Running To Win
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.
Most Recent Episodes
When The Shepherd Takes Our Hand – Part 2 of 2
We might agree God is in control, but do we truly trust Him with our own lives? As the Good Shepherd, He invites us to finally rest in His care. In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Lutzer considers four lessons for needy sheep like us. Let’s ask ourselves: “Is He ‘my’ shepherd?”
April 10, 2026 ListenWhen The Shepherd Takes Our Hand – Part 1 of 2
Though we may feel unworthy of God’s blessing, He chooses to pour it out on us anyway. The Good Shepherd takes a personal interest in every single lamb. In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how God guides, protects, and comforts His people like sheep. Though we are incredibly needy, He takes responsibility for us.
April 9, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Protects His Sheep – Part 2 of 2
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has called us home through the Gospel. Some have come from the sheepfold of the Jews, others have believed from among the Gentiles. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the world’s religions with the salvation found in trusting Christ alone. Once we are His, He holds us in His hands and He won’t let go.
April 8, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Protects His Sheep – Part 1 of 2
Do we really matter to God? As Christ’s sheep, we are immovably secure in the hands of both the Son and the Father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains the salvation and security found in the profound imagery of being kept by our Good Shepherd. Listen to discover why we are kept and each of our names are personally known.
April 7, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Comforts His Sheep – Part 2 of 2
Is the promise of a peaceful life simply too unrealistic? King David sang Psalm 23 amid the gritty reality of his deepest failures. In this message, Pastor Lutzer honestly discusses these verses by engaging in a raw dialogue with David. Listen to discover how a flawed life can still end in the arms of a merciful God.
April 6, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Comforts His Sheep – Part 1 of 2
We often feel overwhelmed by the dark valleys and storms of life. But God never leads us on a path without accompanying us. In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Lutzer explains how the Good Shepherd protects, provides, and plans for us. Let’s discover how to find a happiness in God that stays far beyond the reach of our enemies.
April 3, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Guides His Sheep – Part 2 of 2
We can never wander too far for God to ever find us. The Good Shepherd always seeks us out because His heart is for the broken and to restore His glory. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three truths for needy, lost sheep. Discover why there is more grace in His heart than there is sin in your past.
April 2, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Guides His Sheep – Part 1 of 2
Trials and discouragement are inevitable, even for Christians. But we are not left alone—God is our Good Shepherd. In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Lutzer explains how the Good Shepherd leads the wandering and restores the fallen. Let’s discover how His mercy reaches us in our deepest valley and brings us home.
April 1, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Cares For His Sheep – Part 2 of 2
Many of us wander through life—thirsty, restless, and prone to straying. But Jesus, our Good Shepherd, suffered and sacrificed Himself for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus claims us as His own. We can trust the risen Christ because He’s still caring for His people today.
March 31, 2026 ListenThe Shepherd Cares For His Sheep – Part 1 of 2
God’s people are like sheep, and the Lord Jesus Christ is our Shepherd. The familiarity of those words can obstruct us from the comfort of those words. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the intimate bond between a loving Savior and His weary sheep. Learn why these famous words hold the secret to our soul’s peace.
March 30, 2026 Listen
