Become New with John Ortberg

Why is comparison so hard to escape?In this reflection on Psalm 37, John Ortberg explores the hidden power of envy and why it quietly robs us of joy, gratitude, and peace.Drawing on insights from Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John explains the difference between jealousy and envy, why comparison always leaves us feeling deficient, and how God's care frees us from measuring our lives against everyone else's.This episode explores:- Psalm 37 and overcoming envy- Why comparison is so destructive- The difference between jealousy and envy- Biblical stories of envy- Social media and the comparison trap- Living each day under God's loving careScriptures:- Psalm 37- Genesis 4- Genesis 25–30- Genesis 37- Matthew 5:5#Psalm37 #JohnOrtberg #Envy #Comparison #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Contentment #Faith📚 Today's Resources:Rebecca Konyndyk De Young, Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies Victor Hugo, “L’Avarice et L’Envie,” Le Conservateur littéraire (1819)Pope St. Gregory the Great, Moralia in Job (~580 CE)Francis Bacon, “Of Envy” (1625)Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., “Harrison Bergeon,” The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Comparison Is Stealing Your Joy 00:36 Psalm 37 Begins 01:09 The External Solution to Envy 01:32 Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron 02:49 Why Equality Doesn't Cure Envy 03:18 Living in God's Kingdom 03:42 Don't Fret or Ruminate 04:02 Delight Yourself in the Lord 04:55 Jealousy vs. Envy 05:48 Why God Is Jealous but Never Envious 06:46 The Bible's Story of Envy 07:33 Envy Begins With Deficiency 08:05 An Envy Self-Assessment 09:16 Victor Hugo's Story of Envy 09:56 How Envy Shows Itself 10:56 Social Media & Comparison 11:32 Spending Your Days Under God's Care 12:13 Live an Envy-Free Day

If God already knows everything...why pray?In this reflection on Psalm 74, John Ortberg wrestles with one of the oldest questions about prayer.Can our prayers actually matter?Drawing on insights from Walter Brueggemann and Dallas Willard, John explores the difference between the ancient philosophical idea of the "Unmoved Mover" and the God revealed in Scripture—the God who listens, responds, and is deeply moved by His people.This episode explores:- Psalm 74 and communal lament- Psalms of orientation and disorientation- Why the church needs lament- God's unchanging character and responsive heart- Dallas Willard's "Most Moved Mover"- Why your prayers matterScriptures:- Psalm 74#psalm74  #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #WalterBrueggemann #DallasWillard #Lament #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #God📚 Today's Resources:Walter Brueggemann, Praying the Psalms: Engaging Scripture and the Life of the Spirit Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Does Prayer Change God? 00:30 Why Pray If God Already Knows? 01:24 Psalm 74 & Communal Lament 02:03 Psalms of Orientation & Disorientation 02:40 "Why Have You Rejected Us?" 03:34 Remembering God's Faithfulness 03:59 Walter Brueggemann on Lament 05:25 The God Who Suffers With Us 06:21 Is God Really Unchangeable? 07:07 Dallas Willard's Community of Prayerful Love 08:13 The Most Moved Mover 09:00 The Unmoved Mover vs. the God of the Bible 10:03 Jesus Reveals God's Heart 11:03 Bring God Your Disorientation 12:02 Enter Into Another Person's Lament

What if the cure for loneliness isn't finding more people... but learning to be alone?In this reflection on Psalm 139, John Ortberg explores one of the deepest realities of being human: our longing to be fully known and never abandoned.Drawing on the wisdom of Dallas Willard, John explains why we spend so much energy avoiding solitude—and why silence may actually become the place where we discover God's loving presence most deeply.This episode explores:Psalm 139 and being fully known by God- The difference between aloneness and loneliness- Why we distract ourselves with constant noise- Dallas Willard's "strange cure for loneliness"- Romans 8 and God's inseparable love- How solitude leads to deeper communityScriptures:- Psalm 139- Romans 8:35–39- Hebrews 13:5#Psalm139 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #Loneliness #Solitude #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #GodKnowsYou📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Hearing God Ludie Day Pickett, “Never Alone”Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy  🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The Strange Cure for Loneliness00:30 Psalm 139 Begins01:01 You Have Searched Me and Know Me01:47 God Knows Every Moment02:16 Even There, You Are Present02:49 Fearfully and Wonderfully Made03:23 Holding My Newborn Daughter04:28 Dallas Willard's Story of Aloneness05:17 The Human Condition of Being Alone06:26 God Can Go Where No One Else Can07:01 Never Alone07:56 Why We Distract Ourselves08:41 The Cure for Loneliness09:19 Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love10:05 God Already Knows10:33 Present to the Presence11:06 Solitude Leads to Community11:32 You Are Never Alone

What do you do when you feel completely forsaken?In this reflection on Psalm 22, John Ortberg explores one of the most haunting prayers in all of Scripture:"My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?"These are not only the words of the psalmist—they are the words Jesus prayed from the cross.John explores the unique pain of abandonment, the difference between explanation and healing, and the remarkable hope hidden in one tiny word that many of us overlook:"My."This episode explores:- Psalm 22 and the experience of forsakenness- Why abandonment wounds so deeply- Jesus' cry from the cross- The man with the withered hand- The difference between explanation and healing- The hope found in belonging to God even in our darkest momentsScriptures:- Psalm 22- Matthew 27- Mark 15- Mark 3- Isaiah 53#Psalm22 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Jesus #Cross #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hope #Suffering📚 Today's Resources:The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The Deepest Prayer in Scripture 00:36 Psalm 22 Begins 01:21 What It Means to Be Forsaken 02:09 Why Forsakenness Hurts So Deeply 03:07 The Question That Won't Go Away 04:06 It's a Cry for Healing 04:43 The Man With the Withered Hand 05:07 God-Forsaken 06:20 The Fellowship of the Withered Hand 06:52 Jesus Prays Psalm 22 07:50 The Cross & Complete Forsakenness 08:16 One Little Word Changes Everything 08:50 "My God..." 09:42 He Is Still My God 10:18 Meeting Jesus in Our Deepest Pain 11:06 When the Prayer Becomes Simply... "My God"

Who really gets the good stuff?In this reflection on Psalm 113, John Ortberg explores what Dallas Willard called the Law of Inversion—one of the great themes running through the entire Bible.Again and again, God overturns the world's prestige system.The first become last.The overlooked become honored.The humble are lifted up.From Abel to Jacob, Hannah to Mary, the Beatitudes to Jesus washing His disciples' feet, Scripture tells one remarkable story: God's kingdom operates differently.This episode explores:- Psalm 113 and God's care for the overlooked- The Law of Inversion- The world's pecking order- Hannah's prayer and Mary's Magnificat- The Beatitudes- Jesus' upside-down kingdom- Why every person has access to "the good stuff"Scriptures:- Psalm 113- Genesis- Exodus 15- 1 Samuel 2- Luke 1- Matthew 5- John 13- Philippians 2#Psalm113 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #KingdomOfGod #Beatitudes #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Who Gets the Good Stuff? 00:35 Psalm 113 Begins 01:15 God Raises the Poor From the Dust 01:40 The World's Prestige System 02:10 Dallas Willard's Law of Inversion 02:30 Cain, Abel & the First Reversal 02:53 Jacob, Joseph & God's Pattern 04:00 Miriam's Song of Victory 04:21 Hannah's Prayer 05:16 Mary's Magnificat 06:05 The Pecking Order Explained 07:21 Jesus Turns the World Upside Down 08:07 The Beatitudes & the Blessed Life 09:33 Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet 09:56 The Great Law of the Kingdom 10:26 Remember: You Are Blessed 10:53 See People the Way God Does 11:16 Live the Law of Inversion

What if the two most freeing words you could say are:"I can't."In this reflection on Psalm 143, John Ortberg explores why admitting our limitations isn't failure—it's the beginning of faith.Through a humorous story about assembling a chair, the story of Elijah's exhaustion, and a fresh look at Philippians 4:13, John reminds us that we were never meant to carry life on our own.This episode explores:- Psalm 143 and praying from weakness- Why self-sufficiency is a spiritual trap- Elijah's burnout and God's compassion- "The journey is too much for you"- A better understanding of Philippians 4:13- Why "I can't" opens the door to God's strengthScriptures:- Psalm 143- 1 Kings 19- Psalm 127:1- Philippians 4:13#Psalm143 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Faith #DependenceOnGod #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #SpiritualFormation #Philippians413 #Hope📚 Today's Resources:Gerald F. Hawthorne, World Biblical Commentary: Philippians 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Two Words That Can Change Your Life 00:23 Psalm 143 Begins 00:59 My Spirit Grows Faint 01:52 Teach Me the Way I Should Go 02:14 The Barrel Nut Story 03:11 Two Life-Changing Words: "I Can't" 03:59 What You Cannot Control 05:06 Why We Need God 05:31 Elijah's Exhaustion 06:03 "The Journey Is Too Much for You" 06:58 Unless the Lord Builds the House 07:19 Rethinking Philippians 4:13 08:04 "I Can Face All Things" 08:38 I Can't. He Can. 09:00 The Honest Prayer of Psalm 143

