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34. Why Faith Must Be Experienced

18 juni 2026 · 14 min
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How do you move faith from your head to your heart? Lees meer

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 God
Knowing about God vs. knowing God
Why praise matters during suffering
The Lord's nearness to the brokenhearted
Experiencing God in ordinary life
Learning to taste and see

Scriptures:
Psalm 34
1 Samuel 21

#Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Faith #godsgoodness

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00:00 Psalm 34 & Learning Joy
00:26 David, Abimelech & Pretending Madness
00:50 Why Psalm 34 Is an Acrostic
01:28 Praising God During Hard Times
01:54 His Praise Shall Be on My Lips
02:29 David Among the Philistines
03:38 Magnify the Lord
04:02 C.S. Lewis, Aslan & Growing Older
04:59 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
05:45 Knowing About vs. Knowing By Experience
06:34 Why Faith Is an Encounter
07:26 Coffee, G…
33. Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

17 juni 2026 · 13 min
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What do you pray when life hurts so much that ordinary words no longer feel adequate? Lees meer

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 world

Featuring reflections on:
- Allen Ginsberg
- John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish
00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl
01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice
02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless
03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal
04:05 Save Me, God
04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck
04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help
05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me
05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer
06:39 The Turning Point:…
32. How to Love God

16 juni 2026 · 15 min
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How do you actually learn to love God? Lees meer

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 mind

Scriptures:
- 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 2016
John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy

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00:00 Learning to Love God
00:31 Psalm 31: Love the Lord
01:11 The Greatest Commandment
02:15 Cornelius Plantinga on Loving God
03:01 Are Christians Interested in God?
03:29 Lovers Become Fascinated
03:50 John Gottman & Love Maps
04:48 The Jalapeño Ketchup Stor…
31. How A River Runs Through It Teaches Us About Grace

15 juni 2026 · 15 min
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What if grace has a rhythm? Lees meer

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 grace

Featuring reflections from:
- Norman Maclean
- Dallas Willard

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 The Rhythm of Grace
00:24 A River Runs Through It
00:56 All Good Things Come by Grace
01:24 Learning God's Rhythms
02:09 The Metronome & Spiritual Formation
03:19 There Is a River
04:14 The River in Eden
04:40 The River in Revelation
05:20 Jesus and the Water of Life
06:06 Grace Is More Than Forgiveness
07:28 Grace as Power
08:16 The River Is Jesus
09:04 Se…
30. Why Your Life Matters

12 juni 2026 · 15 min
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Do you matter? Lees meer

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 matters

If 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

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00:00 What Matters?
00:30 Progress Without Hope
01:45 The Decline of Meaning & Belonging
02:11 Global Birth Rates & The Future
03:07 The Cri…
29. God Is Not Nice. God Is Kind.

11 juni 2026 · 13 min
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What is the difference between being nice and being kind? Lees meer

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 kindness

Featuring reflections on:
- Naomi Shihab Nye
- Cecil Rhodes

Scriptures:
- Psalm 138
- Philippians 2
- John 13

#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Kindness #LovingKindness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hesed #Psalms

📚 Today's Resources:
Naomi Shihab Nye, “Kindness”

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00:00 God Is Kind, Not Merely Nice
00:29 Psalm 138 & Loving Kindness
01:28 The Meaning of Hesed
01:48 Miles Coverdale & "Loving Kindness"
02:23 Nice vs. Kind
03:02 God Looks Kindly on the Lowly
04:01 Kindness in a Difficult Season
05:06 Naomi Shihab Nye's Poem "Kindness"
06:01 Before You Know What Kindness Is
07:30 Kindness, Sorrow & Compassion
08:01 Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymor…
28. Why Some Relationships Thrive and Others Don't (Psalm 133)

10 juni 2026 · 15 min
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What is the secret to deep relationships? Lees meer

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 Scripture

Featuring reflections on:
- John Gottman
- Dallas Willard
- Robert Putnam

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 Psalm 133 and the Nature of Intimacy
00:34 What Intimacy Really Is
01:18 God's Presence, Unity & Flourishing
01:47 Invited Into the Trinity
02:09 Common Myth…
27. God’s Favorite Word

9 juni 2026 · 15 min
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What if unity is one of the things God cares about most? Lees meer

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 harmony

Featuring reflections on:
- Dale Bruner
- Greg Ten Elshof
- Dallas Willard
- William Shakespeare
- Bill Gaither

Scriptures:
- 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”

