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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 13 MIN

37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act

from Become New with John Ortberg · host Become New

As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Faith is not just a way of thinking; it’s a way of living, choosing, and acting. Paul invites us into a life that moves beyond contemplation into action. It’s one thing to dwell on what is noble and praiseworthy, but another to step forward in obedience, generosity, and love.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 — Two Great Questions00:26 — Why Faith Requires a Bias Toward Action01:21 — Longfellow’s “Psalm of Life” and Paul’s Call to Act02:11 — What It Means to Learn and Receive From Others03:02 — Jane Goodall and the Power of Apprenticeship03:55 — Who Are You a Disciple Of?06:14 — Why Prayer Is a Spiritual Ecosystem08:23 — Gordon MacDonald and Tony Campolo’s “Big Tipper” Story10:20 — Serving as a Spiritual Discipline: Nancy’s “Yes”11:18 — The Promise: Not Just the Peace of God, but the God of Peace12:10 — What Are You Thinking? What Are You Doing?

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As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Faith is not just a way of thinking; it’s a way of living, choosing, and acting. Paul invites us into a life that moves beyond contemplation into action. It’s one thing to dwell on what is noble and praiseworthy, but another to step forward in o...

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