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Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard
04 Nov 2025
00:12:23
In today’s episode, John Ortberg explores one of the most surprising spiritual invitations Jesus offers: not try harder, but try softer. When your efforts lead to exhaustion, and faith feels forced, there’s another way. Learn what it means to walk with Jesus under the easy yoke, to trust the Spirit’s gentle power, and to release the illusion of control. You’ll hear stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth from Matthew 11 and beyond. Take a breath, lean in, and discover how trying softer might change your life.
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You Can Choose Who You're Becoming
03 Nov 2025
00:12:34
Your character is being shaped right now. In this episode, John Ortberg invites you to consider the quiet truth we all feel: we’re always becoming someone. Whether it’s intentional or accidental, today you will change. Drawing from Matthew 6:33 and insights from C.S. Lewis, this teaching explores how to seek first the Kingdom of God in a world of noise, distraction, and drift. If you’ve ever felt stuck, aimless, or overwhelmed by your own habits—this one's for you. You’ll walk away inspired, challenged, and reminded that change is not only possible—it’s inevitable. The question is, what kind of person are you becoming?
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38. How Religion Can Make People Worse (and what to do about it)
17 Oct 2025
00:14:59
Paul’s strong language in Philippians 3 might be surprising to our modern sensibilities, “Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers…” It sounds harsh, but his concern runs deep. He’s warning the church against turning something good, faith, into something harmful. Religion, when distorted, can divide people into “us” and “them.” When we start to see ourselves as God’s insiders and others as outsiders, pride sneaks in, and love gets pushed out. Paul knew that this way of thinking not only distorts the gospel but damages hearts.
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1. You Should Get Out More | John Ortberg
16 Jun 2025
00:13:14
Welcome to You Should Get Out More. This isn’t just a fun little title. This is a spiritual call to action for all of us. Together we’ll be exploring the tension between our digital lives and the deeper, richer, right-in-front-of-us life that God is calling us to. Make no mistake, technology can be an incredible gift—we’re obviously using it right now to grow together in community—but it can also quietly shape us in ways that leave us more anxious, distracted, and disconnected from the world God made and the people He’s placed around us.
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The Teeming Wild (2023) IN THE BEGINNING
13 Jun 2025
00:12:52
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How to Be Dull (2021) PASSAGE TO WISDOM
12 Jun 2025
00:12:20
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Why Some Don't Like Habits--w/Nancy Ortberg (2023) HABIT
11 Jun 2025
00:09:08
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Why Difference-Makers are Always Eccentric (2022) MADE TO COUNT
10 Jun 2025
00:13:12
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Saying YES to Life is Saying YES to God (2022) TOURNIER
09 Jun 2025
00:12:09
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The Lord is Come, Make Your Bed! (2022) WITH
06 Jun 2025
00:11:55
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How Can I Make Peace with Someone Who Never Wants to See Me Again? (2021) JOHN, I HAVE A QUESTION
05 Jun 2025
00:10:50
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Mindset of Scarcity vs Mindset of Plenty (2023) 2ND THOUGHTS
04 Jun 2025
00:12:24
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Prayer, the Heart's True Home (2023) HOME
03 Jun 2025
00:13:23
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37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act
16 Oct 2025
00:13:45
As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Faith is not just a way of thinking; it’s a way of living, choosing, and acting. Paul invites us into a life that moves beyond contemplation into action. It’s one thing to dwell on what is noble and praiseworthy, but another to step forward in obedience, generosity, and love.
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00:00 — Two Great Questions 00:26 — Why Faith Requires a Bias Toward Action 01:21 — Longfellow’s “Psalm of Life” and Paul’s Call to Act 02:11 — What It Means to Learn and Receive From Others 03:02 — Jane Goodall and the Power of Apprenticeship 03:55 — Who Are You a Disciple Of? 06:14 — Why Prayer Is a Spiritual Ecosystem 08:23 — Gordon MacDonald and Tony Campolo’s “Big Tipper” Story 10:20 — Serving as a Spiritual Discipline: Nancy’s “Yes” 11:18 — The Promise: Not Just the Peace of God, but the God of Peace 12:10 — What Are You Thinking? What Are You Doing?
