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What if the key to gratitude is realizing that none of us is self-made?In this reflection on Psalm 136, John Ortberg explores the repeated refrain:"His love endures forever."Through a powerful exercise inspired by philosopher Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John invites us to trace the hidden network of people and gifts behind the things we enjoy every day—and ultimately back to God Himself.This episode explores:- Psalm 136 and enduring love- Gratitude as a way of life- The myth of self-sufficiency- Celebrating dependence rather than independence- The web of generosity behind everyday gifts- Becoming a more grateful and generous personScriptures:- Psalm 136#Psalm136 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Dependence #GodsLove📚 Today's Resources:Kent Dunnington (foreword by Rebecca Konydyk DeYoung), Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Give Thanks to the Lord00:37 His Love Endures Forever01:28 Gratitude as a Way of Life02:17 Rebecca DeYoung's Dependence Exercise03:03 Celebrating Dependence, Not Independence03:49 Choose One Thing You Enjoy04:34 The Story Behind a Cup of Coffee04:58 The Baby Grand Piano Illustration05:47 Standing on the Shoulders of Gift-Givers06:35 A Story of Interlocking Indebtedness07:26 Gratitude as a Way of Inhabiting the World07:53 Who Made This Gift Possible?08:43 Thank You for This Moment09:16 Every Breath Is a Gift09:36 Give Thanks to the Lord

How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life?In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms:Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them.Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 30 and emotional healing- The journey from the pit to praise- Why naming emotions helps- "What you name, you can tame"- Welcoming rather than suppressing difficult feelings- Building a trusted support team- The promise that weeping does not last foreverScriptures:- Psalm 30- Galatians 6:2#Psalm30 #JohnOrtberg #RickBlackmon #Prayer #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #MentalHealth🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning From the Psalms01:21 The Therapy Room of the Old Testament02:02 Own Your Emotions, Don't Enthrone Them03:20 Praying Psalm 30 Together04:39 From the Pit to Praise05:33 Turning Pain Into Praise06:17 Leaning Into God's Presence07:08 Looking Through the Window08:19 What You Name, You Can Tame09:23 Journaling & Trusted Friends10:09 Welcome Your Emotions11:01 Weeping May Last for a Night12:08 Humor as a Spiritual Practice12:44 When Medication Can Help13:02 Schedule Your Worry14:22 Let Joy Have the Weekend14:54 Build Your Team16:00 Joy Comes in the Morning

How do you become a grateful person?In this reflection on Psalm 103, John Ortberg explores one of the great themes of spiritual life: gratitude.At the center of Psalm 103 is a simple command:"Forget not all His benefits."Drawing from philosopher Robert C. Roberts and the rich imagery of the Psalm itself, John explores why gratitude grows through remembering and why forgetting often leads to entitlement.This episode explores:- Psalm 103 and gratitude- The meaning of the soul- The logic of gratitude- God's forgiveness and compassion- Remembering God's benefits- Gratitude as a spiritual practiceScriptures:- Psalm 103- Luke 7- Deuteronomy 6- Leviticus 19#Psalm103 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Soul📚 Today's Resources:Robert C. Roberts’ essay: The Blessings of Gratitude: A Conceptual Analysis, published in the edited volume The Psychology of Gratitude (2004)🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Gratitude & Psalm 10300:25 Bless the Lord, O My Soul00:52 What Is the Soul?01:37 The Hokey Pokey of Gratitude02:17 Put Your Whole Self In02:48 Forget Not His Benefits03:44 The Logic of Gratitude04:23 Benefit, Beneficiary & Benefactor04:55 Why Gratitude Needs God05:19 Forgiven Much, Loves Much06:05 God's Benefits to You06:39 Renewed Like the Eagles07:32 God Made His Ways Known08:16 Compassion, Grace & Mercy09:01 As Far as East Is From West09:33 A Father's Compassion10:24 He Remembers We Are Dust10:53 Every Breath Is a Gift11:15 Gratitude vs. Entitlement11:28 Bless the Lord

