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10. The Secret to Gratitude When Life Doesn’t Get Better
21 november 2025 · 11 min
Gratitude gets harder when life gets harder — but John shares two surprising perspectives that make it possible again. One opens your eyes to small mercies; the other anchors you in a hope nothing can overcome. If you’re struggling to be grateful right now, this episode is for you. Lees meer
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9. The Moment Gratitude Actually Begins
20 november 2025 · 13 min
Most of us try to think our way into gratitude… but Scripture says something different.
In this episode, John and his sister, Barbie, explore why gratitude begins the moment you actually taste your life — the moment you receive what’s in front of you instead of rushing past it.
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8. Jesus' Last Expression of Gratitude
19 november 2025 · 14 min
John celebrates Become New’s five-year anniversary and reflects on how this ministry was born not from strategy, but from confusion, loss, and unexpected grace. In this episode, he explores the surprising way suffering and gratitude often intertwine—looking at the Pilgrims’ story and Jesus giving thanks on the night before the cross—and why the deepest gratitude can grow in our hardest moments. Remember your own seasons of pain, and take hope: God was with you then, He is with you now, and He is redeeming all things. Thank God you’re here. Lees meer
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7. The Worst Thank You in the Bible
18 november 2025 · 12 min
Gratitude is good, but even gratitude can be corrupted. In this episode, John explores how self-centered spirituality, narcissism, and performative “thankfulness” distort the gift God intends for us. Drawing from Cornelius Plantinga, Robert Emmons, Barbara Ehrenreich, and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, this teaching offers a deeper, more honest vision of what gratitude truly is. Lees meer
If you want to grow in humility, authenticity, and God-centered thanksgiving, this episode is for you.
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6. The RIGHT Moment for Gratitude
17 november 2025 · 12 min
Today, John explores the surprising timing of gratitude. When does gratitude matter the most? When something good happens? When life goes right? Scripture gives a very different answer. Lees meer
Drawing from Paul’s words in Philippians 4 and 1 Thessalonians 5—and powerful reflections from Karl Barth, Kate Bowler, and the Psalms—John shows why the key moment for gratitude is right now, no matter your circumstances. Not because everything is good, but because God is God in this moment.
You’ll hear stories of protest, lament, trust, and hope… and you’ll be invited into a brief practice of giving thanks for the small, often overlooked blessings of ordinary life. This one will encourage you and steady your soul. Welcome to Become New.
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5. Why Gratitude Might Just Save Your Life (Eventually)
14 november 2025 · 13 min
In this episode of Thank God You’re Here, John Ortberg invites us to walk through a cemetery—not to be morbid, but to rediscover what matters most. Drawing from Gratitude by Cornelius Plantinga and the Christian tradition of memento mori, we explore how contemplating death doesn’t crush us—it clarifies us. When we face the brevity of life, we’re freed to truly live it. You’ll walk away from this episode with renewed perspective, a soul-level appreciation for life’s daily gifts, and the gentle nudge to live with more gratitude, starting now. Lees meer
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4. Why Gratitude Is Not About Feeling Good
13 november 2025 · 13 min
In this powerful episode, John shares the unforgettable story of Dr. Goodluck, a man born into extreme poverty in Tanzania whose life was transformed by a single act of generosity—a sponsorship through Compassion International. Today, Dr. Goodluck is a heart and brain surgeon who returned to serve at the very hospital where he nearly died as a child. His story will move you and challenge you. Because real gratitude doesn’t stop at “thank you”; it rolls up its sleeves and asks, “How can I join in?” Learn how Jesus sparked a revolution of generosity and how your gratitude can become someone else’s breakthrough. Freely you have received… now freely give. Lees meer
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3. How Fake Gratitude Can Lead to Real Joy
12 november 2025 · 13 min
Do you ever feel like you're supposed to be grateful… but you're just not feeling it? You’re not alone. In this episode, John Ortberg tackles what to do when gratitude doesn’t come naturally and offers a surprisingly powerful spiritual strategy: “Let’s pretend.” Lees meer
But don’t worry — this isn’t fake it till you make it.
