Become New with John Ortberg

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Join John Ortberg each day for 10 minutes of spiritual guidance on the person we are becoming.

  1. 40. Nobody Is Self-Made

    4 hrs ago

    40. Nobody Is Self-Made

    What if the key to gratitude is realizing that none of us is self-made? In this reflection on Psalm 136, John Ortberg explores the repeated refrain: "His love endures forever." Through a powerful exercise inspired by philosopher Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John invites us to trace the hidden network of people and gifts behind the things we enjoy every day—and ultimately back to God Himself. This episode explores: - Psalm 136 and enduring love - Gratitude as a way of life - The myth of self-sufficiency - Celebrating dependence rather than independence - The web of generosity behind everyday gifts - Becoming a more grateful and generous person Scriptures: - Psalm 136 #Psalm136 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Dependence #GodsLove 📚 Today's Resources: Kent Dunnington (foreword by Rebecca Konydyk DeYoung), Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Give Thanks to the Lord 00:37 His Love Endures Forever 01:28 Gratitude as a Way of Life 02:17 Rebecca DeYoung's Dependence Exercise 03:03 Celebrating Dependence, Not Independence 03:49 Choose One Thing You Enjoy 04:34 The Story Behind a Cup of Coffee 04:58 The Baby Grand Piano Illustration 05:47 Standing on the Shoulders of Gift-Givers 06:35 A Story of Interlocking Indebtedness 07:26 Gratitude as a Way of Inhabiting the World 07:53 Who Made This Gift Possible? 08:43 Thank You for This Moment 09:16 Every Breath Is a Gift 09:36 Give Thanks to the Lord

    12 min
  2. 39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life

    1 day ago

    39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life

    How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life? In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms: Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them. Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence. This episode explores: - Psalm 30 and emotional healing - The journey from the pit to praise - Why naming emotions helps - "What you name, you can tame" - Welcoming rather than suppressing difficult feelings - Building a trusted support team - The promise that weeping does not last forever Scriptures: - Psalm 30 - Galatians 6:2 #Psalm30 #JohnOrtberg #RickBlackmon #Prayer #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #MentalHealth 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Learning From the Psalms 01:21 The Therapy Room of the Old Testament 02:02 Own Your Emotions, Don't Enthrone Them 03:20 Praying Psalm 30 Together 04:39 From the Pit to Praise 05:33 Turning Pain Into Praise 06:17 Leaning Into God's Presence 07:08 Looking Through the Window 08:19 What You Name, You Can Tame 09:23 Journaling & Trusted Friends 10:09 Welcome Your Emotions 11:01 Weeping May Last for a Night 12:08 Humor as a Spiritual Practice 12:44 When Medication Can Help 13:02 Schedule Your Worry 14:22 Let Joy Have the Weekend 14:54 Build Your Team 16:00 Joy Comes in the Morning

    17 min
  3. 38. The Three Ingredients of Gratitude (Psalm 103)

    2 days ago

    38. The Three Ingredients of Gratitude (Psalm 103)

    How do you become a grateful person? In this reflection on Psalm 103, John Ortberg explores one of the great themes of spiritual life: gratitude. At the center of Psalm 103 is a simple command: "Forget not all His benefits." Drawing from philosopher Robert C. Roberts and the rich imagery of the Psalm itself, John explores why gratitude grows through remembering and why forgetting often leads to entitlement. This episode explores: - Psalm 103 and gratitude - The meaning of the soul - The logic of gratitude - God's forgiveness and compassion - Remembering God's benefits - Gratitude as a spiritual practice Scriptures: - Psalm 103 - Luke 7 - Deuteronomy 6 - Leviticus 19 #Psalm103 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Soul 📚 Today's Resources: Robert C. Roberts’ essay: The Blessings of Gratitude: A Conceptual Analysis, published in the edited volume The Psychology of Gratitude (2004) 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Gratitude & Psalm 103 00:25 Bless the Lord, O My Soul 00:52 What Is the Soul? 01:37 The Hokey Pokey of Gratitude 02:17 Put Your Whole Self In 02:48 Forget Not His Benefits 03:44 The Logic of Gratitude 04:23 Benefit, Beneficiary & Benefactor 04:55 Why Gratitude Needs God 05:19 Forgiven Much, Loves Much 06:05 God's Benefits to You 06:39 Renewed Like the Eagles 07:32 God Made His Ways Known 08:16 Compassion, Grace & Mercy 09:01 As Far as East Is From West 09:33 A Father's Compassion 10:24 He Remembers We Are Dust 10:53 Every Breath Is a Gift 11:15 Gratitude vs. Entitlement 11:28 Bless the Lord

