About this episode

Ray Ortlund discusses the importance of enjoying life as intended by God.

In this episode, Ray Ortlund makes the case for enjoying life. Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including 'Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: A Gospel Call to Bold Enjoyment' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Ray Ortlund on Recording the Entire ESV Bible: 'An Epic Experience of the Bible in Its Totality'":⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

People in this episode

Guest: Ray Ortlund

Topics covered

• enjoyment of life
• Christianity
• spirituality
• theology
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Renewal Ministries, Immanuel Church, Anglican Church in North America

Books & works: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: A Gospel Call to Bold Enjoyment

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