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Gospel Sanity in a World Gone Mad - Ray Ortlund Re-release

Dec 17, 2024
Ray Ortlund, a seasoned pastor and author passionate about gospel-centered ministry, shares profound insights on fostering resilience in church leadership. He emphasizes the significance of acknowledging our mortality to inspire passion in ministry. The conversation explores building a healthy church culture while avoiding frustration and division, rooted in the teachings from his book, "You're Not Crazy". Ray also highlights the importance of mentoring younger leaders, ensuring a hopeful legacy in turbulent times. His wisdom offers a refreshing reminder for weary pastors everywhere.
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INSIGHT

Gospel Sanity's Importance

  • Ray Ortlund Jr. discusses gospel sanity for pastors and leaders.
  • This episode was the most downloaded of 2024 and is being re-released.
ANECDOTE

Memento Mori

  • Ray Ortlund keeps a skull in his office, a medieval scholar's tradition.
  • It reminds him of his mortality and that Christian death is a release.
ADVICE

Preaching Christ

  • Preach Christ, not just exegesis.
  • Shift emphasis from exhortation to Christ's grace and glory for the undeserving.
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