Become New with John Ortberg

Listen in on this thirty-minute conversation about how BecomeNew. Me began, what it is today, and where it's going. We walk through some of the survey data recently provided by the community of listeners/viewers and we share about how you can get involved if you want to. Join the team at BecomeNew. Me by texting the word: TEAM to the number 855-888-0444.   #johnortberg #alangeorge #lauraturne...

Today is YOUR pick! We had a poll going in the Facebook Group and here is what you voted for: Try Softer. To set it up we hear from two members of our BecomeNew community: Doris Haus of Hawaii, USA and Rob Furlong of Perth, Australia. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387... 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.ins...

Kevin Penry is a dear friend of John's and an advisor to the BecomeNew team. Kevin served as Pastor, Operations Leader and member of the Directional Leadership Team at Life. Church based in Edmond, Oklahoma until his retirement in 2016. Kevin now serves as an Associate team member with MultiSite Solutions and is passionate about sharing his knowledge of organizational structure, systems and p...

Today we welcome Rick Blackmon with his pick, “Radically Accept Limitations.” Rick has been a close friend of John’s for the last 43 years and counting. They’ve been through so much together, including Rick being in John’s wedding. Rick is a psychologist in private practice for the last four decades working with pastors, marriages, and individual adults. He’s always fascinated by the integration o...

Brittany is a Senior Area Director with Alpha USA--a non-profit dedicated to facilitating honest conversations about life, faith, and meaning AND she's part of the BecomeNew community. She's a rockin' mama of two and married to John's behind-the-scenes buddy: Tim. Let's take a deep breathe and learn about good-enough faith... CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://...

Today we have the honor of hearing from Michael Wear with the episode, “Developing a Love for Truth.” Michael is a leading strategist, speaker, and practitioner at the intersection of faith, politics, and public life. He has advised a president, as well as some of the nation’s leading foundations, non-profits and public leaders, on some of the thorniest issues and exciting opportunities that defin...

Tim is John's behind-the-scenes buddy at BecomeNew. Me and has been since day one. He worked with John at Menlo Church for 10 years in a variety of roles and most recently served at Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota as the Online Church Pastor. Enjoy this journey back to the beginning of BecomeNew. Me...odds are you haven't seen this one yet! CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://...

Today we hear from Nancy Beach. Nancy is most known for her groundbreaking ministry to more fully unleash the arts in the local church. For over 20 years she served Programming Director of Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago, building a community of artists who sought to create transformational moments in weekend church services. She is a speaker, author (most recently published in 2...

Today we hear from DOCTOR Charles Bergstrom. Chuck is a retired family practice doctor, currently enjoying reading, biking, and sleeping 8 hours each night! Chuck and John worked on a project together their sophomore year in high school, and they have been friends ever since. CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.co...

On today’s episode of BecomeNew Favorites, we get to hear from Scotty Scruggs. Scotty is the senior pastor at Northshore Community Church in the Seattle area. He's a teacher, leader, and longtime friend of John and the BecomeNew team.   CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045...

Laura Turner is a writer living in San Francisco. She holds a BA in Political Science from Westmont College and an MFA in creative nonfiction from Seattle Pacific University...and she is John and Nancy's daughter! CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522 🤳Instagram: http:/...

Join us in welcoming Lisa Lewis to share her pick for Become New “Favorites!”   Lisa is an incredible musician, pastor, and mother of three. She supports social media for BecomeNew and was also on staff at Menlo Church for several years as a worship pastor. Lisa’s husband, Matt, is now a Campus Pastor with 12Stone in Georgia.  You may feel a little convicted with Lisa’s devo pick: “Ruthlessly Elim...

Today we get to hear from our friend Brian Russell who led YouVersion for years and serves as an advisor for many organizations like BibleProject, Spoken Gospel, and Wycliffe USA. He chose to look at “A Vision Worth Living” from the Become New series.   CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-...

Today for our “Favorites” series, we hear from Mike Sime. Mike is a business owner in Minneapolis, on the Board of Hazelden Betty Ford recovery center, and has been in continuous recovery since October 19, 1981. He’s also a good friend and advisor to John. CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomen...

Onward with Become New: Favorites Edition. Today we welcome Alan George who hails from Oklahoma City with his wife and three kids. Alan was the Church Online Pastor at Life. Church for 12 years and is now a church consultant, pastor, and talented speaker. Alan is also good friends with John and supports the BecomeNew team with strategy and daily deliverables. Alan’s pick for today’s episode is, “T...

Who’s ready for Become New: Favorites Edition? Kicking us off is the fabulous Nancy Ortberg with a past episode called, “What Makes Night Within Us May Leave Stars.” Tune in to hear her commentary and reflect on an incredible message of hope. ✨ CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id155...

Join us next week as we hear from John's team and friends looking back over episodes from the past two years. We'll revisit some of our favorites and tell you why... beginning Monday, July 4th.   If you're apart of our Facebook Group let us know which episode had an impact on your life here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056 We'll feature YOUR top pick as a part o...

(Unscheduled episode!). God is the God of the hills and the God of the valleys. We can meet him either place. (By the way, it's not too late to complete our survey: we would LOVE to find out more about you and how we can better serve you: becomenew.me/survey)   📧 Sign up here for free supporting resources: https://becomenew.me/subscribe Be sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to cont...

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A life free of unproductive self-judgement. ‘The hardest thing for people to understand about God is his non-condemning nature’. We'd love your feedback! Tell us what you think: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/becomenew Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we a...

Everything you need to know in one session. We'd love your feedback! Tell us what you think: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/becomenew Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we are excited about. It will include correlating scripture, reflection questions, and ot...

All students tend to live up—or down—to what is expected of them. Today you can expect God’s presence, opportunity to love, and the chance to grow. Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we are excited about. It will include correlating scripture, reflection question...

“The mindset available to anyone that can pursue change in anything.  Why church attendance is good but not sufficient “.   Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we are excited about. It will include correlating scripture, reflection questions, and other notes for e...

We cannot will ourselves to believe or to feel. To believe is to be prepared to act as tho something is true. But your will has a key role for this day as well. Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we are excited about. It will include correlating scripture, reflec...

Performing is trying to impress others rather than simply be yourself. God loves Freedom. Join us as we walk through Dallas Willard's book, "Renovation of the Heart" with John Ortberg. For this series, we're adding an accompanying email that we are excited about. It will include correlating scripture, reflection questions, and other notes for each video. You can sign up using t...