The Envy Curve (2023) GRATITUDE CHALLENGE
02 Jun 2025
00:14:56
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30. PS-Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled | John Ortberg
30 May 2025
00:11:44
29. PS-The Trouble with a Rejected Heart | John Ortberg
29 May 2025
00:14:28
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28. PS-Peace Can't Simply Be Made | John Ortberg
28 May 2025
00:14:33
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27. PS--What We Can Learn from Martial Arts about Fear and Anxiety | John Ortberg
27 May 2025
00:15:24
What if the path to peace isn't avoiding hardship, but embracing it? In this episode, we explore what it means to “love the mat”—to welcome the falls, failures, and discomforts that come with a life of faith and growth. Drawing from scripture and insights from psychologist Reid Wilson, we see that real strength is formed not in comfort, but in repeated encounters with challenge. Jesus never promised we wouldn’t hit the mat—He promised we wouldn’t be alone. When we stop fearing failure and start trusting His presence in the middle of it, we begin to live with an untroubled heart.
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26. PS--Is God Actually "In Control" | John Ortberg
26 May 2025
00:15:59
We’re back! Welcome to a special continuation of the Untroubled Heart teaching series that we are calling, Untroubled Heart P.S. Join us for one more week (May 26–30) of learning to live with God’s peace in a troubled world. We thought the series was over until we realized that there are still more questions that need space. One of the biggest? “If I really believed God was in control, I wouldn’t be so anxious… right?” But maybe that’s not quite the right approach?
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Thoughts on AI, ChatGPT and Technology (2023) HABIT
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36. How to Renew Your Mind (Philippians 4:8 Explained)
15 Oct 2025
00:13:56
Today, John talks about how Paul understood that we cannot live a life of peace and joy without first tending to the garden of our thoughts. If our thinking is careless, our living will be reactive and restless. But when our minds are filled with truth and beauty, our lives begin to reflect the light of Christ. Stories like those of heroes in Saving Private Ryan or the humble villagers in Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed help reorient our thoughts toward honor, purity, and courage. They remind us that goodness is not abstract; it’s alive and visible in acts of faithfulness.
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How to Move Up the Scale of Acceptance (2021) RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
19 May 2025
00:13:00
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Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry w/John Mark Comer (2021) FIRST THOUGHTS
16 May 2025
00:12:10
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Finding Hope in the Midst of Disappointment (2022) MADE TO COUNT
15 May 2025
00:12:14
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Never Believe Anything Bad About God (2023) IN THE BEGINNING
14 May 2025
00:13:40
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The One Habit That Will Change Your Life (2021) PASSAGE TO WISDOM
13 May 2025
00:12:14
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Do the Next Right Thing (2022) BECOME NEW
12 May 2025
00:12:35
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25. How to Keep Living with an Untroubled Heart | John Ortberg
09 May 2025
00:15:23
In this final episode of the series, John reflects on Jesus’ invitation to carry peace even in the middle of life’s messes. From a hilarious wedding gone off the rails to his own birthday steak getting swiped by the dog, he gently reminds us that while trouble is guaranteed, so is God’s love. Blending Scripture, recovery wisdom, and everyday grace, he paints a picture of what it means to be chosen, held, and steady—no matter what comes.
