Become New with John Ortberg

What if refuge was something you practiced?In this conversation, John Ortberg talks with therapist and trauma specialist Lisa Cuss about anxiety, church hurt, attachment theory, the nervous system, and Psalm 31.Lisa shares how reading the Psalms through the lens of the nervous system helped her understand David's prayers in a completely new way. His cries of fear, confusion, and desperation suddenly felt deeply human and surprisingly familiar.This episode explores:- Trauma and attachment theory- Church hurt and emotional healing- Psalm 31 and the image of refuge- Why God is called a fortress- Right-sizing reality through prayer- Making refuge an active spiritual practiceFeaturing reflections on:- David's prayers- The nervous system- Martin Luther- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #LisaCuss #Prayer #Trauma #AttachmentTheory #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Anxiety #Psalms🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Meet Lisa Cuss00:30 Church Hurt, Conflict & Anxiety01:15 Living Between Panic & Shutdown02:29 Reading the Psalms Through the Nervous System03:23 David's Emotional Honesty04:00 Naming the Amygdala Hijack04:47 Psalm 31: Refuge & Fortress05:56 What Refuge Really Means06:27 Right-Sizing Reality07:02 Refuge as a Spiritual Practice07:27 What If Refuge Became a Verb?08:25 Understanding Fortress08:42 Protection While Under Attack09:07 The Battles Inside Us09:56 Facing Hard Things With God10:27 Martin Luther & A Mighty Fortress11:20 Go Refuge

What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem?In this teaching on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores the difference between perfection and perfectionism, the beauty of human weakness, and why God has so much compassion for imperfect people.Drawing from Psalm 138, Psalm 103, the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and the image of cracked pottery repaired with gold, John shows how God often creates beauty through what we would rather hide.This episode explores:- The difference between perfection and perfectionism- Why God remembers we are dust- Fear, anxiety, and self-worth- Wabi-sabi and the beauty of imperfection- Jesus retaining His scars after resurrection- Learning to accept imperfect peopleFeaturing reflections on:- Brené Brown- Gordon Flett- Psalm 138- Psalm 103Scriptures:- Psalm 138- Psalm 103:13–14- Isaiah 53#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Perfectionism #Grace #WabiSabi #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Today's Only for Imperfect People00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness00:47 Psalm 138 Begins01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me”02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust”03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection03:37 The Difference Between Perfection & Perfectionism04:41 Brené Brown, Fear & Self-Worth05:19 Cracked Pottery Filled With Gold05:50 Jesus Kept His Scars06:22 Isaiah 53 & the Appearance of Jesus07:07 The Leaning Tower of Pisa07:33 Post-it Notes & Beautiful Failure08:45 God’s Compassion for Dust09:19 Living in an Imperfect World10:04 Welcoming Imperfect People10:22 Nancy Joins the Conversation10:35 “You’re Pretty Darn Close to Perfect”

How do you calm and quiet your soul?In this deeply practical conversation on Psalm 131, John Ortberg and Steve Cuss explore anxiety, emotional awareness, prayer, soothing, and learning to rest in the presence of God.Psalm 131 offers one of the gentlest images in all of Scripture: “I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child with its mother.”This episode explores:- Anxiety and emotional awareness- “Trying to worry your way to peace”- How to notice what’s happening internally- Connected vs. disconnected prayer- Relaxing into God’s presence- Psalm 131 and soothing the soulThis conversation is honest, calming, psychologically insightful, and deeply encouraging.Scriptures:- Psalm 131#Psalm131 #JohnOrtberg #SteveCuss #Prayer #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Steve Cuss Returns00:28 Prayer, Peace & the Need for Soothing01:39 Psalm 131 Begins02:32 “I Have Calmed and Quieted Myself”03:20 A Weaned Child With Its Mother03:40 Learning to Notice What’s Happening Inside04:34 “I Don’t Know How I’m Doing”05:05 Bringing Yourself Honestly Before God05:46 Calming & Quieting Ourselves06:19 “Trying to Worry My Way to Peace”07:19 “Who or What Is Taking Up Too Much Space?”08:02 Forgetting the Presence of God08:29 Relaxing Into God’s Presence09:15 Small Moments of Relief & Resilience10:04 “Put Your Hope in the Lord”10:39 “Now and Forevermore”11:23 Connected Self vs. Disconnected Self12:14 “How Am I Really Doing?”12:44 The Wasp Story & Closing Prayer

What is social media doing to your soul?In this conversation, John Ortberg and Steve Cuss explore Psalm 1, online outrage, anxiety, reactivity, and the emotional formation happening through social media.Why do platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram so easily pull people toward outrage, contempt, comparison, and self-righteousness? And what do the Psalms have to say about it?This episode explores:- Psalm 1 and “the company of mockers”- Reactivity and self-righteousness online- Why Steve deactivated Twitter- Social media algorithms and outrage- Meditation, attention, and spiritual formation- “Relaxing into God’s presence”This is an honest, thoughtful, and deeply practical conversation about technology, attention, anxiety, and the health of the human soul.Scriptures:- Psalm 1- Psalm 55#Psalm1 #JohnOrtberg #SteveCuss #SocialMedia #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Anxiety #Twitter #Psalms🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Steve Cuss Joins the Conversation00:52 Social Media, Reactivity & Self-Righteousness01:38 “One More Statement From Me Is What the World Requires”02:05 Psalm 1 Begins03:20 Scoffers, Mockers & Online Culture04:03 “Thank God I’m Not Like Those People”04:32 Why Steve Left Twitter05:16 Psalm 55 & “Violence in the City”06:13 The Emotional Atmosphere of Social Media07:23 Trying to Respond With Grace Online08:11 Algorithms Reward Outrage09:07 Systems That Amplify the Worst in Us09:34 Self-Awareness Is Not Enough10:12 Meditating on Outrage vs. Meditating on God10:42 “What Street Do I No Longer Need to Walk Down?”10:56 Closing Prayer

Why should we pray the Psalms slowly?In this reflective teaching, John Ortberg explores the nature of Hebrew poetry, the structure of the Psalms, and why the language of prayer was never meant to be rushed.Using Psalm 90 and several other Psalms, John unpacks the beauty of biblical parallelism — repetition, pivots, refrains, and poetic movement that deepen meaning and slow the soul down enough to notice God.This episode explores:- Why the Psalms are poetry, not prose- Hebrew parallelism explained simply- Why repetition matters spiritually- Psalm 23, Psalm 88, and Psalm 90- Jesus’ use of poetic teaching- Prayer as attentiveness rather than efficiencyFeaturing reflections from:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- Robert LowthScriptures:- Psalm 90- Psalm 23- Psalm 88- Matthew 7#Psalms #Prayer #JohnOrtberg #SpiritualFormation #HebrewPoetry #BibleStudy #Psalm90 #ChristianFaith #EugenePeterson #CSLewis📚 Today's Resources:Answering God — by Eugene PetersonReflections on the Psalms — by C. S. Lewis🙌 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 [email protected] 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 One Word for Praying the Psalms00:21 Psalm 90 & Numbering Our Days00:51 Why the Psalms Repeat Themselves01:08 The Psalms Are Poetry, Not Prose01:34 Hebrew Parallelism Explained02:03 Robert Lowth & Hebrew Poetry02:59 Poetry Carries Thought Forward03:24 “It Doesn’t Rhyme!”04:04 Eugene Peterson on Poetry & Prayer05:06 Why the Psalms Slow Us Down06:02 Psalm 8 & Returning Home07:18 Psalm 23 & Poetic Pivoting08:06 Psalm 88 & Unresolved Anguish09:21 The Psalms Were Never Meant for Speed Reading09:44 Jesus Used Parallelism Too10:14 “Judge Not…” Explained10:37 “Ask, Seek, Knock”11:23 Prayer, Patience & Attention11:56 The Language of the Soul

