Culture Matters Good News at Rock Bottom with Ray Ortland
In this deeply moving episode, Adam and Ty sit down with Pastor Ray Ortlund to discuss his latest book, Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost. Ray shares powerful reflections on how suffering, betrayal, and loss can become sacred spaces where God draws near. The conversation explores the nature of grace, the reality of rock bottom, and how true healing begins not by escaping pain but by meeting Jesus in it. Whether you’re in the thick of it or walking with someone who is, this episode offers hope that’s grounded, honest, and full of grace.
Topics Discussed
01:00 – Introducing Ray Ortlund & His New Book
03:00 – Writing to the Suffering: Who the Book is For
06:00 – What’s Good About Rock Bottom?
08:00 – Isaiah 57:15 – God’s Two Addresses
10:00 – The Mushy Middle vs. Rock Bottom
13:00 – Finding God When Life Falls Apart
15:00 – The Power of Gathering in Weakness
18:00 – Churches as ERs for the Broken
21:00 – Joy and Healing in the Midst of Pain
22:30 – Rock Bottom Realities: Betrayal, Sin, Loneliness, Death
25:00 – The Grace of God in Our Mess
28:00 – The Hebrew Meaning of Grace
30:00 – Forgiveness as Defeating Evil
33:00 – How to Lead from Rock Bottom
35:00 – Known or Impressive: You Can’t Be Both
Resources Mentioned
- Book: Good News at Rock Bottom by Ray Ortlund
- Scripture:
- Isaiah 57:15
- Hosea 11
- John 8:34
Connect with Our Guests
- Ray Ortlund
- Website: renewalministries.com
- X: @rayortlund
- Instagram: @rayortlund
Follow Us!
--
Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co