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00:00 Psalm 133 & God's Favorite Word
00:31 Repair Work & Getting Names Right
01:01 How Good and Pleasant It Is
01:55 Oil, Dew & God's Blessing
02:20 Why Unity Matters So Much
02:38 One Spirit, One Lord, One God
03:19 The Mystery of the Tr…
26. How to Pray When You're Struggling (with Kevin Palau)

8 juni 2026 · 14 min
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What do you do when your soul feels downcast? Lees meer

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 God

One 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 42

Featuring:
- 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

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00:00 Introduction & Kevin Palau
00:54 Ministry, Leadership & Hidden Anxiety
02:06 Why Psalm 42 Resonates So Deeply
03:41 “As the Deer Pants for Streams of Water”
04:42 When Tears Become Your Food
05:45 The Pressure to Appear Spiritually Strong
07:05 …
25. Psalm 23 and the Life You've Always Wanted

5 juni 2026 · 14 min
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Can you really live without lack? Lees meer

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 day

Featuring reflections from:
- Dallas Willard
- Charles Spurgeon
- C.S. Lewis
- Walter Brueggemann

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 Psalm 23: The Comfort We Need
00:30 Dallas Willard & Life Without Lack
01:22 The Lord Is My Shepherd
02:16 I Shall Not Want
03:09 Freedom From Unsatisfied Desire
04:00 Green Pastures & Still Waters
04:51 He Restores My S…
24. Psalm 59 Explained (The Danger of Spiritualized Prayer)

4 juni 2026 · 14 min
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What's your story today? Lees meer

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 God

Featuring reflections from:
- Eugene Peterson
- David's life in 1 Samuel

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 What's Your Story Today?
00:39 Eugene Peterson & Spiritualized Prayer
01:06 Psalm 3 and David's Story
01:51 Every Day Is a Story
02:32 Psalm Titles and Real Life
03:17 Why Scholars Often Ignore th…
23. What If Refuge Was a Verb? (with Lisa Cuss)

3 juni 2026 · 14 min
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What if refuge was something you practiced? Lees meer

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 practice

Featuring 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

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00:00 Introduction & Meet Lisa Cuss
00:30 Church Hurt, Conflict & Anxiety
01:15 Living Between Panic & Shutdown
02:29 Reading the Psalms Through the Nervous System
03:23 David's Emotional Honesty
04:00 Naming the Amygdala Hijack
04:47 Psalm 31: Refuge & Fortress
05:56 What Refuge Really Means
06:27 Right-Sizing Reality
07:02 Refuge as a Spiritual Pract…
22. God Loves Imperfect People

2 juni 2026 · 12 min
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What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem? Lees meer

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 people

Featuring reflections on:
- Brené Brown
- Gordon Flett
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 103

Scriptures:
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 103:13–14
- Isaiah 53

#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Perfectionism #Grace #WabiSabi #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Psalms

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00:00 Today's Only for Imperfect People
00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness
00:47 Psalm 138 Begins
01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble
02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me”
02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust”
03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection
03:37 The Difference Between …
21. Why We Can’t Worry Our Way to Peace

1 juni 2026 · 12 min
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How do you calm and quiet your soul? Lees meer

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 soul

This conversation is honest, calming, psychologically insightful, and deeply encouraging.

Scriptures:
- Psalm 131

#Psalm131 #JohnOrtberg #SteveCuss #Prayer #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #BibleStudy #Psalms

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00:00 Introduction & Steve Cuss Returns
00:28 Prayer, Peace & the Need for Soothing
01:39 Psalm 131 Begins
02:32 “I Have Calmed and Quieted Myself”
03:20 A Weaned Child With Its Mother
03:40 Learning to Notice What’s Happening Inside
04:34 “I Don’t Know How I’m Doing”
05:05 Bringing Yourself Honestly Before God
05:46 Calming & Quieting Ourselves
06:19 “Trying to Worry My Way to Peace”
07:19 “Who or What Is Taking Up Too Much Space?”
08:02 Forget…
20. Psalm 1 and the Problem With Twitter

29 mei 2026 · 13 min
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What is social media doing to your soul? Lees meer

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

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00:00 Introduction & Steve Cuss Joins the Conversation
00:52 Social Media, Reactivity & Self-Righteousness
01:38 “One More Statement From Me Is What the World Requires”
02:05 Psalm 1 Begins
03:20 Scoffers, Mockers & Online Culture
04:03 “Thank God I’m Not Like Those People”
04:32 Why Steve Left Twitter
05:16 Psalm 55 & “Violence in the Ci…
19. The Secret Language of the Psalms

28 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Why should we pray the Psalms slowly? Lees meer

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 efficiency

Featuring reflections from:
- Eugene Peterson
- C.S. Lewis
- Robert Lowth

Scriptures:
- 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 Peterson
Reflections on the Psalms — by C. S. Lewis

