Become New with John Ortberg 21. What It Really Means to Become a Good Person | Rick Blackmon & John Ortberg
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Jul 14, 2025 Dr. Rick Blackmon, a seasoned counselor, joins to unravel what it means to truly become a good person. He reveals that the desire to be good often surfaces during therapy, highlighting an inherent longing within us all. The discussion dives into how technology affects our relationships, contrasting communication styles between genders. Rick emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and community in nurturing goodness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their moral integrity and the complexities behind their actions.
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Men's Phone Use Concern
- Men often feel upset about their wives' phone use, sensing it competes with their attention.
- Women rarely complain about phone use this way, possibly due to differing communication needs.
Gender Communication Styles
- Women generally use words to bond and relieve stress, while men use words to show mastery and can find words stressful.
- This difference may explain why texting is more of a stress reliever in "girl world" than in "boy world."
Digital Solitude's Impact
- Increased digital solitude contributes to declining social skills and lower rates of marriage and cohabitation.
- Technology allows control over one's world, making real-life relationships more challenging and painful to navigate.
