Episode

1. Why Nothing Ever Feels Like Enough

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Become New with John Ortberg
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Jul 20, 2026
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Summary

What if lasting spiritual transformation isn't about trying harder? In this opening episode of our Become New series, John Ortberg introduces Dallas Willard's classic The Renovation of the Heart and explores Jesus' invitation to become people whose lives are transformed from the inside out. Rather than focusing on behavior modification, this conversation examines the deeper renovation of the heart, the nature of spiritual thirst, and the promise of living water that satisfies our deepest lon...