    14 min

  4. 3 days ago

    37. Do you have FAITH? Your life already knows the answer.

    Do you ever struggle with doubt? In this teaching on Psalm 91, John Ortberg explores faith, trust, doubt, works, and what it really means to believe. Drawing heavily from the teachings of Dallas Willard, John introduces a powerful framework for understanding belief and asks a challenging question: What do your actions reveal that you actually trust? This episode explores: - Psalm 91 and trusting God - Three different kinds of belief - The relationship between faith and works - Dallas Willard's concept of a mental map - Peter's denial of Jesus - What saving faith really means - How trust grows through practice Scriptures: - Psalm 91 - James 2 - Matthew 25 - John 7 #Psalm91 #JohnOrtberg #Faith #TrustGod #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #SavingFaith 📚 Today's Resources: Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23  🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Do You Ever Wrestle With Doubt? 00:31 Psalm 91 & Trusting God 01:31 Three Kinds of Belief 02:49 Beliefs We Profess 03:51 Beliefs We Think We Believe 04:47 Peter's False Confidence 05:41 Dallas Willard on What Belief Really Is 06:25 Your Wallet Reveals Your Beliefs 06:40 The Mental Map That Guides Your Life 07:33 Trusting a Chair & Trusting Gravity 08:13 Jesus' Mental Map of Reality 08:36 Why You Don't Have to Be Anxious 08:58 What Saving Faith Really Means 09:48 Faith and Works Belong Together 10:45 Living in Jesus' Reality 11:03 How Faith Grows 11:25 Do One Thing Jesus Said To Do 11:55 Trust in God

    14 min

  5. 4 days ago

    36. The Surprising Link Between Love and Attention

    What if one of the greatest acts of love is simply paying attention? In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg and Laura Turner explore wonder, attentiveness, and the surprising connection between love and noticing. Drawing on insights from Marilynne Robinson, the film Lady Bird, and the writings of Simone Weil, they invite us to slow down and rediscover God's presence in the ordinary. This episode explores: - Psalm 8 and the wonder of creation - Why attention is an expression of love - Learning to pray with a wandering mind - The beauty hidden in everyday life - Seeing people as image-bearers of God - Waking up to God's presence Scriptures: - Psalm 8 #Psalm8 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Attention #Wonder #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MarilynneRobinson #SimoneWeil 📚 Today's Resources: Marilynne Robinson, The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought  🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Pay Attention 00:38 Learning to Pray Honestly 01:18 Marilynne Robinson & Psalm 8 02:25 The Work of God's Fingers 03:12 What Is Man That You Are Mindful of Him? 04:05 Lady Bird and the Meaning of Love 05:48 "Love and Attention Are the Same Thing" 06:43 Simone Weil on Attention as Prayer 07:39 The Miracle Right in Front of Us 08:25 Why People Are So Fascinating 09:20 When Your Mind Wanders in Prayer 10:03 Returning With Compassion 10:29 Wake Up and Pay Attention

    13 min

  6. 19 June

    35. The People Who Shaped Your Soul

    What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone is helping them develop a taste for what is good? In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg revisits the famous invitation: "Taste and see that the Lord is good." But this time he explores a surprising idea: every one of us is a tastemaker. Through stories from Anthony Bourdain, insights from C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, and reflections on gratitude, beauty, and influence, John explores how our loves shape the people around us. This episode explores: - Psalm 34 and God's goodness - Anthony Bourdain's life-changing oyster - C.S. Lewis and The Weight of Glory - G.K. Chesterton on wonder and gratitude - How taste is formed - Becoming a tastemaker for goodness Scriptures: - Psalm 34 #Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #Gratitude #CSLewis #Chesterton #Psalms 📚 Today's Resources: axis.org G.K. Chesterton, Autobiography  C.S. Lewis, “The Weight of Glory” 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good 00:18 What Happens When You Lose Your Sense of Taste? 01:12 Every Joy Is a Gift 01:53 Chivalry Is Dead (The Zombie Joke) 02:23 Anthony Bourdain's First Oyster 03:24 "It Tasted of the Future" 03:58 C.S. Lewis & The Weight of Glory 04:53 We Were Made to Taste Beauty 05:24 G.K. Chesterton & Wonder 05:56 The Birthday Present of Birth 06:19 How Taste Is Formed 07:03 Taste for Beauty, Truth & Goodness 07:34 Who Shaped Your Taste? 07:56 Loving What You Love Out Loud 08:44 You Are a Tastemaker 09:14 Helping Others Discern What Is Good 09:51 Taste and See 10:34 Don't Become a Zombie 10:50 The Lord Is Good

    13 min
  7. 34. Why Faith Must Be Experienced

    18 June

    34. Why Faith Must Be Experienced

    How do you move faith from your head to your heart? In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg explores one of the most famous invitations in Scripture: "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Many people know about God. Far fewer learn to experience God's goodness in everyday life. Drawing from the story of David, reflections from Augustine of Hippo, and a memorable scene from Prince Caspian, John shows how faith becomes real when it moves beyond ideas and into experience. This episode explores: Psalm 34 and the goodness of God Knowing about God vs. knowing God Why praise matters during suffering The Lord's nearness to the brokenhearted Experiencing God in ordinary life Learning to taste and see Scriptures: Psalm 34 1 Samuel 21 #Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Faith #godsgoodness  🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Psalm 34 & Learning Joy 00:26 David, Abimelech & Pretending Madness 00:50 Why Psalm 34 Is an Acrostic 01:28 Praising God During Hard Times 01:54 His Praise Shall Be on My Lips 02:29 David Among the Philistines 03:38 Magnify the Lord 04:02 C.S. Lewis, Aslan & Growing Older 04:59 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good 05:45 Knowing About vs. Knowing By Experience 06:34 Why Faith Is an Encounter 07:26 Coffee, Grace & Everyday Goodness 07:48 Mikey Likes It! 08:22 Life Is Where We Taste God 08:49 Whoever Loves Life 09:55 The Righteous Have Many Troubles 10:35 The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted 11:17 Run the Experiment 11:47 Taste and See

    14 min
  8. 33. Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

    17 June

    33. Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

    What do you pray when life hurts so much that ordinary words no longer feel adequate? In this reflection on Psalm 69, John Ortberg explores one of the most emotionally intense prayers in all of Scripture. Drawing a surprising connection to Howl, John examines how the Psalms give voice to grief, despair, loss, betrayal, injustice, addiction, depression, and suffering. This episode explores: - Psalm 69 and honest prayer - The language of anguish - Why God welcomes our deepest pain - Jesus and "zeal for Your house" - The danger of bitterness and despair -  Protecting the soul in suffering - Learning to live in a howling world Featuring reflections on: - Allen Ginsberg - John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath Scriptures: - Psalm 69 - John 2:13–17 #Psalm69 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Suffering #Grief #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hope #psalms 📚 Today's Resources: John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath   🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish 00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl 01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice 02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless 03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal 04:05 Save Me, God 04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck 04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help 05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me 05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer 06:39 The Turning Point: "But..." 07:33 John's Reflection on His Father's Death 07:57 Protect My Soul 08:24 The Grapes of Wrath Illustration 08:57 What Suffering Can Do to a Person 09:33 God Hears the Needy 09:55 Living in a Howling World 10:27 Meaning, Service & Hope 10:37 May God Protect Your Soul

    13 min
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