19. Spiritual Lessons in the Vineyard | Susie Lipps and John Ortberg
In this honest and deeply thoughtful conversation, Susie Lipps and John Ortberg sit down to explore the real weight and meaning of Good Friday. They unpack the political pressure, religious tension, and personal cost surrounding Jesus’ final hours — not just as a historical moment, but as a mirror to our own lives. With compassion and clarity, they challenge us to sit in the discomfort of the cross, to wrestle with why Jesus was really killed, and to see how this ancient story still confronts power, pride, and injustice today. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Good Friday truly “good,” this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
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18. Jesus Warned Us About the Prince of This World | John Ortberg
In today's teaching, we reflect on Jesus’ words, “Do not let your heart be troubled,” spoken even as he faced the ultimate darkness of the cross. Jesus warns of "the prince of this world" (the devil), emphasizing that evil, while real and deeply damaging, holds no power over him. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and psychiatrist Scott Peck, the talk explores how evil often hides behind lies and self-deception, yet remains parasitic on the good that God created. Even in the face of heartbreaking darkness and cruelty, Jesus’ love for the Father and his obedience shine through, showing that God's goodness ultimately triumphs. No matter how deep the brokenness, we’re invited to trust God and live with untroubled hearts.Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
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17. Find Peace That Doesn’t Depend on Circumstances | John Ortberg
In a world full of troubles, Jesus offers not just any peace, but his peace—a soul-deep, unshakable assurance that transcends circumstances. Peace isn’t found in perfect conditions but in trusting God's presence and sovereignty. Stories of courage, studies on happiness, and reflections on suffering all point to the same truth: we don't need a peaceful life to have a peace-filled heart. True peace grows when we stop resisting hardship, step into it with trust, and find God waiting for us there. Today’s call is simple but brave: want what you’ve been avoiding, and find peace inside the struggle.Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
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16. Today, Remember. | John Ortberg
Memory runs deeper than facts—it’s how we stay rooted in faith, identity, and love. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as a living reminder, guiding us back to his words. From ancient genealogies to remembering cucumbers in Egypt, scripture shows how memory shapes desire, regret, and belonging. In moments of deep spiritual connection, like Jimmy in Oliver Sacks’ account, memory transcends biology—soul and spirit align, and we remember who we truly are.Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
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15. How to Make Your Heart the Safest Place on Earth
Jesus offers a deep, intimate promise: if we love him and obey his teaching, he and the Father will make their home in us. That’s not just poetic—it’s personal. This message, paired with Paul’s reflections on contentment and Neil Warren’s metaphor of the control booth, paints a picture of inner peace that’s both spiritual and practical. We all stand in the middle of complex inputs—emotions, memories, people, culture—and need wisdom to choose well. But in that mix, Jesus offers strength, presence, and peace that doesn't shift with circumstances.Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444
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