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

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    15. Humanity’s Fascination with Monsters & Understanding the Spiritual Realm

    What does it mean to renounce Satan in everyday life? John Ortberg explores the reality of evil, the limits of willpower, and what stories about monsters reveal about our fears and destructive patterns. Through Cain and Abel, Jesus’ temptation, and the cross and resurrection, John points us toward confidence in the Savior who faces what we cannot overcome alone. Today: name one destructive path, ask Jesus for help, and take a concrete step toward the light. #BecomeNew #JohnOrtberg #SpiritualFormation #FaithOverFear #FollowingJesus 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 The battle is bigger than our strength 00:29 What does it mean to renounce Satan? 00:50 Evil in ordinary life 01:19 Cain, Abel, and sin crouching at the door 02:09 The suffering God never ignores 02:38 The dragon and the ancient serpent 03:22 Recognizing a dangerous path 03:41 A family movie mistake 04:05 Why stories keep returning to the supernatural 04:34 Scott Derrickson and the genre of non-denial 05:42 Medieval monsters and the inner life 06:09 The basilisk as a picture of envy 07:01 When evil takes hold within us 07:21 Saint Makarios on the human heart 07:44 Vampires, lost freedom, and self-awareness 08:06 Zombies and the mob mentality 08:59 Why we need to reckon with evil 09:15 Genesis 3 and the threat to shalom 10:15 The danger of our everyday choices 10:54 Why we don’t have to live in fear 11:19 Jesus in the wilderness 11:32 David Garland on the wild beasts 12:21 Jesus faces darkness on the cross 13:19 Resurrection and confidence 13:43 Our little hand in God’s big hand

    15. Humanity’s Fascination with Monsters & Understanding the Spiritual Realm

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    14. Why rejecting every compliment can deepen our hunger for approval

    Does putting yourself down make you humble? John Ortberg explores why rejecting every compliment can deepen our hunger for approval, and how vainglory twists our good desire to be known and loved. Drawing from Rebecca DeYoung’s Glittering Vices, Isaiah 43, and Psalm 139, John offers a simple practice for quieting the internal critics and living before an audience of One. Today: receive a compliment with gratitude, spend a moment quietly with God, and serve someone without seeking recognition. Subscribe to Become New for daily teaching and practices to help you grow with Jesus. #BecomeNew #JohnOrtberg #Humility #Pride #SpiritualGrowth 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 What’s good about the seven deadly sins? 00:20 How sin twists something good 00:50 A mistaken way to fight pride 01:19 Pride, vainglory, and looking impressive 01:37 Celebrities versus personal heroes 02:37 How much do we want attention? 02:59 Why withholding compliments can backfire 03:23 Learning to deflect every kind word 04:21 When modesty hides a hunger for applause 04:53 The good desire underneath vainglory 05:25 Known by name and loved by God 06:00 Receiving the acceptance God offers 06:24 Accepting appreciation without chasing it 06:46 Trusting God in silence 07:05 Anne Lamott and the voices in our heads 07:42 Putting the noisy mice in a jar 08:10 Working before an audience of One 08:20 Anonymous service and imaginary applause 08:43 Today’s practice: Quiet the voices 09:07 Resting in God’s love 09:33 Returning to an audience of One

    14. Why rejecting every compliment can deepen our hunger for approval

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    13. Twelve Stages to Becoming PRIDEFUL

    How do you recognize pride when pride itself can keep you from seeing clearly? John Ortberg walks through Bernard of Clairvaux’s twelve stages of pride, exploring comparison, boastfulness, defensiveness, and our resistance to correction. Drawing on Peter Jones’s Self-Help from the Middle Ages, John invites us to ask God for honest self-awareness. He closes with a simple practice: allow one harmless imperfection and notice the urge to protect your image. Where do you recognize yourself in these stages? 1. Curiosity. This is looking at things around us with a restless dissatisfaction, wondering how they could be better, and how we could be better. 2. Imbalance. Becoming hyper-aware of our strengths and shortcomings, to a fault. 3. Silliness. This would be cheering ourselves up by making fun of other people’s mistakes. 4. Boastfulness. Trying to impress others. For example, interrupting someone to tell an impressive story about yourself. 5. Eccentricity. Needing to do everything our own special way, again to a fault. 6. Conceit. This would be believing deep down that we are better than others. 7. Audacity. Refusing to listen to good advice. 8. Defense of wrongdoing. Never admitting we’re wrong. 9. Dishonest confession. Perhaps obvious, this one is lying to cover up deceit. 10. Rebellion. Getting worse in severity here, this one refers to refusing to live in real community with anyone. 11. Freedom to sin. Devolving into doing whatever feels good, regardless of who might get hurt. 12. Habitual sin. Finally, the ladder ends in believing that we’re untouchable.  Subscribe to Become New for daily teaching and practices to help you grow with Jesus. #BecomeNew #JohnOrtberg #Pride #Humility #SpiritualGrowth 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 What matters most is who we become 00:45 How pride creates self-deception 01:14 The subtle beginnings of pride 01:43 Lucifer’s clothing and the rules of exception 02:57 An invitation to assess ourselves 03:17 Stage 1: Restless comparison 04:01 Stage 2: Measuring our strengths and weaknesses 04:25 Stage 3: Making light of other people’s mistakes 04:47 Stage 4: Boasting and interrupting 05:19 Stages 5–6: Needing to be special and superior 05:36 Stage 7: Refusing good advice 06:10 Stage 8: Defending wrongdoing 06:24 Stage 9: Dishonest confession 06:44 The final stages of pride 06:58 Stage 10: Rebellion and refusing accountability 07:37 Stage 11: Freedom to sin 08:05 Giving up after crossing the line 08:42 Stage 12: Habitual sin

