Become New with John Ortberg 27. PS--What We Can Learn from Martial Arts about Fear and Anxiety | John Ortberg
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May 27, 2025 Discover how embracing hardship can lead to true peace and growth. The discussion reveals that facing fears, much like in martial arts, fosters resilience. Biblical insights highlight the importance of learning from mistakes, with parallels drawn to early church leadership. By embracing weakness, listeners are encouraged to trust in divine presence even during trials, leading to a more profound faith. The idea of 'loving the mat' becomes a metaphor for spiritual development, urging listeners to engage with life's challenges.
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Peter’s Resilience Is Key
- Peter's key strength was being willing to be publicly wrong and keep going.
- This resilience made him an ideal disciple and leader despite imperfections.
Martial Arts: Learning from Falling
- Reed Wilson's son got knocked down in a martial arts match and became overly defensive.
- This led to a poor result and taught the valuable lesson of stepping forward despite fear.
Embrace Failure for Growth
- Love the mat means embracing failures and falls as essential to growth.
- Stop fearing failure and trust God's presence in adversity for strength.