It’s: “Fake it till He remakes you.”Rooted in the wisdom of C.S. Lewis, the Apostle Paul, and the ancient Hebrew practice of the thanksgiving sacrifice, this episode walks us through why aspiring to be grateful, even when we don’t feel it, is not inauthentic, but actually a deeply faithful act.
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2. Practicing Gratitude Every Day
11 november 2025 · 13 min
We all want to be more grateful, but how do we actually become that kind of person? Lees meer
In this episode of Thank God You're Here, John Ortberg explores the profound truth that gratitude begins when we remember: we are not owed anything and yet we’ve been given everything. Drawing from Scripture, deep spiritual wisdom, and personal stories about mentors like Dallas Willard, John shows how practicing gratitude is more than a habit. It’s a whole way of being.
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1. Thank God You're Here: How Feeling Unworthy Makes You More Grateful
10 november 2025 · 13 min
What if the key to deeper gratitude isn’t feeling more deserving but realizing you’re not? In this episode, John explores how a posture of humility can unlock a powerful sense of gratitude, joy, and connection to God. Drawing on stories from real life, Scripture, and thinkers like Dallas Willard and Ronald Rolheiser, we learn why everything we have is a gift… and how remembering that can change your life. Featuring 1 Corinthians 4:7 and the parable of the unworthy servant, this 10-minute devotional will help you shift from entitlement to awe and start living like grace is real. Lees meer
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How to Live in the Light of God
7 november 2025 · 12 min
What does a sunflower know about your spiritual life? In this episode, John Ortberg reflects on how turning toward the light, just like sunflowers do, is the key to real spiritual growth. Drawing on Paul Tournier’s insights and powerful scripture like 1 John 1:5 (“God is light…”), we explore how to shift our inner posture toward God's presence even in darkness. Whether you're stuck in shame, busy with distractions, or just feeling dry this is an invitation to start again. The Kingdom of God is near. Turn. Grow. Flourish. 🌻 Lees meer
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How to ACTUALLY Seek the Kingdom of God
6 november 2025 · 12 min
What does it really mean to “seek first the kingdom of God”? In this message, John walks us through one of Jesus’ most famous teachings (Matthew 6:33) and unpacks how seeking the kingdom is not about adding another spiritual task to your to-do list, but about tuning your eyes and heart to the loving presence of God in everyday moments. Whether you're parenting young kids, navigating work stress, or just walking through a crowded airport, the kingdom is already near. Discover how to live with awareness, openness, and joy—right where you are. You’ll also hear a real-life story that perfectly illustrates how easily we can miss the presence of someone (or Someone) who loves us deeply. Join us as we learn how to live the Golden Rule life—rooted in abundance, not anxiety—and why asking, seeking, and knocking is the heartbeat of kingdom living. Lees meer
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What Crime and Punishment Taught Me About the Burden of Being Loved
5 november 2025 · 13 min
In this episode, John Ortberg explores the story of Raskolnikov from Crime and Punishment. A man whose pride and guilt nearly destroy him and how his journey mirrors our own. Through the lens of Scripture and soul-searching questions, we discover the dangerous trap of self-justification and the radical gift of grace. If you’ve ever felt crushed by your mistakes or isolated by your ego, this one’s for you. Lees meer
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Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard
4 november 2025 · 12 min
In today’s episode, John Ortberg explores one of the most surprising spiritual invitations Jesus offers: not try harder, but try softer. When your efforts lead to exhaustion, and faith feels forced, there’s another way. Learn what it means to walk with Jesus under the easy yoke, to trust the Spirit’s gentle power, and to release the illusion of control. You’ll hear stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth from Matthew 11 and beyond. Take a breath, lean in, and discover how trying softer might change your life. Lees meer
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You Can Choose Who You're Becoming
3 november 2025 · 13 min