Do you ever struggle with doubt?In this teaching on Psalm 91, John Ortberg explores faith, trust, doubt, works, and what it really means to believe.Drawing heavily from the teachings of Dallas Willard, John introduces a powerful framework for understanding belief and asks a challenging question:What do your actions reveal that you actually trust?This episode explores:- Psalm 91 and trusting God- Three different kinds of belief- The relationship between faith and works- Dallas Willard's concept of a mental map- Peter's denial of Jesus- What saving faith really means- How trust grows through practiceScriptures:- Psalm 91- James 2- Matthew 25- John 7#Psalm91 #JohnOrtberg #Faith #TrustGod #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #SavingFaith📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Do You Ever Wrestle With Doubt?00:31 Psalm 91 & Trusting God01:31 Three Kinds of Belief02:49 Beliefs We Profess03:51 Beliefs We Think We Believe04:47 Peter's False Confidence05:41 Dallas Willard on What Belief Really Is06:25 Your Wallet Reveals Your Beliefs06:40 The Mental Map That Guides Your Life07:33 Trusting a Chair & Trusting Gravity08:13 Jesus' Mental Map of Reality08:36 Why You Don't Have to Be Anxious08:58 What Saving Faith Really Means09:48 Faith and Works Belong Together10:45 Living in Jesus' Reality11:03 How Faith Grows11:25 Do One Thing Jesus Said To Do11:55 Trust in God

What if one of the greatest acts of love is simply paying attention?In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg and Laura Turner explore wonder, attentiveness, and the surprising connection between love and noticing.Drawing on insights from Marilynne Robinson, the film Lady Bird, and the writings of Simone Weil, they invite us to slow down and rediscover God's presence in the ordinary.This episode explores:- Psalm 8 and the wonder of creation- Why attention is an expression of love- Learning to pray with a wandering mind- The beauty hidden in everyday life- Seeing people as image-bearers of God- Waking up to God's presenceScriptures:- Psalm 8#Psalm8 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Attention #Wonder #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MarilynneRobinson #SimoneWeil📚 Today's Resources:Marilynne Robinson, The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Pay Attention00:38 Learning to Pray Honestly01:18 Marilynne Robinson & Psalm 802:25 The Work of God's Fingers03:12 What Is Man That You Are Mindful of Him?04:05 Lady Bird and the Meaning of Love05:48 "Love and Attention Are the Same Thing"06:43 Simone Weil on Attention as Prayer07:39 The Miracle Right in Front of Us08:25 Why People Are So Fascinating09:20 When Your Mind Wanders in Prayer10:03 Returning With Compassion10:29 Wake Up and Pay Attention

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone is helping them develop a taste for what is good?In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg revisits the famous invitation:"Taste and see that the Lord is good."But this time he explores a surprising idea: every one of us is a tastemaker.Through stories from Anthony Bourdain, insights from C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, and reflections on gratitude, beauty, and influence, John explores how our loves shape the people around us.This episode explores:- Psalm 34 and God's goodness- Anthony Bourdain's life-changing oyster- C.S. Lewis and The Weight of Glory- G.K. Chesterton on wonder and gratitude- How taste is formed- Becoming a tastemaker for goodnessScriptures:- Psalm 34#Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #Gratitude #CSLewis #Chesterton #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:axis.orgG.K. Chesterton, Autobiography C.S. Lewis, “The Weight of Glory”🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good00:18 What Happens When You Lose Your Sense of Taste?01:12 Every Joy Is a Gift01:53 Chivalry Is Dead (The Zombie Joke)02:23 Anthony Bourdain's First Oyster03:24 "It Tasted of the Future"03:58 C.S. Lewis & The Weight of Glory04:53 We Were Made to Taste Beauty05:24 G.K. Chesterton & Wonder05:56 The Birthday Present of Birth06:19 How Taste Is Formed07:03 Taste for Beauty, Truth & Goodness07:34 Who Shaped Your Taste?07:56 Loving What You Love Out Loud08:44 You Are a Tastemaker09:14 Helping Others Discern What Is Good09:51 Taste and See10:34 Don't Become a Zombie10:50 The Lord Is Good

How do you move faith from your head to your heart?In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg explores one of the most famous invitations in Scripture:"Taste and see that the Lord is good."Many people know about God. Far fewer learn to experience God's goodness in everyday life.Drawing from the story of David, reflections from Augustine of Hippo, and a memorable scene from Prince Caspian, John shows how faith becomes real when it moves beyond ideas and into experience.This episode explores:Psalm 34 and the goodness of GodKnowing about God vs. knowing GodWhy praise matters during sufferingThe Lord's nearness to the brokenheartedExperiencing God in ordinary lifeLearning to taste and seeScriptures:Psalm 341 Samuel 21#Psalm34 #JohnOrtberg #TasteAndSee #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Faith #godsgoodness 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 34 & Learning Joy00:26 David, Abimelech & Pretending Madness00:50 Why Psalm 34 Is an Acrostic01:28 Praising God During Hard Times01:54 His Praise Shall Be on My Lips02:29 David Among the Philistines03:38 Magnify the Lord04:02 C.S. Lewis, Aslan & Growing Older04:59 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good05:45 Knowing About vs. Knowing By Experience06:34 Why Faith Is an Encounter07:26 Coffee, Grace & Everyday Goodness07:48 Mikey Likes It!08:22 Life Is Where We Taste God08:49 Whoever Loves Life09:55 The Righteous Have Many Troubles10:35 The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted11:17 Run the Experiment11:47 Taste and See

