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1116 episodes
Is Life Fair? What the Bible Actually Says
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. ...
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How to Break the Cycle of Temptation
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?
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The Key to Better Relationships (We're worse at this than we think)
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 w...
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When Life Gets Hard - Keep Going
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 ...
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Play to Your Strengths
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 ...
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No Condemnation Review +Updates
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54. The Way into a Life Without Condemnation
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 turnin...
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53. You've Been Blaming the Wrong Person
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...
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52. Shaming Others is Changing YOU
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....
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51. Why We're Addicted to Outrage
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."
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50. Dr. Condoleezza Rice on Navigating Political Division
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...
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49. Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
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...
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48. 10 Things Jesus Never Did
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?...
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47. Speaking the Truth to Someone You Love (Nancy Ortberg)
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, th...
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46. What does the Bible mean by "scorn the shame?" | Hebrews 12:2
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 ...
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45. Why We Do Things We Regret
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 ...
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44. Masterclass on How to Communicate Like Jesus
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 e...
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43. Why Cancelling People Doesn't Work
We live in a cancel culture.Accountability matters — but somewhere along the way, accountability became condemnation. Not just “that was wrong,” but “you are done.”In this episode, John explores:the rise of cancel culture an...
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42. You Might Be Reading the Bible Wrong...
What if you’ve been reading the Bible… the wrong way?In this episode, John shares three unexpected tools for giving up condemnation:lighten upbring your shadow (your own capacity for failure)read everything ...
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41. Here's Exactly What Changed Paul’s Life
How does someone go from being full of condemnation… to writing, “There is now no condemnation”?In this episode, John explores the transformation of Paul — a man driven by zeal, judgment, and certainty — who encounters the risen Jesu...
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40. What If We’re Not Being Honest With God
What if our biggest barrier with God isn’t sin, but politeness?In this episode, John Ortberg explores a surprising truth from Scripture: God isn’t looking for polished prayers. He’s inviting honest relationship. Through the story of Job...
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39. What Jesus Meant by Cast the First Stone
We don’t throw stones anymore.Except… we do.Online.In conversations.With a look, a tone, a pause.In this episode, John Ortberg unpacks one of the most famous and unsettling teachings of Jesus:“Let the one wit...
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38. Giving Up the 'Last Word'
Criticism is inevitable.Condemnation is optional.In this episode, John Ortberg explores one of the most important distinctions for spiritual growth: how to receive criticism without absorbing condemnation.Drawing from the li...
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