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.

Male and Female He Created Them
March 25, 2025 ManWhen Adam first set his eyes on Eve, he knew that she was just what he needed. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the Bible’s foundational teaching on the relationship between men and women as image-bearers of God.
Who Am I?
March 24, 2025 Life IssuesLet the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly
March 21, 2025 WorshipWhen we sing with the church, we are ministering to one another while we offer our praise to God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson distills three lessons from one of the most important verses in the New Testament about singing.
Christians Sing Differently
March 20, 2025 WorshipChristians certainly aren’t the only people who sing, but we do sing in a truly unique way. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the God-centered direction of our songs, no matter what it is we’re singing about.
Singing with the Son of God
March 19, 2025 WorshipIf anything should make Christians want to sing, it’s knowing that Jesus Himself is in our midst, leading us in praise. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the kind of singing in which our heavenly Father delights.
Do You Have a Hymnbook?
March 18, 2025 WorshipWhen we sing the great Christian hymns, we’re reminded that we worship God with the vast company of believers through the centuries. Today, Sinclair Ferguson makes the case for having hymnals in our homes and in our churches.
Christians Love to Sing
March 17, 2025 WorshipAs we come to understand what God has done to redeem us, we’re instilled with the desire to sing our Savior’s praise. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the significance of singing in the Christian life.
From Covetous to Christlike
March 14, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsThe law against coveting is often ignored, yet it was this command that pierced the heart of Saul and revealed his need for Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the effects of neglecting God’s law and its relationship to our Lord Jesus.
Is It Ever Right to Lie?
March 13, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsIn the Bible, sometimes good things result from a lie being told. Does that give us justification to lie in certain situations? Today, Sinclair Ferguson probes questions about honesty, deception, and discretion.
Theft and Generosity
March 12, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsSaying no to stealing from others also means saying yes to giving to others. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores the positive side to negative commandments such as “You shall not steal” (Ex. 20:15).
The Beginning of Lust
March 11, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsThe command against adultery goes much deeper than the physical act. Today, Sinclair Ferguson warns of the subtle ways impurity can take hold of our hearts and the lasting repercussions it may have.
Murdering in Our Hearts
March 10, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsWe must not forget that we can kill with a word as well as with a weapon. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies key principles for understanding God’s law so we may know more fully how He would have us live in this world.
Honor Your Father and Mother
March 7, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsThere’s a reason why our relationship with our parents is highlighted in the Ten Commandments right after our relationship with God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses our loving obligation to honor our father and mother.
A Pattern for Our Days
March 6, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsIt’s a mistake to think that the Sabbath commandment is only about one day in the week. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the pattern that God has given to help us live a healthy, balanced life all week long.
Taking God’s Name in Vain
March 5, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsThe third commandment is about so much more than using God’s name as a curse word. Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses our lifelong responsibility to honor the God who has placed His name and blessing on us in baptism.
The Danger of Idolatry
March 4, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsIt is because God wants us to be safe that He warns against the idols of our hearts. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the danger that idolatry poses and the true safety that lies only in the Lord.
The Ten Commandments
March 3, 2025 The Ten CommandmentsWhen the Lord delivered His law to His people, God’s commands were given before the backdrop of His grace. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to show how the Ten Commandments teach us the best way to live before our merciful God.
The Lord Will Provide
February 28, 2025 The Nature of GodWe can trust God to provide us with everything we need, for He has already given what we most need: His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the gracious significance of the name of God revealed on Mount Moriah.
Burning, Yet Not Consumed
February 27, 2025 The Nature of GodBy revealing Himself in a burning bush, God gave Moses an unforgettable parable of who He is. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at the God who is infinite and independent yet present with His people to preserve them.
Knowing More of God
February 26, 2025 The Nature of GodGod has revealed who He is through His actions in history and through His words explaining those actions. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how God's people come to know more and more of His immeasurable greatness.
I Am Who I Am
February 25, 2025 The Nature of GodWhen Moses asked God for His name, he received a mysterious answer: “I AM WHO I AM” (Ex. 3:14). Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers what the Lord means for His people to know about Him through this astonishing name.
The Most Important Question
February 24, 2025 The Nature of GodOf all the questions a Christian could possibly ask, which is the most important to answer? Today, Sinclair Ferguson poses the question that ultimately shapes our identity and the whole of our lives.
The Heavenly Music of Self-Control
February 21, 2025 Christian CharacterThe self-control produced by the Holy Spirit is not a strong-willed intimidation that leaves others feeling small. Today, Sinclair Ferguson portrays the attractive harmony of life that the fruit of the Spirit cultivates.
Soft-Handed Gentleness
February 20, 2025 Christian CharacterIf we grip our relationships tightly in order to control them, things are actually more likely to veer out of control. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that gentleness is the answer: having soft hands with a secure grip.