# We Need Silence

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Podcast: [Become New with John Ortberg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/become-new-with-john-ortberg-3584281)
Published: 2026-04-20T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118006/episodes/19034122-we-need-silence.mp3
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Duration seconds: 656

## Resource

Silence might be the most uncomfortable… and most transformative… practice in your life. In a world filled with constant noise, distraction, and the pressure to always say something, the discipline of silence feels almost impossible. But what if silence is actually the doorway to peace, trust, and deeper connection with God? In this teaching, we explore why silence matters, how it reshapes your inner life, and why learning not to speak can bring surprising freedom. Drawing from the wisdom o...

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