14. Hope for a Troubled Heart with John Ortberg | John Ortberg
Apr 24, 2025
Explore the transformative power of hope and its role in navigating life's challenges. Discover insights from Daniel Kahneman about meaning in existence and why real hope isn't tied to money. There’s humor in a fake inheritance letter, yet the message remains profound: resurrection offers true assurance beyond death. Delve into a Christian perspective on belonging and trust, reminding us that we are never alone and that genuine hope empowers us to face adversity.
15:23
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
question_answer ANECDOTE
Funny Fake Inheritance Letter
John Ortberg shares a humorous fake inheritance letter claiming over $10 million due to a shared last name.
This illustrates the human tendency to latch onto uncertain hopes as a metaphor for exploring real hope.
insights INSIGHT
Meaninglessness Challenges Hope
Ultimate hope cannot be based on the universe's vastness or complexity as it may feel meaningless.
Daniel Kahneman's life illustrates the challenge of finding objective meaning without belief in God.
insights INSIGHT
Christian Hope in Resurrection
Jesus promises resurrection, not the immortality of the soul like Greek philosophy teaches.
Resurrection means living beyond death because Jesus lives; this contrasts soul's eternal survival.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
In this book, Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a tour of the mind, explaining how the two systems of thought shape our judgments and decisions. System 1 is fast, automatic, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, effortful, and logical. Kahneman discusses the impact of cognitive biases, the difficulties of predicting future happiness, and the effects of overconfidence on corporate strategies. He offers practical insights into how to guard against mental glitches and how to benefit from slow thinking in both personal and business life. The book also explores the distinction between the 'experiencing self' and the 'remembering self' and their roles in our perception of happiness.
Standing on the Promises
Standing on the Promises
Doug Wilson
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.
Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/
Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/ Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com
📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWn
Be sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.
CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com 🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
Become New with John Ortberg 