    13. Twelve Stages to Becoming PRIDEFUL

  4. 5d ago ·  Video

    12. A Pride With No Ego

    Can pride actually be a good thing? John Ortberg explores the difference between healthy satisfaction and sinful pride, and how comparison can steal the joy of doing something good. Looking at Galatians 6:3–5 and drawing from Grace Hamman’s Ask of Old Paths, John considers a humble way to enjoy our work, acknowledge our limitations, and ask for help. A toddler arranging plastic flowers offers a memorable picture of delight without competition. From a small act of kindness for a tired store employee to praying for the people around us, this episode invites us to participate in God’s goodness in ordinary ways. Today’s practice: do one small good thing with God, pause to appreciate it, and say, “Yay! Thank you, God.” Scripture: Galatians 6:3–5; Psalm 131:1–2; Genesis 1:3–4; 1 Timothy 2:1. Subscribe to Become New for teaching and daily practices that help you grow with Jesus and become the person God created you to be. #BecomeNew #JohnOrtberg #Humility #Pride #SpiritualGrowth 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 Can pride be a good thing? 00:26 Two kinds of pride and one word for today 00:54 Galatians 6: Testing our own actions 01:35 Satisfaction without comparison 02:29 Knowing ourselves helps us show mercy 02:59 The humility of knowing we don’t know 03:25 Four statements worth learning 04:21 Trusting the mercy of God 04:46 A toddler, plastic flowers, and delight 06:00 Enjoying good work without competing 06:32 Madeleine L’Engle on becoming childlike 07:09 Humility, creativity, and our limitations 08:11 God creates and sees that it is good 08:35 Practicing delight in everyday work 08:55 A small kindness and a triple espresso 10:02 Making room to notice other people 10:28 Praying for the people around us 11:05 Joining God in small, beautiful ways 11:28 Make it a “yay” day

    12. A Pride With No Ego

  5. 6d ago ·  Video

    11. The Problem with, “Just Think About Yourself Less”

    What matters most when life is put in perspective? John Ortberg begins with a conversation about life and death, then explores humility, honest self-awareness, and our dependence on God. Drawing on Romans 12 and Grace Hamman’s Ask of Old Paths, John explains why humility includes recognizing our gifts as well as our weaknesses. He distinguishes self-consciousness, which worries about how others perceive us, from the calm curiosity of self-awareness. Today’s practice: Notice a moment when you are trying to prove your worth. Ask God to help you understand your motives, acknowledge your gifts with gratitude, and face your limitations honestly. Scripture explored: Romans 12:3–8. Related Scripture: Psalm 139:23; 1 Corinthians 4:7. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #Humility 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 What matters when we face eternity? 00:35 Remembering our dependence on God 01:02 What does humility actually mean? 01:22 Romans 12: Seeing ourselves soberly 02:04 How pride distorts self-understanding 02:55 Humility includes recognizing our gifts 03:48 Bernard of Clairvaux on self-knowledge 04:20 Everyday signs of pride and presumption 05:19 When humility becomes self-contempt 05:39 Problematic medieval approaches to humility 07:44 Accurate self-knowledge without exaggeration 08:08 Between pride and self-loathing 08:35 Why “think of yourself less” is difficult 09:30 Knowing yourself requires honest reflection 10:07 Self-consciousness versus self-awareness 10:58 Getting curious about our motives 11:29 Grace frees us from proving our worth 11:57 Today’s invitation: Simple dependence on God