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00:00 The One Word for Praying the Psalms
00:21 Psalm 90 & Numbering Our Days
00:51 Why the Psalms Repeat Themselves
01:08 The Psalms Are Poetry, Not Prose
01:34 Hebrew Parallelism Explained
02:03 Robert Lowth & Hebrew Poetry
02:59 Poetry Carries Tho…
18. How Worship Neutralizes Envy

27 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Why do other people’s lives always seem better? Lees meer

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

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00:00 Introduction & “Where’s the Beef?”
00:28 Pouring Out Envy Honestly to God
00:45 Psalm 73 Begins
01:13 “I Envied the Arrogant”
01:35 Why Other People’s Lives Look Better
02:08 “They’re Really Happy”
02:32 Comparing, Resenting & Complaining
03:18 “Surely in Vain Have I Kept My Heart Pure”
03:45 The Wendy’s “Wher…
17. Psalm 126 and the Spiritual Power of Joy

26 mei 2026 · 15 min
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Is it possible laughter could be a form of prayer? Lees meer

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 absurd

Featuring reflections from:
- Eugene Peterson
- C.S. Lewis
- Carl Jung
- Frederick Buechner

Scriptures:
- 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

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00:00 Is Laughter a Form of Prayer?
00:20 Why We Rarely Associate Laughter With God
01:05 Why Adults Stop Laughing
0…
16. Remembering Is a Form of Prayer

25 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Why does memory matter spiritually? Lees meer

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 remember

This teaching is thoughtful, moving, deeply personal, and filled with hope.

Scriptures:
- Psalm 77
- Luke 22:19

Resources 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

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00:00 Memorial Day & Remembering
00:28 Psalm 77 & the Prayer of Memory
01:16 “I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord”
01:38 Three Ways to Pray Through Memory
02:03 John’s Grandmother’s Notebook
02:42 Gratitude & Family Memories
04:00 Remembering People We Love
04:…
15. Why Gratitude Cannot Be Forced

22 mei 2026 · 11 min
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Why is gratitude so difficult to sustain? Lees meer

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 God

This is a thoughtful, moving reflection on gratitude, worship, attention, and the goodness of God.

Scriptures:
- Psalm 100
- Genesis 3 (allusion)
- John 10 imagery

Resources referenced:
- Those Winter Sundays — Robert Hayden

#Psalm100 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Thankfulness #Worship #BibleStudy #Psalms

📚 Today's Resources:
Robert Hayden, “Those Winter Sundays”

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00:00 Introduction & Praying Gratitude
00:24 Psalm 100 & Childhood Memory Contest
01:02 Why Gratitude Cannot Be Forced
01:21 What Comes Before Gratitude
01:52 Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays”
03:04 “Love’s Austere and Lone…
14. Why You Should Stop Having a “Quiet Time”

21 mei 2026 · 13 min
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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. Lees meer

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 Girard

Scriptures:
- Psalm 137
- Ephesians 6:12
- Matthew 5:44

#Psalm137 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #EugenePeterson #Justice #Forgiveness #BibleStudy

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Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms As Tools for Prayer
René Girard, The Scapegoat

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00:00 Introduction: “Stop Having a Quiet Time”
00:25 Eugene Peterson on Pseudo-Prayer
01:30 “Prayer Is Combat”
02:26 Why th…
13. Why We Avoid What Matters Most (Psalm 42)

20 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Why do we avoid uncomfortable truth? Lees meer

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 Elshof

Scripture:
- 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

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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Psalm 42 & the Problem of Being Real
01:08 Why the Psalms Speak to the Soul
01:31 Awareness…
12. Psalm 19 and the Problem of Self-Deception

19 mei 2026 · 17 min
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Why is self-awareness so difficult? Lees meer

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 healing

This 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 1:3

Resources 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

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00:00 Introduction & Mirror Thumbnail Idea
00:09 Psalm 19 & the Problem of Self-Awareness
00:30 “Forgive My Hidden Faults”
00:58 The Problem With Unconscious Behavior
01:1…
11. What Bowling Teaches Us About Peace

18 mei 2026 · 14 min
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What does bowling have to do with spiritual life? Lees meer

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 wholeness

Featuring reflections on:
- Dallas Willard
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Martin Luther
- Psalm 19

Scriptures:
-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

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00:00 Introduction & Bowling Thumbnail Idea
00:14 Psalm 19, Soul Rest & the Gift of Law
01:02 “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”
01:23 Creati…
10. Who May Dwell on the Holy Mountain? (Psalm 15 Explained)

15 mei 2026 · 13 min
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What actually creates a peaceful life? Lees meer

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 feeling
The connection between character and stability
Gossip, envy, greed, ego, and emotional formation
Positive psychology and virtue
What kind of people we become through daily choices
Why “the good life is with God”

This episode is practical, thoughtful, convicting, and hopeful all at once.