Your character is being shaped right now. In this episode, John Ortberg invites you to consider the quiet truth we all feel: we’re always becoming someone. Whether it’s intentional or accidental, today you will change. Drawing from Matthew 6:33 and insights from C.S. Lewis, this teaching explores how to seek first the Kingdom of God in a world of noise, distraction, and drift. If you’ve ever felt stuck, aimless, or overwhelmed by your own habits—this one's for you. You’ll walk away inspired, challenged, and reminded that change is not only possible—it’s inevitable. The question is, what kind of person are you becoming? Lees meer
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How to Forgive When You CAN'T Forget
31 oktober 2025 · 12 min
What do you do when the pain lingers but forgiveness still calls your name? In this powerful and honest teaching, John Ortberg explores the emotional and spiritual complexities of forgiving when you've been deeply hurt. Drawing from Scripture, real-life stories, and spiritual practices, this episode dives into what forgiveness really is and what it’s not. Learn how to forgive without forgetting, trust God with justice, and take one step closer to freedom. Lees meer
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How Jesus Taught Habit Formation
30 oktober 2025 · 13 min
The habits you already have are shaping who you’re becoming, whether you mean them to or not. In this episode, John Ortberg shares how small, ordinary routines can become sacred rhythms that turn your attention back to God. Transformation doesn’t start with willpower; it starts with what you practice every day. Lees meer
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God Is Not a Control Freak (And You Don’t Have to Be Either)
29 oktober 2025 · 12 min
Is God really in control… or just controlling? In this powerful message, John Ortberg explores the surprising truth about God’s relationship to control and how it invites us into a life of freedom, trust, and creativity. If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety, the need to manage everything, or the fear of letting go, this episode is for you. Learn how to release your grip, listen to the Spirit, and experience the expansive life God designed you for. 🌿 Lees meer
🧠 Topics: how to stop trying to control everything, God’s view of control, Christian freedom and responsibility, Holy Spirit guidance, spiritual surrender, biblical wisdom for anxiety
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How to Overcome Self-criticism and Accept Your Body
28 oktober 2025 · 13 min
In a culture obsessed with filters, fitness hacks, and endless self-critique, this episode invites you into something far deeper: radical acceptance. What if your body isn’t a problem to fix but a place where God delights to dwell? Join John Ortberg as he unpacks a spiritual (and countercultural) approach to loving the body you have, not in spite of it, but because it's a gift from God. Learn how to live at peace with your physical self, embrace your body with gentleness, and see it through the eyes of grace. Lees meer
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Why Mental Health Isn't Enough
27 oktober 2025 · 13 min
We talk a lot about mental health these days, and that’s a good thing.
But what if there’s something even deeper we’re missing? In this reflection, John explores why peace of mind, while valuable, was never meant to be life’s ultimate goal and looks at a forgotten truth about what it really means to flourish as a human being and why the deepest kind of wellness can’t be measured by how we feel. Lees meerBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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41. The True Meaning of "Jesus Christ Is Lord" (Philippians 2 Explained)
22 oktober 2025 · 14 min
“God will meet all your needs…” You’ve probably heard that line before, maybe hanging in a frame or scribbled in a journal. But what did Paul really mean when he wrote it from a prison cell to a struggling church? In this episode, we close out the letter to the Philippians by looking at one of the most quoted (and misunderstood) verses in Scripture. What does it actually mean for God to meet our needs? What are our real needs? And how can we live in joyful confidence, even when circumstances fall short? Let’s dig into the deeper, richer, more radical invitation in Paul’s words — one that offers both challenge and comfort in today’s world. Lees meer
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40. God Will Meet All Your Needs
21 oktober 2025 · 12 min
Paul is writing from a world where generosity was often about power, the rich giving so the poor would owe them something. But in this new Jesus-shaped community, giving is about love. Gratitude is real. Generosity is mutual. And God is the true source of provision; not status, not wealth, not self-actualization. Lees meer