Is denial always a bad thing?In this reflection on Psalm 39, John Ortberg explores one of the Bible's strangest prayers:"Look away from me."Why would anyone pray that?Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard, Søren Kierkegaard, and Greg Ten Elshof, John explains the surprising difference between healthy denial and unhealthy denial, and why God often reveals truth gradually rather than all at once.This episode explores:- Psalm 39 and radical honesty- Why Job, Peter, and Jonah wanted distance from God- Healthy vs. unhealthy denial- Self-deception and procrastination- Why Jesus said, "You cannot bear it now"- The grace of gradual transformationScriptures:- Psalm 39- Job 7- Luke 5- Jonah 1- John 16#psalm39  #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #SelfDeception #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Truth #Healing📚 Today's Resources:Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life Søren Kierkegaard, The Sickness Unto Death Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 One of the Strangest Prayers in the Bible 00:33 Why We Need Denial 00:59 Psalm 39 Begins 01:22 Silence Isn't the Goal 02:12 "Look Away From Me" 02:51 Job's Similar Prayer 03:40 Peter & Jonah Run From God 04:29 How Self-Deception Works 05:08 "I'll Deal With It Later" 05:35 Kierkegaard on Denial 06:13 "You Cannot Bear It Now" 06:58 Dallas Willard on Healthy Denial 08:05 "You Can't Handle the Truth" 08:50 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Denial 10:30 Are You Ready to See? 11:16 God Reveals Truth With Love 11:57 Denial Is an Emergency Brake

Is the opposite of fear really courage?In this reflection on Psalm 27, John Ortberg offers a surprising answer:No. The opposite of fear is God’s presence.Drawing on the wisdom of Dallas Willard, John explains why Jesus could repeatedly tell His followers, "Do not be afraid," and what that invitation actually means.This episode explores:- Psalm 27 and trusting God- Why courage isn't the ultimate antidote to fear- The difference between emotional states and character traits- The powerful "Then what?" exercise- A practical prayer for anxious moments- Learning to be hidden in God's presenceScriptures:- Psalm 27- Exodus- Esther- Matthew 1- 1 Samuel 17#Psalm27 #JohnOrtberg #Fear #TrustGod #Prayer #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Anxiety📚 Today's Resources:The Big Book of AA, Step 4🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Fear Isn't the Real Problem 00:47 The Opposite of Fear Isn't Courage 01:15 Was Jesus Nuts? 01:43 Psalm 27 Begins 02:18 The Lord Is My Light and Salvation 02:44 Hidden in God 03:08 God Is the Antidote to Fear 03:33 State vs. Trait 04:43 Becoming a Courageous Person 05:33 Fear Not Doesn't Mean Feel Nothing 06:14 Moses, Esther & Joseph 06:41 What Are You Afraid Of? 07:18 The 12-Step Prayer About Fear 08:01 The Great White Shark Story 08:48 "Then What?" 10:25 Bringing Fear to God 11:17 Take Action, Then Trust God 11:40 The Lord Is My Light and Salvation

What actually makes someone a good person?In this reflection on Psalm 51, John Ortberg explores one of the most important differences between religion and the teaching of Jesus.David doesn't simply pray,"Forgive my sins."He prays,"Create in me a clean heart."Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard and the remarkable story of Joni Eareckson Tada, John explains why God is after something far deeper than behavior modification. He wants transformation from the inside out.This episode explores:- Psalm 51 and David's prayer- The difference between behavior and the heart- Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount- Why outward obedience isn't enough- Joni Eareckson Tada's powerful insight about sin- Becoming the kind of person who naturally desires what is goodScriptures:- Psalm 51- Matthew 5- Matthew 23- 2 Samuel 11–12#Psalm51 #JohnOrtberg #JoniEarecksonTada #DallasWillard #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #HeartTransformation #SermonOnTheMount📚 Today's Resources:Dallas WillardJoni Eareckson Tada🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 What Does God Really Want? 00:44 The Most Misunderstood Part of the Spiritual Life 01:32 Psalm 51 & David's Prayer 02:15 Create in Me a Clean Heart 03:04 What Makes Someone a Good Person? 03:41 Jesus vs. Behavior Modification 04:43 Lust, the Heart & the Sermon on the Mount 05:18 Why Jesus Talks About Gouging Out Your Eye 06:08 Reductio ad Absurdum Explained 06:57 Meet Joni Eareckson Tada 07:50 "Sin Was an Attitude as Much as an Act" 09:20 The Prayer We All Need 09:48 Stop White-Knuckling Your Faith 10:34 God Wants to Change Your Desires 11:01 Love, Joy & Peace Begin in the Heart

What do you do when prayer feels impossible?In this conversation, John Ortberg is joined by pastor and author Glenn Packiam to reflect on Psalm 73 and the reality of spiritual slumps.Glenn shares why he always returns to the Psalms when he struggles to pray, and together they explore envy, self-pity, hope, and God's unwavering presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 73 and spiritual honesty- The danger of a wounded heart and bitter spirit- "The Bible is reading you"- Why "Yet I am always with You" changes everything- Christian hope beyond present circumstances- Ty Cobb's surprising lesson for prayer- Why the best thing you can do is simply keep showing upScriptures:- Psalm 73#Psalm73 #JohnOrtberg #GlennPackiam #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Hope #FaithInHardTimes🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Meet Glenn Packiam00:48 Returning to the Psalms02:20 Psalm 73 & A Slipping Faith03:23 Envying the Prosperity of the Wicked04:05 When the Bible Reads You04:56 A Wounded Heart & Bitter Spirit05:52 Losing Perspective06:13 "Yet I Am Always With You"07:00 God Holds You by the Hand07:29 My Flesh and My Heart May Fail08:18 When You Can't Fix Yourself09:46 A Future Filled With Hope10:31 Ty Cobb's Bunting Lesson11:14 What to Do in a Spiritual Slump11:53 Keep Showing Up

How should followers of Jesus love their country?In this Independence Day reflection, John Ortberg explores Psalm 8, the Gettysburg Address, and the biblical foundation of human dignity.Drawing from the writings of Abraham Lincoln, philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff, and the opening chapters of Genesis, John explains why every human being possesses immeasurable worth—not because of what they achieve, but because they bear the image of God.This episode explores:- Psalm 8 and human dignity- The image of God in every person- Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address- Biblical patriotism- Why human rights matter- Our ultimate citizenship in heavenScriptures:- Psalm 8- Genesis 1:26–28- Philippians 3:20#Psalm8 #JohnOrtberg #HumanDignity #BiblicalPatriotism #ImageOfGod #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #IndependenceDay #Genesis1 #Philippians3📚 Today's Resources:Garry Wills, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America Nicholas Wolterstorff, Justice: Rights and Wrongs 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Happy Independence Day00:42 Lincoln's Gettysburg Address01:21 Why "Four Score and Seven"?02:14 All People Are Created Equal03:06 A Nation Dedicated to a Proposition04:00 What Biblical Patriotism Looks Like04:46 The Gettysburg Address in 272 Words05:47 A New Birth of Freedom06:32 Psalm 8 & Human Dignity06:57 Created in the Image of God07:52 Bestowed Worth Explained08:33 The Danger of Dehumanizing Others09:39 Where Human Rights Come From10:09 Treat People According to Their Worth11:11 Our Citizenship Is in Heaven11:59 See Its Truth. Will Its Good.12:34 God So Loved the World

What does it actually mean to fear God?In this reflection on Psalm 130, John Ortberg shares from a reunion with lifelong friends and explores one of Scripture's most misunderstood ideas.Why does the psalm say:"With You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared"?Drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, John explains the difference between fearing punishment and revering someone you deeply love.This episode explores:- Psalm 130 and crying out from the depths- God's forgiveness and unfailing love- Servile fear versus filial fear- Waiting for the Lord with hope- Lifelong friendships and spiritual formation- Becoming the kind of person who honors God through loveScriptures:- Psalm 130#Psalm130 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #FearOfTheLord #Forgiveness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Grace🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Fifty Years of Friendship00:28 Learning to Pour Out Our Hearts00:59 Psalm 130 Begins01:37 Out of the Depths I Cry02:21 Hear My Cry for Mercy02:32 If You Kept a Record of Sins03:17 With You There Is Forgiveness03:46 Why Forgiveness Leads to Fear04:09 Thomas Aquinas on Two Kinds of Fear04:55 Servile Fear vs. Filial Fear05:24 Teachers Who Shape a Lifetime06:26 Living Up to the Calling07:18 Waiting for the Lord07:47 More Than Watchmen Wait for Morning08:16 Full Redemption08:55 Becoming a Blessing to God

Would you welcome a loving rebuke?In this reflection on Psalm 141, John Ortberg explores one of the most surprising prayers in Scripture:"Let a righteous person strike me—that is a kindness."Why would anyone ask to be corrected?Through stories from the life of Winston Churchill, personal reflections, and the wisdom of the Psalms, John shows how humility and honest feedback can become powerful tools for spiritual growth.This episode explores:- Psalm 141 and guarding our words- Why rebuke can be a gift- The importance of trusted friends- Winston and Clementine Churchill- Defensiveness versus teachability- Learning to welcome correction with gratitudeScriptures:- Psalm 141#Psalm141 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Humility #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Growth #Wisdom📚 Today's Resources:William Manchester and Paul Reid, The Last Lion: William Spencer Churchill 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 What Do You Need Today?00:36 Psalm 141 & Crying Out to God00:57 Prayer Like Incense01:26 The Posture of Prayer01:36 Set a Guard Over My Mouth02:10 Guarding the Heart, Not Just the Lips03:01 Don't Feed the Wrong Desires03:21 "Let a Righteous Person Strike Me"03:52 Rebuke as Kindness04:43 Who Can Tell You the Truth?05:09 Winston Churchill's Sharp Tongue06:11 Clementine's Courageous Letter07:16 John's Regret About Defensiveness08:39 Calling Dr. Rick for Honest Feedback09:23 Holding Up a Mirror10:14 The Mirror Every Soul Needs10:33 Invite the Gift of Correction

