Podcast Episodes
Back to Search8. Jesus' Last Expression of Gratitude
John celebrates Become New’s five-year anniversary and reflects on how this ministry was born not from strategy, but from confusion, loss, and unexpe…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
7. The Worst Thank You in the Bible
Gratitude is good, but even gratitude can be corrupted. In this episode, John explores how self-centered spirituality, narcissism, and performative “…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
6. The RIGHT Moment for Gratitude
Today, John explores the surprising timing of gratitude. When does gratitude matter the most? When something good happens? When life goes right? Scri…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
5. Why Gratitude Might Just Save Your Life (Eventually)
In this episode of Thank God You’re Here, John Ortberg invites us to walk through a cemetery—not to be morbid, but to rediscover what matters most. D…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
4. Why Gratitude Is Not About Feeling Good
In this powerful episode, John shares the unforgettable story of Dr. Goodluck, a man born into extreme poverty in Tanzania whose life was transformed…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
3. How Fake Gratitude Can Lead to Real Joy
Do you ever feel like you're supposed to be grateful… but you're just not feeling it? You’re not alone. In this episode, John Ortberg tackles what to…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
2. Practicing Gratitude Every Day
We all want to be more grateful, but how do we actually become that kind of person?
In this episode of Thank God You're Here, John Ortberg explores th…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
1. Thank God You're Here: How Feeling Unworthy Makes You More Grateful
What if the key to deeper gratitude isn’t feeling more deserving but realizing you’re not? In this episode, John explores how a posture of humility c…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
How to Live in the Light of God
What does a sunflower know about your spiritual life? In this episode, John Ortberg reflects on how turning toward the light, just like sunflowers do…
10 months ago
How to ACTUALLY Seek the Kingdom of God
What does it really mean to “seek first the kingdom of God”? In this message, John walks us through one of Jesus’ most famous teachings (Matthew 6:33…
10 months ago