Episode
39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life
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- Become New with John Ortberg
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- Jun 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1020
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Summary
How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life? In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms: Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them. Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence. This episode explores: - Psalm 30 and emotional healing - The journey from the pit to praise - Why naming em...