You're Not Crazy

In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry are joined by special guest Paul Tripp to discuss the pastoral dangers of pride, isolation, and reputation management while highlighting the importance of community and relational ministry. They emphasize living by God's grace as the foundation for building gospel culture.
They discuss:
Honoring Paul Tripp
The role of gospel culture in understanding doctrine
Rebuilding for the future
The importance of integrity and neediness
Challenges of modern culture and social media
Encouragement and final thoughts

In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry welcome Paul Tripp to remind pastors that gospel-centered ministry and personal growth thrive in community, where accountability and mutual encouragement combat spiritual blindness and isolation. 
They emphasize the importance of staying open to the Holy Spirit's conviction, prioritizing Christian relationships, and living out the gospel by fostering reconciliation, humility, and support within the church.
They discuss: 
Paul Tripp's ministry journey and God's kind conviction
The role of community and spiritual blindness
The importance of brotherhood in the Christian life
Rebuilding broken relationships
The necessity of community in pastoral ministry
The power of mutual encouragement
Why we need community for spiritual health

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2024. They also share their favorite books from 2024, updates on personal projects, and what they're each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2025. 
They discuss: 
The rise in Bible sales in 2024
Declining fertility rates worldwide
Big changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global South
The advance of assisted suicide in the UK
The Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatments
Encouraging signs among Gen Z
Trump’s election victory and a GOP shift
Anticipating the 2025 Gospelbound season
Book highlights from 2024
Personal projects and updates
Don Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministry
Mentioned on this episode:
"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)
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In the final episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry share their gratitude, reflect on the challenges and joys of the podcast, and offer encouragement and insights on building gospel culture, adapting preaching styles, and navigating ministry challenges.
They discuss the following:
Their gratitude for You're Not Crazy listeners
The challenges and achievements of the podcast
How to build gospel culture in established churches
Changing preaching styles
Gospel culture in business meetings and staff gatherings
How to navigate ministry challenges and imposter syndrome
Future plans and their final encouragement for listeners
Recommended resource: Daily Liturgy Devotional: 40 Days of Worship and Prayer by Douglas Sean O'Donnell
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Paul’s love for the church and ambition to preach the gospel provide an example for ministers today. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Sam Allberry and Ray Ortlund offer encouragement for pastors to persevere in ministry, receiving their calling as a gift from the Lord. They look to the final reward of ministry — not the success of the minister but that the Lamb would receive the reward of his sufferings. And they conclude their discussion of Romans 12–15 by reflecting on how our receipt of the gospel transforms our relationships and ministries.
Recommended resource: The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash
 
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