You're Not Crazy
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You're Not Crazy
Are you a young pastor who might be tempted to give up, to even hate the ministry, wondering what on earth you signed up for? In this new podcast, pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry set out to encourage and remind you that you're not crazy.
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Character Over Achievement: Gospel Culture with Paul Tripp
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry are joined by special guest Paul Tripp to discuss the pastoral dangers of pride, iso...
Why Pastors Need Accountability (with Paul Tripp)
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 grow...
Top Theology Stories of 2024
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 favorit...
Dry Seasons, Imposter Syndrome, and Reawakening: Season 4 Q&A with Sam and Ray
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 o...
The Joy and Reward of Serving Christ (Rom. 15:14–33)
Paul’s love for the church and ambition to preach the gospel provide an example for ministers today. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Sam Allberry...
The Church Is an Island of Hope (Rom. 15:1–13)
Overcoming petty differences and finding unity in God’s Word, Christians can live together in a way that defies the principalities and powers of this...
How Should We Navigate Our Convictions and Consciences? (Rom. 14:13–23)
To bear with one another in love includes respecting others’ sensitivities and reservations, even when we disagree with their conclusions.
In t...
How to Put Up with Christians You Disagree with (Rom. 14:1–12)
The book of Romans expounds as much on how we bear with one another in love as it does on the doctrine of justification. In this episode of You’re Not...
Love Fulfills the Law (Rom. 13:8–14)
The law defines our flourishing life as Christians, but often we are prone to see God’s commands as restrictive and burdensome.
In this episode...
Christians and the Government (Rom. 13:1–7)
The apostle Paul tells Christians to submit to their governing authorities — but are there exceptions? And what does that submission look like? In thi...
Love in the Face of Adversity (Rom. 12:9–21)
When the apostle Paul warns Christians not to be overcome by evil (Rom. 12:21), he knows it will be difficult. Nonetheless, he challenges us to believ...
The Beauty of Gospel Relationships (Rom. 12:1–8)
In this episode, Ray and Sam dig into Romans 12:1–8 and how to live as recipients of God’s mercies. They model sober judgment as they reflect on the w...
Let Love Be Genuine (Rom. 12:9–21)
What marks genuine Christian love? The apostle Paul lays out an extensive list in Romans 12:9–21. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and...
Outdo One Another: Final Season of You're Not Crazy
Join Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry for this final season of the You're Not Crazy podcast, as they delve into the transformative passages of Romans 12-1...
Introducing Season 4 and the Center for Gospel Culture
Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the upcoming season of You’re Not Crazy, where they’ll delve into Romans chapters 12-15 and focus on how to foste...
How to Build Gospel Culture: A Q&A Conversation
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry address listener questions. They discuss:
The episode concludes with reflectio...
Encouragement from Paul’s Final Words
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss 2 Timothy 4:9-22, uncovering the weight of Paul's personal instructions to T...
What Motivates Us to Preach the Word?
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the timeless relevance of 2 Timothy for pastors—emphasizing its guidance for...
How to Stand Firm in Your Faith and Calling
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the importance of standing firm in the faith amid persecution and opposition...
Ministering in the Midst of Godlessness
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the challenges of serving in a godless world and emphasize the importance of...
How a Gentle Spirit Silences Contention
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Sam Allberry and Ray Ortlund discuss 2 Timothy 2:14-26 and the importance of avoiding a quarrelsome spirit in Chr...
Strengthened by the Grace of Jesus
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry continue their study of 2 Timothy, emphasizing the strength that comes from the grac...
How to Live Unashamed of the Gospel
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry delve into 2 Timothy 1:8-18 and reflect on the recurring theme of shame in pastoral...
Drawing Encouragement from the Faith of the Saints
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...
Essential Elements of Pastoral Ministry
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry delve into the first few verses of 2 Timothy, highlighting what Paul says are the mo...
Introducing You’re Not Crazy Season 3
You're Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors, hosted by Sam Allberry and Ray Ortlund, is returning for a third season in which the hosts will foc...
Your Questions, Answered
In the final episode of season two of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry answer pressing questions from you, the listeners.
• Introd...
Ground-Level Gospel Culture
“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. T...
Finding Rest For Your Soul
“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'...
Strength in Weakness
In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the biblical idea of finding strength in weakness.
• Introductions (0:...
Gospel-Focused Sermon Preparation
“We like instruction. We need instruction. But preaching is meant to be so much more than that. It's not just data transfer . . . it’s wanting people...
The Role of Positivity in a Pastor’s Life
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...
Biblical Criticism and Correction
“One of the ways that ministers injure people is by rebukes that are too severe. People are never helped by being cornered and pressured and embarrass...
Friendship and Gospel Culture
“I think what I most deeply needed to know was not just that I was forgiven, but that if it came to the worst, I wouldn't be alone.” – T. J. Tims
Receiving and Extending the Comfort of the Lord
“Maturity in the Christian life is needing Jesus more, not needing Jesus less. We don't graduate out of needing him.” – Sam Allberry
In this epi...
What Makes Christian Leadership “Christian”?
Season 2 of “You’re Not Crazy” launches with a lively conversation between Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discussing what makes Christian leadership dis...
Coming May 12: You're Not Crazy Season Two
This season, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry gather again to discuss more topics that center around gospel-centered pastoral leadership.
Ray Ortlu...
The Cost of Gospel Culture
In this episode, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the cost of building and sustaining gospel culture.
- Introduction—where you’d really lik...
Gospel Culture and Renewal
In this episode, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss gospel culture, renewal, revival, and awakening.
• Introduction—favorite piece of...
Gospel Culture and Social Media
In this episode, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss pastors, social media, and gospel culture.
- 00:00 Introduction—favorite animals
- 1...