Why do other people’s lives always seem better?In this teaching on Psalm 73, John Ortberg explores envy, comparison, resentment, worship, and the deep human struggle of feeling overlooked while others seem to prosper.The psalmist honestly confesses:“I envied the arrogant.”What follows is one of the most emotionally honest prayers in the Psalms — a prayer about jealousy, discouragement, unfairness, and the exhausting habit of comparing our lives to everyone else around us.This episode explores:- Why comparison distorts reality- Social media, envy, and modern dissatisfaction- Worship as perspective restoration- The turning point of Psalm 73- Why gratitude disappears when envy grows- “It is good to be near God”This teaching is deeply practical, psychologically insightful, and spiritually grounding.Scriptures:- Psalm 73#Psalm73 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Worship #Envy #Comparison #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & “Where’s the Beef?”00:28 Pouring Out Envy Honestly to God00:45 Psalm 73 Begins01:13 “I Envied the Arrogant”01:35 Why Other People’s Lives Look Better02:08 “They’re Really Happy”02:32 Comparing, Resenting & Complaining03:18 “Surely in Vain Have I Kept My Heart Pure”03:45 The Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” Illustration04:11 Why Life Feels Unfair04:36 The Turning Point: Entering the Sanctuary05:15 Worship Restores Perspective06:01 Nothing Changed… Yet Everything Changed06:28 “Afterward You Will Take Me Into Glory”06:55 The “D in Chemistry” Perspective Story07:39 Worship as a Way of Life08:09 What Worship Does to the Soul08:31 What Happens When We Stop Worshiping09:19 Learning to Meet God Throughout the Day10:15 “It Is Good to Be Near God”11:11 “I Will Tell of All Your Deeds”

Is it possible laughter could be a form of prayer?In this joyful and surprisingly profound teaching on Psalm 126, John Ortberg explores joy, humor, delight, neuroscience, and why laughter may be far more spiritual than many people realize.Why do children laugh so much more than adults? Why does spontaneous laughter feel healing? And what does it mean that God Himself laughs?This episode explores:- Psalm 126 and joy- Why laughter matters spiritually- The neuroscience of laughter- Spontaneous vs. social laughter- Joy, humility, and human connection- Sarah laughing at God’s promise- Why the Gospel itself can feel wonderfully absurdFeaturing reflections from:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- Carl Jung- Frederick BuechnerScriptures:- Psalm 126- Psalm 2- Genesis 18#Psalm126 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Joy #Laughter #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #CSLewis #BibleStudy📚 Today's Resources:Robert Provine: Laughter: A Scientific Investigation Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew Frederick Buechner, Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Is Laughter a Form of Prayer?00:20 Why We Rarely Associate Laughter With God01:05 Why Adults Stop Laughing01:30 Psalm 126 & Restored Joy02:19 What Laughter Actually Is02:48 Why Jokes Aren’t the Main Reason We Laugh03:11 The Trinity Walks Into a Wine Bar…03:37 Jung, Spirit & Joy04:02 Laughter, Safety & Human Connection04:24 Who Invented Laughter?04:45 Two Different Kinds of Laughter05:36 Spontaneous Joy & the Brain06:06 God Loves to Give Laughter06:29 Eugene Peterson: “God Laughs”07:22 The “Get Your Own Dirt” Joke08:06 C.S. Lewis & The First Joke09:07 Frederick Buechner on Sarah’s Laughter10:17 Laughing at God & With God11:20 “Are You Kidding Me? God Loves Me?”11:42 God Filling Our Mouths With Laughter

Why does memory matter spiritually?In this reflective teaching on Psalm 77, John Ortberg explores remembrance, gratitude, grief, forgiveness, healing, and why memory itself can become a form of prayer.Using deeply personal family stories, Memorial Day reflections, and Psalm 77’s call to “remember the deeds of the Lord,” John reflects on the spiritual importance of remembering honestly and hopefully.This episode explores:- Gratitude and memory- Remembering sin and forgiveness- God’s faithfulness through suffering- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard and mimetic desire- Why Jesus told us to rememberThis teaching is thoughtful, moving, deeply personal, and filled with hope.Scriptures:- Psalm 77- Luke 22:19Resources referenced:- Eugene Peterson- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard#Psalm77 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Memory #Gratitude #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Healing #Psalms📚 Today's Resources: Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Memorial Day & Remembering00:28 Psalm 77 & the Prayer of Memory01:16 “I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord”01:38 Three Ways to Pray Through Memory02:03 John’s Grandmother’s Notebook02:42 Gratitude & Family Memories04:00 Remembering People We Love04:52 Remembering Sin & Forgiveness05:18 Augustine’s Pear Theft Story05:51 René Girard & Mimetic Desire06:20 The Watermelon Story07:27 Remembering Without Shame08:09 Remembering God’s Faithfulness08:36 Grief, Loss & Family Suffering09:32 “The Healing Power Is Greater Than the Hurting Power”10:19 Retrospect & Hope Beyond This Life11:17 “Remember”11:29 Jesus & the Last Supper11:46 Closing Prayer

Why is gratitude so difficult to sustain?In this teaching on Psalm 100, John Ortberg explores the deeper source of genuine gratitude and why thankfulness cannot simply be forced through willpower.Using reflections from Robert Hayden and his poem Those Winter Sundays, John reflects on the hidden acts of love that quietly sustain human life every day — often without being noticed or thanked.This episode explores:- Why gratitude begins with awareness- The hidden acts of love around us- Psalm 100 and worship- “Know that the Lord, He is God”- Gratitude, creation, and ordinary beauty- Learning to “connect the dots” back to GodThis is a thoughtful, moving reflection on gratitude, worship, attention, and the goodness of God.Scriptures:- Psalm 100- Genesis 3 (allusion)- John 10 imageryResources referenced:- Those Winter Sundays — Robert Hayden#Psalm100 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Thankfulness #Worship #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Robert Hayden, “Those Winter Sundays”🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Praying Gratitude00:24 Psalm 100 & Childhood Memory Contest01:02 Why Gratitude Cannot Be Forced01:21 What Comes Before Gratitude01:52 Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays”03:04 “Love’s Austere and Lonely Offices”03:40 Hidden Acts of Love We Miss04:41 Gratitude Begins With Awareness05:10 “Make a Joyful Noise”05:48 “Know That the Lord, He Is God”06:06 The Temptation to Be Like God06:25 “I Got to Have a Life”06:42 We Are the Sheep of His Pasture07:12 “Connect the Dots” Back to God07:56 “The Lord Is Good”08:18 Ordinary Gifts & Everyday Glory08:54 Jesus & the Lonely Offices of Love09:13 Gratitude Overflowing Into Service

