38. How Religion Can Make People Worse (and what to do about it)
Paul’s strong language in Philippians 3 might be surprising to our modern sensibilities, “Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers…” It sounds harsh, but his concern runs deep. He’s warning the churc...
17 Okt 202514min
37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act
As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or h...
16 Okt 202513min
36. How to Renew Your Mind (Philippians 4:8 Explained)
Today, John talks about how Paul understood that we cannot live a life of peace and joy without first tending to the garden of our thoughts. If our thinking is careless, our living will be reactive an...
15 Okt 202513min
35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious
Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each...
14 Okt 202513min
34. How to Stop Being Anxious About Tomorrow (w/Dr. Rick Blackmon)
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and the need to control everything? In this powerful episode, John Ortberg sits down with clinical psychologist and spiritual leader Dr. Rick Blackmon to unpack Philippi...
13 Okt 202515min
33. How to Be Gentle
This is your day to shine. Paul writes to the Philippians, “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” It’s a quality so central to the heart of Jesus that he chose it as the word to describe himself: “I...
10 Okt 202513min
32. Today, the Lord is Near
The basic message of the Bible from the beginning is the offer of a life with God. This was true in the garden with Adam and Eve, it was true with Abraham, it was true with Moses, with Ruth, with Jose...
9 Okt 202511min
31. How to Trust God... Whatever Happens (w/Steve Clifford)
In today’s video, we’re joined by Pastor Steve Clifford to talk about this concept and how it’s played out in his own life. Steve talks about how “whatever happens” has been an anchoring concept for h...
8 Okt 202514min
