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.

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

Amazed by Grace 01/02/2026

Amazed by Grace Christians often sing “Amazing Grace” on Sunday mornings. But do we really believe the words of this hymn? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be a wretch saved by the grace 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/39552920

The Courage to Stand 12/31/2025

The Courage to Stand One of the greatest threats to the church today is the desire to be accepted in a world that is hostile to God and His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to take courage in the face of intimidation and to stand firm for the truth. 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/39552645

Our First Priority 12/29/2025

Our First Priority Jesus hasn’t left His people with ambiguous priorities. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the consuming priority of the Christian life: seeking first the kingdom 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/39552650

Teaching Our Children about God 12/26/2025

Teaching Our Children about God The Lord has ordained the family—not the school system, not the state—to be the institution where children are to be trained in the knowledge of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the significant responsibilities of Christian parents. 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/39219230

The Song of Heaven 12/24/2025

The Song of Heaven Scripture often celebrates the Lord’s victories in song. One of these triumphal anthems is yet to be sung. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the song of the redeemed in the book of Revelation, celebrating the victory of Jesus Christ at the climax of history. 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/39219260

Christmas Cannot Be Conceale 12/22/2025

Christmas Cannot Be Conceale No matter how hard people may try, they cannot conceal the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to rejoice in the One who was born to redeem us. 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/39219245

He Came Willing to Die 12/19/2025

He Came Willing to Die Jesus was not reluctant to save His people. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses that Christ willingly agreed to enter the world and to suffer for 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/39439900

Seeing Christmas through New Eyes 12/17/2025

Seeing Christmas through New Eyes Even unbelievers can appreciate the pageantry of the Christmas season, but only the redeemed can truly relish in the joy of the Savior’s birth. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of the first Christmas he experienced after his conversion. 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/39076680

The Source of All Authority 12/15/2025

The Source of All Authority No rulers in this world have power in and of themselves. Their authority has been delegated to them by God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that every authority will be held accountable to the King of kings. 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/39076685

The Beauty of God Displayed 12/12/2025

The Beauty of God Displayed Wherever we find beauty in this world, we see creation bearing witness to the beauty of God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the spiritual significance of the beautiful. 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/39076690

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