Why would God include violent prayers in the Bible?In this deeply challenging teaching on Psalm 137, John Ortberg explores anger, injustice, enemies, suffering, and why the Psalms are far more emotionally honest than most modern spirituality.John begins with a provocative statement: “You should stop having a quiet time.”Using reflections from Eugene Peterson, this episode explores the difference between prayer that merely calms us down and prayer that honestly confronts evil, grief, and the brokenness of the world.This episode explores:- Why Psalm 137 feels so disturbing- The role of anger and indignation- Why suppressed hatred is spiritually dangerous- Prayer as honesty before God- Jesus, enemy-love, and the Psalms- “Our hate needs to be prayed, not suppressed”Featuring reflections on:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- René GirardScriptures:- Psalm 137- Ephesians 6:12- Matthew 5:44#Psalm137 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #EugenePeterson #Justice #Forgiveness #BibleStudy📚 Today's Resources:Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms As Tools for Prayer René Girard, The Scapegoat 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction: “Stop Having a Quiet Time”00:25 Eugene Peterson on Pseudo-Prayer01:30 “Prayer Is Combat”02:26 Why the Psalms Talk So Much About Enemies03:11 Enter Psalm 13704:10 “How Can We Sing in a Foreign Land?”04:38 The Most Disturbing Verse in the Psalm05:13 Why This Psalm Shocks Modern Readers05:36 The Psalms Refuse Sanitized Spirituality06:00 Two Kinds of Violence in the Psalms06:40 René Girard, Victims & Scapegoats07:08 Indignation, Anger & Injustice08:06 Why People Want These Psalms Removed09:03 “Our Hate Needs to Be Prayed”09:55 Suppressed Anger & False Spirituality10:18 Jesus, Enemy Love & the Psalms11:23 Dare to Be Real With God

Why do we avoid uncomfortable truth?In this teaching on Psalm 42, John Ortberg explores self-awareness, attention, distraction, procrastination, and the deep spiritual thirst at the center of the human soul.Using Psalm 42’s famous image — “As the deer pants for streams of water…” — John reflects on how human beings often distract themselves from the deeper realities happening inside them. Why do we avoid certain thoughts? Why do difficult truths fade when we procrastinate? And what does prayer have to do with attention?This episode explores:- The soul’s longing for God- Why humans avoid painful truth- Self-deception and attention management- Procrastination as a spiritual issue- The relationship between awareness and transformation- “The greatest freedom of human life”Featuring reflections from:- William James- Flannery O’Connor- Gregg Ten ElshofScripture:- Psalm 42#Psalm42 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #SelfAwareness #ChristianFaith #Psychology #Attention #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life Flannery O’Connor, The Violent Bear It Away 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction00:26 Psalm 42 & the Problem of Being Real01:08 Why the Psalms Speak to the Soul01:31 Awareness, Choice & the Human Will02:19 “As the Deer Pants for Water”03:18 Pouring Out the Soul Before God04:04 “Why Are You Downcast, O My Soul?”04:38 Flannery O’Connor & Avoiding Truth06:18 William James on Attention & Experience06:48 The Sneaky Power of Attention Management07:09 The Greatest Freedom of Human Life08:21 Forgetting Painful Experiences09:12 Procrastination & Self-Deception10:52 Why Moral Convictions Fade Over Time11:26 “Help Me See What I’ve Been Avoiding”11:54 Deep Calls to Deep

Why is self-awareness so difficult?In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores self-deception, blind spots, hidden faults, and the surprising difficulty of honestly seeing ourselves.The Psalmist asks: “Who can discern their own errors?”That question launches a fascinating exploration of:- Freud and the unconscious mind- Cognitive bias and self-deception- Why humans protect their image- The role of feedback and mirrors- Spiritual growth through honesty- Grace, confession, and healingThis episode explores how Scripture and modern psychology intersect around one central truth: human beings are remarkably good at hiding truth from themselves.And yet real freedom begins when we become willing to see.Scriptures:- Psalm 19:12–14- Romans 1- Obadiah 1:3Resources mentioned:- Freud- George Eliot- Gregg Ten Elshof- Awakenings#psalm19  #JohnOrtberg #SelfAwareness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psychology #Prayer #BibleStudy #BlindSpots #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:George Eliot, Middlemarch Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Mirror Thumbnail Idea00:09 Psalm 19 & the Problem of Self-Awareness00:30 “Forgive My Hidden Faults”00:58 The Problem With Unconscious Behavior01:19 Freud, Depth Psychology & the Iceberg Mind02:08 What Freud Got Wrong About Trauma02:58 Memory Wars & Self-Deception03:17 The Hidden Layers Beneath Consciousness03:52 George Eliot & “Confessing to Ourselves”04:16 The Four Levels of Consciousness05:00 Skydiving & Stress-Induced Memory Gaps05:57 Peripheral Awareness & Hidden Faults06:31 Self-Deception in Modern Psychology06:58 Romans 1 & Suppressing the Truth07:25 The Self-Serving Bias Explained08:16 The Fundamental Attribution Error09:03 Everyday Self-Deception & Rationalization09:53 Praying “Help Me See the Truth”10:19 Reviewing the Day With Honesty11:02 Why We Manage Other People’s Opinions11:35 Freud, Sin &

What does bowling have to do with spiritual life?In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores anxiety, surrender, creation, grace, and the deep human longing for soul rest.Using a surprisingly powerful bowling illustration, John reflects on how most people continue trying to control outcomes long after the “ball” has already left their hands. Psalm 19 offers another way: let go, trust God, delight in creation, and allow your soul to rest.This episode explores:- Why modern people struggle with rest- The connection between anxiety and control- Creation as medicine for the soul- Why the law of God is actually a gift- Soul fragmentation and divided living- How love restores wholenessFeaturing reflections on:- Dallas Willard- Theodore Roosevelt- Martin Luther- Psalm 19Scriptures:-Psalm 19-Matthew 22:37–39-James 2:8#Psalm19 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #DallasWillard #SoulRest #Anxiety #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotes, edited by Clifton Fadiman🙌 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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & Bowling Thumbnail Idea00:14 Psalm 19, Soul Rest & the Gift of Law01:02 “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”01:23 Creation, Perspective & the Human Soul02:16 Running Life Like a Champion02:37 Dallas Willard on Soul Rest03:44 What Bowling Teaches Us About Anxiety04:31 “Let the Ball Go”04:55 Teddy Roosevelt & Becoming Small Enough05:50 Creation as an Expression of God’s Mind06:09 Why Nature Is Good for the Soul06:40 Psalm 19’s Surprising Pivot to Law07:14 “The Law of the Lord Is Perfect”07:22 Why Modern People Resist the Law07:56 Law, Grace & Human Flourishing08:38 What Makes a Good Person?09:14 Why Humanity Has Revered Wise Laws09:40 Sweeter Than Honey, More Precious Than Gold10:09 The Royal Law of Love10:39 How Sin Fractures the Soul10:57 The Law Revives the Soul11:25 Delighting in God’s Big Bo

