Become New with John Ortberg

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Oct 1, 2021 • 12min

40. Why (and How) to Be Jolly

Suffering and hardships are not interruptions to our calling.  They are our calling.  Here’s our chance…  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: How (and Why) to Be Jolly  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #jolly #joy #calling #wakingup #woke #choose #know #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 30, 2021 • 12min

39. Don't Aim at Being Unselfish

There is a purpose to human life much grander than unselfishness.  And this has deep implications about human nature, science, and purpose.  It’s why you are here today…  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: Don't Aim at Being Unselfish  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #aim #unselfish #selfishness #wakingup #woke #choose #know #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 29, 2021 • 12min

38. Value Others

What do I believe, and what do I merely profess?  How do I move from having a ‘Christian world view’ to having the “mental map of Jesus?”  Stay tuned.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: Value Others  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #others #valueothers #theother #woke #choose #know #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 28, 2021 • 12min

37. On Waking Up

Our horror of the Same Old Thing, and demand for ever-increasing novelty, can diminish both perseverance and contentment. Discover God's gift of rhythm in your life and day.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: On Waking Up  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #wakeup #wakingup #woke #choose #know #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 27, 2021 • 12min

36. Can We Know the Real Jesus?

People often wonder if the “real” Jesus has been obscured by myths and legends.  Can I have confident faith?  Uncle Screwtape has an amazingly prophetic letter.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: Can We Know the Real Jesus?  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #Jesus #choose #know #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 24, 2021 • 10min

35. On Being Infectiously Alive

Even more than our bodies, our spirits are contagious.  Instead of waiting to see how others treat me, I can make this day a day of spreading hope and life.  The secret is finding the source.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: On Being Infectiously Alive  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #alive #choose #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 23, 2021 • 11min

34. The Freedom of Humility

“Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less”.  There is a great relief in setting down the burden of ego.  I can’t, but He can…  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: The Freedom of Humility  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #humility #choice #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg #gnats
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Sep 22, 2021 • 11min

33. The Two Things You MUST Do Today

Our desires handled wrongly can destroy us.  Our desires handled rightly can bring us home.  The way of greatness lies in the choice.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: The Two Things You MUST Do Today  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #choice #choose #want #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 21, 2021 • 12min

32. Make Joy Your Strength

How can it be all right when everything’s all wrong?  Learning to discover joy makes frustrations bearable and life sustainable.  Make today that day.  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: Make Joy Your Strength  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #joy #strength #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg
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Sep 20, 2021 • 12min

31. Why You Need to be more Puritanical

Our world teaches us to dismiss people with whom we disagree.  There is another way. Learn the 5 Minute Rule  In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S.  Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.   Title: Why You Need to be More Puritanical  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. Don't forget to tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.  CONNECT WITH US AT:  🎙Podcast: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 56525 📧 Invite a friend by sharing the link: BecomeNew.Me  #becomenew #johnortberg #disagree #devotional #think #Jesus #believe #ScrewtapeLetters #people #perception #humanity #spirit #spiritual #life #death #CSLewis #ortberg

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