Become New with John Ortberg

We live in a world obsessed with predicting the future… and terrified of it.
So how do you actually live when everything feels uncertain?

In this teaching on Psalm 3, John Ortberg explores one of the most universal human struggles: uncertainty. We don’t know what’s coming next—and instead of trusting God, we often try to control, predict, or even “gamble” on the future.
But Psalm 3 offers a different way. It begins in fear and pressure—real enemies, real anxiety—and moves toward trust, surrender, and confidence in God’s presence.
This teaching will help you name the “foes” in your life (both internal and external), bring your honest thoughts to God, and discover what it means to live with courage—even when the future is unclear.
You’ll also be guided to pray the Psalm yourself, learning how to turn anxiety into conversation with God.

📚 Today's Resources:
McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026

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⏱️ Chapters (retention-focused)
00:00 – Opening Prayer
 00:15 – The Big Question: How Do You Handle Uncertainty?
 00:30 – We Understand Life Backwards, Live It Forwards
 00:49 – How We Try to Control the Future
 01:12 – The Explosion of Gambling Culture
 02:39 – Even Betting on the Second Coming?!
 03:04 – A Better Way: Turn to God
 03:32 – Psalm 3: Where Prayer Begins
 03:58 – Start With One Word: “Lord”
 04:23 – Practicing God’s Presence (Candle + Chair)
 05:07 – “How Many Are My Foes?”
 05:44 – Naming Your Real Enemies (Anxiety, Hurry, Envy…)
 06:40 – Personal and Relational Pain
 07:01 – When You Can’t Fix What’s Broken
 07:26 – God as Shield, Glory, and Lifter of Your Head
 08:20 – You Don’t Have to Prove Yourself
 08:43 – From Shame to Confidence
 09:27 – The Real Test of Your Life
 09:48 – Can You Sleep in Peace?
 10:14 – Waking Up: Life Is a Gift
 10:34 – “Arise, Lord” (Resurrection Power)
 10:56 – What Does “Break Their Teeth” Mean?
 11:18 – Pray What You Actually Feel
 11:46 – Where Deliverance Comes From
 11:57 – Make This Psalm Your Prayer Today

What if your life is already headed in a direction… and you didn’t choose it?
Psalm 1 says there are only two ways to live and only one leads to flourishing.

In this opening teaching of a new series on the Psalms, John Ortberg invites us into one of the most important questions we can ask: What is my way of life leading to?
Psalm 1 describes a person who is “blessed”—not just happy, but deeply rooted, steady, and flourishing. And it contrasts that life with another path we can slowly drift into without even noticing. Through reflection, story, and guided prayer, this teaching helps you examine your own direction and begin to re-center your life around God.
You’ll also be invited to actually pray the Psalm—to let it shape your thoughts, your desires, and your daily decisions.

📚 Today's Resources:
Thomas Merton, Praying the Psalms 
Markham Heid, “The Number of Words You Say in a Day is Shrinking,” Time, 28 April 2026.
McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026
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00:00 – Opening Prayer: “May the words…”
 00:22 – Why Prayer Matters to God
 01:25 – The Psalms: Every Emotion with God
 02:41 – Why the Psalms Transform Us
 03:02 – Do You Need Wisdom Right Now?
 03:32 – What Does “Blessed” Really Mean?
 04:18 – Everyone Has a Way of Life
 04:44 – Flourishing vs. Drifting
 05:09 – The Danger of Slow Drift
 05:40 – Walking → Standing → Sitting (The Progression)
 06:29 – Modern Life Is Forming You (More Than You Think)
 07:13 – Even “Religious” Lives Can Miss This
 07:40 – The Tree Planted by Water
 08:10 – What It Means to Meditate on God
 08:52 – Training Your Mind to Delight
 09:21 – What You Fill Your Mind With Shapes You
 09:43 – Two Ways to See People: Exploit or Love
 10:35 – The “Wicked” vs “Righteous” (In All of Us)
 10:58 – Guided Prayer: Ask God for Flourishing
 11:37 – Where Do You Need Wisdom Today?

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Is reconciliation really possible… after betrayal?
In one of the most powerful stories in the Bible, we see the answer: yes—but it’s complicated.
In today’s teaching, we walk through the story of Joseph and his brothers—a story filled with jealousy, betrayal, suffering, and ultimately… forgiveness and reconciliation. This is not a neat or easy process. It’s messy, emotional, and deeply human.
But it reveals something extraordinary:
 God can bring healing even to the most broken relationships.
Because forgiveness is powerful…
 but reconciliation? That’s a miracle.

📚 Today's Resources:
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): 
https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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What is forgiveness… really? And what if most of us have been getting it wrong?

In today’s teaching, we define forgiveness in a clear and powerful way: replacing ill will with goodwill. But that raises big questions—Does forgiveness excuse wrongdoing? Does it ignore justice? Should we forgive everything?

Drawing from Scripture, real-world examples, and the work of Everett Worthington, this message untangles the confusion and reveals a deeper, stronger, more honest vision of forgiveness.
Because forgiveness isn’t pretending something didn’t matter it’s choosing a different kind of response.

📚 Today's Resources:
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): 
https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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Most of us think unforgiveness is something we choose.

But what if it’s actually something that slowly grows inside of us… without us even realizing it?
In today’s teaching, we explore the road to NOT forgiving—how small hurts turn into resentment, how rumination fuels bitterness, and how unforgiveness quietly takes hold of your heart.

Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and the research of Everett Worthington, this message exposes the hidden patterns that keep us stuck—and offers hope that change is possible.

Because unforgiveness doesn’t just affect others…it shapes you. 

📚 Today's Resources:
Workbook resource by Everett Worthington (forgiveness process): 
https://bit.ly/REACHWorksheet

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