Scriptures:

Psalm 15
Matthew 6:33
Luke 23:39–43

#Psalm15 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #Character #BibleStudy #Psalms #formation

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00:00 Introduction & The Mountain of Peace
00:42 Why Most People Misunderstand Peace
01:21 “Who May Dwell on Your Holy Mountain?”
01:50 Do We Actually Want Life With God?
02:11 The “Sin Room” Illustration
03:01 The Other Gods We Run After
03:41 The Question Psalm 15 Answers
03:48 “The One Whose Walk Is Blameless…”
04:38 Positive Psychology & Human Flourishing
05:21 Speaking the Truth From the Heart
06:09 Slander, Gossi…
9. Psalm 16 and the Secret of a Steady Heart

14 mei 2026 · 14 min
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What’s the one thing that would make today a good day?
Psalm 16 says it’s simpler—and deeper—than you think. Lees meer

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 heart

This 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=n0FBb6hnwTo
Søren Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing

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00:00 – Opening Prayer
00:20 – What Is Your “Life-Scape”?
00:46 – Psalm 16: The One Thing
01:07 – The “City Slickers” Illustration
01:34 – What Shapes Your Inner World
02:16 – The Illusion of Life Without Purpose
03:06 – The Search for “One Thing”
03:33 – What Scripture Says the One Thing Is
03:55 – “You Are My…
8. A Simple Way to Pray (Psalm 57)

13 mei 2026 · 13 min
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Ever feel stuck in your thoughts… and don’t know how to pray? Lees meer

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 action

If 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 Psalms
Mark Twain - quote: “I have lived through terrible sufferings, horrible events, some of which actually happened.”

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00:00 – Opening Prayer
00:20 – Why We Struggle to Pray Honestly
00:46 – A Practical Method for Prayer
01:13 – Psalm 57: David in the Cave
01:35 – What Is Your “Cave”?
02:07 – Step A: Antecedent (What Triggered You?)
03:01 – Why Negative Moments Drive Prayer
03:27 – Real-Life Examples (Wallet, Mistakes, Fea…
7. A Dangerous Prayer That Can Set You Free

12 mei 2026 · 17 min
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What do you do with anger you can’t let go of?
What if the Bible actually teaches you how to pray it? Lees meer

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

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00:00 – Introduction (Part 3: Anger)
00:24 – Recap: Running Toward the Storm
00:46 – “What Do You Do With Anger?”
01:08 – The Reality of Anger in the Psalms
01:34 – Psalm 109 (The Angriest Psalm)
02:21 – Why This Is So Shocking
02:51 – Owning Your Anger (OWN Framework)
03:27 – The “Alchemy” of Prayer
03:55 – Why These Prayers Are in the Bible
04:17 – Are We “Holier” Than the Psalmists?
05:08 – “Vengeance Is Mine” (Letting Go)
05:37 – Be Angry and Do Not Sin
06:02 – Can You Be This Angry and Still Follow God?
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6. Why We Don’t Know How to Lament

11 mei 2026 · 14 min
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What if the pain you’re avoiding is actually the path to healing?
And what if God already gave you the words for it? Lees meer

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 despair

This 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

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00:00 – Picking Up the Conversation (Part 2)
00:21 – Why the Psalms Are Full of Sad Songs
01:17 – 30–70% of Psalms Are Laments
01:44 – “How Long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13)
02:14 – What Lament Reveals About Life
02:40 – Why We Resist Lament
03:06 – What Lament Actually Is
03:36 – Permission to Bring Everything to God
04:08 – Do You Pray Like This?
04:31 – Image 1: Running Toward the Storm (Buffalo)
05:31 – Why Avoiding Pain Makes It Worse
06:04 – The Paradox of Gri…
5. Why We Don’t Know How to Pray Our Emotions (with Rankin Wilbourne)

8 mei 2026 · 16 min
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Most people don’t know how to pray their emotions… even after years of faith.
What if the Psalms were meant to teach you how? Lees meer

In this conversation, John Ortberg sits down with author and pastor Rankin Wilbourne to explore a life-changing idea: learning to pray your emotions.

