Drawing Encouragement from the Faith of the Saints
Oct 16, 2023
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The hosts discuss the importance of honoring those who came before in the faith, overcoming fear in high school football, showing genuine affection, balancing power, love, and self-control in ministry, and the impact of 'Knowing God' and 'The Cross of Christ' on their faith.
Embracing challenges and overcoming fear can be transformative and help pastors in their ministry.
Pastors should honor and remember those who have poured into their lives and have the same faith and resources as their spiritual heroes.
Deep dives
Renewing Love for Ministry through Gospel-Centered Culture
In the podcast episode, Ray Orland and Sam Albury introduce their new book, 'You're Not Crazy,' which aims to equip weary leaders to build a gospel-centered culture within their churches. They emphasize that if listeners have benefited from the podcast, they will find the book to be beneficial for their church as well. The main idea is to encourage pastors to renew their love for ministry by focusing on the gospel and creating a culture centered around it.
Overcoming Fear and Embracing Challenges
In this episode, Ray Orland shares a personal experience from his high school days in which a coach helped him overcome fear and become confident in playing American football. He explains that this experience, while seemingly insignificant, actually prepared him for future challenges. The main point is that embracing challenges and overcoming fear can be transformative and can help pastors in their ministry.
Expressing Affection and Remembering Ancestors
Paul's letter to Timothy is discussed, focusing on Paul's genuine affection and remembrance of Timothy. The hosts highlight the importance of expressing love and encouragement to fellow pastors. They also emphasize that every pastor is a product of those who have invested in them and shaped their faith. The main idea is that pastors should honor and remember those who have poured into their lives and that they have the same faith and resources as their spiritual heroes.
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry reflect on the importance of pastors honoring those who have come before them in the faith, and how it strengthens their own faith and encourages them to pour out their lives for the next generation.
Though pastors may feel isolated in their studies and in their ministries, they have the communion of saints—including Paul and their own spiritual ancestors—cheering them on.
A note from our sponsor, Crossway: In their new book, You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry want to help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture amid every aspect of their churches. If you have benefited from the You're Not Crazy podcast, then we think your church will really benefit from this book.
Pick up a copy of You’re Not Crazy today, and receive 30% off when you sign up for a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org/yourenotcrazy
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