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39. The Secret to Being Content in Every Circumstance (w/Nancy Ortberg)
20 oktober 2025 · 10 min
What if the secret to joy isn’t more but less? John and Nancy reflect on a lighthouse keeper’s sacred task (watcher of the infinite) and draw a striking parallel to our own spiritual calling. Contentment, Nancy says, is elusive. You find it, lose it, and have to find your way back...maybe 76 times a day. But contentment comes not from how much we have, but where we look. The invitation is to scan the horizon not for what we want, but for what God is already doing. Lees meer
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38. How Religion Can Make People Worse (and what to do about it)
17 oktober 2025 · 15 min
Paul’s strong language in Philippians 3 might be surprising to our modern sensibilities, “Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers…” It sounds harsh, but his concern runs deep. He’s warning the church against turning something good, faith, into something harmful. Religion, when distorted, can divide people into “us” and “them.” When we start to see ourselves as God’s insiders and others as outsiders, pride sneaks in, and love gets pushed out. Paul knew that this way of thinking not only distorts the gospel but damages hearts. Lees meer
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37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act
16 oktober 2025 · 14 min
As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Faith is not just a way of thinking; it’s a way of living, choosing, and acting. Paul invites us into a life that moves beyond contemplation into action. It’s one thing to dwell on what is noble and praiseworthy, but another to step forward in obedience, generosity, and love. Lees meer
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00:00 — Two Great Questions
00:26 — Why Faith Requires a Bias Toward Action
01:21 — Longfellow’s “Psalm of Life” and Paul’s Call to Act
02:11 — What It Means to Learn and Receive From Others
03:02 — Jane Goodall and the Power of Apprenticeship
03:55 — Who Are You a Disciple Of?
06:14 — Why Prayer Is a Spiritual Ecosystem
08:23 — Gordon MacDonald and Tony Campolo’s “Big Tipper” Story
10:20 — Serving as a Spiritual Discipline: Nancy’s “Yes”
11:18 — The Promise: Not Just the Peace of God, but the God of Peace
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36. How to Renew Your Mind (Philippians 4:8 Explained)
15 oktober 2025 · 14 min
Today, John talks about how Paul understood that we cannot live a life of peace and joy without first tending to the garden of our thoughts. If our thinking is careless, our living will be reactive and restless. But when our minds are filled with truth and beauty, our lives begin to reflect the light of Christ. Stories like those of heroes in Saving Private Ryan or the humble villagers in Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed help reorient our thoughts toward honor, purity, and courage. They remind us that goodness is not abstract; it’s alive and visible in acts of faithfulness. Lees meer
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35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious
14 oktober 2025 · 14 min
Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each taught that prayer is a conversation with a Person, not a formula for results. Through Joni’s example, John introduces the 80/20 rule of prayer. True peace comes not from fixing every circumstance, but from the peace of God guarding the heart that lets go. Lees meer
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00:00 — Why Paul Says “Do Not Be Anxious About Anything”
00:42 — What Philippians 4 Teaches About Prayer and Peace
02:18 — Remembering John Huffman’s Legacy of Faith
04:12 — What Dallas Willard Taught About Hearing God
06:00 — “My Son Had Strains You Will Never Know” Story
08:14 — What “The Peace of God” Really Means
09:49 — Joni Eareckson Tada and the 80/20 Rule of Prayer
11:13 — Why Faith Isn’t Convincing Yourself Things Will Change
11:37 — How to Pray for Your Heart Not Just Your Situation
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34. How to Stop Being Anxious About Tomorrow (w/Dr. Rick Blackmon)
13 oktober 2025 · 15 min
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and the need to control everything? In this powerful episode, John Ortberg sits down with clinical psychologist and spiritual leader Dr. Rick Blackmon to unpack Philippians 4:6—“Do not be anxious about anything.” Together, they explore the difference between healthy planning and harmful preoccupation, how to build a tolerance for uncertainty, and why surrendering control may be the most powerful step toward peace. If you’ve ever wrestled with worry, this conversation offers both spiritual insight and psychological tools to help you let go and shine. Lees meer
