# Formation with John Ortberg

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Official site: http://www.formationpodcast.com
Author: Become New
Episodes: 8

## Resource

Formation is a podcast for leaders, seekers, and lifelong learners at the intersection of theology, psychology, and lived wisdom. Hosted by John Ortberg, PhD, each episode explores the science and soul of spiritual flourishing: what shapes us, what changes us, and what it means to be fully human. Topics include: - Spiritual formation - Contemplative practice - The psychology of transformation and habit change - Leadership, character, and the inner life - Theology in dialogue with modern science - Emotional health, resilience, and purpose Learn more by visiting formationpodcast.com

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## Episodes
- [007. Quadriplegia, Despair, and Learning to Truly Live ft. Joni Eareckson Tada](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/007-quadriplegia-despair-and-learning-to-truly-live-ft-joni-eareckson-tada) — 2026-07-08T07:00:00+00:00
- [006. A Silicon Valley Pastor on the Spiritual Cost of a Distracted Life ft. Jay Kim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/006-a-silicon-valley-pastor-on-the-spiritual-cost-of-a-distracted-life-ft-jay-kim) — 2026-06-24T10:00:00+00:00
- [005. The Hidden Spiritual Cost of How We Work ft. Gary Hamel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/005-the-hidden-spiritual-cost-of-how-we-work-ft-gary-hamel) — 2026-06-10T15:00:00+00:00
- [004. How Politics Shapes Our Spiritual Formation ft. Michael Wear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/004-how-politics-shapes-our-spiritual-formation-ft-michael-wear) — 2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00
- [003. Facing Humanity's Hidden Capacity for Evil ft. Gary Haugen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/003-facing-humanity-s-hidden-capacity-for-evil-ft-gary-haugen) — 2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00
- [002. How to Read the Old Testament (and Still Have Faith) ft. Tremper Longman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/002-how-to-read-the-old-testament-and-still-have-faith-ft-tremper-longman) — 2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
- [001. How God Gets Our Attention and the Pace of Formation ft. Tyler Staton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/001-how-god-gets-our-attention-and-the-pace-of-formation-ft-tyler-staton) — 2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [Your Chance to Ask John a Question](https://stenobird.com/podcast/formation-with-john-ortberg-7804940/your-chance-to-ask-john-a-question) — 2026-04-08T15:00:00+00:00

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