Can you actually grow better with age?In this reflection on Psalm 92, John Ortberg is joined by his wife, Nancy Ortberg, for a warm and thoughtful conversation about lifelong spiritual growth.Together they explore the psalm's remarkable promise:"They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green."From stories of nursing patients to reflections on curiosity, hospitality, and John's grandmother Gladys, this episode offers a hopeful vision of aging with joy, purpose, and enduring vitality.This episode explores:- Psalm 92 and flourishing in old age- Staying spiritually fresh and curious- Abraham and Isaac with fresh perspective- The generosity of God in the parable of the sower- Hospitality, gratitude, and living in the present- Becoming the kind of person others long to emulateScriptures:- Psalm 92:12–15- Genesis 22- The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8)#Psalm92 #JohnOrtberg #NancyOrtbergTurner #SpiritualFormation #AgingWell #HumanFlourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Psalms #KeepGrowing🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Pour Out Your Heart00:27 Why Nancy Loves the Psalms01:32 Psalm 92 & Flourishing in Old Age02:03 Lessons From Nursing Patients02:49 They Will Stay Fresh and Green03:18 Spring Green Growth Explained04:00 Staying Curious About God04:20 Abraham, Isaac & God's Character05:09 The Parable of the Sower Revisited05:56 Gladys: A Model of Aging Well06:34 Living Fully in the Present07:19 When the World Gets Smaller07:54 They Will Still Bear Fruit08:26 Human Flourishing & God's Promise08:48 Be the Kind of Person Others Want to Become

How does God actually guide His people?In this reflection on Psalm 32, John Ortberg explores one of Scripture's most comforting promises:"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go."Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard and the story of Peter in the book of Acts, John explains the difference between mechanical control and personal guidance—and why God desires relationship more than coercion.This episode explores:- Psalm 32 and God's guidance- Mechanical vs. personal guidance- Learning to recognize God's voice- The Holy Spirit and spiritual discernment- Peter's vision in Acts 10- Why discovered truth often changes us more than presented truthScriptures:- Psalm 32- Acts 10#Psalm32 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #Guidance #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #HolySpirit #Discernment📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God George MacDonald, Thomas Wingfold, Curate Gary Wills, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Be Guided by God00:53 Psalm 32 & Forgiveness01:57 Oliver Cromwell's Humility Challenge02:44 "I Will Instruct You"03:11 Mechanical vs. Personal Guidance04:11 How God Leads His People05:16 Don't Be Like a Horse or Mule05:59 Asking, "Is This Thought From God?"06:20 The Holy Spirit Works Through Wondering07:04 Peter's Vision & Cornelius08:08 Truth Presented vs. Truth Discovered09:00 Why Wrestling Deepens Faith09:59 John's Grandfather's Poem: Retrospect11:18 "I Think I'll Be a Boy Again"

What if the key to gratitude is realizing that none of us is self-made?In this reflection on Psalm 136, John Ortberg explores the repeated refrain:"His love endures forever."Through a powerful exercise inspired by philosopher Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John invites us to trace the hidden network of people and gifts behind the things we enjoy every day—and ultimately back to God Himself.This episode explores:- Psalm 136 and enduring love- Gratitude as a way of life- The myth of self-sufficiency- Celebrating dependence rather than independence- The web of generosity behind everyday gifts- Becoming a more grateful and generous personScriptures:- Psalm 136#Psalm136 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Dependence #GodsLove📚 Today's Resources:Kent Dunnington (foreword by Rebecca Konydyk DeYoung), Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Give Thanks to the Lord00:37 His Love Endures Forever01:28 Gratitude as a Way of Life02:17 Rebecca DeYoung's Dependence Exercise03:03 Celebrating Dependence, Not Independence03:49 Choose One Thing You Enjoy04:34 The Story Behind a Cup of Coffee04:58 The Baby Grand Piano Illustration05:47 Standing on the Shoulders of Gift-Givers06:35 A Story of Interlocking Indebtedness07:26 Gratitude as a Way of Inhabiting the World07:53 Who Made This Gift Possible?08:43 Thank You for This Moment09:16 Every Breath Is a Gift09:36 Give Thanks to the Lord

How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life?In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms:Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them.Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 30 and emotional healing- The journey from the pit to praise- Why naming emotions helps- "What you name, you can tame"- Welcoming rather than suppressing difficult feelings- Building a trusted support team- The promise that weeping does not last foreverScriptures:- Psalm 30- Galatians 6:2#Psalm30 #JohnOrtberg #RickBlackmon #Prayer #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #MentalHealth🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning From the Psalms01:21 The Therapy Room of the Old Testament02:02 Own Your Emotions, Don't Enthrone Them03:20 Praying Psalm 30 Together04:39 From the Pit to Praise05:33 Turning Pain Into Praise06:17 Leaning Into God's Presence07:08 Looking Through the Window08:19 What You Name, You Can Tame09:23 Journaling & Trusted Friends10:09 Welcome Your Emotions11:01 Weeping May Last for a Night12:08 Humor as a Spiritual Practice12:44 When Medication Can Help13:02 Schedule Your Worry14:22 Let Joy Have the Weekend14:54 Build Your Team16:00 Joy Comes in the Morning

How do you become a grateful person?In this reflection on Psalm 103, John Ortberg explores one of the great themes of spiritual life: gratitude.At the center of Psalm 103 is a simple command:"Forget not all His benefits."Drawing from philosopher Robert C. Roberts and the rich imagery of the Psalm itself, John explores why gratitude grows through remembering and why forgetting often leads to entitlement.This episode explores:- Psalm 103 and gratitude- The meaning of the soul- The logic of gratitude- God's forgiveness and compassion- Remembering God's benefits- Gratitude as a spiritual practiceScriptures:- Psalm 103- Luke 7- Deuteronomy 6- Leviticus 19#Psalm103 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Soul📚 Today's Resources:Robert C. Roberts’ essay: The Blessings of Gratitude: A Conceptual Analysis, published in the edited volume The Psychology of Gratitude (2004)🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Gratitude & Psalm 10300:25 Bless the Lord, O My Soul00:52 What Is the Soul?01:37 The Hokey Pokey of Gratitude02:17 Put Your Whole Self In02:48 Forget Not His Benefits03:44 The Logic of Gratitude04:23 Benefit, Beneficiary & Benefactor04:55 Why Gratitude Needs God05:19 Forgiven Much, Loves Much06:05 God's Benefits to You06:39 Renewed Like the Eagles07:32 God Made His Ways Known08:16 Compassion, Grace & Mercy09:01 As Far as East Is From West09:33 A Father's Compassion10:24 He Remembers We Are Dust10:53 Every Breath Is a Gift11:15 Gratitude vs. Entitlement11:28 Bless the Lord

Do you ever struggle with doubt?In this teaching on Psalm 91, John Ortberg explores faith, trust, doubt, works, and what it really means to believe.Drawing heavily from the teachings of Dallas Willard, John introduces a powerful framework for understanding belief and asks a challenging question:What do your actions reveal that you actually trust?This episode explores:- Psalm 91 and trusting God- Three different kinds of belief- The relationship between faith and works- Dallas Willard's concept of a mental map- Peter's denial of Jesus- What saving faith really means- How trust grows through practiceScriptures:- Psalm 91- James 2- Matthew 25- John 7#Psalm91 #JohnOrtberg #Faith #TrustGod #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #SavingFaith📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Do You Ever Wrestle With Doubt?00:31 Psalm 91 & Trusting God01:31 Three Kinds of Belief02:49 Beliefs We Profess03:51 Beliefs We Think We Believe04:47 Peter's False Confidence05:41 Dallas Willard on What Belief Really Is06:25 Your Wallet Reveals Your Beliefs06:40 The Mental Map That Guides Your Life07:33 Trusting a Chair & Trusting Gravity08:13 Jesus' Mental Map of Reality08:36 Why You Don't Have to Be Anxious08:58 What Saving Faith Really Means09:48 Faith and Works Belong Together10:45 Living in Jesus' Reality11:03 How Faith Grows11:25 Do One Thing Jesus Said To Do11:55 Trust in God

What if one of the greatest acts of love is simply paying attention?In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg and Laura Turner explore wonder, attentiveness, and the surprising connection between love and noticing.Drawing on insights from Marilynne Robinson, the film Lady Bird, and the writings of Simone Weil, they invite us to slow down and rediscover God's presence in the ordinary.This episode explores:- Psalm 8 and the wonder of creation- Why attention is an expression of love- Learning to pray with a wandering mind- The beauty hidden in everyday life- Seeing people as image-bearers of God- Waking up to God's presenceScriptures:- Psalm 8#Psalm8 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Attention #Wonder #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MarilynneRobinson #SimoneWeil📚 Today's Resources:Marilynne Robinson, The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Pay Attention00:38 Learning to Pray Honestly01:18 Marilynne Robinson & Psalm 802:25 The Work of God's Fingers03:12 What Is Man That You Are Mindful of Him?04:05 Lady Bird and the Meaning of Love05:48 "Love and Attention Are the Same Thing"06:43 Simone Weil on Attention as Prayer07:39 The Miracle Right in Front of Us08:25 Why People Are So Fascinating09:20 When Your Mind Wanders in Prayer10:03 Returning With Compassion10:29 Wake Up and Pay Attention