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33. How to Be Gentle
10 oktober 2025 · 14 min
This is your day to shine. Paul writes to the Philippians, “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” It’s a quality so central to the heart of Jesus that he chose it as the word to describe himself: “I am gentle and humble in heart.” Paul would have known how radical that sounded. He’d grown up admiring zeal, the kind that would do anything or go to any length to defend God’s honor. For Paul, zeal was something you did with a knife. But on the road to Damascus, everything changed. God redefined zeal for Paul. He encountered a God who doesn’t strike down enemies but stretches out his hands for them. For Jesus, zeal was something he did on a cross. Lees meer
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32. Today, the Lord is Near
9 oktober 2025 · 12 min
The basic message of the Bible from the beginning is the offer of a life with God. This was true in the garden with Adam and Eve, it was true with Abraham, it was true with Moses, with Ruth, with Joseph, with Jacob, and on and on. And it doesn’t stop there. He is present with you, right now. Lees meer
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31. How to Trust God... Whatever Happens (w/Steve Clifford)
8 oktober 2025 · 14 min
In today’s video, we’re joined by Pastor Steve Clifford to talk about this concept and how it’s played out in his own life. Steve talks about how “whatever happens” has been an anchoring concept for him as he’s walked through loss and transition. He works not to manufacture shining, but to simply live with confidence that God is shaping his life. Operating this way is a daily choice to trust that God is present. Together, we can do the same by acknowledging our life’s goodness isn’t determined by our circumstances… but by the One we serve. Lees meer
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30. How to Experience Joy No Matter Your Circumstances
7 oktober 2025 · 14 min
In today’s devo, John talks about Jerry Hawthorne, a beloved teacher and mentor, and how he described Paul’s teaching on joy as more than a mood; it is a worldview. True joy is not about forcing a smile or pretending everything is fine. It is a peace-filled posture toward life that accepts both hardship and blessing with trust in God’s presence. This joy stands as “defiant nevertheless,” an attitude that refuses to let sorrow, fear, or loss have the final word. Lees meer
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29. How Do I Walk Through the Door of Reconciliation?
6 oktober 2025 · 15 min
The way of reconciliation is one Jesus exemplified in his life and love. In today’s devo, John talks about a story of feuding families in Ireland who literally “chanced their arm” through a cathedral door as a picture of the courage it takes to risk vulnerability for the sake of peace. Reconciliation is not about proving who is right or wrong, it’s about remembering the shared humanity of the other person and choosing love over pride. Lees meer
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28. How to See People Through God's Eyes
3 oktober 2025 · 14 min
In today’s devo John talks about how this shift in perception is at the core of the Good Samaritan story. Two religious leaders saw a problem when they looked at a man beaten by robbers, but the Samaritan saw a person in need. He thought differently, felt compassion, and acted with mercy. Today, we are invited to “put on new glasses,” not artificial intelligence but Heavenly intelligence. By asking God to help us see others as He does, we can shine as lights in a world that desperately needs His love. Lees meer
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27. Status Won't Make Us Shine
2 oktober 2025 · 14 min
The way of Jesus is the way of service. Chasing status is a hollow pursuit that Jesus turned on it’s head. Though equal with God, Jesus took on the form of a servant (Philippians 2). He invites us to follow this same course of service, shining not by demanding to be seen but by giving ourselves away in love. To “shine like stars” is not about fame, wealth, or applause; it is about reflecting the humble, sacrificial light of Christ in our daily lives. Lees meer
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26. The Two Questions That Shape Every Day
1 oktober 2025 · 13 min
Today, John asks two simple but life-shaping questions: What am I learning? and What am I teaching? We often think of learning as classes, books, and information, but the most important learning is about how to live: how to love, how to know Christ, how to shine in the ordinary moments of our day. Lees meer