Many of us either suppress our feelings or let them control us—but the Psalms offer a better way. They give us language, permission, and structure to bring our real selves before God.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why most people struggle to pray honestly
- The difference between suppressing, expressing, and praying emotions
- A simple framework to process emotions with God (OWN: Observe, Welcome, Name)
- What “pre-reflective prayer” means—and why it matters

This is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation.

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00:00 – Opening + Introducing Rankin Wilbourne
00:55 – What the Psalms Are Really For
01:35 – “Pray Your Emotions” (Why This Is Hard)
02:02 – Tim Keller’s Insight on Prayer
02:46 – Two Common Mistakes With Emotions
03:14 – Why Christians Struggle With Feelings
03:46 – A Better Way: Don’t Deny, Don’t Enshrine
04:17 – The OWN Framework (Observe, Welcome, Name)
05:18 – Why Naming Emotions Heals
05:40 – What Mister Rogers Got Right
06:09 – “What’s Mentionable Is Manageable”
07:12 – Pouring …
4. How to Bring Your Pain to God (Psalm 13)

7 mei 2026 · 14 min
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How long can you carry something before it breaks you?
And what do you do when God feels… silent? Lees meer

In this teaching on Psalm 13, John Ortberg walks us through one of the most honest prayers in Scripture: “How long, O Lord?”

When pain lingers, when answers don’t come, and when God feels distant, we face a choice. We can grumble—turning inward in bitterness and withdrawal—or we can groan—bringing our pain honestly before God.

This Psalm shows us how to lament in a way that leads somewhere. Not by denying pain, but by bringing it fully into God’s presence.

If you’re carrying something heavy right now—a relationship, anxiety, loss, or a long unanswered prayer—this teaching will help you turn that pain into prayer.

📚 Today's Resources:

Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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00:00 – Opening Prayer
00:18 – Psalm 13: Bring Your “How Long”
00:53 – “Will You Forget Me Forever?”
01:30 – What “How Long” Really Means
01:59 – When You Don’t Know the Finish Line
02:15 – When God Feels Hidden
02:36 – The Panic of Not Finding What Matters
03:20 – How the Body Holds Pain
03:46 – Why Pain Lingers in Us
04:15 – What Is Your “How Long”?
04:34 – Naming Real-Life Pain
05:05 – Two Ways to Respond to Pain
05:18 – Grumb…
3. Renew Your Mind with Psalm 8

6 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Everyone’s talking about mindfulness… but what if we’ve missed the most important part?
What if the key isn’t your mind being focused—but God’s mind being focused on you? Lees meer

In this teaching on Psalm 8, John Ortberg explores a deeper kind of mindfulness—one that begins not with your attention, but with God’s.

While we often struggle with distraction, anxiety, and rumination, Psalm 8 reveals something surprising: God is fully, constantly mindful of you. His attention never drifts. His care never wavers.
Through reflection, Scripture, and guided prayer, this teaching invites you to step into praise, re-center your mind, and experience what it means to live in the awareness of God’s presence.

You’ll also learn how to pray the Psalm—turning your attention from distraction to delight, and from anxiety to awe.

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📚 Today's Resources:

Thomas Merton, Praying the Psalms (1956)
Mark Ralls, “Mindful: Psalm 8,” The Christian Century, 15 May 2007.
Eugene Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer (1991)
C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms (1958)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible (1940)
Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller, The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions In the Psalms (2015)
James W. Sire, Praying the Psalms of Jesus (2007)
Walter Bruggeman, Praying the Psalms: Engaging Scripture and the Life of the Spirit (1995)

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2. Anxious About the Future? Pray This Psalm

5 mei 2026 · 14 min
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We live in a world obsessed with predicting the future… and terrified of it.
So how do you actually live when everything feels uncertain? Lees meer

In this teaching on Psalm 3, John Ortberg explores one of the most universal human struggles: uncertainty. We don’t know what’s coming next—and instead of trusting God, we often try to control, predict, or even “gamble” on the future.
But Psalm 3 offers a different way. It begins in fear and pressure—real enemies, real anxiety—and moves toward trust, surrender, and confidence in God’s presence.
This teaching will help you name the “foes” in your life (both internal and external), bring your honest thoughts to God, and discover what it means to live with courage—even when the future is unclear.
You’ll also be guided to pray the Psalm yourself, learning how to turn anxiety into conversation with God.

