Episode
Following Jesus: The Pros and Cons (2022)
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- Become New with John Ortberg
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- Aug 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 942
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Summary
What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In this episode, John Ortberg explores one of Jesus' most misunderstood invitations: "Count the cost." Drawing from Dallas Willard's The Renovation of the Heart, he explains why discipleship is not an emotional decision but a thoughtful one. More importantly, he asks a question many of us rarely consider: What is the cost of not following Jesus? Discover why surrender isn't the loss of life, but the pathway to the greatest treasure you'll ever find. ...