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25. A Kingdom Perspective on American Politics (w/Michael Wear)
30 september 2025 · 24 min
Today is our day to shine, and where better to shine than the world of politics? John is joined in today’s video by Michael Wear. He’s the CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of The Spirit of Our Politics. In this conversation, Michael reminds us that politics isn’t just a stage where others act and we observe; in a democracy, we are participants. When people of faith treat politics like a place where ‘shining’ doesn’t apply, Michael suggests, we leave behind an opening for darkness that quickly fills the space. The thing about hate and contempt is that the moment we think we’re using them, they’re using us. Lees meer
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Music in this episode: Starry Dream - Uptempo by A. Blomqvist MB01OKHAB5EAUXF00:00 — Why our world and politics need shining today
01:00 — Michael Wear: The Spirit of Our Politics explained
02:00 — Why our politics is sick with dark passions
03:46 — Why we are not just spectators but participants
05:08 — Why politics needs light, not darkness
06:06 — Do everything without grumbling — even in politics
07:14 — What Paul meant by “our citizenship is in heaven”
08:40 — How Roman citizenship helps explain Paul’s words
09:57 — Why salvation does not come from Caesar or politics
10:56 — Isaiah’s vision: swords into plowshares
13:25 — Taking off the old self with its practices
15:14 — Why hatred is not a viable source of belonging
17:09 — How anger and contempt end up using us
18:09 — Why we must confront the spirit of violence in us
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The Antichrist Explained: What the Bible Really Says
29 september 2025 · 23 min
What does the Bible actually say about the Antichrist, Armageddon, and the end times? In this episode, John Ortberg clears away the clutter of speculation—like presidential “666” theories, modern rapture charts, or end-times guessing games—and returns us to the words of Scripture itself. Drawing from 1 John, Revelation, and the prophets, John shows how terms like “Antichrist” and “tribulation” were meant for real people facing real suffering, not just future predictions. Along the way, you’ll hear insights from Bruce Metzger’s Breaking the Code and Dallas Willard’s vision of our eternal destiny—not endless bureaucracy, but creative life with Christ. Instead of fear, we’re invited into faithfulness, hope, and love, living today as people of God’s kingdom while looking forward to the day when all is made new. Lees meer
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How Christians Should Be Thinking About the Rapture
26 september 2025 · 23 min
John addresses a surge of rapture predictions (Sept 23rd) and reminds us the word “rapture” never appears in the Bible. He traces failed predictions from Millerites in 1844 to Harold Camping in 2011, showing how speculation damages faith. Revelation, he explains, was not written as a secret code for our timeline but as pastoral encouragement for persecuted believers. Babylon symbolized Rome, 666 symbolized unfaithfulness, and the central message is endurance and hope: God is redeeming creation, not abandoning it. The call is not to predict dates but to trust Christ and live faithfully in anxious times. Lees meer
00:00 — Did The Predicted Rapture On September 23 Really Happen?
00:27 — Why Do People Keep Predicting The End Of The World?
01:11 — What Should Christians Believe About The Rapture?
03:01 — What Does 1 Thessalonians 4 Really Teach About The End Times?
06:25 — How Should Christians Read The Book Of Revelation?
09:34 — What Do Babylon And 666 Actually Mean In Revelation?
11:54 — What Are The Main Christian Views On The Millennium?
14:05 — What Does The Mark of the Beast Really Mean?
16:00 — How Revelation Predicted Rome’s Fall And Babylon’s Ongoing Power
20:49 — What Romans 8 Teaches About Creation, Hope, And RedemptionBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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24. Let Me Take You to the Amen Clinic
25 september 2025 · 13 min
Paul says to shine, we need joy… so joy is what we study today. Paul wrote to the Philippians from the grimmest of circumstances - in jail, facing death, brutally beaten, and yet his letter was filled with calls to rejoice. How could that be? Paul seems to have figured out the secret that joy isn’t rooted in success or control. It’s grounded in something much deeper: that Christ has risen and death itself has been defeated. Lees meer
00:00 — What do I actually know to be true?
