Audiobooks narrated by Ray Ortlund

Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost

"Meeting the Man of Sorrows Where We Need Him Most We all long for a life worth living. So when we receive news of a frightening diagnosis, suffer heartbreaking loss in our family life, or get trapped in a cycle of our own sin, we might wonder about God. Where is he when we need him most? With wisdom from Isaiah 57:15, Good News at Rock Bottom helps listeners discover that Jesus is hard to find in the comfortable lives we prefer. Instead, he meets us at rock bottom—where he is waiting for us with open arms. With grace and empathy, author Ray Ortlund opens a door for listeners to go deeper with God and get closer to faithful friends when life is hard to bear. You will discover that, at rock bottom, Jesus is more satisfying than any comfortable life without him. - Empathetic: Author Ray Ortlund meets listeners with honesty and helps them fall into the arms of Christ amid the painful seasons of life - Appeals to Sufferers: Will resonate with anyone who has experienced betrayal, failure, loneliness, or wondered if God even cares - Ideal for Individual or Small-Group Use: Questions at the end of each chapter spur discussion with friends and reflection in one's own heart"

Ray Ortlund (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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ESV Audio Bible, Every Day Reading Plan, Read by Ray Ortlund

"Audio Bible Guides Listeners through Scripture Every Day for One Year Encounter Scripture every day with this convenient audio Bible. The ESV Audio Bible: Every Day Reading Plan takes listeners through the entire Bible in one year, from Genesis to Revelation. Narrated by author and pastor-theologian Ray Ortlund, this plan is divided into 365 daily readings, with each session covering 2–5 chapters. Available as a convenient download, it's a great way to develop a daily habit of interacting with God's Word on any phone, tablet, or computer. - Full Audio Bible: ESV Bible read by author and pastor-theologian Ray Ortlund - Daily One-Year Plan: Divided into 365 sections, this plan takes listeners through the entire Bible in one year - Canonical Order: Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation, this plan reads straight through the Bible - Convenient: Audio download allows you to listen to God's Word on a phone, tablet, or computer"

Crossway Books (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

"In This Brief Guide, Ray Ortlund Explains How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ The gospel is the greatest message of all time, addressing the greatest need of all people. However, the good news about Jesus does more than just promise eternal life to all who believe. In this addition to the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series, pastor Ray Ortlund explains the gospel's power to transform individuals from the inside out and create beautiful human relationships. This short book helps readers experience the power of God as they are encouraged to trust in Christ and allow him to transform their beliefs, perspectives, and practices. For everyone who wants to be true to the Bible and honest with themselves, this book offers a practical guide to the fundamental teachings of the gospel and how they affect our relationships with others. - A Great Resource for Congregations: Helps Christians experience the beauty of Christ - Practical: Demonstrates how the gospel can transform readers' beliefs, perspectives, and practices - Part of the 9 Marks Building Healthy Churches Series"

Ray Ortlund (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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ESV Audio Bible, Read by Ray Ortlund

"The Bible is made up of 66 books that tell the magnificent story of God's redemptive work through Christ. In this audio recording of the full Bible, that story comes alive in a fresh way through the voice of author and pastor Ray Ortlund. From Genesis to Revelation, this word-for-word reading of the ESV Bible text—available as a convenient MP3 download—is a great way to encounter God's Word and the story of salvation on any phone, tablet, or computer."

Crossway Books (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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You're Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches

"Practical Advice for Weary Leaders Who Want a Gospel-Centered Culture for Their Church Being a pastor is hard. Whether it's relational difficulties in the congregation, growing opposition toward the church as an institution, or just the struggle to continue in ministry with joy and faithfulness, the pressure on leaders can be truly overwhelming. It's no surprise that pastors are burned out, tempted to give up, or think they're going crazy. While we're quick to assert what the gospel says, we're often too slow to admit what the gospel should do for our churches: reflect Christ's beauty through a godly, grace-filled culture. In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. Emphasizing the importance of healthy doctrine, they explain that failing to also nurture a healthy culture can be frustrating, polarizing, and even unbiblical. This encouraging guide features Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honor, preaching, leadership, and mission to support leaders and help them regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries. - A Great Resource for Pastors, Church Planters, and Seminary Students: Encourages weary church leaders with Christ-centered advice on hospitality, discipleship, preaching, and more - Valuable Ministry Insights: Each chapter features discussion questions and a brief, engaging conversation between the authors about the topic - By Pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry: Expanding on their podcast, You're Not Crazy"

Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry (Author), Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry (Narrator)

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The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way and No Little People

"Christians serving the Lord can fall into two traps: depending too heavily on their own power or underestimating their God-given purpose. In this collection of classic sermons, renowned theologian and philosopher Francis A. Schaeffer teaches believers how to rely on the Holy Spirit—not personal effort or status—in matters of service and leadership. This short audiobook includes an excerpt from Schaeffer's sermon, 'The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way,' plus 2 sermons from the book No Little People. Covering topics including humility and servanthood, Christian office, spiritual battles, and trusting God's methods, Schaeffer encourages pastors, students, and church members to live as consecrated people, working humbly for God's approval instead of human praise."

Francis A. Schaeffer (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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Truth on Fire: Gazing at God Until Your Heart Sings

"What would it look like to genuinely love God with our head AND our heart? To have a faith marked by right thinking AND right feeling? To know God deeply AND worship him passionately? Too often, Christians act as though these things are at odds with one another. But what if God intends for us to possess a Christianity that is radically committed to biblical truth, in a way that did not diminish the life of the heart, but actually intensified it? Adam Ramsey invites us to engage both our minds and our emotions in our walk with God as we gaze at him until our hearts sing. He sums it up like this: "My hope in these following pages is to paint a biblical portrait of what God is actually like, so that we can gaze upon him together until our hearts can't help but sing. To behold him in such a way that our daily experience is transformed with a deepened awareness of who it is we pray to, who it is that is with us, and who it is that we are loved by. To let God's truth set our hearts on fire." If you yearn for God but desire a clearer biblical picture of this God whom you love, or if you have been walking with God for a while now, but your experience of him has become settled or dry, then this book is for you. Questions for reflection and application that can be used individually or in group study are found at the end of each chapter. Foreword by Ray Ortlund. Adam leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast of Australia and serves as the network director for Acts 29 Australia, New Zealand, & Japan. He also contributes articles to The Gospel Coalition."

Adam Ramsey (Author), Adam Ramsey, Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility

"ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist Your Battle against Porn Isn't about Porn. It's about Hope. Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. The gospel replaces the dehumanizing lies of pornography with this surprising truth: God created us as royalty. How then can we reclaim our God-given identity to take a stand against—and ultimately starve—the predatory porn industry? In The Death of Porn, Ray Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son. Ideal for individuals and small groups, it will give hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. Through Scripture and personal stories, Ortlund assures readers that God loves them the most tenderly in their moments of deepest shame. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations."

Ray Ortlund (Author), Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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Help! I'm Married to My Pastor: Encouragement for Ministry Wives and Those Who Love Them

"Ministry is hard. And every ministry wife needs—and deserves—encouragement. A woman marries a man, not his ministry. But all too often her husband's calling complicates their life together. What if ministry life isn't what she bargained for? What happens when her children make mistakes? How does she deal with church gossip, or even slander? As a pastor's wife of almost fifty years, Jani Ortlund addresses these questions, along with many others, as she offers encouragement and guidance to ministry wives. Jani reminds listeners that God works out his delightfully good purposes in and through their sacrifices. *Featuring a bonus interview with Jani and her husband, Ray"

Jani Ortlund (Author), Jani Ortlund, Ray Ortlund (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Ray Ortlund