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone is helping them develop a taste for what is good?In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg revisits the famous invitation:"Taste and see that the Lord is good."But this time he explores a surprising idea: every one of us is a tastemaker.Through stories from Anthony Bourdain, insights from C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, and reflections on gratitude, beauty, and influence, John explores how our loves shape the people around us.This episode explores:- Psalm 34 and God's goodness- Anthony Bourdain's life-changing oyster- C.S. Lewis and The Weight of Glory- G.K. Chesterton on wonder and gratitude- How taste is formed- Becoming a tastemaker for goodnessScriptures:- Psalm 34#Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #Gratitude #CSLewis #Chesterton #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:axis.orgG.K. Chesterton, Autobiography C.S. Lewis, “The Weight of Glory”🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good00:18 What Happens When You Lose Your Sense of Taste?01:12 Every Joy Is a Gift01:53 Chivalry Is Dead (The Zombie Joke)02:23 Anthony Bourdain's First Oyster03:24 "It Tasted of the Future"03:58 C.S. Lewis & The Weight of Glory04:53 We Were Made to Taste Beauty05:24 G.K. Chesterton & Wonder05:56 The Birthday Present of Birth06:19 How Taste Is Formed07:03 Taste for Beauty, Truth & Goodness07:34 Who Shaped Your Taste?07:56 Loving What You Love Out Loud08:44 You Are a Tastemaker09:14 Helping Others Discern What Is Good09:51 Taste and See10:34 Don't Become a Zombie10:50 The Lord Is Good

How do you move faith from your head to your heart?In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg explores one of the most famous invitations in Scripture:"Taste and see that the Lord is good."Many people know about God. Far fewer learn to experience God's goodness in everyday life.Drawing from the story of David, reflections from Augustine of Hippo, and a memorable scene from Prince Caspian, John shows how faith becomes real when it moves beyond ideas and into experience.This episode explores:Psalm 34 and the goodness of GodKnowing about God vs. knowing GodWhy praise matters during sufferingThe Lord's nearness to the brokenheartedExperiencing God in ordinary lifeLearning to taste and seeScriptures:Psalm 341 Samuel 21#Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Faith #godsgoodness 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 34 & Learning Joy00:26 David, Abimelech & Pretending Madness00:50 Why Psalm 34 Is an Acrostic01:28 Praising God During Hard Times01:54 His Praise Shall Be on My Lips02:29 David Among the Philistines03:38 Magnify the Lord04:02 C.S. Lewis, Aslan & Growing Older04:59 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good05:45 Knowing About vs. Knowing By Experience06:34 Why Faith Is an Encounter07:26 Coffee, Grace & Everyday Goodness07:48 Mikey Likes It!08:22 Life Is Where We Taste God08:49 Whoever Loves Life09:55 The Righteous Have Many Troubles10:35 The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted11:17 Run the Experiment11:47 Taste and See

What do you pray when life hurts so much that ordinary words no longer feel adequate?In this reflection on Psalm 69, John Ortberg explores one of the most emotionally intense prayers in all of Scripture.Drawing a surprising connection to Howl, John examines how the Psalms give voice to grief, despair, loss, betrayal, injustice, addiction, depression, and suffering.This episode explores:- Psalm 69 and honest prayer- The language of anguish- Why God welcomes our deepest pain- Jesus and "zeal for Your house"- The danger of bitterness and despair-  Protecting the soul in suffering- Learning to live in a howling worldFeaturing reflections on:- Allen Ginsberg- John Steinbeck's The Grapes of WrathScriptures:- Psalm 69- John 2:13–17#Psalm69 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Suffering #Grief #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hope #psalms📚 Today's Resources:John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath  🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal04:05 Save Me, God04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer06:39 The Turning Point: "But..."07:33 John's Reflection on His Father's Death07:57 Protect My Soul08:24 The Grapes of Wrath Illustration08:57 What Suffering Can Do to a Person09:33 God Hears the Needy09:55 Living in a Howling World10:27 Meaning, Service & Hope10:37 May God Protect Your Soul

How do you actually learn to love God?In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity.Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God.This episode explores:- Psalm 31 and loving God- Curiosity as a spiritual discipline- John Gottman's concept of love maps- Fascinating biblical images of God- The mystery and wonder of God's character- Learning to love God with all your mindScriptures:- Psalm 31- Deuteronomy 6:5- Matthew 22:37- Luke 23:46- Psalm 78#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith📚 Today's Resources:Cornelius Plantinga, “Intellectual Love of God,” Pro Rege, March 2016John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Love God00:31 Psalm 31: Love the Lord01:11 The Greatest Commandment02:15 Cornelius Plantinga on Loving God03:01 Are Christians Interested in God?03:29 Lovers Become Fascinated03:50 John Gottman & Love Maps04:48 The Jalapeño Ketchup Story05:55 Curiosity as a Spiritual Discipline06:25 Fascinating Images of God07:13 God Like a Warrior Awakening07:41 Via Negativa & Via Analogia08:30 Dallas Willard on the Wonder of God09:25 What Must It Be Like to Be God?10:19 Letting God Be God11:03 Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt11:44 "God, You've Got Some Explaining to Do"12:27 Loving People, Loving God12:45 Learn More About God Every Day

What if grace has a rhythm?In this teaching on Psalm 46, John Ortberg explores stillness, spiritual disciplines, grace, and the river of life that flows throughout Scripture.Drawing from A River Runs Through It, John shares a powerful picture of spiritual formation through the practice of learning God's rhythms.This episode explores:- Psalm 46 and God's presence- The purpose of spiritual disciplines- Grace as power, not merely forgiveness- The river in Eden and Revelation- Jesus as the source of living water- The practice of stillness- Learning the rhythm of graceFeaturing reflections from:- Norman Maclean- Dallas WillardScriptures:- Psalm 46- Genesis 2- John 7- Revelation 22#Psalm46 #JohnOrtberg #Grace #SpiritualFormation #Prayer #DallasWillard #ARiverRunsThroughIt #Stillness #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Norman MacLean, A River Runs Through It, and Other Stories🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The Rhythm of Grace00:24 A River Runs Through It00:56 All Good Things Come by Grace01:24 Learning God's Rhythms02:09 The Metronome & Spiritual Formation03:19 There Is a River04:14 The River in Eden04:40 The River in Revelation05:20 Jesus and the Water of Life06:06 Grace Is More Than Forgiveness07:28 Grace as Power08:16 The River Is Jesus09:04 Seeking Power Without Grace09:49 Be Still and Know That I Am God10:17 Practicing the Pause11:05 “I Am Haunted by Waters”12:31 There Is a River12:39 Be Still

Do you matter?It may be one of the most important questions a human being can ask.In this teaching on Psalm 127, John Ortberg explores meaning, significance, anxiety, achievement, and what the Bible says about human worth.Drawing from the work of Rebecca Goldstein, John examines what she calls a "crisis of mattering" and why so many people feel insignificant despite living in an age of unprecedented progress.This episode explores:- Psalm 127 and the search for meaning- Why achievement cannot provide lasting significance- The lie that your life doesn't matter- Your story inside God's larger story- The Incarnation and human worth- How every act of faithfulness mattersIf you've ever struggled with purpose, significance, discouragement, or the feeling that your life doesn't make a difference, this conversation is for you.Scriptures:- Psalm 127- Genesis 1- Matthew 10#Psalm127 #JohnOrtberg #Meaning #Purpose #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Significance #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 What Matters?00:30 Progress Without Hope01:45 The Decline of Meaning & Belonging02:11 Global Birth Rates & The Future03:07 The Crisis of Mattering03:40 Iris Murdoch on Human Worth04:04 “I Don’t Matter”04:30 Psalm 127 Begins04:49 Why the Psalms Are Organized Into Five Books05:40 Your Story Inside God's Story06:09 The Lie That You Don't Matter06:33 Unless the Lord Builds the House07:26 Everything Matters to God08:11 Children, Hope & The Future09:13 The Mattering Index10:07 Infinite Meaning10:36 The Incarnation & Human Worth10:59 You Matter More Than You Think11:58 Every Small Thing Matters12:47 Learning to Live Like It Matters

What is the difference between being nice and being kind?In this reflection on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores one of the most beautiful biblical ideas: God's loving kindness.Why does Scripture constantly praise God for His kindness but never describe Him as "nice"? What is the difference? And how might understanding God's kindness transform the way we live?This episode explores:- Psalm 138 and God's loving kindness- The Hebrew idea of hesed- Niceness versus kindness- Compassion, courage, and truth-telling- Naomi Shihab Nye's poem Kindness- The Incarnation as God's ultimate act of kindnessFeaturing reflections on:- Naomi Shihab Nye- Cecil RhodesScriptures:- Psalm 138- Philippians 2- John 13#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Kindness #LovingKindness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hesed #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Naomi Shihab Nye, “Kindness”🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 God Is Kind, Not Merely Nice00:29 Psalm 138 & Loving Kindness01:28 The Meaning of Hesed01:48 Miles Coverdale & "Loving Kindness"02:23 Nice vs. Kind03:02 God Looks Kindly on the Lowly04:01 Kindness in a Difficult Season05:06 Naomi Shihab Nye's Poem "Kindness"06:01 Before You Know What Kindness Is07:30 Kindness, Sorrow & Compassion08:01 Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore08:49 Receiving and Offering Kindness09:14 The Story of Cecil Rhodes10:14 The Incarnation as Kindness10:49 Jesus Wore Our Clothes11:16 A Prayer for Kindness

