14. Why You Should Stop Having a “Quiet Time”
Why would God include violent prayers in the Bible? In this deeply challenging teaching on Psalm 137, John Ortberg explores anger, injustice, enemies, suffering, and why the Psalms are far more emotio...
21 Touko 13min
13. Why We Avoid What Matters Most (Psalm 42)
Why do we avoid uncomfortable truth? In this teaching on Psalm 42, John Ortberg explores self-awareness, attention, distraction, procrastination, and the deep spiritual thirst at the center of the hu...
20 Touko 13min
12. Psalm 19 and the Problem of Self-Deception
Why is self-awareness so difficult? In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores self-deception, blind spots, hidden faults, and the surprising difficulty of honestly seeing ourselves. The Ps...
19 Touko 16min
11. What Bowling Teaches Us About Peace
What does bowling have to do with spiritual life? In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores anxiety, surrender, creation, grace, and the deep human longing for soul rest. Using a surprisin...
18 Touko 13min
10. Who May Dwell on the Holy Mountain? (Psalm 15 Explained)
What actually creates a peaceful life? In this teaching on Psalm 15, John Ortberg explores the ancient biblical vision of an “unshakable” life — a life rooted in goodness, grace, truth, and the prese...
15 Touko 13min
9. Psalm 16 and the Secret of a Steady Heart
What’s the one thing that would make today a good day? Psalm 16 says it’s simpler—and deeper—than you think. In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through Psalm 16 and introduces a powerful idea: your...
14 Touko 13min
8. A Simple Way to Pray (Psalm 57)
Ever feel stuck in your thoughts… and don’t know how to pray? Here’s a simple, practical method that actually works. In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through a powerful and practical way to pray...
13 Touko 13min
7. A Dangerous Prayer That Can Set You Free
What do you do with anger you can’t let go of? What if the Bible actually teaches you how to pray it? In Part 3 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne tackle one of the most difficul...
12 Touko 16min
