Become New with John Ortberg 15. A Blessing from Ireland
Sep 12, 2025
Discover how true safety comes from a deep faith, using St. Patrick's inspiring story as a backdrop. After being kidnapped and enslaved, Patrick found strength in constant prayer, revealing how suffering can nurture a profound relationship with God. This transformative journey emphasizes that real safety isn't about external circumstances, but about the spiritual connections we forge. Join in for a reflective exploration of faith and resilience.
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Finding God In Unsafe Places
- John Ortberg argues that something greater than a safe place exists: finding God in unsafe places.
- He uses Patrick's captivity to show that spiritual presence can transform suffering and grow faith rapidly.
Patrick's Captivity And Prayer
- John Ortberg recounts Saint Patrick's kidnapping and six years of slavery where Patrick began praying constantly.
- Those years led Patrick to deep faith, shaping his later mission back to Ireland.
Small Communities, Big Cultural Change
- Patrick's returned mission changed Irish society by opposing slavery and modeling faith-filled communities.
- His monasteries demonstrated virtues like courage and generosity, reducing violence and altering culture.