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 feelingThe connection between character and stabilityGossip, envy, greed, ego, and emotional formationPositive psychology and virtueWhat kind of people we become through daily choicesWhy “the good life is with God”This episode is practical, thoughtful, convicting, and hopeful all at once.Scriptures:Psalm 15Matthew 6:33Luke 23:39–43#Psalm15 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #Character #BibleStudy #Psalms #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 [email protected] 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 Introduction & The Mountain of Peace00:42 Why Most People Misunderstand Peace01:21 “Who May Dwell on Your Holy Mountain?”01:50 Do We Actually Want Life With God?02:11 The “Sin Room” Illustration03:01 The Other Gods We Run After03:41 The Question Psalm 15 Answers03:48 “The One Whose Walk Is Blameless…”04:38 Positive Psychology & Human Flourishing05:21 Speaking the Truth From the Heart06:09 Slander, Gossip & the Spiritual Life06:28 Who Is My Neighbor?07:32 Who Do You Admire?08:34 Commitments, Oaths & Faithfulness09:15 Generosity & Stewardship09:46 “Whoever Does These Things Will Never Be Shaken”10:17 Peace, Praise & Character Formation11:05 What If TSA Tested Character?11:21 Grace, Failure & the Thief on the Cross11:52 The Invitation to the Holy Mountain

What’s the one thing that would make today a good day?Psalm 16 says it’s simpler—and deeper—than you think.In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through Psalm 16 and introduces a powerful idea: your life-scape—the inner world where your thoughts, desires, and attention live.Most of us drift through our days reacting to whatever comes. But Psalm 16 invites us to something different: “I have set the Lord always before me.”In this episode, you’ll learn:- What shapes your inner life (your “life-scape”)- Why chasing “other gods” leads to restlessness- How to center your day around one transforming focus- What it means to live with a steady, unshaken heartThis is a practical invitation to live today with clarity, presence, and purpose.📚 Today's Resources:Sam Storms, One Thing: Developing a Passion for the Beauty of God Jenn Johnson, “Goodness of God”  @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwToSøren Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Opening Prayer00:20 – What Is Your “Life-Scape”?00:46 – Psalm 16: The One Thing01:07 – The “City Slickers” Illustration01:34 – What Shapes Your Inner World02:16 – The Illusion of Life Without Purpose03:06 – The Search for “One Thing”03:33 – What Scripture Says the One Thing Is03:55 – “You Are My Lord” (Psalm 16)04:19 – The Danger of Other “Gods”04:44 – Modern Idols (Reputation, Ego, Control)05:05 – “You Are My Portion”05:30 – Living Where You Actually Are06:02 – God Speaks Through Your Heart06:51 – How God Guides Your Thoughts07:38 – Recognizing God’s Voice08:04 – “I Set the Lord Always Before Me”08:18 – Jesus: “Seek First the Kingdom”08:49 – The Freedom to Choose Your Focus09:09 – Practicing God’s Presence09:27 – A Story of Unexpected Grace10:04 – Becoming a Blessing to Others10:19 – What It Means to Be Unshaken10:55 – God Will Not Abandon You11:08 – The Path of Life11:27 – Joy in God’s Presence11:47 – Final Prayer: Walk With God Today

Ever feel stuck in your thoughts… and don’t know how to pray?Here’s a simple, practical method that actually works.In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through a powerful and practical way to pray your emotions using Psalm 57.Adapted from psychological insights and grounded in Scripture, this ABCD prayer method helps you move from anxiety and rumination to clarity, trust, and peace.You’ll learn how to:- Identify what’s actually triggering you- Name the beliefs driving your emotions- Understand why your feelings feel so strong- Reframe your thoughts with truth- Move into a place of steadiness and actionIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to talk to God honestly—this gives you a clear path forward.📚 Today's Resources:Martin Seligman - referenced for the ABC model/framework John adapted into prayer and the PsalmsMark Twain - quote: “I have lived through terrible sufferings, horrible events, some of which actually happened.”🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Opening Prayer00:20 – Why We Struggle to Pray Honestly00:46 – A Practical Method for Prayer01:13 – Psalm 57: David in the Cave01:35 – What Is Your “Cave”?02:07 – Step A: Antecedent (What Triggered You?)03:01 – Why Negative Moments Drive Prayer03:27 – Real-Life Examples (Wallet, Mistakes, Fear)04:10 – Step B: Beliefs (What Are You Thinking?)05:02 – Why Writing Matters05:20 – Naming Fear-Based Beliefs06:17 – Step C: Consequences (Your Emotions)06:42 – How Beliefs Drive Feelings07:08 – Recognizing Emotional Impact07:47 – Step D: Dispute (Challenge Your Beliefs)08:08 – Reframing With Truth08:32 – “Most of My Fears Never Happened”08:56 – Living One Day at a Time09:21 – Step E: Energize (New Direction)09:47 – “My Heart Is Steadfast”10:11 – From Anxiety → Stability10:17 – Anticipating God’s Presence10:43 – Building Life on God’s Faithfulness11:03 – Putting It All Together11:28 – God Works in the Cave11:49 – Final Encouragement

What do you do with anger you can’t let go of?What if the Bible actually teaches you how to pray it?In Part 3 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne tackle one of the most difficult emotions we face: anger.Psalm 109 is one of the most shocking passages in Scripture—full of raw, unfiltered anger. So why is it in the Bible?In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why denying anger isn’t spiritual maturity- How the Psalms give you permission to be honest with God- What it looks like to pray your anger instead of acting on it- How anger can actually be transformed into something healing- This is Part 3 of a 3-part convo on learning to pray your emotions.📚 Today's Resources:Life Together / writings on the Psalms — Dietrich Bonhoeffer🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Introduction (Part 3: Anger)00:24 – Recap: Running Toward the Storm00:46 – “What Do You Do With Anger?”01:08 – The Reality of Anger in the Psalms01:34 – Psalm 109 (The Angriest Psalm)02:21 – Why This Is So Shocking02:51 – Owning Your Anger (OWN Framework)03:27 – The “Alchemy” of Prayer03:55 – Why These Prayers Are in the Bible04:17 – Are We “Holier” Than the Psalmists?05:08 – “Vengeance Is Mine” (Letting Go)05:37 – Be Angry and Do Not Sin06:02 – Can You Be This Angry and Still Follow God?06:28 – A Real-Life Example: Unforgiveness07:04 – Bringing People Into God’s Presence07:37 – Expanding Perspective (God, Self, Others)08:11 – Why This Feels Complicated08:38 – Everyone Has an Anger Problem09:18 – Should You Pray Psalm 109?09:30 – Practical: Naming Someone Before God10:00 – The Turning Point (You Have a Choice)10:34 – Admitting “I Am Angry”11:17 – Psalms as Medicine for the Soul12:34 – When You’re Not Ready to Forgive13:00 – Starting With Honest Prayer13:46 – The Breakthrough: You Have a Choice14:21 – Final Invitation: Bring Your Anger to God