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24. There is nothing in the world like LOVE | John Ortberg
08 May 2025
00:14:08
In this message, John speaks to those facing anxiety and heartbreak, urging them to “not let your heart be troubled,” because love—true, sacrificial love—is the only way to live with peace in a troubled world. Rooted in Jesus’ command to “love one another as I have loved you,” John draws on Scripture, personal stories, and cultural references—from Inside Out and Saving Private Ryan to ancient Roman values—to show that the most transformative kind of love is the one that suffers willingly for others. Unlike Greco-Roman ideals that reserved sacrifice for the worthy, Jesus offers a love that dies for the unworthy, changing the meaning of suffering and friendship forever. Whether through a friend’s call, a stranger’s kindness, or Christ’s death on the cross, we are invited to live in love and be shaped by it.
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23. How to Find Joy When Life Feels Heavy | John Ortberg
07 May 2025
00:15:27
Today’s reflection from John centers on the theme of joy—not as fleeting pleasure or a product of desire, but as the deep, lasting joy that Jesus offers. Speaking on the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus emphasizes joy more than ever, urging his followers to remain in his love, trust God, and obey his command to love one another. Real joy, John explains, is often found not by pursuing it directly but by living in love, in connection, and in the presence of God. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and personal stories, he reminds us that joy is a gift already at our door—not something to merely talk about, but something to live.
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22. How to Remain in God's Love in Moments of Trouble | John Ortberg
06 May 2025
00:14:00
In this message from John 15:9–10, we’re invited to remain in God’s love even when trouble hits. Drawing on James 1 and personal stories, the talk explores how challenges—like criticism, stress, or a flooded bathroom—can either cause us to resist and ruminate or become moments of spiritual growth if we welcome them as friends. Instead of stuffing emotions or avoiding discomfort, we’re encouraged to abide with Jesus in the present moment, trusting that trials are a way to build endurance and deepen our character. The simple practice? When trouble hits, pause and say, “Welcome, friend.”
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35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious
14 Oct 2025
00:13:48
Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each taught that prayer is a conversation with a Person, not a formula for results. Through Joni’s example, John introduces the 80/20 rule of prayer. True peace comes not from fixing every circumstance, but from the peace of God guarding the heart that lets go.
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00:00 — Why Paul Says “Do Not Be Anxious About Anything” 00:42 — What Philippians 4 Teaches About Prayer and Peace 02:18 — Remembering John Huffman’s Legacy of Faith 04:12 — What Dallas Willard Taught About Hearing God 06:00 — “My Son Had Strains You Will Never Know” Story 08:14 — What “The Peace of God” Really Means 09:49 — Joni Eareckson Tada and the 80/20 Rule of Prayer 11:13 — Why Faith Isn’t Convincing Yourself Things Will Change 11:37 — How to Pray for Your Heart Not Just Your Situation 12:05 — A Simple 80/20 Prayer Practice for Today
21. Abide in Christ Every Day | John Ortberg
05 May 2025
00:13:34
John Ortberg invites us into a gentle, grounded reflection on Jesus’ words from John 15:4–8 — “Abide in me.” It’s not about trying harder or achieving more, but about learning to rest our minds and hearts in God’s presence. John encourages us to let go of tension, notice where our thoughts dwell, and choose to place them in the love, peace, and life of Jesus. Fruitfulness, he says, begins on the inside — love, joy, peace, patience — and flows out from abiding, not from effort. With a quiet and humble image of the marsh hen building its nest on “the greatness of God,” John helps us see that we too can root ourselves in something steady and true, even in a messy or uncertain world. Today can be a quiet adventure in abiding.
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20. Pruning! | John Ortberg
02 May 2025
00:14:10
The word for today is: Pruning. In today’s episode, John Ortberg invites us into a deep and honest reflection on what it means to live with an untroubled heart—even in a troubled world. Joined by Susie Lipps, he explores Jesus’ words from John 15: “I am the true vine… and my Father is the gardener.” Together, they unpack the spiritual practice and painful beauty of pruning—how God lovingly cuts away what is unnecessary so we can bear real, lasting fruit. With wisdom from C.S. Lewis, Dale Bruner, and ancient voices like Irenaeus, this teaching reframes hardship, loss, and frustration as invitations to deeper growth. Whether it’s traffic delays or soul-level disappointment, this episode will help you see where God may be shaping you through it all.
