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.

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.
Knowing the Will of God for Your Life
February 25, 2026 Knowing God’s WillHow can you know the will of God for your life? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that learning God’s will may actually be simpler than we realize.
Are You Bored with Church?
February 23, 2026 WorshipScripture describes many people who had a direct encounter with God, but not one of them was bored. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the only reason why a Christian could be bored in the midst of worship.
No Such Thing as a Neutral Education
February 20, 2026 EducationAll education is religious—it will either instill values that align with the truth of God or create a worldview that subverts it. Today, R.C. Sproul warns against the myth of a neutral education.
We Must Obey God Rather than Men
February 18, 2026 EthicsShould Christians always submit to the authorities that God has placed over them? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines principles for knowing when we must obey and when we must disobey.
Trust God’s Promises, Not Your Passions
February 16, 2026 Life IssuesGod is with His people through the preaching of His Word whether we have a sense of His presence or not. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to trust in the promises of God, not in our feelings.
Why Humanism Fails
February 13, 2026 Opposing WorldviewsHumanism is the philosophy that says, “Man is the measure of all things.” Today, R.C. Sproul explains that when we place man, not God, at the center of our thinking, humanity loses all value, dignity, and meaning.
God Needs Nothing
February 11, 2026 The Nature of GodThe infinite and omnipotent God has no lack and no need. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that knowing God’s all-sufficient power helps us better understand creation, redemption, and the Christian life.
Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize?
February 9, 2026 Evangelism and MissionsSince God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies one reason why we should tell others about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Perseverance of the Saints
February 6, 2026 Perseverance of the SaintsIf our perseverance in faith depended on us, we would fall away from Christ at any moment. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rests our confidence in God’s faithfulness to His promises.