What if the pain you’re avoiding is actually the path to healing?And what if God already gave you the words for it?In Part 2 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne explore one of the most overlooked practices in the Christian life: lament.If the Psalms are the prayer book of God’s people, why are so many of them… sad? And why do we avoid praying that way?You’ll discover:- Why lament is essential (not optional) in spiritual life- How lament becomes a bridge between pain and trust- Why avoiding pain actually deepens it- A practical way to pray honestly without getting stuck in despairThis is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation on learning to pray your emotions.📚 Today's Resources:A Grief Observed — C. S. Lewis (indirect thematic reference)Naming the Silences — Stanley Hauerwas🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Picking Up the Conversation (Part 2)00:21 – Why the Psalms Are Full of Sad Songs01:17 – 30–70% of Psalms Are Laments01:44 – “How Long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13)02:14 – What Lament Reveals About Life02:40 – Why We Resist Lament03:06 – What Lament Actually Is03:36 – Permission to Bring Everything to God04:08 – Do You Pray Like This?04:31 – Image 1: Running Toward the Storm (Buffalo)05:31 – Why Avoiding Pain Makes It Worse06:04 – The Paradox of Grief06:34 – Image 2: Lament as a Bridge06:59 – From Pain → Trust (Psalm 13 Turn)07:38 – How Psalms Train Us to Trust08:04 – When Prayer Turns Into Rumination08:52 – Using Psalms as Scaffolding09:43 – Why Lament Doesn’t Leave You Stuck10:11 – Learning the “Turn” to Trust10:46 – Rehearsing Trust Like a Song11:13 – Naming the Silences11:48 – Training Your Heart Through Prayer12:13 – Guided Prayer (Psalm 5)12:58 – Key Takeaways + Preview Part 3

Most people don’t know how to pray their emotions… even after years of faith.What if the Psalms were meant to teach you how?In this conversation, John Ortberg sits down with author and pastor Rankin Wilbourne to explore a life-changing idea: learning to pray your emotions.Many of us either suppress our feelings or let them control us—but the Psalms offer a better way. They give us language, permission, and structure to bring our real selves before God.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why most people struggle to pray honestly- The difference between suppressing, expressing, and praying emotions- A simple framework to process emotions with God (OWN: Observe, Welcome, Name)- What “pre-reflective prayer” means—and why it mattersThis is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation.🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Opening + Introducing Rankin Wilbourne00:55 – What the Psalms Are Really For01:35 – “Pray Your Emotions” (Why This Is Hard)02:02 – Tim Keller’s Insight on Prayer02:46 – Two Common Mistakes With Emotions03:14 – Why Christians Struggle With Feelings03:46 – A Better Way: Don’t Deny, Don’t Enshrine04:17 – The OWN Framework (Observe, Welcome, Name)05:18 – Why Naming Emotions Heals05:40 – What Mister Rogers Got Right06:09 – “What’s Mentionable Is Manageable”07:12 – Pouring Out Your Heart to God07:36 – Why We Try to Fix Instead of Feel08:09 – Permission to Be Human Before God08:38 – How to Actually Practice This09:04 – Learning Prayer by Praying09:34 – “Trust and Pour Out Your Heart”10:00 – Why We Avoid Our Own Hearts10:25 – The Problem of “Willed Loneliness”11:01 – Vulnerability Before God11:34 – Does God Really Want This From Me?11:59 – What Is Pre-Reflective Prayer?12:26 – When Theology Gets in the Way13:05 – Practice: Name What You’re Feeling13:53 – Why This Matters (Preview of Part 2)

How long can you carry something before it breaks you?And what do you do when God feels… silent?In this teaching on Psalm 13, John Ortberg walks us through one of the most honest prayers in Scripture: “How long, O Lord?”When pain lingers, when answers don’t come, and when God feels distant, we face a choice. We can grumble—turning inward in bitterness and withdrawal—or we can groan—bringing our pain honestly before God.This Psalm shows us how to lament in a way that leads somewhere. Not by denying pain, but by bringing it fully into God’s presence.If you’re carrying something heavy right now—a relationship, anxiety, loss, or a long unanswered prayer—this teaching will help you turn that pain into prayer.📚 Today's Resources:Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma 🙌 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 [email protected] 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 – Opening Prayer00:18 – Psalm 13: Bring Your “How Long”00:53 – “Will You Forget Me Forever?”01:30 – What “How Long” Really Means01:59 – When You Don’t Know the Finish Line02:15 – When God Feels Hidden02:36 – The Panic of Not Finding What Matters03:20 – How the Body Holds Pain03:46 – Why Pain Lingers in Us04:15 – What Is Your “How Long”?04:34 – Naming Real-Life Pain05:05 – Two Ways to Respond to Pain05:18 – Grumbling vs Groaning05:58 – What Grumbling Does to the Soul06:19 – What Groaning Looks Like06:51 – Groaning = Honest Faith07:18 – How This Plays Out in Real Life07:37 – Warning Against Grumbling08:02 – Groaning for the World’s Pain08:23 – Creation Is Groaning08:56 – When You Don’t Have Words09:28 – God Groans With You09:53 – The Turning Point: “But I Trust…”10:25 – What Actually Changes?10:56 – Lament Opens the Door to Praise11:23 – Bring Your “How Long” to God11:46 – When Hope Begins to Rise12:04 – From Lament to Praise

Everyone’s talking about mindfulness… but what if we’ve missed the most important part?What if the key isn’t your mind being focused—but God’s mind being focused on you?In this teaching on Psalm 8, John Ortberg explores a deeper kind of mindfulness—one that begins not with your attention, but with God’s.While we often struggle with distraction, anxiety, and rumination, Psalm 8 reveals something surprising: God is fully, constantly mindful of you. His attention never drifts. His care never wavers.Through reflection, Scripture, and guided prayer, this teaching invites you to step into praise, re-center your mind, and experience what it means to live in the awareness of God’s presence.You’ll also learn how to pray the Psalm—turning your attention from distraction to delight, and from anxiety to awe.Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF📚 Today's Resources:Thomas Merton, Praying the Psalms (1956)Mark Ralls, “Mindful: Psalm 8,” The Christian Century, 15 May 2007.Eugene Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer (1991)C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms (1958)Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible (1940)Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller, The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions In the Psalms (2015)James W. Sire, Praying the Psalms of Jesus (2007)Walter Bruggeman, Praying the Psalms: Engaging Scripture and the Life of the Spirit (1995)🙌 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 [email protected] 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/00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:18 – Learning to Pray the Psalms 00:42 – From Wisdom → Lament → Praise 01:02 – Do You Struggle With Your Mind? 01:27 – Resources on Praying the Psalms 02:17 – “Lord, Our Lord…” (Starting With God) 02:50 – What “God’s Name” Really Means 03:22 – God’s Glory in All the Earth 03:49 – The Power of Childlike Praise 04:25 – “What Is Mankind?” (The Big Question) 04:55 – Why Praise Feels So Empty Today 05:46 – Why We Struggle to Praise God 06:08 – Do You Actually Want God? 06:54 – No Blueprint for Ecstasy 07:23 – Practicing Attention and Reflection 07:54 – What Is Mindfulness (Really)? 08:20 – The Universe Exists in God’s Mind 08:42