00:28 — Why science can’t tell you what matters most
01:16 — Paul’s command in Philippians 3:16 explained
01:38 — Reflecting honestly: what do I know?
02:06 — Truth #1: It is good to be alive
03:17 — Why life is a gift worth celebrating
05:25 — Gratitude: letting “good to be alive” shape your day
06:10 — Truth #2: I ought to pursue the good
07:15 — Truth #3: Why despair is always wrong
08:34 — Truth #4: I need help (12 steps and prayer)
09:26 — Truth #5: People are immensely valuable
10:32 — Paul’s invitation: live up to what you already knowBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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23. What do you know to be true?
24 september 2025 · 13 min
Paul tells the Philippians: “Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” John takes this personally and asks: “What do I actually know to be true?” He names five convictions — life is good, I ought to pursue the good, despair is wrong, I need help, and people are immensely valuable. These aren’t abstract doctrines but lived truths that can guide each moment. To shine is to be activated by what you know, not paralyzed by what you don’t. Lees meer
00:00 — What do I actually know to be true?
00:28 — Why science can’t tell you what matters most
01:16 — Paul’s command in Philippians 3:16 explained
01:38 — Reflecting honestly: what do I know?
02:06 — Truth #1: It is good to be alive
03:17 — Why life is a gift worth celebrating
05:25 — Gratitude: letting “good to be alive” shape your day
06:10 — Truth #2: I ought to pursue the good
07:15 — Truth #3: Why despair is always wrong
08:34 — Truth #4: I need help (12 steps and prayer)
09:26 — Truth #5: People are immensely valuable
10:32 — Paul’s invitation: live up to what you already knowBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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22. How to Read the Bible Like Dallas Willard
23 september 2025 · 14 min
Rest in this truth today: We don’t actually need to know any more than we know right now to have a good day. That’s the concept John covers in today’s video, along with some wisdom about how to read your Bible in such a way that will change your life. Lees meer
00:00 — Two truths that bring freedom today
00:21 — Why you don’t need more knowledge to live well
01:04 — What Paul means by “not attained yet” in Philippians 3
01:50 — Why thinking you’ve arrived is spiritual danger
03:48 — How Dallas Willard Read the Bible (Ontology)
04:24 — Reality is what you can count on
06:53 — Why pain is what happens when we run into reality
07:57 — What truths you can always count on
08:19 — Psalm 23: the most real world is God’s world
09:25 — A Story about Dallas’ calm presence
10:34 — How to live present to God anywhere, anytimeBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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21. The Art of Spiritual Forgetting
22 september 2025 · 14 min
Today, we’re talking about the rule of forgetfulness. Paul had a few words to say on the matter. In Philippians 3, he says he presses on, “forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” That’s spiritual forgetting. Paul wasn’t a proponent of amnesia or repression or wishful thinking, but rather a disciplined letting go that makes room for healing and growth. That’s what we can choose to take part in, too. Lees meer
00:00 — What is the art of spiritual forgetting?
00:35 — Why forgetting is one of the mind’s great successes
01:24 — What Paul says about forgetting in Philippians 3
02:12 — Why spiritual life is about progress, not perfection
03:40 — What is the “one thing” life is about?
05:22 — The three benefits of forgetting: healing, clarity, creativity
06:54 — Forgetting wrongs and achievements that paralyze us
07:24 — The Ted Lasso goldfish lesson on memory
08:39 — Why forgetting is not repression or denial
09:57 — How to practice biblical forgetting by pressing on
10:30 — Miroslav Volf: why forgetting is “not coming to mind”
11:59 — Punch ignore: how to stop being tormented by the past
12:47 — What guilt or hurt do you need to release today?Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
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20. How to Truly Know Christ
19 september 2025 · 14 min
In Philippians the word “Knowing” takes on a new meaning. Paul uses the word to distinguish the collection of facts from intimate understanding. What Paul calls “knowing Christ” isn’t merely theology to be recited; it’s participation: sharing in his life, teachings, sufferings, and resurrection. When we put the gleam of résumé-building accomplishments beside the surpassing worth of this present, personal relationship with Jesus, the choice becomes clear: let go of what inflates pride so we can be shaped by his life. Lees meer
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00:00 — What does Paul mean by “knowing Christ”?