What is the secret to deep relationships?In this teaching on Psalm 133, John Ortberg explores intimacy, connection, loneliness, and the small daily habits that strengthen relationships.Drawing from the work of relationship researcher John Gottman, John explains the powerful idea of "bids for connection"—the small invitations people make every day to share life together.This episode explores:- Psalm 133 and unity- What intimacy really means- The epidemic of loneliness- John Gottman's relationship research- Turning toward connection- Jesus as the master of connection- God's invitation to relationship throughout ScriptureFeaturing reflections on:- John Gottman- Dallas Willard- Robert PutnamScriptures:- Psalm 133- Genesis 2- Genesis 3- Genesis 4#Psalm133 #JohnOrtberg #Relationships #Connection #Intimacy #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships  Robert D. Putnam, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 133 and the Nature of Intimacy00:34 What Intimacy Really Is01:18 God's Presence, Unity & Flourishing01:47 Invited Into the Trinity02:09 Common Myths About Intimacy02:54 The Epidemic of Isolation03:28 Twinkies, Broccoli & Friendship04:15 Dallas Willard on Shared Experience05:26 John Gottman & Bids for Connection06:08 What Is a Bid for Connection?06:54 Relationships Are Built on Bids07:37 Jesus: Master of Connection08:22 Turn Toward, Turn Away, Turn Against09:06 God's Bid for Connection in Eden09:52 "Want to Go for a Walk?"10:28 The Cross: God's Costly Bid for Connection10:59 Building Unity One Moment at a Time11:46 Move Toward the Bid

What if unity is one of the things God cares about most?In this teaching on Psalm 133, John Ortberg explores unity, reconciliation, the Trinity, and Jesus' remarkable prayer that His followers would be one.Moving from Psalm 133 to Ephesians 4 and John 17, John shows how unity is not merely a church strategy or relational ideal. It is rooted in the very nature of God Himself. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit live in perfect love, mutual submission, delight, and harmony.This episode explores:- Psalm 133 and unity- Ephesians 4 and "one"- The Trinity as a model for relationships- Jesus' prayer for His followers- Inclusion and reconciliation- Becoming a builder of harmonyFeaturing reflections on:- Dale Bruner- Greg Ten Elshof- Dallas Willard- William Shakespeare- Bill GaitherScriptures:- Psalm 133- Ephesians 4:3–6- John 17:20–23#Psalm133 #JohnOrtberg #Unity #Trinity #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #John17 #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:William Shakespeare, “The Phoenix and The Turtle”🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 133 & God's Favorite Word00:31 Repair Work & Getting Names Right01:01 How Good and Pleasant It Is01:55 Oil, Dew & God's Blessing02:20 Why Unity Matters So Much02:38 One Spirit, One Lord, One God03:19 The Mystery of the Trinity04:10 Life Inside the Trinity05:28 The Eternal Dance of Love05:57 Shakespeare & Becoming One06:50 Created for Oneness07:41 Jesus' Prayer in John 1708:28 "May They Also Be In Us"09:27 Invited Into the Life of God10:07 Bill Gaither & The Circle of Music11:14 Welcomed Into the Center11:49 Becoming an Includer12:14 Repairing Relationships12:52 How Good and Pleasant It Is

What do you do when your soul feels downcast?In this conversation, John Ortberg sits down with Kevin Palau to explore Psalm 42, anxiety, discouragement, emotional honesty, and hope.Kevin shares candidly about his own struggles with anxiety, the pressures of leadership, and why Psalm 42 has become one of the most important prayers in his spiritual life.This episode explores:- Anxiety and spiritual formation- Psalm 42 and emotional honesty- The pressure to appear spiritually strong- Faith and discouragement- Sabbath, rest, and slowing down- Learning to put our hope in GodOne of the great gifts of Psalm 42 is that it reminds us that faith is not pretending everything is fine. Faith is bringing our real selves before God and placing our hope in Him anyway.Scriptures:- Psalm 42Featuring:- Kevin Palau- John Mark Comer (referenced)#Psalm42 #JohnOrtberg #KevinPalau #Prayer #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Hope #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Kevin Palau00:54 Ministry, Leadership & Hidden Anxiety02:06 Why Psalm 42 Resonates So Deeply03:41 “As the Deer Pants for Streams of Water”04:42 When Tears Become Your Food05:45 The Pressure to Appear Spiritually Strong07:05 Anxiety Beneath the Surface08:27 It's Okay to Feel This Way09:13 John Mark Comer, Rest & Sabbath10:06 Speaking Hope to Your Soul11:21 God Is My Savior and My God12:04 Joy, Grandchildren & Future Hope12:52 Hope and Discouragement Together13:39 Why Honesty Makes Us Safer14:31 Giving Others Permission to Be Real14:56 Simply Read the Psalm

Can you really live without lack?In this reflection on Psalm 23, John Ortberg draws from Life Without Lack to explore one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture.What does it mean to say, "The Lord is my shepherd"? What if "I shall not want" is not a promise that life will be easy, but an invitation to stop being driven by fear, scarcity, and unsatisfied desire?This episode explores:- Psalm 23 and the Kingdom of God- Dallas Willard's vision of life without lack- Freedom from fear and anxiety- God's presence as the center of the spiritual life- Green pastures, still waters, and restored souls- Goodness and mercy following us every dayFeaturing reflections from:- Dallas Willard- Charles Spurgeon- C.S. Lewis- Walter BrueggemannScriptures:- Psalm 23- Matthew 6:33- John 4:14- Matthew 5:44#Psalm23 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #LifeWithoutLack #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #KingdomOfGod📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 23: The Comfort We Need00:30 Dallas Willard & Life Without Lack01:22 The Lord Is My Shepherd02:16 I Shall Not Want03:09 Freedom From Unsatisfied Desire04:00 Green Pastures & Still Waters04:51 He Restores My Soul05:43 Paths of Righteousness06:05 I Will Fear No Evil07:03 You Are With Me08:07 Rod, Staff & Shepherd Care08:29 A Table in the Presence of Enemies09:16 Loving Your Enemies10:09 My Cup Runs Over10:48 Goodness & Mercy Follow Me11:18 Grief, Goodness & Mercy11:42 Living Without Lack

What's your story today?In this teaching on Psalm 59, John Ortberg explores one of the most important lessons of the Psalms: prayer is always prayed from inside a story.Drawing from Answering God, John challenges the idea of "spiritualized prayer" — prayer that removes the conflict, fear, anger, disappointment, and messiness of ordinary life.Psalm 59 was written in the middle of David's crisis. Men were sent to kill him. His prayer wasn't polished. It wasn't neat. It was real.This episode explores:- Why every prayer comes from a story- The danger of spiritually correct prayer- Psalm 59 and David's honesty- Fear, trust, and emotional authenticity- Eugene Peterson's insights on prayer- Bringing your whole self before GodFeaturing reflections from:- Eugene Peterson- David's life in 1 SamuelScriptures:- Psalm 59- Psalm 3- 1 Samuel 19#Psalm59 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #EugenePeterson #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Authenticity #Faith📚 Today's Resources:Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 What's Your Story Today?00:39 Eugene Peterson & Spiritualized Prayer01:06 Psalm 3 and David's Story01:51 Every Day Is a Story02:32 Psalm Titles and Real Life03:17 Why Scholars Often Ignore the Titles04:02 Eugene Peterson's Insight04:31 The Danger of Spiritualized Prayer05:24 What Trouble Are You Facing Today?06:21 Psalm 59 Begins07:02 Trust, Fear & Emotional Honesty08:20 Mrs. X and Spiritually Correct Prayer09:19 The Problem With Polished Prayers10:08 Living in the Mess With God10:59 “I Am Not My Strength”11:23 Every Story Matters to God11:44 Your Outside Story and Inside Story

What if refuge was something you practiced?In this conversation, John Ortberg talks with therapist and trauma specialist Lisa Cuss about anxiety, church hurt, attachment theory, the nervous system, and Psalm 31.Lisa shares how reading the Psalms through the lens of the nervous system helped her understand David's prayers in a completely new way. His cries of fear, confusion, and desperation suddenly felt deeply human and surprisingly familiar.This episode explores:- Trauma and attachment theory- Church hurt and emotional healing- Psalm 31 and the image of refuge- Why God is called a fortress- Right-sizing reality through prayer- Making refuge an active spiritual practiceFeaturing reflections on:- David's prayers- The nervous system- Martin Luther- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #LisaCuss #Prayer #Trauma #AttachmentTheory #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Anxiety #Psalms🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Meet Lisa Cuss00:30 Church Hurt, Conflict & Anxiety01:15 Living Between Panic & Shutdown02:29 Reading the Psalms Through the Nervous System03:23 David's Emotional Honesty04:00 Naming the Amygdala Hijack04:47 Psalm 31: Refuge & Fortress05:56 What Refuge Really Means06:27 Right-Sizing Reality07:02 Refuge as a Spiritual Practice07:27 What If Refuge Became a Verb?08:25 Understanding Fortress08:42 Protection While Under Attack09:07 The Battles Inside Us09:56 Facing Hard Things With God10:27 Martin Luther & A Mighty Fortress11:20 Go Refuge

