Episode
52. Does God Feel Far Away?
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- Become New with John Ortberg
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 704
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Summary
What do you do when you feel completely forsaken? In this reflection on Psalm 22, John Ortberg explores one of the most haunting prayers in all of Scripture: "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" These are not only the words of the psalmist—they are the words Jesus prayed from the cross. John explores the unique pain of abandonment, the difference between explanation and healing, and the remarkable hope hidden in one tiny word that many of us overlook: "My." This episode explores:...