Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Episodes
Drawn from a lifetime of Bible study, these moments of insight from R.C. Sproul can help you understand what you believe and why you believe it. Each brief episode is filled with theological wisdom to help you set your mind on what matters most.

Be Anxious for Nothing
April 22, 2026 Anxiety and WorryWorry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father.
Your Testimony Is Not the Gospel
April 20, 2026 The GospelA Christian’s testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it’s not the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul reiterates that the power of God unto salvation lies in the message of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection on behalf of sinners.
The Hope of the Resurrection
April 17, 2026 The Resurrection of ChristThe resurrection of Jesus isn’t some fanciful story—it is the historical reality on which all our hope rests. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that since Christ has conquered the grave, even our suffering is not in vain.
“He Is Risen!”
April 15, 2026 The Resurrection of ChristWhat must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? Today, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ was raised.
Why Have You Forsaken Me?
April 13, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementWhat is the meaning behind Christ’s words from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me” (Matt. 27:46)? Today, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus’ cry of dereliction.
Kiss the Son
April 10, 2026 Christian CharacterPsalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way.” Today, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord’s mercy.
The Agony of the Cross
April 8, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementGreater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God’s wrath on the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins.
The End of Animal Sacrifice
April 6, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementWhy do God’s people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Jesus and were fulfilled in His perfect self-sacrifice for the sins of His people.
Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic?
April 3, 2026 The Providence of GodDoes Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences between God’s sovereignty and fatalism.
The Lord of Your Life
April 1, 2026 Lordship SalvationNo one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the Father’s decree.
Christianity vs. Individualism
March 30, 2026 FellowshipThe Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus Christ.
Treating People Differently
March 27, 2026 The Ministry and Life of ChristJesus knew how to address the different needs of different people. He spoke tenderly to the weak and directly confronted the prideful. Today, R.C. Sproul gathers principles for godly leadership from the Good Shepherd.
We Pray Because God Is Sovereign
March 25, 2026 PrayerThe reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we’re praying is in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God’s sovereignty is our basis for praying.
Witnesses to Christ in a Hostile World
March 23, 2026 Life IssuesHow strong is your resolve to bear witness to Jesus Christ in the face of mocking and derision? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our responsibility to endure scorn and hostility for the sake of the kingdom.
The Only Way to God
March 20, 2026 InclusivismJesus is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). To deny this fact is nothing less than treason against the Son of God. Today, R.C. Sproul urges all Christians to stand for the exclusivity of Christ in salvation.
Trusting God’s Word in a Troubled Land
March 18, 2026 Bible FiguresWhen it seems that society is descending into chaos all around us, God’s people find steady footing on His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of holding fast to Scripture in times of upheaval.
Seeking a Heavenly City
March 16, 2026 The Old TestamentIn every generation, the people of God have endured hardship in this world by remembering that their hope is not bound by this world. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages Christians to keep their focus on their heavenly home, where Christ is.
Christians Are Not Pragmatists
March 13, 2026 Opposing WorldviewsChristians mustn’t settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of pragmatism by contrasting the lives of Abraham and Lot.
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
March 11, 2026 Redemptive HistoryNo matter what the future holds, Jesus Christ is still King, and He shall reign forever. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the privileges of living under the kingship of Christ between His glorious ascension and His triumphal return.
Why Does God Allow Disasters?
March 9, 2026 SufferingThe Lord does not owe us freedom from suffering in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the reality of God’s grace teaches us to see tragedy and disaster with the right perspective.
Blessed to Believe
March 6, 2026 RevelationIt is not ultimately by intelligence or ingenuity that we recognize Jesus as the Son of God. Even our faith is a gift of grace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the blessing that is required for someone to become a Christian believer.
Forget Not All His Benefits
March 4, 2026 JustificationIt’s easy to go about our day-to-day lives without paying much thought to the awesome fact that we have been forgiven in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the importance of remembering the Lord’s saving mercy in our lives.
In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid
March 2, 2026 The Nature of the AtonementSin leaves us with a debt before God that we cannot satisfy. But out of His free mercy, God sent His Son to pay the price in full. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the redemption that Jesus accomplished in the atonement.
Life under Heaven
February 27, 2026 Christian CharacterIn our often-shortsighted perspective, we are constantly tempted to live by the values of this world. Today, R.C. Sproul calls Christians to live by a higher standard in service to God.