Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the theme of shame in pastoral ministry, the importance of not feeling ashamed of the gospel, and the need for support and solidarity in ministry. They also engage in a playful debate on pizza toppings and explore the theology of Ephesians and the New Testament.

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.

Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the essential elements of pastoral ministry, including grace, mercy, and peace. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability and genuineness in relationships with congregations. A new book is introduced to help leaders renew their love for ministry and build a gospel-centered culture in their churches.

In the new season of this podcast, the hosts discuss the book of 2 Timothy, focusing on the essential elements of pastoral ministry and living unashamed of the gospel. They also explore the importance of a gentle spirit in our contentious age.

In the final episode of season two of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry answer pressing questions from you, the listeners.• Introduction (0:00)• Icebreaker: Where do you most love to be? (1:22)• Why does small talk matter? (4:45)• How do you encourage a culture of grace among team leaders across the church? (8:07)• How do you deal with people in the church who are opposed to gospel culture? (11:17)• How do you prioritize unhealthy areas to address? (15:25)• Is there ever a right time to commend someone to another church? (18:45)• How can a church care for its pastor? (23:38)• Recommended resource: What God Has to Say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry (26:23)

“Romans 15:7 says, ‘Therefore welcome one another, as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God.’ So, welcome one another. That’s gospel culture. That's the horizontal dimension of grace.” – T. J. TimsIn this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and special guest, T. J. Tims, discuss how pastors cultivate gospel culture in their churches at the ground level so that it becomes an intergenerational reality.• Introductions (0:00)• The horizontal dimension of grace (2:18)• What’s at stake (5:14)• Sensing what’s in the room (9:31)• Everyone feels like an imposter (11:31)• Intergenerational gospel culture (17:55)• Recommended resource: Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund (22:39)

“We're like sprinters, we're hurtling down the track at top speed, giving it our best, giving it our all. But, we’re not made of titanium, and we can't live at full stretch all the time. We must pull back and be replenished, and experience rejuvenation for the next big push.” – Ray OrtlundIn this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry address the need for pastors to rest. In an unprecedented time fraught with fragmentation and a heartbreaking number of pastors collapsing under the weight of leadership in these circumstances, rest is not an option, it’s an imperative for the soul.• Introductions (0:00)• Favorite foods (2:19)• We’re like sprinters (3:49)• Rest is not just a part of the fallen world (5:50)• We don’t have to rest perfectly (7:19)• We need regular renewal (10:51)• “Go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” (14:17)• Where we find refreshment (18:14)• Recommended resource: The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund (20:50)

In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the biblical idea of finding strength in weakness.• Introductions (0:00)• “Gospel Culture,” the album (1:08)• Boasting in weakness (5:07)• Liberatingly less (10:13)• Wonderfully ordinary (13:53)• A thorn to harass (15:50)• Where the power of Christ rests (19:16)• Recommended resource: Weakness is the Way: Life with Christ Our Strength by J.I. Packer (22:39)

The hosts dive into the art of sermon preparation, emphasizing not just information transfer but cultivating encounters with Jesus. They highlight the importance of divine guidance and developing a gospel-centered culture within the church. Personal stories illustrate the balance between thoughtful preparation and the need for spiritual reliance. The conversation touches on the emotional journey of preaching and the crucial role of clarity, including the usefulness of scripture journals for deeper engagement.

In this episode of “You’re Not Crazy,” Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the role of positivity in the life of a pastor and how to build positivity in a world that would prefer cynicism.• Introductions (0:00)• Best book in the last 10 years (1:02)• Staying positive in a cynical world (6:34)• Resourcing positivity (9:25)• Irritating Scripture (14:02)• Getting more granular (17:31)• Recommended resource: A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin by Sam Storms (19:33)