What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem?In this teaching on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores the difference between perfection and perfectionism, the beauty of human weakness, and why God has so much compassion for imperfect people.Drawing from Psalm 138, Psalm 103, the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and the image of cracked pottery repaired with gold, John shows how God often creates beauty through what we would rather hide.This episode explores:- The difference between perfection and perfectionism- Why God remembers we are dust- Fear, anxiety, and self-worth- Wabi-sabi and the beauty of imperfection- Jesus retaining His scars after resurrection- Learning to accept imperfect peopleFeaturing reflections on:- Brené Brown- Gordon Flett- Psalm 138- Psalm 103Scriptures:- Psalm 138- Psalm 103:13–14- Isaiah 53#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Perfectionism #Grace #WabiSabi #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Today's Only for Imperfect People00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness00:47 Psalm 138 Begins01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me”02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust”03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection03:37 The Difference Between Perfection & Perfectionism04:41 Brené Brown, Fear & Self-Worth05:19 Cracked Pottery Filled With Gold05:50 Jesus Kept His Scars06:22 Isaiah 53 & the Appearance of Jesus07:07 The Leaning Tower of Pisa07:33 Post-it Notes & Beautiful Failure08:45 God’s Compassion for Dust09:19 Living in an Imperfect World10:04 Welcoming Imperfect People10:22 Nancy Joins the Conversation10:35 “You’re Pretty Darn Close to Perfect”

How do you calm and quiet your soul?In this deeply practical conversation on Psalm 131, John Ortberg and Steve Cuss explore anxiety, emotional awareness, prayer, soothing, and learning to rest in the presence of God.Psalm 131 offers one of the gentlest images in all of Scripture: “I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child with its mother.”This episode explores:- Anxiety and emotional awareness- “Trying to worry your way to peace”- How to notice what’s happening internally- Connected vs. disconnected prayer- Relaxing into God’s presence- Psalm 131 and soothing the soulThis conversation is honest, calming, psychologically insightful, and deeply encouraging.Scriptures:- Psalm 131#Psalm131 #JohnOrtberg #SteveCuss #Prayer #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Steve Cuss Returns00:28 Prayer, Peace & the Need for Soothing01:39 Psalm 131 Begins02:32 “I Have Calmed and Quieted Myself”03:20 A Weaned Child With Its Mother03:40 Learning to Notice What’s Happening Inside04:34 “I Don’t Know How I’m Doing”05:05 Bringing Yourself Honestly Before God05:46 Calming & Quieting Ourselves06:19 “Trying to Worry My Way to Peace”07:19 “Who or What Is Taking Up Too Much Space?”08:02 Forgetting the Presence of God08:29 Relaxing Into God’s Presence09:15 Small Moments of Relief & Resilience10:04 “Put Your Hope in the Lord”10:39 “Now and Forevermore”11:23 Connected Self vs. Disconnected Self12:14 “How Am I Really Doing?”12:44 The Wasp Story & Closing Prayer

What is social media doing to your soul?In this conversation, John Ortberg and Steve Cuss explore Psalm 1, online outrage, anxiety, reactivity, and the emotional formation happening through social media.Why do platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram so easily pull people toward outrage, contempt, comparison, and self-righteousness? And what do the Psalms have to say about it?This episode explores:- Psalm 1 and “the company of mockers”- Reactivity and self-righteousness online- Why Steve deactivated Twitter- Social media algorithms and outrage- Meditation, attention, and spiritual formation- “Relaxing into God’s presence”This is an honest, thoughtful, and deeply practical conversation about technology, attention, anxiety, and the health of the human soul.Scriptures:- Psalm 1- Psalm 55#Psalm1 #JohnOrtberg #SteveCuss #SocialMedia #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Anxiety #Twitter #Psalms🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Steve Cuss Joins the Conversation00:52 Social Media, Reactivity & Self-Righteousness01:38 “One More Statement From Me Is What the World Requires”02:05 Psalm 1 Begins03:20 Scoffers, Mockers & Online Culture04:03 “Thank God I’m Not Like Those People”04:32 Why Steve Left Twitter05:16 Psalm 55 & “Violence in the City”06:13 The Emotional Atmosphere of Social Media07:23 Trying to Respond With Grace Online08:11 Algorithms Reward Outrage09:07 Systems That Amplify the Worst in Us09:34 Self-Awareness Is Not Enough10:12 Meditating on Outrage vs. Meditating on God10:42 “What Street Do I No Longer Need to Walk Down?”10:56 Closing Prayer

Why should we pray the Psalms slowly?In this reflective teaching, John Ortberg explores the nature of Hebrew poetry, the structure of the Psalms, and why the language of prayer was never meant to be rushed.Using Psalm 90 and several other Psalms, John unpacks the beauty of biblical parallelism — repetition, pivots, refrains, and poetic movement that deepen meaning and slow the soul down enough to notice God.This episode explores:- Why the Psalms are poetry, not prose- Hebrew parallelism explained simply- Why repetition matters spiritually- Psalm 23, Psalm 88, and Psalm 90- Jesus’ use of poetic teaching- Prayer as attentiveness rather than efficiencyFeaturing reflections from:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- Robert LowthScriptures:- Psalm 90- Psalm 23- Psalm 88- Matthew 7#Psalms #Prayer #JohnOrtberg #SpiritualFormation #HebrewPoetry #BibleStudy #Psalm90 #ChristianFaith #EugenePeterson #CSLewis📚 Today's Resources:Answering God — by Eugene PetersonReflections on the Psalms — by C. S. Lewis🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The One Word for Praying the Psalms00:21 Psalm 90 & Numbering Our Days00:51 Why the Psalms Repeat Themselves01:08 The Psalms Are Poetry, Not Prose01:34 Hebrew Parallelism Explained02:03 Robert Lowth & Hebrew Poetry02:59 Poetry Carries Thought Forward03:24 “It Doesn’t Rhyme!”04:04 Eugene Peterson on Poetry & Prayer05:06 Why the Psalms Slow Us Down06:02 Psalm 8 & Returning Home07:18 Psalm 23 & Poetic Pivoting08:06 Psalm 88 & Unresolved Anguish09:21 The Psalms Were Never Meant for Speed Reading09:44 Jesus Used Parallelism Too10:14 “Judge Not…” Explained10:37 “Ask, Seek, Knock”11:23 Prayer, Patience & Attention11:56 The Language of the Soul

Why do other people’s lives always seem better?In this teaching on Psalm 73, John Ortberg explores envy, comparison, resentment, worship, and the deep human struggle of feeling overlooked while others seem to prosper.The psalmist honestly confesses:“I envied the arrogant.”What follows is one of the most emotionally honest prayers in the Psalms — a prayer about jealousy, discouragement, unfairness, and the exhausting habit of comparing our lives to everyone else around us.This episode explores:- Why comparison distorts reality- Social media, envy, and modern dissatisfaction- Worship as perspective restoration- The turning point of Psalm 73- Why gratitude disappears when envy grows- “It is good to be near God”This teaching is deeply practical, psychologically insightful, and spiritually grounding.Scriptures:- Psalm 73#Psalm73 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Worship #Envy #Comparison #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & “Where’s the Beef?”00:28 Pouring Out Envy Honestly to God00:45 Psalm 73 Begins01:13 “I Envied the Arrogant”01:35 Why Other People’s Lives Look Better02:08 “They’re Really Happy”02:32 Comparing, Resenting & Complaining03:18 “Surely in Vain Have I Kept My Heart Pure”03:45 The Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” Illustration04:11 Why Life Feels Unfair04:36 The Turning Point: Entering the Sanctuary05:15 Worship Restores Perspective06:01 Nothing Changed… Yet Everything Changed06:28 “Afterward You Will Take Me Into Glory”06:55 The “D in Chemistry” Perspective Story07:39 Worship as a Way of Life08:09 What Worship Does to the Soul08:31 What Happens When We Stop Worshiping09:19 Learning to Meet God Throughout the Day10:15 “It Is Good to Be Near God”11:11 “I Will Tell of All Your Deeds”

Is it possible laughter could be a form of prayer?In this joyful and surprisingly profound teaching on Psalm 126, John Ortberg explores joy, humor, delight, neuroscience, and why laughter may be far more spiritual than many people realize.Why do children laugh so much more than adults? Why does spontaneous laughter feel healing? And what does it mean that God Himself laughs?This episode explores:- Psalm 126 and joy- Why laughter matters spiritually- The neuroscience of laughter- Spontaneous vs. social laughter- Joy, humility, and human connection- Sarah laughing at God’s promise- Why the Gospel itself can feel wonderfully absurdFeaturing reflections from:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- Carl Jung- Frederick BuechnerScriptures:- Psalm 126- Psalm 2- Genesis 18#Psalm126 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Joy #Laughter #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #CSLewis #BibleStudy📚 Today's Resources:Robert Provine: Laughter: A Scientific Investigation Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew Frederick Buechner, Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Is Laughter a Form of Prayer?00:20 Why We Rarely Associate Laughter With God01:05 Why Adults Stop Laughing01:30 Psalm 126 & Restored Joy02:19 What Laughter Actually Is02:48 Why Jokes Aren’t the Main Reason We Laugh03:11 The Trinity Walks Into a Wine Bar…03:37 Jung, Spirit & Joy04:02 Laughter, Safety & Human Connection04:24 Who Invented Laughter?04:45 Two Different Kinds of Laughter05:36 Spontaneous Joy & the Brain06:06 God Loves to Give Laughter06:29 Eugene Peterson: “God Laughs”07:22 The “Get Your Own Dirt” Joke08:06 C.S. Lewis & The First Joke09:07 Frederick Buechner on Sarah’s Laughter10:17 Laughing at God & With God11:20 “Are You Kidding Me? God Loves Me?”11:42 God Filling Our Mouths With Laughter