We live in a world obsessed with predicting the future… and terrified of it.So how do you actually live when everything feels uncertain?In this teaching on Psalm 3, John Ortberg explores one of the most universal human struggles: uncertainty. We don’t know what’s coming next—and instead of trusting God, we often try to control, predict, or even “gamble” on the future.But Psalm 3 offers a different way. It begins in fear and pressure—real enemies, real anxiety—and moves toward trust, surrender, and confidence in God’s presence.This teaching will help you name the “foes” in your life (both internal and external), bring your honest thoughts to God, and discover what it means to live with courage—even when the future is unclear.You’ll also be guided to pray the Psalm yourself, learning how to turn anxiety into conversation with God.📚 Today's Resources:McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026🙌 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 [email protected] 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/⏱️ Chapters (retention-focused)00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:15 – The Big Question: How Do You Handle Uncertainty? 00:30 – We Understand Life Backwards, Live It Forwards 00:49 – How We Try to Control the Future 01:12 – The Explosion of Gambling Culture 02:39 – Even Betting on the Second Coming?! 03:04 – A Better Way: Turn to God 03:32 – Psalm 3: Where Prayer Begins 03:58 – Start With One Word: “Lord” 04:23 – Practicing God’s Presence (Candle + Chair) 05:07 – “How Many Are My Foes?” 05:44 – Naming Your Real Enemies (Anxiety, Hurry, Envy…) 06:40 – Personal and Relational Pain 07:01 – When You Can’t Fix What’s Broken 07:26 – God as Shield, Glory, and Lifter of Your Head 08:20 – You Don’t Have to Prove Yourself 08:43 – From Shame to Confidence 09:27 – The Real Test of Your Life 09:48 – Can You Sleep in Peace? 10:14 – Waking Up: Life Is a Gift 10:34 – “Arise, Lord” (Resurrection Power) 10:56 – What Does “Break Their Teeth” Mean? 11:18 – Pray What You Actually Feel 11:46 – Where Deliverance Comes From 11:57 – Make This Psalm Your Prayer Today

What if your life is already headed in a direction… and you didn’t choose it?Psalm 1 says there are only two ways to live and only one leads to flourishing.In this opening teaching of a new series on the Psalms, John Ortberg invites us into one of the most important questions we can ask: What is my way of life leading to?Psalm 1 describes a person who is “blessed”—not just happy, but deeply rooted, steady, and flourishing. And it contrasts that life with another path we can slowly drift into without even noticing. Through reflection, story, and guided prayer, this teaching helps you examine your own direction and begin to re-center your life around God.You’ll also be invited to actually pray the Psalm—to let it shape your thoughts, your desires, and your daily decisions.📚 Today's Resources:Thomas Merton, Praying the Psalms Markham Heid, “The Number of Words You Say in a Day is Shrinking,” Time, 28 April 2026.McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF🙌 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 [email protected] 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/00:00 – Opening Prayer: “May the words…” 00:22 – Why Prayer Matters to God 01:25 – The Psalms: Every Emotion with God 02:41 – Why the Psalms Transform Us 03:02 – Do You Need Wisdom Right Now? 03:32 – What Does “Blessed” Really Mean? 04:18 – Everyone Has a Way of Life 04:44 – Flourishing vs. Drifting 05:09 – The Danger of Slow Drift 05:40 – Walking → Standing → Sitting (The Progression) 06:29 – Modern Life Is Forming You (More Than You Think) 07:13 – Even “Religious” Lives Can Miss This 07:40 – The Tree Planted by Water 08:10 – What It Means to Meditate on God 08:52 – Training Your Mind to Delight 09:21 – What You Fill Your Mind With Shapes You 09:43 – Two Ways to See People: Exploit or Love 10:35 – The “Wicked” vs “Righteous” (In All of Us) 10:58 – Guided Prayer: Ask God for Flourishing 11:37 – Where Do You Need Wisdom Today?

