His unlimited power and unchangeable character. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39552915

Entitled to One Mistake? 01/07/2026

Entitled to One Mistake? Almost everyone will admit they’re not perfect. And almost no one seems to be bothered by the fact that they must answer to a perfectly holy God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God will judge us according to His standard of righteousness, not our own. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39552910

Capital Punishment and the Sanctity of Life 01/05/2026

Capital Punishment and the Sanctity of Life Should Christians oppose the execution of murderers because it involves the killing of someone made in the image of God? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Bible justifies capital punishment in light of the sanctity of life, not in spite of it. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/39552905

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