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 conviction
• The role of community and spiritual blindness
• The importance of brotherhood in the Christian life
• Rebuilding broken relationships
• The necessity of community in pastoral ministry
• The power of mutual encouragement
• Why 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 2024
• Declining fertility rates worldwide
• Big changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global South
• The advance of assisted suicide in the UK
• The Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatments
• Encouraging signs among Gen Z
• Trump’s election victory and a GOP shift
• Anticipating the 2025 Gospelbound season
• Book highlights from 2024
• Personal projects and updates
• Don Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministry

Mentioned on this episode:

"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)

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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 listeners
• The challenges and achievements of the podcast
• How to build gospel culture in established churches
• Changing preaching styles
• Gospel culture in business meetings and staff gatherings
• How to navigate ministry challenges and imposter syndrome
• Future plans and their final encouragement for listeners

Recommended resource: Daily Liturgy Devotional: 40 Days of Worship and Prayer by Douglas Sean O'Donnell

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