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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 12 MIN

43. Why Cancelling People Doesn't Work

from Become New with John Ortberg · host Become New

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 shamingwhy shame and condemnation rarely lead to real changethe difference between calling people out and calling them inthe surprising place the word “cancel” shows up in the New Testamentand what Jesus actually does with sin and peopleDrawing 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 2015Loretta 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 855-888-0444EMAIL 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 Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

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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...

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