📚 Today's Resources:
McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026

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00:00 – Opening Prayer
00:15 – The Big Question: How Do You Handle Uncertainty?
00:30 – We Understand Life Backwards, Live It Forwards
00:49 – How We Try to Control the Future
01:12 – The Explosion of Gambling Culture
02:39 – Even Betting on the Second Coming?!
03:04 – A Better Way: Turn to …
1. The Greatest Prayer You Ever Prayed

4 mei 2026 · 14 min
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What if your life is already headed in a direction… and you didn’t choose it?
Psalm 1 says there are only two ways to live and only one leads to flourishing. Lees meer

In this opening teaching of a new series on the Psalms, John Ortberg invites us into one of the most important questions we can ask: What is my way of life leading to?
Psalm 1 describes a person who is “blessed”—not just happy, but deeply rooted, steady, and flourishing. And it contrasts that life with another path we can slowly drift into without even noticing. Through reflection, story, and guided prayer, this teaching helps you examine your own direction and begin to re-center your life around God.
You’ll also be invited to actually pray the Psalm—to let it shape your thoughts, your desires, and your daily decisions.

📚 Today's Resources:
Thomas Merton, Praying the Psalms
Markham Heid, “The Number of Words You Say in a Day is Shrinking,” Time, 28 April 2026.
McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026

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00:00 – Opening Prayer: “May the words…”
00:22 – Why Prayer Matters to God
01:25 – The Psalms: Every Emotion with God
02:41 – Why the Psalms Transform Us
03:02 – Do You Need Wisdom Right Now?
03:32 – What Does “Blessed” Really Mean?
04:18 – Everyone Has a Way …
The Life of Joseph: A Study on Forgiveness

1 mei 2026 · 14 min
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Is reconciliation really possible… after betrayal?

In one of the most powerful stories in the Bible, we see the answer: yes—but it’s complicated.

In today’s teaching, we walk through the story of Joseph and his brothers—a story filled with jealousy, betrayal, suffering, and ultimately… forgiveness and reconciliation. This is not a neat or easy process. It’s messy, emotional, and deeply human.

But it reveals something extraordinary:
God can bring healing even to the most broken relationships.

Because forgiveness is powerful…
but reconciliation? That’s a miracle.

📚 Today's Resources:
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process):
https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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What Forgiveness is NOT

30 april 2026 · 13 min
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What is forgiveness… really? And what if most of us have been getting it wrong? Lees meer

In today’s teaching, we define forgiveness in a clear and powerful way: replacing ill will with goodwill. But that raises big questions—Does forgiveness excuse wrongdoing? Does it ignore justice? Should we forgive everything?

Drawing from Scripture, real-world examples, and the work of Everett Worthington, this message untangles the confusion and reveals a deeper, stronger, more honest vision of forgiveness.
Because forgiveness isn’t pretending something didn’t matter it’s choosing a different kind of response.

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Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process):
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How Bitterness Slowly Takes Over

29 april 2026 · 14 min
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Most of us think unforgiveness is something we choose. Lees meer

But what if it’s actually something that slowly grows inside of us… without us even realizing it?
In today’s teaching, we explore the road to NOT forgiving—how small hurts turn into resentment, how rumination fuels bitterness, and how unforgiveness quietly takes hold of your heart.

Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and the research of Everett Worthington, this message exposes the hidden patterns that keep us stuck—and offers hope that change is possible.

Because unforgiveness doesn’t just affect others…it shapes you.

📚 Today's Resources:
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process):
https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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This Man Forgave His Mom’s Killer

28 april 2026 · 13 min
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What does it take to forgive the unforgivable? Lees meer

In this powerful conversation, Everett Worthington shares his personal story of facing unimaginable loss—and the journey toward forgiveness that followed.

Blending deep emotional honesty with practical wisdom, this teaching explores the darkness of the human heart, the reality of anger and rage, and the surprising path that leads to healing. You’ll discover why forgiveness is not about excusing harm, but about transforming your own heart—and how even small steps can begin that process.

Because forgiveness doesn’t start with others…
it starts within you.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

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Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process):
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Five Steps to Forgive Anyone

27 april 2026 · 12 min
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Forgiveness sounds simple… until you actually have to do it. Lees meer

In today’s teaching, we begin a powerful journey into forgiveness—not as a vague idea, but as a real, practical process that leads to healing and freedom. Because the truth is: we all carry wounds… and we all need to forgive.

Drawing from Scripture, the teachings of Everett Worthington, and real-life experience, this message introduces a proven pathway to forgiveness—one that is honest, challenging, and deeply transformative.

Because forgiveness isn’t natural…
it’s supernatural.

But it is possible.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
Work and research of Everett Worthington (REACH model)
Hannah Arendt (on forgiveness in human affairs)
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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The Secret to Spiritual Growth

24 april 2026 · 13 min
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Submission.

Just hearing that word can feel… uncomfortable.
In a culture that prizes independence, autonomy, and “doing life your way,” the idea of submitting to someone else can sound outdated—or even dangerous. But what if submission, rightly understood, is actually a pathway to freedom?

