# 36. The Surprising Link Between Love and Attention

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Podcast: [Become New with John Ortberg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/become-new-with-john-ortberg-3584281)
Published: 2026-06-22T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if one of the greatest acts of love is simply paying attention? In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg and Laura Turner explore wonder, attentiveness, and the surprising connection between love and noticing. Drawing on insights from Marilynne Robinson, the film Lady Bird, and the writings of Simone Weil, they invite us to slow down and rediscover God's presence in the ordinary. This episode explores: - Psalm 8 and the wonder of creation - Why attention is an expression of love - ...

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