Things Unseen Episodes
Monday through Friday, this devotional podcast features thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Sinclair Ferguson follows a theme each week to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal.

A Consecrated Feast
October 16, 2026 The Lord’s SupperAs we come to the Lord’s Table, we are to give our hearts entirely to the One who gave all to save us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the Lord’s Supper as a meal of consecration.
A Meal of Anticipation
October 15, 2026 The Lord’s SupperEach time Christians celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we’re reminded of another meal that awaits us in the presence of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how the Supper foreshadows the great wedding banquet of the Lamb.
Participation in Christ’s Body and Blood
October 14, 2026 The Lord’s SupperWhat does Scripture mean when it says that our receiving the Lord’s Supper is “a participation in” the body and blood of Christ (1 Cor. 10:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson articulates the marvelous truth expressed in these words.
The Cup of Blessing
October 13, 2026 The Lord’s SupperJesus drank the bitter cup of divine wrath so that His people may freely enjoy the cup of God’s blessing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at the wonder of Christ’s sacrificial love displayed for us in the Lord’s Supper.
The Lord’s Supper: A Proclamation
October 12, 2026 The Lord’s SupperThe Lord’s Supper is a form of proclamation, a visible dramatization of the gospel message. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the truth conveyed to us as we come to the Lord’s Table.
What It Means to Be in Christ
October 9, 2026 Union with ChristOne prepositional phrase lies at the heart of our identity as Christians: we are “in Christ.” Today, Sinclair Ferguson concludes our gospel grammar lessons by considering the theological riches contained in these two words.
Positive and Negative Steps in the Christian Walk
October 8, 2026 Spiritual GrowthOur daily walk with the Lord involves positive and negative steps: we are to pursue Christlike characteristics while turning away from sin. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores these two sides of a balanced Christian life.
Already and Not Yet
October 7, 2026 The Work of ChristFaithful Christian living involves looking back on Jesus’ finished work of atonement and looking forward to His triumphant return. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the past, present, and future tenses of the gospel.
Gospel Indicatives and Imperatives
October 6, 2026 The GospelThe gospel’s indicatives—all that God has done for us in Christ—are always the basis for our Christian imperatives—the ways we respond in faith and obedience. Today, Sinclair Ferguson warns against reversing this relationship.
The Grammar of the Gospel
October 5, 2026 The GospelApart from the influence of the Holy Spirit, the message of the gospel will seem like a foreign language to fallen people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes our need to be trained in the “grammar of the gospel.”
The Hundredfold Harvest of God’s Word
October 2, 2026 The ParablesAs we yield our lives to the Lord with hearts prepared to receive His Word, He works to make us spiritually fruitful. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the way that the Word of God transforms our lives.
Choked by the Cares of This World
October 1, 2026 The ParablesWeeds grow naturally, but a healthy lawn requires care and attention. The same is true of our spiritual condition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson encourages us to prune our lives of things that dampen our affection for Christ.
The Kind of Faith That Falls Away
September 30, 2026 The ParablesMany of us may know someone who seemed suddenly converted to Christ, but they just as suddenly fell away. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that the joy of true faith goes hand in hand with the sorrow of real repentance.
Hardened Hearers
September 29, 2026 The ParablesEven people who sit under the preaching of God’s Word every week are capable of hardening their hearts against the truth they hear. Today, Sinclair Ferguson issues a solemn warning from Jesus’ parable of the sower.
Take Heed How You Hear
September 28, 2026 Spiritual GrowthIt’s important for us to hear the Word of God preached. But Jesus also instructs His disciples to be careful about the way we hear. Today, Sinclair Ferguson encourages us to ask ourselves, “What kind of hearer am I?”
The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever
September 25, 2026 The Person of ChristThe Jesus we know and serve today is the same wonderful Redeemer we read about in the Gospels, forever faithful and true. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shares a little verse filled with good news for all who rest in Christ.
Dead to Sin’s Dominion
September 24, 2026 Union with ChristIf we are united to Christ by faith, we have died to the dominion of sin and must no longer live in it. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on a passage in Romans that is essential for understanding our identity as Christians.
Servants for Jesus’ Sake
September 23, 2026 Pastoral MinistryHow can we measure true success in ministry? Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens the Bible passage that was preached at his ordination, verses that have shaped his thinking about what it means to serve Christ and His church.
Following the Light of the World
September 22, 2026 Faith and RepentanceUntil we come to saving faith in Christ, we remain lost in the darkness of sin and condemnation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the verses of Scripture that were instrumental in opening his eyes to the light of the world.
Come to Christ for Eternal Life
September 21, 2026 The Person of ChristBeing a Christian is not about reading enough of the Bible to balance out our failures; it’s coming to Jesus Christ for eternal life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson visits the passage in Scripture that exposed his need for a Savior.
The Power of the Spirit in Preaching
September 18, 2026 PreachingAll truly effective preaching shares one thing in common: it is attended by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson focuses on the crucial yet often-neglected ministry of the Spirit through His preached Word.
Different Kinds of Preachers
September 17, 2026 PreachingFaithful, biblical preaching doesn’t have to follow a specific formula in order to bless God’s people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects with gratitude on the variety of gifts and emphases that God gives to His preachers.
The Effects of Preaching
September 16, 2026 PreachingWhat effects should the preaching of God’s Word have on us? Today, Sinclair Ferguson shares words of wisdom from Jonathan Edwards on the influence that faithful preaching should have on the way Christians think and feel.
What Is Wrong with Preaching Today?
September 15, 2026 PreachingWhy can it sometimes seem that the preaching in our church isn't bearing much fruit? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers this problem and explains how every Christian in the congregation can contribute to the solution.