What do you pray when life hurts so much that ordinary words no longer feel adequate?In this reflection on Psalm 69, John Ortberg explores one of the most emotionally intense prayers in all of Scripture.Drawing a surprising connection to Howl, John examines how the Psalms give voice to grief, despair, loss, betrayal, injustice, addiction, depression, and suffering.This episode explores:- Psalm 69 and honest prayer- The language of anguish- Why God welcomes our deepest pain- Jesus and "zeal for Your house"- The danger of bitterness and despair- Protecting the soul in suffering- Learning to live in a howling worldFeaturing reflections on:- Allen Ginsberg- John Steinbeck's The Grapes of WrathScriptures:- Psalm 69- John 2:13–17#Psalm69 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Suffering #Grief #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hope #psalms📚 Today's Resources:John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal04:05 Save Me, God04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer06:39 The Turning Point: "But..."07:33 John's Reflection on His Father's Death07:57 Protect My Soul08:24 The Grapes of Wrath Illustration08:57 What Suffering Can Do to a Person09:33 God Hears the Needy09:55 Living in a Howling World10:27 Meaning, Service & Hope10:37 May God Protect Your Soul

How do you actually learn to love God?In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity.Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God.This episode explores:- Psalm 31 and loving God- Curiosity as a spiritual discipline- John Gottman's concept of love maps- Fascinating biblical images of God- The mystery and wonder of God's character- Learning to love God with all your mindScriptures:- Psalm 31- Deuteronomy 6:5- Matthew 22:37- Luke 23:46- Psalm 78#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith📚 Today's Resources:Cornelius Plantinga, “Intellectual Love of God,” Pro Rege, March 2016John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Love God00:31 Psalm 31: Love the Lord01:11 The Greatest Commandment02:15 Cornelius Plantinga on Loving God03:01 Are Christians Interested in God?03:29 Lovers Become Fascinated03:50 John Gottman & Love Maps04:48 The Jalapeño Ketchup Story05:55 Curiosity as a Spiritual Discipline06:25 Fascinating Images of God07:13 God Like a Warrior Awakening07:41 Via Negativa & Via Analogia08:30 Dallas Willard on the Wonder of God09:25 What Must It Be Like to Be God?10:19 Letting God Be God11:03 Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt11:44 "God, You've Got Some Explaining to Do"12:27 Loving People, Loving God12:45 Learn More About God Every Day

What if grace has a rhythm?In this teaching on Psalm 46, John Ortberg explores stillness, spiritual disciplines, grace, and the river of life that flows throughout Scripture.Drawing from A River Runs Through It, John shares a powerful picture of spiritual formation through the practice of learning God's rhythms.This episode explores:- Psalm 46 and God's presence- The purpose of spiritual disciplines- Grace as power, not merely forgiveness- The river in Eden and Revelation- Jesus as the source of living water- The practice of stillness- Learning the rhythm of graceFeaturing reflections from:- Norman Maclean- Dallas WillardScriptures:- Psalm 46- Genesis 2- John 7- Revelation 22#Psalm46 #JohnOrtberg #Grace #SpiritualFormation #Prayer #DallasWillard #ARiverRunsThroughIt #Stillness #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Norman MacLean, A River Runs Through It, and Other Stories🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The Rhythm of Grace00:24 A River Runs Through It00:56 All Good Things Come by Grace01:24 Learning God's Rhythms02:09 The Metronome & Spiritual Formation03:19 There Is a River04:14 The River in Eden04:40 The River in Revelation05:20 Jesus and the Water of Life06:06 Grace Is More Than Forgiveness07:28 Grace as Power08:16 The River Is Jesus09:04 Seeking Power Without Grace09:49 Be Still and Know That I Am God10:17 Practicing the Pause11:05 “I Am Haunted by Waters”12:31 There Is a River12:39 Be Still