Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. After the talk, Modupe explains a similar approach in academia called the "Grandma test," and how public speaking can be as simple as a conversation with grandma. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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For Christians, spiritual growth depends on a healthy diet that includes both the milk and meat of God’s Word. But before we can savor large portions of sound doctrine, we need to be able to digest the basics of biblical truth. Whether you are a pastor, Sunday school teacher, or parent, helping others enjoy the “solid food” of Scripture is one of the most important components of discipleship. Released each weekday, this podcast can help Christians, families, and churches enjoy the rich doctr ...
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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 Ligon ...
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In 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/baptized-into-the-triune-name/ A donor-suppor…
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Question: Who is the Redeemer of God's elect? Answer: The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, for ever. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.li…
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A new MP3 sermon from Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: یونس نبی ( ۱- در گذشته) Subtitle: یونس نبی: مردی بر عرصه کشتی Speaker: Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson Broadcaster: Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) Event: Audiobook Date: 5/27/2025 Bible: Jonah 1:1-3 Length: 26 min.…
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By 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-triune-god-of-love/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligoni…
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Question: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? Answer: God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer. Study Reformed th…
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What 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-the-trinity/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:/…
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Question: What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell? Answer: All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell for ever. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligo…
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When we become Christians, we come under the lordship of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson exhorts us to lift our eyes to our heavenly King, who is subduing all things to Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-must-reign/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d…
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Question: Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell? Answer: The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called Original Sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed fro…
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Question: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? Answer: The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has b…
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Satan, the world, and our own flesh may condemn us, but we have a Great High Priest in heaven who is interceding on our behalf. Today, Sinclair Ferguson comes to one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/interceding-from-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach…
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What has Jesus been doing since His ascension into heaven? And what is He doing right now? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the ongoing prophetic ministry of Christ as His Word is read and preached. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-heavenly-ministry-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach o…
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Question: Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression? Answer: The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: htt…
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Question: What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created? Answer: The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supporte…
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Jesus is no ordinary king: He sits on the throne of heaven and earth. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows the connection between Adam’s loss of dominion and Christ’s ascension to the Father’s right hand. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/dominion-regained/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Minis…
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When Jesus had completed all the work on earth that the Father had given Him, Christ ascended into heavenly glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to explain the significance of our Lord’s ascension for our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-ascended-into-heaven/ A donor-s…
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Question: What is sin? Answer: Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to …
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The 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/reconciliation-in-christ/ A donor-suppo…
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Question: Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created? Answer: Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported o…
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Question: What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the estate wherein he was created? Answer: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death. Study Reformed theology with a fre…
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By 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/redemption-through-his-blood/ A donor…
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Question: What are God's works of providence? Answer: God's works of providence are, his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: …
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We 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/god-justifies-the-ungodly/ A donor-su…
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Question: How did God create man? Answer: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.…
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We 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-propitiation-for-our-sins/ A …
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We 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/every-spiritual-blessing-in-christ/ A …
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