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19. Spiritual Lessons in the Vineyard | Susie Lipps and John Ortberg
01 May 2025
00:41:32
In this honest and deeply thoughtful conversation, Susie Lipps and John Ortberg sit down to explore the real weight and meaning of Good Friday. They unpack the political pressure, religious tension, and personal cost surrounding Jesus’ final hours — not just as a historical moment, but as a mirror to our own lives. With compassion and clarity, they challenge us to sit in the discomfort of the cross, to wrestle with why Jesus was really killed, and to see how this ancient story still confronts power, pride, and injustice today. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Good Friday truly “good,” this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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18. Jesus Warned Us About the Prince of This World | John Ortberg
30 Apr 2025
00:15:13
In today's teaching, we reflect on Jesus’ words, “Do not let your heart be troubled,” spoken even as he faced the ultimate darkness of the cross. Jesus warns of "the prince of this world" (the devil), emphasizing that evil, while real and deeply damaging, holds no power over him. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and psychiatrist Scott Peck, the talk explores how evil often hides behind lies and self-deception, yet remains parasitic on the good that God created. Even in the face of heartbreaking darkness and cruelty, Jesus’ love for the Father and his obedience shine through, showing that God's goodness ultimately triumphs. No matter how deep the brokenness, we’re invited to trust God and live with untroubled hearts.
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17. Find Peace That Doesn’t Depend on Circumstances | John Ortberg
29 Apr 2025
00:15:13
In a world full of troubles, Jesus offers not just any peace, but his peace—a soul-deep, unshakable assurance that transcends circumstances. Peace isn’t found in perfect conditions but in trusting God's presence and sovereignty. Stories of courage, studies on happiness, and reflections on suffering all point to the same truth: we don't need a peaceful life to have a peace-filled heart. True peace grows when we stop resisting hardship, step into it with trust, and find God waiting for us there. Today’s call is simple but brave: want what you’ve been avoiding, and find peace inside the struggle.
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16. Today, Remember. | John Ortberg
28 Apr 2025
00:14:50
Memory runs deeper than facts—it’s how we stay rooted in faith, identity, and love. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as a living reminder, guiding us back to his words. From ancient genealogies to remembering cucumbers in Egypt, scripture shows how memory shapes desire, regret, and belonging. In moments of deep spiritual connection, like Jimmy in Oliver Sacks’ account, memory transcends biology—soul and spirit align, and we remember who we truly are.
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15. How to Make Your Heart the Safest Place on Earth
25 Apr 2025
00:14:53
Jesus offers a deep, intimate promise: if we love him and obey his teaching, he and the Father will make their home in us. That’s not just poetic—it’s personal. This message, paired with Paul’s reflections on contentment and Neil Warren’s metaphor of the control booth, paints a picture of inner peace that’s both spiritual and practical. We all stand in the middle of complex inputs—emotions, memories, people, culture—and need wisdom to choose well. But in that mix, Jesus offers strength, presence, and peace that doesn't shift with circumstances.
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14. Hope for a Troubled Heart with John Ortberg | John Ortberg
24 Apr 2025
00:15:23
Jesus tells us, “Don’t let your heart be troubled,” and that message still hits hard today. We’re invited to assess the peace in our hearts and the hopes we’re holding onto—are they big enough, true enough, real enough? There’s humor in a fake inheritance letter and a deep reflection on the life of Daniel Kahneman, but it all leads to this: real hope isn’t found in money or even in philosophical strength—it’s found in the resurrection. Jesus doesn’t promise immortality of the soul like the Greeks did; he promises resurrection, real life after death, because he lives. So don’t fake hope, and don’t give up—just get back on the ladder, like Michelangelo, and trust that the hunger for hope exists because hope is real.
