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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 13 MIN

35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious

from Become New with John Ortberg · host Become New

Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each taught that prayer is a conversation with a Person, not a formula for results. Through Joni’s example, John introduces the 80/20 rule of prayer. True peace comes not from fixing every circumstance, but from the peace of God guarding the heart that lets go.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT US at 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND 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 in this episode: Starry Dream - Uptempo by A. Blomqvist MB01OKHAB5EAUXF00:00 — Why Paul Says “Do Not Be Anxious About Anything”00:42 — What Philippians 4 Teaches About Prayer and Peace02:18 — Remembering John Huffman’s Legacy of Faith04:12 — What Dallas Willard Taught About Hearing God06:00 — “My Son Had Strains You Will Never Know” Story08:14 — What “The Peace of God” Really Means09:49 — Joni Eareckson Tada and the 80/20 Rule of Prayer11:13 — Why Faith Isn’t Convincing Yourself Things Will Change11:37 — How to Pray for Your Heart Not Just Your Situation12:05 — A Simple 80/20 Prayer Practice for Today

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Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each taught that prayer is a conversation with a Person, not a formula for results. Through Joni’s example, John introduces the 80/20 rule of prayer. True peace comes not from fixing every circumstance, but from the peace of God guarding the heart that lets go. Become New is here to help you grow sp...

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