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 TrippThe role of gospel culture in understanding doctrineRebuilding for the futureThe importance of integrity and needinessChallenges of modern culture and social mediaEncouragement 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 convictionThe role of community and spiritual blindnessThe importance of brotherhood in the Christian lifeRebuilding broken relationshipsThe necessity of community in pastoral ministryThe power of mutual encouragementWhy 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 2024Declining fertility rates worldwideBig changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global SouthThe advance of assisted suicide in the UKThe Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatmentsEncouraging signs among Gen ZTrump’s election victory and a GOP shiftAnticipating the 2025 Gospelbound seasonBook highlights from 2024Personal projects and updatesDon Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministryMentioned on this episode:"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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 listenersThe challenges and achievements of the podcastHow to build gospel culture in established churchesChanging preaching stylesGospel culture in business meetings and staff gatheringsHow to navigate ministry challenges and imposter syndromeFuture plans and their final encouragement for listenersRecommended resource: Daily Liturgy Devotional: 40 Days of Worship and Prayer by Douglas Sean O'DonnellHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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 Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow.Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together