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13. How the Holy Spirit Helps You Stay at Peace | John Ortberg
23 Apr 2025
00:14:39
Jesus invites us into an untroubled heart, not by avoiding life’s chaos, but by walking with the Holy Spirit—our wise advocate. This Spirit brings peace, encouragement, and truth in a world full of deceptive brain messages. With a nod to neuroscience, we learn how the Holy Spirit helps us recognize patterns of fear and worry and instead leads us to five relational gifts: acceptance, affection, appreciation, attention, and allowing. We’re reminded through the ancient Aaronic blessing that God’s face shines on us, bringing deep affirmation and care. Today, lean into the truth and live with integrity, supported by your forever friend.
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12. Why Obedience Is the Key to an Untroubled Heart | John Ortberg
22 Apr 2025
00:14:17
Jesus says, “If you love me, obey my commands,” and today’s message unpacks how obedience isn’t about lifeless rule-following—it’s about living with a peaceful, untroubled heart. Even a dog like Baxter can show us something about trust and surrender. When we obey Jesus, not out of fear but out of love, we tap into a joy-filled life that aligns with what's truly good. Obedience is really about trust—it’s trusting that Jesus is right about everything. It’s not mechanical, it’s relational, wholehearted, and deeply freeing. So today’s challenge? Do one thing just because Jesus said so—and let that shape you into a more loving, calm, generous person.
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34. How to Stop Being Anxious About Tomorrow (w/Dr. Rick Blackmon)
13 Oct 2025
00:15:01
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and the need to control everything? In this powerful episode, John Ortberg sits down with clinical psychologist and spiritual leader Dr. Rick Blackmon to unpack Philippians 4:6—“Do not be anxious about anything.” Together, they explore the difference between healthy planning and harmful preoccupation, how to build a tolerance for uncertainty, and why surrendering control may be the most powerful step toward peace. If you’ve ever wrestled with worry, this conversation offers both spiritual insight and psychological tools to help you let go and shine.
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11. When You Ask God and Nothing Happens | John Ortberg
21 Apr 2025
00:14:15
Jesus invites us to live with untroubled hearts in a troubled world by joining his mission of love, peace, and redemption. In John 14, he urges us to ask—ask God for help, strength, and wisdom—not just for our own gain but as part of his greater work. That promise to “ask in my name” comes with both hope and mystery, especially when prayers go unanswered. But Jesus himself, and others like Paul and Joseph, show us that sometimes the answers are “no” or “not yet.” Still, we’re called to pray with faith, not as consumers chasing comfort, but as people shaped by love and purpose. So today’s simple but bold challenge is this: ask God. He’s listening.
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10. Holy Saturday — When God is Silent | John Ortberg
18 Apr 2025
00:26:40
Jesus' journey through the Triduum—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—reminds us that in between death and resurrection is the silence of Saturday. While Friday is full of suffering and Sunday bursts with hope, Saturday is the day of waiting, uncertainty, and God's apparent absence. For Jesus’ followers, it felt like failure and abandonment. Yet, even in the silence, God was at work. We all live in “Saturday” seasons—those in-between moments where despair and hope wrestle. In these times, we are invited not to deny or despair, but to wait on the Lord, trusting that our story, like Jesus’, might just be a third-day story too.
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9. A Good Friday Sermon with John Ortberg
17 Apr 2025
00:29:34
Jesus’ death on Good Friday wasn’t just a random event or some law-driven requirement—it was the intersection of political agendas, religious tension, and deep spiritual purpose. As he prepared to die, Jesus told his followers not to be troubled, because he knew what was coming. The world around him was full of messiah-hopefuls, violent revolts, and religious leaders trying to preserve power. Unlike others, Jesus refused to fight, withdraw, or compromise. He stood silent when it would have saved him and spoke only when it sealed his fate, showing that he was in control all along. From the garden to the cross, his choice to love, not retaliate, changed everything. This Friday isn’t just about what happened—it’s about who really held the power, and why Jesus laid his life down.
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