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 mind

Scriptures:
- Psalm 31
- Deuteronomy 6:5
- Matthew 22:37
- Luke 23:46
- Psalm 78

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📚 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 Story
05:55 Curiosity as a Spiritual Discipline
06:25 Fascinating Images of God
07:13 God Like a Warrior Awakening
07:41 Via Negativa & Via Analogia
08:30 Dallas Willard on the Wonder of God
09:25 What Must It Be Like to Be God?
10:19 Letting God Be God
11:03 Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt
11:44 "God, You've Got Some Explaining to Do"
12:27 Loving People, Loving God
12:45 Learn More About God Every Day