Ronnie Martin

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Author | Recording Artist | Speaker | Founder & Lead Pastor — Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio

Ronnie Martin is the founder and lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio. Before pastoring, he recorded eleven full-length albums as part of the influential Tooth and Nail roster. As a speaker, Ronnie has spoken at several conferences, and he co-hosts the Happy Rant Podcast and The Art of Pastoring Podcast. Ronnie has written or co-written several other books, including Finding God in the Dark, Stop Your Complaining, The Bridezilla of Christ, and The Best Gift Ever Given.

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The God Who Is with Us: 25-Day Devotional for Advent

The God Who Is with Us takes readers through a twenty-five day Advent journey. Daily reflections on gospel truths drawn from Scripture will stir the i...

Featured on: Thursday, December 1, 2022

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