Become New with John Ortberg The Sound of Heaven Might Surprise You
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Jan 5, 2026 What if laughter is the sound of heaven? This discussion reveals joy as a spiritual strength, intertwined with humor and playfulness. Listeners are encouraged to embrace joy through fun activities, emphasizing its health benefits and its power to boost creativity. The podcast highlights that real joy coexists with suffering and deepens relationships. From Dante's vision of heaven's laughter to insights about baby laughter, this exploration shows that joy is a divine gift, making the case for a more playful, joyful approach to life.
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Joy As A Spiritual Strength
- John Ortberg suggests that joy is a character strength rooted in humor, playfulness, and delight.
- He frames joy as a spiritual capacity, not merely a personality trait, that leads to change for the better.
Do Something Fun Today
- Do one thing purely for fun today and intentionally laugh.
- Ortberg models this by saying he will surf after recording to experience delight.
Laughter Boosts Creativity
- Experiencing joy increases creativity and problem-solving ability.
- Ortberg cites an experiment where watching funny videos raised success rates on a candle-and-box creativity task.
