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Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

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Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.
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Of 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-most-important-question/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-heavenly-music-of-self-control/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Soft-Handed Gentleness

Soft-Handed Gentleness

2026-02-2605:13

If 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/soft-handed-gentleness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Faithfulness is saying an ongoing "amen" to the commitments we've made. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us that while our consistent reliability may be consistently tested, we're not left to our own resources. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/faithful-trusted-and-true/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
To say that someone is good is to say that they're living as an image bearer of God should, reflecting His character. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that real goodness does what is right, even when it comes at a cost. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/reflecting-gods-goodness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Kindness is not a spectacular thing, yet it is a beautiful thing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the remarkable impact on someone's life that some simple, Christlike kindness can leave. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/kindness-simple-yet-significant/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
God has been so patient with His children. As we grow in the family likeness, we learn by the Spirit to mimic our heavenly Father. Today, Sinclair Ferguson observes how we develop patience that reflects the character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-patience-of-god-and-of-his-children/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Peace Be with You

Peace Be with You

2026-02-1904:00

In the gospel, Jesus draws near to restless hearts to make them whole and well in His presence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the peace that Christians are graced to enjoy. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peace-be-with-you/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
A Supernatural Joy

A Supernatural Joy

2026-02-1803:36

Christian joy is not the natural characteristic of a sunny disposition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that God's grace alone can account for the joy produced in us as we go through trials and affliction. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-supernatural-joy/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Do You Have Love?

Do You Have Love?

2026-02-1705:07

As the Holy Spirit works in our lives, He begins to uncomplicate us, filling us with love for others and forgetfulness of self. Today, Sinclair Ferguson articulates the simplicity and centrality of love in the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/do-you-have-love/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The fruit of the Spirit cannot be artificially produced. These qualities must be developed in us by God's grace. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the Lord's purpose of growing His people in a wonderfully balanced way to make us increasingly like Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-things-unseen/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
As our heavenly Father brings us up in the family likeness through the instruction of His Word, He gives wisdom to His children that this world cannot explain. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores what it means for Scripture to train us in righteousness. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/training-in-righteousness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
God's Word works in our lives to heal what has become sick, to correct what has gone wrong, and to create beauty out of that which was broken. Today, Sinclair Ferguson clarifies an often-misunderstood characteristic of the Bible. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/correction-a-healing-word/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Teaching and Reproof

Teaching and Reproof

2026-02-1105:56

The Bible exposes our sin in order to bring us to repentance, that we may enjoy God's forgiveness and new life in Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson outlines the work of Scripture in teaching and reproving us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/teaching-and-reproof/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Bible does more than tell us what to do. By the power of the Holy Spirit, God's Word is at work in us, shaping us day by day into the likeness of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of viewing the Bible rightly. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/gods-word-at-work-in-us/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
When we go to read the Bible, we go to hear God speak. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the amazing privilege we have in possessing the authoritative, reliable Word that our heavenly Father has given to us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/scripture-the-mouth-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Cleansed and Renewed

Cleansed and Renewed

2026-02-0604:51

In our weekly rhythm of worship, we are confronted with our sin and cleansed by our Savior. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the effect that worship should have on us, drawing from the experience of Isaiah in the temple of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/cleansed-and-renewed/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Principles for Worship

Principles for Worship

2026-02-0506:06

How should we worship the Lord whenever we gather with His people? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies key principles in Scripture that guide and govern our worship to the glory of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/principles-for-worship/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
What have been your most memorable experiences of worship? Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the delight that binds all these experiences together: a realization of being brought into the awesome presence of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/bowed-down-in-the-presence-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The quality of our worship isn't so much a matter of our performance as it is a matter of displaying the glory of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to recalibrate our thinking about what matters most in worship. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-quality-of-our-worship/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Comments (6)

Always In The Dark

I am glad I found this the first week of the podcast and listened each day. the background music is not a distraction for me.

Jan 17th
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Stephen Dechert

I really want to like this podcast. I generally enjoy what Dr. Ferguson has to say. But the background music is very distracting.

Jul 17th
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Angela Dyson

Again, this is another wonderful edition of Dr Ferguson's podcast devotional, Things Unseen. It would be wonderful however if the theme music could be faded out as Sinclair begins to speak and then gradually ushered back in again towards the end. I do struggle to focus on what he is saying all the way through as my attention is divided by the music, sadly this is a common thing for those of us who are neurodivergent. We find it exhausting to focus on one thing when distractions are present.

Jul 16th
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Angela Dyson

Things Unseen is an excellent daily devotional that fits so well into my morning time with God, along with many of Ligonier's other podcasts. It does indeed cause me to think on the subject matter and how this applies to my own life. It's encouraging, comforting and honest. Sinclair Ferguson is an excellent Theologian and Bible teacher and has delivered many sermons at Ligonier conferences etc, available on their YouTube channel, app and website. I would definitely recommend them.

Jul 15th
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Dan IBW

glory be to the LORD for all He has done.

Apr 5th
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Chuck Sauter

This has been wonderful encouragement. I pray you will have the strength and courage to persevere with this podcast through this new year. May the Lord bless this ministry to his church.

Jan 11th
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