    11. The Problem with, “Just Think About Yourself Less”

  6. Oct 23 ·  Video

    10. What We Lose When We Prioritize Success Over Character

    Am I becoming successful, or becoming good? John Ortberg explores how pride and the desire to be important can interfere with the person God wants us to become. Drawing on David Brooks’s The Road to Character and the story of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4, John examines the “Big Me”: the tendency to put our accomplishments, reputation, and agenda at the center. He invites us to turn the mirror toward ourselves and notice when making an impression matters more than caring for people. Today’s practice: Review your interactions with God. Where were you distracted, defensive, or seeking approval? Choose one concrete way to listen more deeply and put care above prestige. Scripture explored: Daniel 4. Related Scripture: James 4:10; Philippians 2:3–4; Psalm 139:23–24. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #Humility 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 The battle to become who God intends 00:18 Recognizing the enemy within 00:45 Every era has strengths and weaknesses 01:17 From “Little Me” to “Big Me” 01:54 Nebuchadnezzar and the kingdom of self 02:45 A big ego and a small view of God 03:09 “My power, my glory, my majesty” 03:53 Pride meets reality 04:17 Looking toward heaven 04:50 A smaller ego and a greater God 04:59 David Brooks on the culture of “Big Me” 05:24 Importance, self-regard, and fame 07:30 Why we notice other people’s character flaws 08:30 Narcissus and the mirror turned inward 09:20 Recovering the language of character 09:36 A struggle worth giving our lives to 10:00 A daily review of our recurring failures 10:56 Putting care above prestige 11:26 Today’s prayer: What am I not seeing?

    10. What We Lose When We Prioritize Success Over Character

  7. Oct 22 ·  Video

    09. Good Pride, Bad Pride

    How does humility make us wiser? John Ortberg explores the subtle ways pride affects our faith, relationships, and ability to see ourselves clearly. Drawing on Proverbs 11:2, Cornelius Plantinga, and C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, John distinguishes healthy satisfaction from excessive self-congratulation. He considers how insecurity can fuel self-promotion and how pride can sneak into even our attempts to become humble. John closes with a familiar song, “Jesus Loves Me,” and an invitation to admit our limits, ask God for strength, and experience the freedom of being loved without having to prove ourselves. Today’s practice: When you feel the urge to impress or defend yourself, remember that Jesus loves you. Ask for help, listen openly, and practice one small act of humility. Scripture explored: Proverbs 11:2; Matthew 18:1–4; Matthew 19:13–15. Related Scripture: Proverbs 9:10. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #Humility 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 The battle to become who God wants us to be 00:22 With humility comes wisdom 00:52 Seeing ourselves in proportion 01:12 How pride sneaks into spiritual growth 01:48 C.S. Lewis on becoming proud of humility 02:16 Humor, perspective, and letting go 02:36 Healthy satisfaction and unhealthy pride 03:33 The damage pride can do 04:08 When self-promotion becomes normal 04:37 Pride and the insecurity underneath 05:21 A remarkably self-confident personal ad 06:23 Why pride is easier to see in others 06:52 God is God, and I am not 07:32 “Jesus Loves Me” and childlike humility 08:27 Why entering the kingdom requires humility 08:59 Admitting weakness and asking for strength 10:07 Loved without having to be impressive 10:38 The freedom and relief of humility

    09. Good Pride, Bad Pride

  8. Oct 21 ·  Video

    08. What Actually Counts as Sin?

    Is having a bad thought a sin? John Ortberg explores the difference between an unwanted thought, temptation, and the intention to do wrong. Drawing on Cornelius Plantinga’s Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be and insights from Dallas Willard, John begins with shalom: the biblical vision of life flourishing as God intended. He explains why sin matters, how pride damages that flourishing, and why the thoughts that occur to us are different from the choices we make about them. Through Romans 8:6, Colossians 3, Philippians 4:8, and Hebrews 12:4, John offers a practical question for spiritual growth: “What shall I think about today?” Today’s practice: Choose a word, Scripture, or picture of Jesus’ love to return to throughout the day. When your attention wanders, ask God for help and return gently. Scripture explored: Romans 8:6; Colossians 3:1–2; Philippians 4:8; Hebrews 12:4. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #SpiritualGrowth 🙌 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: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 The small choices shaping who we become 00:26 Why we need clarity about sin 00:46 Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be 01:20 Shalom: Life as God intended 02:40 Understanding what sin breaks 03:35 Why God is against sin 04:39 Thoughts, temptation, and choosing wrong 05:28 Thoughts plus inclination: Temptation 05:42 Churchill and the temptation of pride 06:30 When intention enters the picture 07:22 The role of the will 07:38 Sin can begin before outward action 08:00 Beyond white-knuckling through the day 08:41 Where do I set my mind? 09:44 Why the struggle matters 10:41 Moving toward love, joy, and peace 11:08 Today’s practice: What shall I think about?

    08. What Actually Counts as Sin?
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