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.

Room C37
July 7, 2026 Christian ClassicsIn a university bedroom, an 18-year-old Sinclair Ferguson was prompted to study the books of the Bible and the great Christian classics. Today, he imparts lessons from this experience to encourage a new generation of readers.
A Little Pulpit in Scotland
July 6, 2026 ThankfulnessSome locations mark our lives forever because of what God did for us there. Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes a mental visit to the pulpit he sat under when he came to faith in Jesus Christ—a pulpit from which he later preached.
The Glory of God’s Providence
July 3, 2026 The Providence of GodThrough all the hardships of his life, God brought Joseph to the right place at the right time and made him the right man for the task at hand. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the transformative glory of divine providence.
Instruments of God’s Providence
July 2, 2026 The Providence of GodAll of God’s people have a role to play in the good purposes of His providence. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson examines the way that God used Joseph to achieve reconciliation with his brothers.
The Mystery of Providence
July 1, 2026 The Providence of GodWhile the doctrine of providence does not relieve us from going through hard times, it reassures us that God knows what He is doing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the perspective that the Lord’s sovereignty offers us.
God Meant It for Good
June 30, 2026 The Providence of GodThe story of Joseph is filled with jealousy, deception, and sorrow. Yet in the end, Joseph says, “God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:20). Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to examine this case study in God’s surprising providence.
All Things Work Together
June 29, 2026 The Providence of GodIn painful circumstances, we sometimes ask, “Why is this happening to me?” Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the comfort of God’s providence and His promise to work all things together for the good of His people.
The Spirit of the Father
June 26, 2026 The Holy SpiritWhen the Holy Spirit indwells us, one of our first and highest privileges is to address God as “Abba! Father” (Rom. 8:15). Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the joy of becoming an adopted child of God by the Spirit’s power.
The Spirit of Christ
June 25, 2026 The Holy SpiritJesus, in His human nature, relied on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on this truth to deepen our appreciation for our Savior and the Spirit.
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
June 24, 2026 The Holy SpiritThe very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling.
Another Helper
June 23, 2026 The Holy SpiritOn the night before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples that He would ask the Father to give them “another Helper” (John 14:16). Today, Sinclair Ferguson tells us what this title for the Holy Spirit reveals about Him.
Knowing the Holy Spirit
June 22, 2026 The Holy SpiritOften when people talk about the Holy Spirit, their attention focuses on the gifts and blessings He bears in our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson challenges us to get to know the Spirit who is at work in us.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
June 19, 2026 The TrinityThe New Testament regularly describes our redemption in Trinitarian terms. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that knowing the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in salvation can enrich our worship of the triune God.
What Jesus Taught about the Trinity
June 18, 2026 The TrinitySome Christians wonder if the Trinity is an impractical doctrine. Yet Jesus devoted some of His most important hours with the disciples to teaching this truth. Today, Sinclair Ferguson focuses on Jesus’ words in the upper room.
Baptized into the Triune Name
June 17, 2026 The TrinityIn baptism, we are named for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, claimed by the triune God to live in His family. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains what baptism teaches Christians about our fellowship with the Trinity.
The Triune God of Love
June 16, 2026 The TrinityBy His very nature, God is love (1 John 4:8). But what—or whom—was He loving before He created the world? Today, Sinclair Ferguson delights in the eternal love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Knowing the Trinity
June 15, 2026 The TrinityWhat difference does the doctrine of the Trinity make in our lives? Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the significance of knowing God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Reconciliation in Christ
June 12, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementThe disintegration of relationships in this world is rooted ultimately in our alienation from a holy God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the reconciliation that Christ has accomplished to bring us peace and new life.
Redemption through His Blood
June 11, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementBy nature, we are slaves to sin who need to be redeemed. But the good news is this: Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, has purchased His people with His own blood. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the freedom found in Christ alone.
God Justifies the Ungodly
June 10, 2026 JustificationWe can never be more justified than when we came to faith in Jesus—nor any less—for it is Christ’s righteousness and not our own that makes us right in God’s sight. Today, Sinclair Ferguson displays the wonder of the gospel.
The Propitiation for Our Sins
June 9, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementWe all deserve the wrath of God for our sin. But in the wonder of God’s mercy and the terror of His justice, Christ was crushed in place of His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the crucial work of Christ’s propitiation.
Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
June 8, 2026 The Work of ChristWe cannot separate the blessings of salvation from the One in whom they are found and experienced, Jesus Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the interconnected way we should think about the person and work of Christ.
One Person, Two Natures
June 5, 2026 The Person of ChristWe must not think of Christ’s incarnation as a mixture: partially of God and partially of man. Nor should we imagine that He is two persons. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us why getting our Christology right is so important.
Co-Essential with the Father
June 4, 2026 The Person of ChristIt isn’t theoretical musing that drives us to understand the two natures of Christ in His incarnation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that only Jesus can qualify to be our Savior since He is both God and Man.