Did you enjoy this teaching on Forgiveness? Download the free print and go study guide to experience the journey in its fullness: becomenew.com/study-guides Is reconciliation really possible… after betrayal?In one of the most powerful stories in the Bible, we see the answer: yes—but it’s complicated.In today’s teaching, we walk through the story of Joseph and his brothers—a story filled with jealousy, betrayal, suffering, and ultimately… forgiveness and reconciliation. This is not a neat or easy process. It’s messy, emotional, and deeply human.But it reveals something extraordinary: God can bring healing even to the most broken relationships.Because forgiveness is powerful… but reconciliation? That’s a miracle.📚 Today's Resources:Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What is forgiveness… really? And what if most of us have been getting it wrong?In today’s teaching, we define forgiveness in a clear and powerful way: replacing ill will with goodwill. But that raises big questions—Does forgiveness excuse wrongdoing? Does it ignore justice? Should we forgive everything?Drawing from Scripture, real-world examples, and the work of Everett Worthington, this message untangles the confusion and reveals a deeper, stronger, more honest vision of forgiveness.Because forgiveness isn’t pretending something didn’t matter it’s choosing a different kind of response.📚 Today's Resources:Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Most of us think unforgiveness is something we choose.But what if it’s actually something that slowly grows inside of us… without us even realizing it?In today’s teaching, we explore the road to NOT forgiving—how small hurts turn into resentment, how rumination fuels bitterness, and how unforgiveness quietly takes hold of your heart.Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and the research of Everett Worthington, this message exposes the hidden patterns that keep us stuck—and offers hope that change is possible.Because unforgiveness doesn’t just affect others…it shapes you. 📚 Today's Resources:Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What does it take to forgive the unforgivable?In this powerful conversation, Everett Worthington shares his personal story of facing unimaginable loss—and the journey toward forgiveness that followed.Blending deep emotional honesty with practical wisdom, this teaching explores the darkness of the human heart, the reality of anger and rage, and the surprising path that leads to healing. You’ll discover why forgiveness is not about excusing harm, but about transforming your own heart—and how even small steps can begin that process.Because forgiveness doesn’t start with others… it starts within you.Welcome home. Change starts today.📚 Today's Resources:Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Forgiveness sounds simple… until you actually have to do it.In today’s teaching, we begin a powerful journey into forgiveness—not as a vague idea, but as a real, practical process that leads to healing and freedom. Because the truth is: we all carry wounds… and we all need to forgive.Drawing from Scripture, the teachings of Everett Worthington, and real-life experience, this message introduces a proven pathway to forgiveness—one that is honest, challenging, and deeply transformative.Because forgiveness isn’t natural… it’s supernatural.But it is possible.Welcome home. Change starts today.📚 Today's Resources:Work and research of Everett Worthington (REACH model)Hannah Arendt (on forgiveness in human affairs)Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Did you enjoy this teaching? We have a free study guide on this entire series if you'd like to walk through it with a friend or small group! Just download, print and go! Get it here... Becomenew.com/study-guidesSubmission.Just hearing that word can feel… uncomfortable.In a culture that prizes independence, autonomy, and “doing life your way,” the idea of submitting to someone else can sound outdated—or even dangerous. But what if submission, rightly understood, is actually a pathway to freedom?In today’s teaching, we explore the spiritual discipline of submission—not as control or coercion, but as a humble, intentional decision to learn from those who are further along in wisdom and character. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and real-life examples, this message reframes submission as a powerful tool for growth, accountability, and transformation.Because sometimes the fastest way forward… is learning to follow.Welcome home. Change starts today.📚 Today's Resources:The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas WillardStory reference connected to The Sound of Music (Maria von Trapp)Concept parallels with Alcoholics Anonymous (sponsor model)🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What if the thing you most want to hide… is the very thing keeping you stuck?In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful (and often avoided) spiritual practice of confession—the act of telling the truth about your life to God and to a trusted person. It may feel uncomfortable, even painful, but it might also be the key to real freedom.Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and insights from recovery communities like AA, this message shows how confession breaks the cycle of shame, removes hidden burdens, and restores connection with God and others.Because healing begins the moment you stop pretending.Welcome home. Change starts today.📚 Today's Resources:The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas WillardAlcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book) — Alcoholics Anonymous🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What if worship isn’t just something you do at church… but something that could transform your entire life?In today’s teaching, we explore the true meaning of worship—not as music or a moment, but as a way of seeing and responding to the goodness, beauty, and greatness of God in everyday life.Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and even the simple joy of things like coffee and nature, this message shows how worship awakens awe, restores your heart, and reconnects your life to what really matters.📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What if the reason you feel anxious, exhausted, or constantly “on”… is because you’re living for other people’s approval?In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful and often overlooked spiritual discipline of secrecy—doing good without anyone knowing. It sounds simple… but it might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever try.Drawing from the teachings of Dallas Willard and the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, this message reveals how secrecy frees you from approval addiction, comparison, and the exhausting need to manage your image.Because the goal isn’t to be seen as good…it’s to become good—quietly, deeply, and freely.📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Silence might be the most uncomfortable… and most transformative… practice in your life.In a world filled with constant noise, distraction, and the pressure to always say something, the discipline of silence feels almost impossible. But what if silence is actually the doorway to peace, trust, and deeper connection with God?In this teaching, we explore why silence matters, how it reshapes your inner life, and why learning not to speak can bring surprising freedom. Drawing from the wisdom of Dallas Willard and the example of Jesus, you’ll discover how silence helps you let go of control, release the need for approval, and experience a deeper sense of being “at home” with God.If your life feels noisy, anxious, or driven by the need to prove yourself… this might be exactly what you need.ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4.12.23ORIGINAL SERIES: Home📚 Today's Resources:The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Enjoying these teachings on CHARACTER? Get the Free Study Guide: BecomeNew.com/study-guides - Download, print, and go!Is life actually fair? It’s a question we all wrestle with—at home, at work, in culture, and deep in our own stories. But what if fairness isn’t just something we demand… what if it’s something we’re called to become?In today’s teaching, we explore the biblical vision of fairness and justice, tracing a powerful theme throughout Scripture: God does not show favoritism. From Cain and Abel to David to Jesus Himself, we see a God who consistently elevates the overlooked and challenges human systems of privilege and power.This message will challenge you to examine your own biases, confront favoritism in your life, and ask one simple but profound question:  Who am I overlooking?Because the way you treat people matters more than you think.🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Why is self-control so hard? You’re not alone. Research shows that among all character strengths, self-control ranks dead last in how people rate themselves. But what if the problem isn’t just your willpower… what if it’s how you’re using it?In this teaching, we explore the deeper truth behind self-control—why willpower gets depleted, how habits shape your life, and why “white-knuckling it” isn’t the solution. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and spiritual wisdom, you’ll discover a surprising secret:The key to self-control isn’t trying harder… it’s learning to surrender your will to something greater.If you feel stuck in cycles of frustration, temptation, or burnout, this message offers a better way forward.📚 Today's Resources:Willpower by Roy BaumeisterInsights from Allan Willes Commentary from Ezra Sullivan🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Most of us think we’re pretty good at reading people. Research says… we’re not.In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful and often overlooked skill of social intelligence, the ability to understand your own emotions and accurately read what’s happening in others. From facial expressions to tone of voice to body language, this skill shapes every relationship you have. Through biblical insight (including the story of Joseph), practical exercises, and a powerful reflection practice, you’ll learn how to grow in awareness, ask better questions, and become someone who truly sees people.Because when you learn to read faces…you learn to love people better.📚 Today's Resources:The Opposite of Depression by David M. Carreon MDSpiritual practice of the Examen Prayer, from Ignatius of LoyolaResearch from Martin SeligmanORIGINAL AIR DATE: 8.15.23🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Life doesn’t always give you the path you would choose...There’s a race set before you, shaped by your circumstances, your story, and the challenges you didn’t ask for. The question isn’t whether you chose it… the question is: will you run it with perseverance?In this powerful teaching, we explore what it really means to persevere—not just through willpower, but through purpose. Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and real-life stories of suffering and resilience, this message shows how perseverance is fueled by hope, vision, and a deep sense that your life matters.If you’re tired, discouraged, or wondering if it’s worth it to keep going… this is for you.Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is just to take the next step.📚 Today's Resources:The Strengths of a Christian — Robert C. RobertsWritings of Søren Kierkegaard (commitment, maturity)Reflections on Bertrand Russell (contrast in perseverance and commitment)Original Air Date: 8/10/23🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

What if the key to real character growth isn’t fixing your weaknesses… but fully living into your strengths?In today’s teaching, Dr. John Ortberg explores the idea of signature character strengths — those unique qualities God has wired into you that, when used intentionally, can transform your life and the lives of others. Drawing from research in positive psychology and the example of Barnabas, the “son of encouragement,” this message invites you to discover how you’re uniquely designed to grow and make an impact.You’ll hear a powerful story of quiet encouragement, learn how your daily choices shape who you are becoming, and be challenged to take one simple step: start using your God-given strengths on purpose today.Because change doesn’t happen someday. Change starts today.ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 24, 2023📚 Today's Resources:VIA Character Strengths Survey (via VIA Institute on Character)https://www.viacharacter.org/surveyWork of Martin SeligmanMention of C. S. Lewis (idea of becoming something glorious or monstrous)🙌 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 [email protected] 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 team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

Tell us what you thought of NO CONDEMNATION:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYQZHPDHere's what's coming up... 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼- We have a new phone number! 51504If you subscribe to our texts you'll start hearing from us at 51504 soon- FormationPodcast.com launches April 22ndWe will continue with the daily 10 minute teachings here - Formation Newsletter and Podcast are a new offering.- New Study Guides coming your way...stay tunedNo Condemnation, Character, Home, Forgiveness...in the works- New series will begin May 4th - The PsalmsJohn will walk through some of the Psalms as a guide for prayer

Take the No Condemnation Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYQZHPDWhat if the biggest problem was never “them”… but what happens in us?In this final episode of the No Condemnation series, John brings us to a powerful turning point in Romans 1–2. Paul builds a case against “them” — their sin, their failure, their corruption — until the reader is fully on board.And then he turns it: “You, therefore, have no excuse—you who pass judgment…”In this episode, you’ll learn:the difference between moral discernment and condemnationwhy labeling people as “them” distorts the hearthow contempt quietly takes root in everyday lifewhy humility is the starting point for real changehow to live with curiosity instead of judgmentThis isn’t about ignoring sin. It’s about refusing to let condemnation shape your soul. As the series ends, the invitation remains:See people as individuals.Release the need to judge.Choose curiosity.Practice love....because there is now no condemnation.📚 Today's Resources:Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith 🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

