Become New

Become New with John Ortberg

Join John Ortberg each day for 10 minutes of spiritual guidance on the person we are becoming.

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Become New

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Religion

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becomenew.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Christmas Eve Hope | John Ortberg 24.12.2021

Join me for a few minutes as we bask again in the Story, and reflect on the one it points to. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew....

18. Radically Accept Waiting | John Ortberg 22.12.2021

Today radically accept waiting. Enough Said. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

17. The World's Greatest Stigma | John Ortberg 21.12.2021

Advent is a reminder that God loves to welcome the rejected. No one is unwanted. How do we live this? CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: Bec...

16. Radically Accepting Moments of Clarity | John Ortberg 20.12.2021

This a deeply moving story of recognizing the gift of life from my friend Chuck. Watch it, and identify your own moment of clarity. And tell someone you love them today. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts....

15. The Greatest Story Ever Told | John Ortberg 17.12.2021

Today...nothing you have to do but revel in the wonder of the story CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

14. The Gospel According to Jed Clampett | John Ortberg 16.12.2021

Why grace is messy. Why messy grace is good. And the importance of being pitiful. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

13. What Radical Acceptance is NOT | John Ortberg 15.12.2021

Advent is not just embracing the Light that has entered the world. It is also facing and naming the darkness.  It is refusing to look away… CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (844) 764-1251 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 In...

12. Accepting our Bodies... | John Ortberg 14.12.2021

Our bodies are God’s amazing gift to us. Even Jesus got one! But body shaming, rejection, and idolizing are epidemic. Join me as we literally “offer our bodies” with gratitude. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.ap...

11. Be a Shibboleth-Breaker | John Ortberg 13.12.2021

God WANTS to be with you. It’s why we have this season. We’ll either be anxious, avoidant, or secure. Here’s how. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link:...

10. Radically Accepting Your Fears | John Ortberg 12.12.2021

God WANTS to be with you. It’s why we have this season. We’ll either be anxious, avoidant, or secure. Here’s how. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link:...

9. Radically Accepting Peace | John Ortberg 09.12.2021

“Peace on earth” was the promise of the advent angels. But how do I get it into my often-unpeaceful head? CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNe...

8. Overcoming Divine Attachment Disorder | John Ortberg 08.12.2021

God WANTS to be with you. It’s why we have this season. We’ll either be anxious, avoidance, or secure. Here’s how. Suffering cannot always be avoided or repaired.  But it can be redeemed.  This is where hope lies… CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧...

7. Radically Accepting Unwelcome Change | John Ortberg 07.12.2021

Alex Hill is a wonderful leader whose life was radically disrupted in a way no one wants.  Here’s what happened next, and what it means for you and me. Suffering cannot always be avoided or repaired.  But it can be redeemed.  This is where hope lies… CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http:/...

6. Radically Accept Limitations | John Ortberg 06.12.2021

Limitations can be frustrations. Or they can be invitations. They can invite us to the sublime. See how. (Plus look for brief tractor cameo). CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/ 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a...

5. Pilgrim or Tourist? | John Ortberg 03.12.2021

Suffering cannot always be avoided or repaired.  But it can be redeemed.  This is where hope lies… CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

3. The EXACT Two Words We Need Today | John Ortberg 03.12.2021

We all want to know the truth.  We all want to feel joy.  Often those two are deeply at odds with each other.  But they can be reconciled.  Advent is the right time for it. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: Bec...

4. How Acceptance Grows | John Ortberg 02.12.2021

Join me as we talk to Rick Blackmon about how moving up the scale of acceptance can change our relationships and our hearts. CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

2. How to get out of Quicksand | John Ortberg 30.11.2021

Often the more we struggle and resist what we don’t like the deeper in we get. The scale of Acceptance is a beginning. On our way to Advent… CONNECT WITH US AT: 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew. Me

1. Acceptance is the Answer | John Ortberg 29.11.2021

Advent begins. Over the next month we'll be on a journey of "radical acceptance" of other people, ourselves, our emotions, reality, and especially of God's power and presence. Today we get our Advent prayer... CONNECT WITH US AT:   📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525  🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.co...

66. What are you MOST looking forward to? 09.11.2021

This is the last installment of Passage to Wisdom.  Nuff said. See you again in a few weeks.   In this series, Passages to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of huma...

65. Get Unmuddled 08.11.2021

We need the truth. We seek the truth. We fear the truth. We resist the truth. Truth needs another ingredient…   In this series, Passages to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic...

64. Be the Beetle / with Nancy Ortberg 05.11.2021

Sometimes it is the smallest moments and least-noticed contributions that make the biggest difference.  Amazing story—and my favorite guest!   In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life.    Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew. Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon...

63. The Greater Hunger 04.11.2021

“How are they treating you?”  There is a much more powerful and nurturing question to ask.   In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life.    Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew. Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  ...

62. Life beyond fear and greed 03.11.2021

Freedom doesn’t lie in pursuing what we want but in becoming what we most deeply value.   In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life.    Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew. Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.   CO...

61. The Hedonic Paradox 02.11.2021

Special guest Mark Nelson weighs in on what leads to a flourishing life.   In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life.   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew. Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.   CONNECT WITH US AT...

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