27. The Law of Reciprocal Condemnation
There is now no condemnation...but if we’re honest, sometimes condemnation feels effective. In this episode, John Ortberg explores what Dallas Willard called the law of reciprocal condemnation — the...
4 Mar 12min
26. The Benefits of Guilt and Shame
In this episode, John Ortberg offers what he calls “two cheers for guilt and shame.” Drawing from the book of Judges, John explores why justice matters, why moral reality is woven into the fabric of e...
3 Mar 13min
25. Stop Condemning, Just Listen
John Ortberg builds on a surprising Lenten invitation echoed even by the Pope: fast from harsh words. Disarm your language. Refuse contempt. John revisits what condemnation actually is — not discernme...
2 Mar 13min
24. The Fence They Couldn’t Get Over
Condemnation comes easily when we quietly assume we earned where we stand. In this episode, John explores two truths that change everything about how we see other people: we do not know their full st...
27 Feb 14min
23. Les Misérables, Condemnation, and Grace
Today, John Ortberg uses Les Misérables by Victor Hugo to explore two ways of living: • the condemning life (Javert) • the blessing life (the Bishop) • and the transformed life (Jean Valjean) Drawin...
26 Feb 21min
22. The 'Status Elevation Ritual'
Why does condemnation feel so automatic? In this episode, John explores how shame and judgment often operate through what sociologists call status degradation rituals, the subtle ways we lower others...
25 Feb 13min
21. How to Know If You Have a Condemning Spirit
Why does condemnation feel so automatic? In this episode, John Ortberg invites us to slow down, breathe, and notice something surprising: judgment doesn’t just live in our thoughts — it lives in our ...
24 Feb 14min
20. The Right Way to Tell Someone They're Wrong
How do you tell someone they’re wrong… without condemning them? John Ortberg explores one of the most important distinctions in communication: the difference between tone and heart. Tone can be sooth...
23 Feb 16min