In today’s teaching, we explore the spiritual discipline of submission—not as control or coercion, but as a humble, intentional decision to learn from those who are further along in wisdom and character. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and real-life examples, this message reframes submission as a powerful tool for growth, accountability, and transformation.

Because sometimes the fastest way forward…
is learning to follow.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard
Story reference connected to The Sound of Music (Maria von Trapp)
Concept parallels with Alcoholics Anonymous (sponsor model)

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How Hidden Sin Hurts Us

23 april 2026 · 13 min
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What if the thing you most want to hide… is the very thing keeping you stuck? Lees meer

In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful (and often avoided) spiritual practice of confession—the act of telling the truth about your life to God and to a trusted person. It may feel uncomfortable, even painful, but it might also be the key to real freedom.

Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and insights from recovery communities like AA, this message shows how confession breaks the cycle of shame, removes hidden burdens, and restores connection with God and others.

Because healing begins the moment you stop pretending.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard
Alcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book) — Alcoholics Anonymous

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Is Worship More Than Music?

22 april 2026 · 14 min
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What if worship isn’t just something you do at church… but something that could transform your entire life? Lees meer

In today’s teaching, we explore the true meaning of worship—not as music or a moment, but as a way of seeing and responding to the goodness, beauty, and greatness of God in everyday life.

Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and even the simple joy of things like coffee and nature, this message shows how worship awakens awe, restores your heart, and reconnects your life to what really matters.

📚 Today's Resources:
Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines

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Breaking Approval-Addiction

21 april 2026 · 13 min
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What if the reason you feel anxious, exhausted, or constantly “on”… is because you’re living for other people’s approval? Lees meer

In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful and often overlooked spiritual discipline of secrecy—doing good without anyone knowing. It sounds simple… but it might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever try.

Drawing from the teachings of Dallas Willard and the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, this message reveals how secrecy frees you from approval addiction, comparison, and the exhausting need to manage your image.

Because the goal isn’t to be seen as good…it’s to become good—quietly, deeply, and freely.

📚 Today's Resources:
Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines

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We Need Silence

20 april 2026 · 11 min
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Silence might be the most uncomfortable… and most transformative… practice in your life. Lees meer

In a world filled with constant noise, distraction, and the pressure to always say something, the discipline of silence feels almost impossible. But what if silence is actually the doorway to peace, trust, and deeper connection with God?

In this teaching, we explore why silence matters, how it reshapes your inner life, and why learning not to speak can bring surprising freedom. Drawing from the wisdom of Dallas Willard and the example of Jesus, you’ll discover how silence helps you let go of control, release the need for approval, and experience a deeper sense of being “at home” with God.

If your life feels noisy, anxious, or driven by the need to prove yourself… this might be exactly what you need.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4.12.23
ORIGINAL SERIES: Home

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard

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Is Life Fair? What the Bible Actually Says

17 april 2026 · 14 min
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Is life actually fair? It’s a question we all wrestle with—at home, at work, in culture, and deep in our own stories. But what if fairness isn’t just something we demand… what if it’s something we’re called to become?

In today’s teaching, we explore the biblical vision of fairness and justice, tracing a powerful theme throughout Scripture: God does not show favoritism. From Cain and Abel to David to Jesus Himself, we see a God who consistently elevates the overlooked and challenges human systems of privilege and power.

This message will challenge you to examine your own biases, confront favoritism in your life, and ask one simple but profound question:
Who am I overlooking?

Because the way you treat people matters more than you think.

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How to Break the Cycle of Temptation

16 april 2026 · 14 min
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Why is self-control so hard? You’re not alone. Research shows that among all character strengths, self-control ranks dead last in how people rate themselves. But what if the problem isn’t just your willpower… what if it’s how you’re using it? Lees meer

In this teaching, we explore the deeper truth behind self-control—why willpower gets depleted, how habits shape your life, and why “white-knuckling it” isn’t the solution. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and spiritual wisdom, you’ll discover a surprising secret:
The key to self-control isn’t trying harder… it’s learning to surrender your will to something greater.

If you feel stuck in cycles of frustration, temptation, or burnout, this message offers a better way forward.

📚 Today's Resources:
Willpower by Roy Baumeister
Insights from Allan Willes
Commentary from Ezra Sullivan

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The Key to Better Relationships (We're worse at this than we think)

15 april 2026 · 14 min
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Most of us think we’re pretty good at reading people. Research says… we’re not.
In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful and often overlooked skill of social intelligence, the ability to understand your own emotions and accurately read what’s happening in others. Lees meer

From facial expressions to tone of voice to body language, this skill shapes every relationship you have. Through biblical insight (including the story of Joseph), practical exercises, and a powerful reflection practice, you’ll learn how to grow in awareness, ask better questions, and become someone who truly sees people.

