Become New with John Ortberg

Today we welcome Rick Blackmon with his pick, “Radically Accept Limitations.” Rick has been a close friend of John’s for the last 43 years and counting. They’ve been through so much together, including Rick being in John’s wedding. Rick is a psychologist in private practice for the last four decades working with pastors, marriages, and individual adults. He’s always fascinated by the integration of emotional and spiritual health.This episode is a great one, so let’s lean into radical acceptance and get going!CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #rickblackmon #accept #accepting #limitations #becomenew #become #new #faith

Brittany is a Senior Area Director with Alpha USA--a non-profit dedicated to facilitating honest conversations about life, faith, and meaning AND she's part of the BecomeNew community. She's a rockin' mama of two and married to John's behind-the-scenes buddy: Tim.Let's take a deep breathe and learn about good-enough faith...CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #brittanywilliams #goodenough #ashes #beauty #becomenew #become #new #faith

Today we have the honor of hearing from Michael Wear with the episode, “Developing a Love for Truth.” Michael is a leading strategist, speaker, and practitioner at the intersection of faith, politics, and public life. He has advised a president, as well as some of the nation’s leading foundations, non-profits and public leaders, on some of the thorniest issues and exciting opportunities that define American life today. He has argued that the spiritual health and civic character of individuals is deeply tied to the state of our politics and public affairs.  Let’s embrace truth together and jump in!  CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387... 🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444  #johnortberg #michaelwear #truth #dallaswillard #becomenew #become #new

Tim is John's behind-the-scenes buddy at BecomeNew.Me and has been since day one. He worked with John at Menlo Church for 10 years in a variety of roles and most recently served at Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota as the Online Church Pastor. Enjoy this journey back to the beginning of BecomeNew.Me...odds are you haven't seen this one yet!CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #timwilliams #blessing #unprecedented #becomenew #become #new

Today we hear from Nancy Beach. Nancy is most known for her groundbreaking ministry to more fully unleash the arts in the local church. For over 20 years she served Programming Director of Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago, building a community of artists who sought to create transformational moments in weekend church services. She is a speaker, author (most recently published in 2022), leadership coach and longtime friend of John.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #nancybeach #ordinary #extraordinary #becomenew #become #new

Today we hear from DOCTOR Charles Bergstrom.Chuck is a retired family practice doctor, currently enjoying reading, biking, and sleeping 8 hours each night! Chuck and John worked on a project together their sophomore year in high school, and they have been friends ever since.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #chuckbergstrom #humbled #becomenew #peace #become #new

On today’s episode of BecomeNew Favorites, we get to hear from Scotty Scruggs. Scotty is the senior pastor at Northshore Community Church in the Seattle area. He's a teacher, leader, and longtime friend of John and the BecomeNew team.  CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #scottscruggs #dallaswillard #becomenew #peace #dilemma #become #new

Laura Turner is a writer living in San Francisco. She holds a BA in Political Science from Westmont College and an MFA in creative nonfiction from Seattle Pacific University...and she is John and Nancy's daughter!CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #lauraturner #becomenew #radicalacceptance #waiting

Join us in welcoming Lisa Lewis to share her pick for Become New “Favorites!”  Lisa is an incredible musician, pastor, and mother of three. She supports social media for BecomeNew and was also on staff at Menlo Church for several years as a worship pastor. Lisa’s husband, Matt, is now a Campus Pastor with 12Stone in Georgia.  You may feel a little convicted with Lisa’s devo pick: “Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry.” Let’s prepare our hearts and jump in.   Text 'become' to 855-888-0404 to receive text alerts when new episodes air  #johnortberg #johnmarkcomer #dallaswillard #hurry #becomenew #become #new

Today we get to hear from our friend Brian Russell who led YouVersion for years and serves as an advisor for many organizations like BibleProject, Spoken Gospel, and Wycliffe USA. He chose to look at “A Vision Worth Living” from the Become New series.  CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913876866229056/🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becomenew-me/id1554045522🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number (855) 888-0444#johnortberg #brianrussell #dallaswillard #mabel #vision #becomenew #become #new