Why does memory matter spiritually?In this reflective teaching on Psalm 77, John Ortberg explores remembrance, gratitude, grief, forgiveness, healing, and why memory itself can become a form of prayer.Using deeply personal family stories, Memorial Day reflections, and Psalm 77’s call to “remember the deeds of the Lord,” John reflects on the spiritual importance of remembering honestly and hopefully.This episode explores:- Gratitude and memory- Remembering sin and forgiveness- God’s faithfulness through suffering- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard and mimetic desire- Why Jesus told us to rememberThis teaching is thoughtful, moving, deeply personal, and filled with hope.Scriptures:- Psalm 77- Luke 22:19Resources referenced:- Eugene Peterson- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard#Psalm77 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Memory #Gratitude #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Healing #Psalms📚 Today's Resources: Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Memorial Day & Remembering00:28 Psalm 77 & the Prayer of Memory01:16 “I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord”01:38 Three Ways to Pray Through Memory02:03 John’s Grandmother’s Notebook02:42 Gratitude & Family Memories04:00 Remembering People We Love04:52 Remembering Sin & Forgiveness05:18 Augustine’s Pear Theft Story05:51 René Girard & Mimetic Desire06:20 The Watermelon Story07:27 Remembering Without Shame08:09 Remembering God’s Faithfulness08:36 Grief, Loss & Family Suffering09:32 “The Healing Power Is Greater Than the Hurting Power”10:19 Retrospect & Hope Beyond This Life11:17 “Remember”11:29 Jesus & the Last Supper11:46 Closing Prayer

Why is gratitude so difficult to sustain?In this teaching on Psalm 100, John Ortberg explores the deeper source of genuine gratitude and why thankfulness cannot simply be forced through willpower.Using reflections from Robert Hayden and his poem Those Winter Sundays, John reflects on the hidden acts of love that quietly sustain human life every day — often without being noticed or thanked.This episode explores:- Why gratitude begins with awareness- The hidden acts of love around us- Psalm 100 and worship- “Know that the Lord, He is God”- Gratitude, creation, and ordinary beauty- Learning to “connect the dots” back to GodThis is a thoughtful, moving reflection on gratitude, worship, attention, and the goodness of God.Scriptures:- Psalm 100- Genesis 3 (allusion)- John 10 imageryResources referenced:- Those Winter Sundays — Robert Hayden#Psalm100 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Thankfulness #Worship #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Robert Hayden, “Those Winter Sundays”🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Praying Gratitude00:24 Psalm 100 & Childhood Memory Contest01:02 Why Gratitude Cannot Be Forced01:21 What Comes Before Gratitude01:52 Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays”03:04 “Love’s Austere and Lonely Offices”03:40 Hidden Acts of Love We Miss04:41 Gratitude Begins With Awareness05:10 “Make a Joyful Noise”05:48 “Know That the Lord, He Is God”06:06 The Temptation to Be Like God06:25 “I Got to Have a Life”06:42 We Are the Sheep of His Pasture07:12 “Connect the Dots” Back to God07:56 “The Lord Is Good”08:18 Ordinary Gifts & Everyday Glory08:54 Jesus & the Lonely Offices of Love09:13 Gratitude Overflowing Into Service

Why would God include violent prayers in the Bible?In this deeply challenging teaching on Psalm 137, John Ortberg explores anger, injustice, enemies, suffering, and why the Psalms are far more emotionally honest than most modern spirituality.John begins with a provocative statement: “You should stop having a quiet time.”Using reflections from Eugene Peterson, this episode explores the difference between prayer that merely calms us down and prayer that honestly confronts evil, grief, and the brokenness of the world.This episode explores:- Why Psalm 137 feels so disturbing- The role of anger and indignation- Why suppressed hatred is spiritually dangerous- Prayer as honesty before God- Jesus, enemy-love, and the Psalms- “Our hate needs to be prayed, not suppressed”Featuring reflections on:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- René GirardScriptures:- Psalm 137- Ephesians 6:12- Matthew 5:44#Psalm137 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #EugenePeterson #Justice #Forgiveness #BibleStudy📚 Today's Resources:Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms As Tools for Prayer René Girard, The Scapegoat 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction: “Stop Having a Quiet Time”00:25 Eugene Peterson on Pseudo-Prayer01:30 “Prayer Is Combat”02:26 Why the Psalms Talk So Much About Enemies03:11 Enter Psalm 13704:10 “How Can We Sing in a Foreign Land?”04:38 The Most Disturbing Verse in the Psalm05:13 Why This Psalm Shocks Modern Readers05:36 The Psalms Refuse Sanitized Spirituality06:00 Two Kinds of Violence in the Psalms06:40 René Girard, Victims & Scapegoats07:08 Indignation, Anger & Injustice08:06 Why People Want These Psalms Removed09:03 “Our Hate Needs to Be Prayed”09:55 Suppressed Anger & False Spirituality10:18 Jesus, Enemy Love & the Psalms11:23 Dare to Be Real With God

Why do we avoid uncomfortable truth?In this teaching on Psalm 42, John Ortberg explores self-awareness, attention, distraction, procrastination, and the deep spiritual thirst at the center of the human soul.Using Psalm 42’s famous image — “As the deer pants for streams of water…” — John reflects on how human beings often distract themselves from the deeper realities happening inside them. Why do we avoid certain thoughts? Why do difficult truths fade when we procrastinate? And what does prayer have to do with attention?This episode explores:- The soul’s longing for God- Why humans avoid painful truth- Self-deception and attention management- Procrastination as a spiritual issue- The relationship between awareness and transformation- “The greatest freedom of human life”Featuring reflections from:- William James- Flannery O’Connor- Gregg Ten ElshofScripture:- Psalm 42#Psalm42 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #SelfAwareness #ChristianFaith #Psychology #Attention #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life Flannery O’Connor, The Violent Bear It Away 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction00:26 Psalm 42 & the Problem of Being Real01:08 Why the Psalms Speak to the Soul01:31 Awareness, Choice & the Human Will02:19 “As the Deer Pants for Water”03:18 Pouring Out the Soul Before God04:04 “Why Are You Downcast, O My Soul?”04:38 Flannery O’Connor & Avoiding Truth06:18 William James on Attention & Experience06:48 The Sneaky Power of Attention Management07:09 The Greatest Freedom of Human Life08:21 Forgetting Painful Experiences09:12 Procrastination & Self-Deception10:52 Why Moral Convictions Fade Over Time11:26 “Help Me See What I’ve Been Avoiding”11:54 Deep Calls to Deep

Why is self-awareness so difficult?In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores self-deception, blind spots, hidden faults, and the surprising difficulty of honestly seeing ourselves.The Psalmist asks: “Who can discern their own errors?”That question launches a fascinating exploration of:- Freud and the unconscious mind- Cognitive bias and self-deception- Why humans protect their image- The role of feedback and mirrors- Spiritual growth through honesty- Grace, confession, and healingThis episode explores how Scripture and modern psychology intersect around one central truth: human beings are remarkably good at hiding truth from themselves.And yet real freedom begins when we become willing to see.Scriptures:- Psalm 19:12–14- Romans 1- Obadiah 1:3Resources mentioned:- Freud- George Eliot- Gregg Ten Elshof- Awakenings#psalm19  #JohnOrtberg #SelfAwareness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psychology #Prayer #BibleStudy #BlindSpots #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:George Eliot, Middlemarch Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Mirror Thumbnail Idea00:09 Psalm 19 & the Problem of Self-Awareness00:30 “Forgive My Hidden Faults”00:58 The Problem With Unconscious Behavior01:19 Freud, Depth Psychology & the Iceberg Mind02:08 What Freud Got Wrong About Trauma02:58 Memory Wars & Self-Deception03:17 The Hidden Layers Beneath Consciousness03:52 George Eliot & “Confessing to Ourselves”04:16 The Four Levels of Consciousness05:00 Skydiving & Stress-Induced Memory Gaps05:57 Peripheral Awareness & Hidden Faults06:31 Self-Deception in Modern Psychology06:58 Romans 1 & Suppressing the Truth07:25 The Self-Serving Bias Explained08:16 The Fundamental Attribution Error09:03 Everyday Self-Deception & Rationalization09:53 Praying “Help Me See the Truth”10:19 Reviewing the Day With Honesty11:02 Why We Manage Other People’s Opinions11:35 Freud, Sin & the Depth of Self-Deception12:01 Inviting Other People to Help Us Grow12:39 “Would You Tell Me More?”13:23 Closing Prayer From Psalm 19:14

What does bowling have to do with spiritual life?In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores anxiety, surrender, creation, grace, and the deep human longing for soul rest.Using a surprisingly powerful bowling illustration, John reflects on how most people continue trying to control outcomes long after the “ball” has already left their hands. Psalm 19 offers another way: let go, trust God, delight in creation, and allow your soul to rest.This episode explores:- Why modern people struggle with rest- The connection between anxiety and control- Creation as medicine for the soul- Why the law of God is actually a gift- Soul fragmentation and divided living- How love restores wholenessFeaturing reflections on:- Dallas Willard- Theodore Roosevelt- Martin Luther- Psalm 19Scriptures:-Psalm 19-Matthew 22:37–39-James 2:8#Psalm19 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #DallasWillard #SoulRest #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotes, edited by Clifton Fadiman🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Bowling Thumbnail Idea00:14 Psalm 19, Soul Rest & the Gift of Law01:02 “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”01:23 Creation, Perspective & the Human Soul02:16 Running Life Like a Champion02:37 Dallas Willard on Soul Rest03:44 What Bowling Teaches Us About Anxiety04:31 “Let the Ball Go”04:55 Teddy Roosevelt & Becoming Small Enough05:50 Creation as an Expression of God’s Mind06:09 Why Nature Is Good for the Soul06:40 Psalm 19’s Surprising Pivot to Law07:14 “The Law of the Lord Is Perfect”07:22 Why Modern People Resist the Law07:56 Law, Grace & Human Flourishing08:38 What Makes a Good Person?09:14 Why Humanity Has Revered Wise Laws09:40 Sweeter Than Honey, More Precious Than Gold10:09 The Royal Law of Love10:39 How Sin Fractures the Soul10:57 The Law Revives the Soul11:25 Delighting in God’s Big Book & Little Book