00:25 — Why Paul calls his old resume garbage
01:12 — What surpassing worth really means
02:09 — Two ways of knowing explained: description vs. acquaintance
03:19 — Popcorn, bacon, and knowledge by experience
04:31 — What it means to know a person deeply
05:8 — Why knowing God is more than facts
06:04 — Dallas Willard on knowing Christ today
07:29 — Jesus is present in our world now
08:50 — What Jesus meant by eternal life in John 17:3
09:42 — How to invite Jesus into your daily life
10:08 — A honeymoon story and the meaning of “to know”
11:00 — Why knowing Christ is interactive engagement
11:48 — How serving others becomes knowing Christ
12:05 — The daily invitation: “God, let me know You” -
19. Why You Need a Failure Resume
18 september 2025 · 13 min
Today’s reflection comes out of a rich conversation with friends (John, Jim, Alyssa, and Kevin) where they interact honestly with Paul’s words in Philippians 3. Paul once carried a “resume” filled with achievements, education, and status. But after meeting Jesus, he called all those accomplishments *scubala (*garbage) compared to knowing Christ. That shift was not about denying his abilities but recognizing they could never define his worth or bring him fulfillment. Lees meer
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18. The Freedom of Rewriting Our Resume
17 september 2025 · 14 min
We all carry an invisible resume, trying to prove our worth through titles, accomplishments, or image. Paul names his old resume — circumcision, tribe of Benjamin, Pharisee, zeal — then calls it all loss compared to Christ. John shares his own “impressive-itis” and failures, then draws from Henri Nouwen and John Wesley’s line “I submitted to be more vile” to show the new resume: weakness, humility, and love. To shine is to let go of self-promotion and live from God’s love. Lees meer
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17. Why Love Always Feels Risky
16 september 2025 · 15 min
Shining for Jesus is like burning, it gives off light but not without pain. Paul tells the Philippians that Epaphroditus (his brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier) nearly lost his life serving the cause of Christ. This was not a story of calm detachment or stoic control. Instead, Paul openly describes homesickness, distress, grief, and anxiety. Real love is messy, and real relationships are risky. Yet, it is in that risk, not in protecting ourselves, that we understand more about God. Lees meer
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16. Everyone Needs a "Soul Friend"
15 september 2025 · 14 min
Life is deep, complex, and beautiful. In many ways life has a way of giving us more depth, complexity and beauty if we let it. But it’s important to remember that becoming deep is not about pretending to be better or wiser than we are. Paul wrote about this to the Philippians, where he reminded them that Jesus showed the way—humbling himself, becoming a servant, and pouring himself out for others. To follow Jesus means turning from shallow living, where vanity and ego dominate, toward a life that reflects self-giving love. Lees meer
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15. A Blessing from Ireland
12 september 2025 · 13 min
Safe places and safe people are a good thing… but there’s something even better. John brings today’s teaching from Ireland, and fittingly so, our learnings are inspired by Saint Patrick. As a teenager, Patrick was kidnapped, enslaved, and suffered greatly. In the middle of his suffering, though, he discovered God’s presence. Patrick wrote that he would pray constantly during the daylight hours. He described that sometimes in a day, he would say as many as a hundred prayers, and at night nearly as many again. His faith continually grew. Lees meer
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A Prayer for Our Nation Following the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
11 september 2025 · 3 min
Today, we grieve. We pause. We remember. We mourn. And we cling to the hope of Jesus that transcends all. Lees meer
Join John and Become New in this short video for some thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, remembering September 11th, and reckoning with darkness. As a community, we are praying for our nation and for God to bring comfort, peace, and healing.