Because when you learn to read faces…you learn to love people better.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Opposite of Depression by David M. Carreon MD
Spiritual practice of the Examen Prayer, from Ignatius of Loyola
Research from Martin Seligman

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 8.15.23

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When Life Gets Hard - Keep Going

14 april 2026 · 13 min
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Life doesn’t always give you the path you would choose... Lees meer

There’s a race set before you, shaped by your circumstances, your story, and the challenges you didn’t ask for. The question isn’t whether you chose it… the question is: will you run it with perseverance?

In this powerful teaching, we explore what it really means to persevere—not just through willpower, but through purpose. Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and real-life stories of suffering and resilience, this message shows how perseverance is fueled by hope, vision, and a deep sense that your life matters.

If you’re tired, discouraged, or wondering if it’s worth it to keep going… this is for you.
Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is just to take the next step.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Strengths of a Christian — Robert C. Roberts
Writings of Søren Kierkegaard (commitment, maturity)
Reflections on Bertrand Russell (contrast in perseverance and commitment)

Original Air Date: 8/10/23

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Play to Your Strengths

13 april 2026 · 12 min
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What if the key to real character growth isn’t fixing your weaknesses… but fully living into your strengths? Lees meer

In today’s teaching, Dr. John Ortberg explores the idea of signature character strengths — those unique qualities God has wired into you that, when used intentionally, can transform your life and the lives of others. Drawing from research in positive psychology and the example of Barnabas, the “son of encouragement,” this message invites you to discover how you’re uniquely designed to grow and make an impact.

You’ll hear a powerful story of quiet encouragement, learn how your daily choices shape who you are becoming, and be challenged to take one simple step: start using your God-given strengths on purpose today.
Because change doesn’t happen someday. Change starts today.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 24, 2023

📚 Today's Resources:
VIA Character Strengths Survey (via VIA Institute on Character)
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey
Work of Martin Seligman
Mention of C. S. Lewis (idea of becoming something glorious or monstrous)

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No Condemnation Review +Updates

11 april 2026 · 8 min
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John will walk through some of the Psalms as a guide for prayer

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33. Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

32. How to Love God

31. How A River Runs Through It Teaches Us About Grace

30. Why Your Life Matters

29. God Is Not Nice. God Is Kind.

28. Why Some Relationships Thrive and Others Don't (Psalm 133)

27. God’s Favorite Word

26. How to Pray When You're Struggling (with Kevin Palau)

25. Psalm 23 and the Life You've Always Wanted

24. Psalm 59 Explained (The Danger of Spiritualized Prayer)

23. What If Refuge Was a Verb? (with Lisa Cuss)

22. God Loves Imperfect People

21. Why We Can’t Worry Our Way to Peace

20. Psalm 1 and the Problem With Twitter

19. The Secret Language of the Psalms

18. How Worship Neutralizes Envy

17. Psalm 126 and the Spiritual Power of Joy

16. Remembering Is a Form of Prayer

15. Why Gratitude Cannot Be Forced

14. Why You Should Stop Having a “Quiet Time”

13. Why We Avoid What Matters Most (Psalm 42)

12. Psalm 19 and the Problem of Self-Deception

11. What Bowling Teaches Us About Peace

10. Who May Dwell on the Holy Mountain? (Psalm 15 Explained)

9. Psalm 16 and the Secret of a Steady Heart

8. A Simple Way to Pray (Psalm 57)

7. A Dangerous Prayer That Can Set You Free

6. Why We Don’t Know How to Lament

5. Why We Don’t Know How to Pray Our Emotions (with Rankin Wilbourne)

4. How to Bring Your Pain to God (Psalm 13)

3. Renew Your Mind with Psalm 8

2. Anxious About the Future? Pray This Psalm

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The Life of Joseph: A Study on Forgiveness

What Forgiveness is NOT

How Bitterness Slowly Takes Over

This Man Forgave His Mom’s Killer

Five Steps to Forgive Anyone

The Secret to Spiritual Growth

How Hidden Sin Hurts Us

Is Worship More Than Music?

Breaking Approval-Addiction

We Need Silence

Is Life Fair? What the Bible Actually Says

How to Break the Cycle of Temptation

The Key to Better Relationships (We're worse at this than we think)

When Life Gets Hard - Keep Going

Play to Your Strengths

No Condemnation Review +Updates