What actually creates a peaceful life?

In this teaching on Psalm 15, John Ortberg explores the ancient biblical vision of an “unshakable” life — a life rooted in goodness, grace, truth, and the presence of God.

Psalm 15 asks:
“Who may dwell on your holy mountain?”

The answer turns out to be both beautiful and deeply challenging.

Along the way, John reflects on:

Why peace is more than a 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

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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, Gossip & the Spiritual Life
06:28 Who Is My Neighbor?
07:32 Who Do You Admire?
08:34 Commitments, Oaths & Faithfulness
09:15 Generosity & Stewardship
09:46 “Whoever Does These Things Will Never Be Shaken”
10:17 Peace, Praise & Character Formation
11:05 What If TSA Tested Character?
11:21 Grace, Failure & the Thief on the Cross
11:52 The Invitation to the Holy Mountain