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Back to SearchWhy Jesus Wasn’t as Worried as We Are
What if worry isn’t just a bad habit but a misunderstanding of reality?
John Ortberg invites us to reconsider how we see God, how we see the world, an…
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"This is Holy Ground" from John Ortberg
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19. Why Jesus Was Born in a Manger
Away in a Manger isn’t just a sweet song. It’s a radical message of hope. In today’s episode, John explores why Jesus was born in a manger, what that…
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18. Your Soul Needs to Feel Its Worth
This song doesn’t just sound beautiful. It tells the truth about you. In today’s episode, John unpacks O Holy Night and explores what it means for th…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
17. The Surprising History Behind "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
This Christmas song isn’t just festive — it’s revolutionary. In today’s episode, John unpacks Go Tell It on the Mountain, tracing its roots through S…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
16. The Outsiders Were the First to Follow the Light
The “three kings” weren’t kings at all. They were outsiders. In today’s episode, John explores We Three Kings and what this carol teaches us about li…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the Birth of Jesus Changed Everything | John Orbterg
Regardless of what anyone believes about Jesus, it’s impossible to deny his impact. In this special Christmas teaching, John Ortberg asks a simple bu…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
15. The Christmas Song from the Appalachian Trail
This is a Christmas episode for anyone carrying trouble. In today’s teaching, John explores I Wonder as I Wander, a carol born out of poverty and lam…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
14. Why Silence Is Where God Comes Closest
This Christmas carol was born out of a broken organ, a quiet night, and a simple guitar. In today’s episode, John explores Silent Night and invites u…
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13. Why This Carol Isn’t About Feeling Merry
This Christmas carol isn’t saying “be happy.” It’s saying “be held.” In today’s episode, John unpacks the surprising meaning behind God Rest Ye Merry…
8 months, 3 weeks ago