What makes the cross of Jesus different from every other story of sacrifice?In this episode, John explores the idea of scapegoating through the work of René Girard and how human societies have always dealt with conflict the same way: by finding someone to blame. We find ourselves at the cross. The cross of Jesus changes everything. For the first time, the scapegoat is truly innocent and instead of justifying the system, the cross exposes it.You’ll learn:why humans instinctively assign blamehow rivalry and imitation lead to conflictwhat scapegoating looks like in everyday lifehow the cross reveals the truth about human systemswhy God responds to blame with graceIn a world that runs on blame, the cross offers a different way.Not more condemnation.Not more scapegoats.But grace.📚 Today's Resources:René Girard, The Scapegoat🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Why doesn’t shaming actually work?In this episode, Dr. John Ortberg explores two powerful reasons why condemnation and public shaming often backfire and what they do to both the person being judged and the one doing the judging.Drawing from The Scarlet Letter, John shows:- why we never truly know someone else’s story- how shame distorts both identity and relationships- why condemnation corrodes the soul of the one who carries it- how modern culture reinforces division and estrangement- what Jesus offers insteadThen he introduces a different calling:The ministry of reconciliation.You’ll learn:- why reconciliation is central to the life of Jesus- how to begin moving away from resentment- what to do when relationships feel broken- why prayer is often the first step- how to live without keeping scoreBecause the goal isn’t just to avoid condemnation.It’s to become someone who brings people back together.SAVE THE DATE: FORMATIONPODCAST.com launches April 22!📚 Today's Resources:Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter David Litt, “Is It Time to Stop Snubbing Your Right-Wing Family?” New York Times, 13 July 2025🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

What if the biggest problem isn’t “out there”… but is actually within?In this episode, John speaks directly to a familiar figure, “Uncle Billy," the person whose words are harsh, sarcastic, and condemning. Everyone knows an "Uncle Billy."But then he turns the question back on each one of us.Drawing from Ephesians 4 and the words of Jesus, John explores:- why condemnation often disguises itself as righteousness- how outrage and sarcasm shape our hearts- what the Bible really means by “unwholesome talk”- how our words can either rot or restore relationships- why kindness is central to following JesusYou’ll learn:- how to recognize “unwholesome talk” in everyday life- why it’s easier to judge others than examine ourselves- how to begin changing the tone of your words- what it looks like to speak in a way that builds others upBefore we send this message to someone else, we’re invited to ask:“Is that me, Lord?”Because there is now no condemnation...even for the parts of us still being transformed.📚 Today's Resources:N.T. Wright, Ephesians (For Everyone Bible Study Guides)Samuel Johnson, example of wit without maliceJames Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson SAVE THE DATE: April 22nd FORMATION LAUNCHESFormationPodcast.com 🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

We’re living in a culture of division. So how do you follow Jesus…when you deeply disagree with someone?In this conversation, John Ortberg sits down with Condoleezza Rice to explore how faith shapes the way we navigate politics, disagreement, and relationships.Together, they unpack:- Why it’s so hard to love your “opponents”- How to disagree without losing respect- The role of humility, curiosity, and friendship- And why prayer may be the most important habit of allBecause following Jesus doesn’t remove disagreement…but it transforms how we live within it.📚 Today's Resources:Condoleeza Rice, Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family Ralph David Abernathy, And the Walls Came Tumbling Down: An AutobiographyStephen B. Oates, Let the Trumpet Sound: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.David J. Carrow, Bearing the CrossSAVE THE DATE: April 22nd - Formation Podcast LaunchBecomenew.com/formation for more info🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Why did Jesus have to die? What's the deal with sacrifice? Couldn’t God just… forgive?In this Good Friday teaching, Dr. John Ortberg walks through the deeper meaning of the cross.A story that reveals:We all need helpThe real problem isn’t “out there”… it’s in usAnd the power of evil is not defeated by force…but by self-giving loveOn the cross, Jesus didn’t just suffer.He absorbed evil without returning it.He out-loved hatred.He defeated sin by refusing to stop loving.And in doing so, he changed everything.The invitation is not just to believe in the cross…but to live it.📚 Today's Resources:John H. Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew BibleWilliam K. Gilders, Blood Ritual in the Hebrew Bible: Meaning and Power 🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Not all condemnation is loud.Some of it is… sneaky.In this episode, John Ortberg walks through 10 passive-aggressive habits that quietly damage relationships—things like eye rolls, silence, sarcasm, and “I’m fine.”The twist?Jesus never used them.He was direct. Honest. Clear.And still… full of love.Because you can avoid conflict…and still be full of condemnation.So today, pay attention:Where are you being indirect instead of honest?Where is frustration leaking out sideways?And ask God to help you speak the truth—without condemnation.🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Most people don’t struggle with telling the truth…they struggle with how they say it.In this episode, John and Nancy Ortberg unpack what it really means to:“Speak the truth in love.”Through two powerful real-life stories, they show how condemnation quietly grows:- behind people’s backs- inside groups- and in our own heartsAnd how it can be replaced with something better:- honesty without attack- truth without shame- connection instead of divisionBecause the goal isn’t avoiding hard conversations…It’s learning how to have them without condemnation.📚 Today's Resources:Caitlin Simone (mentioned as an author in the context of business consulting work)🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Shamed people… shame people.So what do you do with the shame you carry?In this episode, John Ortberg shows how Jesus faced shame—and refused to let it define him.From rejection and ridicule to the cross itself, Jesus endured it all…but scorned the shame.And that changes everything for us.Because shame says:“You’re not enough.”“You don’t belong.”“You are what went wrong.”But Jesus tells a different story.Today’s invitation is simple:Notice when shame shows upRefuse to let it define youLet Jesus tell your storyBecause you were never meant to live under shame.📚 Today's Resources:Curt Thompson, The Soul of ShameEleanor Stump, Wandering in Darkness🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

How does Jesus change the world? Not through force. Not through control. Not by winning arguments.It’s through the cross.In this episode, John looks at a quote from Jesus during one of his most painful moments: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” He draws people in not by power, but by self-giving love.Drawing from John 12, Luke 23, and the story of Jesus’ final hours, John shows how the cross reveals character under pressure:not retaliation, but surrendernot condemnation, but forgivenessnot control, but trustThe truth is, the cross is more than a teaching. It’s a story. Even when life gets disappointing, or people let us down, or we feel hurt beyond measure, we can choose to double down on the cross. Remember: There is now, therefore, no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources:René Girard and James G. Williams, I See Satan Fall Like Lightning 🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Why do so many conversations leave people feeling worse instead of better?In this episode, John walks through a powerful framework for communicating without condemnation, based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg:observe without evaluatingname your feelingsidentify your needsmake clear requestsThen he shows what it looks like in real life through one of Jesus’ most famous conversations — His encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4.Instead of judging or correcting her, Jesus:crosses social and relational barrierslistens beneath the surfacespeaks truth without shamecreates connection before correctionAnd the result?A woman who felt fully known… and still accepted.You’ll learn:why most communication quietly damages relationshipshow to speak truth without condemnationwhat it means to listen for deeper needshow curiosity can transform difficult conversationswhy being known and accepted changes everythingBecause the goal isn’t to win the conversation.It’s to love the person.📚 Today's Resources:Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships🙌 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 855-888-0444EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO