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  1. 44. Masterclass on How to Communicate Like Jesus

    2 DAYS AGO

    44. Masterclass on How to Communicate Like Jesus

    Why do so many conversations leave people feeling worse instead of better? In this episode, John walks through a powerful framework for communicating without condemnation, based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg: observe without evaluating name your feelings identify your needs make clear requests Then he shows what it looks like in real life through one of Jesus’ most famous conversations — His encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. Instead of judging or correcting her, Jesus: crosses social and relational barriers listens beneath the surface speaks truth without shame creates connection before correction And the result? A woman who felt fully known… and still accepted. You’ll learn: why most communication quietly damages relationships how to speak truth without condemnation what it means to listen for deeper needs how curiosity can transform difficult conversations why being known and accepted changes everything Because the goal isn’t to win the conversation. It’s to love the person. 📚 Today's Resources: Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships 🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    13 min
  2. 43. Why Cancelling People Doesn't Work

    3 DAYS AGO

    43. Why Cancelling People Doesn't Work

    We live in a cancel culture. Accountability matters — but somewhere along the way, accountability became condemnation. Not just “that was wrong,” but “you are done.” In this episode, John explores: the rise of cancel culture and public shaming why shame and condemnation rarely lead to real change the difference between calling people out and calling them in the surprising place the word “cancel” shows up in the New Testament and what Jesus actually does with sin and people Drawing from voices like Jon Ronson, Adam Grant, and Loretta Ross, John points to a deeper truth: God does not cancel people. God cancels sin. At the cross — the ultimate place of public shame — Jesus absorbs condemnation and disarms it. Which means:  Your sin can be canceled…  but you are not. And neither is anyone else. There is now no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources: John Ronson, “How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up X’s Life,” New York Times, 12 Feb 2015 Loretta J. Ross, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel  Charles Wesley, “O, For a Thousand Tongues To Sing,” (1739) 🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    13 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    42. You Might Be Reading the Bible Wrong...

    What if you’ve been reading the Bible… the wrong way? In this episode, John shares three unexpected tools for giving up condemnation: lighten upbring your shadow (your own capacity for failure)read everything in the shadow of the cross Drawing on insights from Phillip Cary and the story of Jonah, John challenges a common habit: reading ourselves as the “good” characters while judging everyone else. Instead, we’re invited to identify with the ones who get it wrong. You’ll learn: why moralistic Bible reading fuels judgmenthow humor and humility can disarm condemnationwhat it means to “bring your shadowhow the cross reshapes the way we see otherswhy identifying with failure leads to freedom Because the goal isn’t to prove we’re better than Jonah… It’s to realize we’re not. And that’s where grace begins. And there is now no condemnation.  📚 Today's Resources: Phillip Cary — commentary on Jonah Classical references (via philosophy of literature): tragedy vs. satire/tabloid framing  🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team  😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/  Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    15 min
  4. 41. Here's Exactly What Changed Paul’s Life

    5 DAYS AGO

    41. Here's Exactly What Changed Paul’s Life

    How does someone go from being full of condemnation… to writing, “There is now no condemnation”? In this episode, John explores the transformation of Paul — a man driven by zeal, judgment, and certainty — who encounters the risen Jesus and sees everything differently. Drawing on insights from What Saint Paul Really Said, John unpacks what Paul actually meant by “justification by faith” — and why it’s not about earning salvation or simply believing a doctrine. You’ll learn: what Paul’s zeal was really about why “justification” means being vindicated, not just forgiven the difference between trusting Jesus and believing about Him how Jesus redefines who belongs why seeing Jesus in others changes everything As you move through your day, you’re invited into a simple but powerful practice: “It could be the Lord.” Because when you begin to see people that way, condemnation starts to fall away. And there is now no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources: What Saint Paul Really Said — N. T. Wright Influence from Scott McKnight Historical scholarship from E. P. Sanders Richard Hooker — on justification and faith Richard Rohr — referenced practice (“It could be the Lord”) 🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    26 min
  5. 40. What If We’re Not Being Honest With God

    6 DAYS AGO

    40. What If We’re Not Being Honest With God

    What if our biggest barrier with God isn’t sin, but politeness? In this episode, John Ortberg explores a surprising truth from Scripture: God isn’t looking for polished prayers. He’s inviting honest relationship. Through the story of Job, we discover something shocking: Job rages. Questions God. Speaks words that feel almost dangerous. And yet—God says Job spoke what is right. Why? Because honesty draws us closer to God while polite distance keeps Him far away. Even Jesus cried out on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” So if you’ve ever felt: confused disappointed hurt unsure what God is doing You’re not alone, and you don’t have to hide it. Today’s invitation is simple: Be real with God. Because the path to deeper faith isn’t pretending—it’s honesty. 📚 Today's Resources: Ellen F. Davis, Getting Involved with God Eleonore Stump, Wandering in Darkness Joseph Stein, Fiddler on the Roof 🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    13 min
  6. 39. What Jesus Meant by Cast the First Stone

    20 MAR

    39. What Jesus Meant by Cast the First Stone

    We don’t throw stones anymore. Except… we do. Online. In conversations. With a look, a tone, a pause. In this episode, John Ortberg unpacks one of the most famous and unsettling teachings of Jesus: “Let the one without sin cast the first stone.” Through a powerful contrast between ancient scapegoating and the story of the woman in John 8, we see what Jesus is really doing: Not denying sin. Not ignoring truth. But interrupting condemnation. Because there is something in every human heart that wants: someone to blame someone to shame someone to bring down But Jesus offers a different way. A way where: truth is spoken sin is taken seriously but people are not crushed The invitation today is simple—and hard: Put down the stone. Because the moment you release condemnation, you make space for grace. There is now… therefore… no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources: René Girard and James G. Williams, I See Satan Fall Like Lightning  🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    13 min
  7. 38. Giving Up the 'Last Word'

    19 MAR

    38. Giving Up the 'Last Word'

    Criticism is inevitable. Condemnation is optional. In this episode, John Ortberg explores one of the most important distinctions for spiritual growth: how to receive criticism without absorbing condemnation. Drawing from the life of King David, we see a man who: Refused to take revenge when attacked Ignored false condemnation Yet humbly received painful truth when it mattered most The Bible consistently teaches us: Listen to criticism. Learn from correction. But do not internalize condemnation. Because condemnation attacks your identity— while healthy criticism can transform your life. So what do you do when criticism comes? Instead of getting defensive… lean in. “Is there anything else?” This simple posture can turn even hard conversations into opportunities for growth. Because when you are rooted in God’s love, you don’t have to protect your ego— you’re free to grow. There is now… therefore… no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources: Michael B. Nichols and Martha B. Straus, The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships  🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    15 min
  8. 37. The Real Reason Why We Judge Others

    18 MAR

    37. The Real Reason Why We Judge Others

    Condemnation doesn’t start with what we say. It starts with how we see people. In this episode, John Ortberg explores the root of condemnation and a critical distinction that can change the way we live: observation vs. evaluation. Drawing from insights in Nonviolent Communication, John shows how easily our minds move from simply noticing behavior to assigning judgment, criticism, or contempt. And once that shift happens, condemnation begins to grow. Jesus addressed this problem directly in the Sermon on the Mount when he said: “First take the plank out of your own eye.” The real issue isn’t just our words — it’s our perception. When we learn to see people the way Jesus sees them — as bearers of God’s image — our responses change. Curiosity replaces contempt. Love replaces judgment. Today’s practice is simple but powerful: As you move through your day, pause and ask: What would Jesus see when he looks at this person? Because when we change how we see,we change how we love. And in Christ, there is now… therefore… no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources:  Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life  Iris Murdoch, The Sovereignty of Good  Yoel Kahn, The Three Blessings: Boundaries, Censorship, and Identity in Jewish Liturgy   🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

    13 min
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