What actually creates a peaceful life?In this teaching on Psalm 15, John Ortberg explores the ancient biblical vision of an “unshakable” life — a life rooted in goodness, grace, truth, and the presence of God.Psalm 15 asks:“Who may dwell on your holy mountain?”The answer turns out to be both beautiful and deeply challenging.Along the way, John reflects on:Why peace is more than a feelingThe connection between character and stabilityGossip, envy, greed, ego, and emotional formationPositive psychology and virtueWhat kind of people we become through daily choicesWhy “the good life is with God”This episode is practical, thoughtful, convicting, and hopeful all at once.Scriptures:Psalm 15Matthew 6:33Luke 23:39–43#Psalm15 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #Character #BibleStudy #Psalms #formation 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & The Mountain of Peace00:42 Why Most People Misunderstand Peace01:21 “Who May Dwell on Your Holy Mountain?”01:50 Do We Actually Want Life With God?02:11 The “Sin Room” Illustration03:01 The Other Gods We Run After03:41 The Question Psalm 15 Answers03:48 “The One Whose Walk Is Blameless…”04:38 Positive Psychology & Human Flourishing05:21 Speaking the Truth From the Heart06:09 Slander, Gossip & the Spiritual Life06:28 Who Is My Neighbor?07:32 Who Do You Admire?08:34 Commitments, Oaths & Faithfulness09:15 Generosity & Stewardship09:46 “Whoever Does These Things Will Never Be Shaken”10:17 Peace, Praise & Character Formation11:05 What If TSA Tested Character?11:21 Grace, Failure & the Thief on the Cross11:52 The Invitation to the Holy Mountain

What’s the one thing that would make today a good day?Psalm 16 says it’s simpler—and deeper—than you think.In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through Psalm 16 and introduces a powerful idea: your life-scape—the inner world where your thoughts, desires, and attention live.Most of us drift through our days reacting to whatever comes. But Psalm 16 invites us to something different: “I have set the Lord always before me.”In this episode, you’ll learn:- What shapes your inner life (your “life-scape”)- Why chasing “other gods” leads to restlessness- How to center your day around one transforming focus- What it means to live with a steady, unshaken heartThis is a practical invitation to live today with clarity, presence, and purpose.📚 Today's Resources:Sam Storms, One Thing: Developing a Passion for the Beauty of God Jenn Johnson, “Goodness of God”  @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwToSøren Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing 🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Opening Prayer00:20 – What Is Your “Life-Scape”?00:46 – Psalm 16: The One Thing01:07 – The “City Slickers” Illustration01:34 – What Shapes Your Inner World02:16 – The Illusion of Life Without Purpose03:06 – The Search for “One Thing”03:33 – What Scripture Says the One Thing Is03:55 – “You Are My Lord” (Psalm 16)04:19 – The Danger of Other “Gods”04:44 – Modern Idols (Reputation, Ego, Control)05:05 – “You Are My Portion”05:30 – Living Where You Actually Are06:02 – God Speaks Through Your Heart06:51 – How God Guides Your Thoughts07:38 – Recognizing God’s Voice08:04 – “I Set the Lord Always Before Me”08:18 – Jesus: “Seek First the Kingdom”08:49 – The Freedom to Choose Your Focus09:09 – Practicing God’s Presence09:27 – A Story of Unexpected Grace10:04 – Becoming a Blessing to Others10:19 – What It Means to Be Unshaken10:55 – God Will Not Abandon You11:08 – The Path of Life11:27 – Joy in God’s Presence11:47 – Final Prayer: Walk With God Today

Ever feel stuck in your thoughts… and don’t know how to pray?Here’s a simple, practical method that actually works.In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through a powerful and practical way to pray your emotions using Psalm 57.Adapted from psychological insights and grounded in Scripture, this ABCD prayer method helps you move from anxiety and rumination to clarity, trust, and peace.You’ll learn how to:- Identify what’s actually triggering you- Name the beliefs driving your emotions- Understand why your feelings feel so strong- Reframe your thoughts with truth- Move into a place of steadiness and actionIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to talk to God honestly—this gives you a clear path forward.📚 Today's Resources:Martin Seligman - referenced for the ABC model/framework John adapted into prayer and the PsalmsMark Twain - quote: “I have lived through terrible sufferings, horrible events, some of which actually happened.”🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Opening Prayer00:20 – Why We Struggle to Pray Honestly00:46 – A Practical Method for Prayer01:13 – Psalm 57: David in the Cave01:35 – What Is Your “Cave”?02:07 – Step A: Antecedent (What Triggered You?)03:01 – Why Negative Moments Drive Prayer03:27 – Real-Life Examples (Wallet, Mistakes, Fear)04:10 – Step B: Beliefs (What Are You Thinking?)05:02 – Why Writing Matters05:20 – Naming Fear-Based Beliefs06:17 – Step C: Consequences (Your Emotions)06:42 – How Beliefs Drive Feelings07:08 – Recognizing Emotional Impact07:47 – Step D: Dispute (Challenge Your Beliefs)08:08 – Reframing With Truth08:32 – “Most of My Fears Never Happened”08:56 – Living One Day at a Time09:21 – Step E: Energize (New Direction)09:47 – “My Heart Is Steadfast”10:11 – From Anxiety → Stability10:17 – Anticipating God’s Presence10:43 – Building Life on God’s Faithfulness11:03 – Putting It All Together11:28 – God Works in the Cave11:49 – Final Encouragement

What do you do with anger you can’t let go of?What if the Bible actually teaches you how to pray it?In Part 3 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne tackle one of the most difficult emotions we face: anger.Psalm 109 is one of the most shocking passages in Scripture—full of raw, unfiltered anger. So why is it in the Bible?In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why denying anger isn’t spiritual maturity- How the Psalms give you permission to be honest with God- What it looks like to pray your anger instead of acting on it- How anger can actually be transformed into something healing- This is Part 3 of a 3-part convo on learning to pray your emotions.📚 Today's Resources:Life Together / writings on the Psalms — Dietrich Bonhoeffer🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Introduction (Part 3: Anger)00:24 – Recap: Running Toward the Storm00:46 – “What Do You Do With Anger?”01:08 – The Reality of Anger in the Psalms01:34 – Psalm 109 (The Angriest Psalm)02:21 – Why This Is So Shocking02:51 – Owning Your Anger (OWN Framework)03:27 – The “Alchemy” of Prayer03:55 – Why These Prayers Are in the Bible04:17 – Are We “Holier” Than the Psalmists?05:08 – “Vengeance Is Mine” (Letting Go)05:37 – Be Angry and Do Not Sin06:02 – Can You Be This Angry and Still Follow God?06:28 – A Real-Life Example: Unforgiveness07:04 – Bringing People Into God’s Presence07:37 – Expanding Perspective (God, Self, Others)08:11 – Why This Feels Complicated08:38 – Everyone Has an Anger Problem09:18 – Should You Pray Psalm 109?09:30 – Practical: Naming Someone Before God10:00 – The Turning Point (You Have a Choice)10:34 – Admitting “I Am Angry”11:17 – Psalms as Medicine for the Soul12:34 – When You’re Not Ready to Forgive13:00 – Starting With Honest Prayer13:46 – The Breakthrough: You Have a Choice14:21 – Final Invitation: Bring Your Anger to God

What if the pain you’re avoiding is actually the path to healing?And what if God already gave you the words for it?In Part 2 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne explore one of the most overlooked practices in the Christian life: lament.If the Psalms are the prayer book of God’s people, why are so many of them… sad? And why do we avoid praying that way?You’ll discover:- Why lament is essential (not optional) in spiritual life- How lament becomes a bridge between pain and trust- Why avoiding pain actually deepens it- A practical way to pray honestly without getting stuck in despairThis is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation on learning to pray your emotions.📚 Today's Resources:A Grief Observed — C. S. Lewis (indirect thematic reference)Naming the Silences — Stanley Hauerwas🙌 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Picking Up the Conversation (Part 2)00:21 – Why the Psalms Are Full of Sad Songs01:17 – 30–70% of Psalms Are Laments01:44 – “How Long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13)02:14 – What Lament Reveals About Life02:40 – Why We Resist Lament03:06 – What Lament Actually Is03:36 – Permission to Bring Everything to God04:08 – Do You Pray Like This?04:31 – Image 1: Running Toward the Storm (Buffalo)05:31 – Why Avoiding Pain Makes It Worse06:04 – The Paradox of Grief06:34 – Image 2: Lament as a Bridge06:59 – From Pain → Trust (Psalm 13 Turn)07:38 – How Psalms Train Us to Trust08:04 – When Prayer Turns Into Rumination08:52 – Using Psalms as Scaffolding09:43 – Why Lament Doesn’t Leave You Stuck10:11 – Learning the “Turn” to Trust10:46 – Rehearsing Trust Like a Song11:13 – Naming the Silences11:48 – Training Your Heart Through Prayer12:13 – Guided Prayer (Psalm 5)12:58 – Key Takeaways + Preview Part 3