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5. Where to Find Peace When You're in Trouble | John Ortberg Apr 11, 2025

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Jesus invites us into peace in the middle of a stirred-up world—not by avoiding trouble, but by trusting Him. The Greek word teraso paints a picture of our hearts like murky water, and Jesus offers clarity through stillness and connection. Science even shows our hearts beat in sync with others when we’re close, a reminder of the deep relational design we’re made for. Jesus, who embodies vulnerability as both God and man, calls us to recognize His presence in the weak, the overlooked, and the fragile—because peace isn’t found in control but in surrender. Let your troubled heart rest in His love.
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4. How to Follow Jesus Without Clarity | John Ortberg Apr 10, 2025

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In this deeply personal message, we’re invited to reflect on the state of our hearts—how troubled or peaceful we feel—and to consider Jesus’ words: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled.” Speaking from the edge of the Pacific Ocean, John draws a powerful contrast between the noise and stress of daily life and the inner peace that Jesus offers—not through distraction or perfect circumstances, but through His presence. Through stories of Thomas’ doubt, Jesus’ promise of home with the Father, and our desire for certainty, we’re reminded that we aren’t given a map—we’re given a guide. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and we already know enough to follow Him today. So when trouble rises, we pause, listen, and choose to do the next right thing with Him.
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3. This Is What the Gospel Says About Your Future Apr 09, 2025

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This week, we step into the Untroubled Heart series, learning how to face life with peace instead of panic. John focuses on our fear of the future, reminding us of Jesus’ words in John 14: “Do not let your hearts be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you.” That promise isn’t just poetic—it’s powerful and present. With a daily rhythm of 10 minutes without news, 10 in Scripture, and 10 in prayer, we can calm our minds and anchor our hearts. Even with our amygdala firing off alerts, we’re invited to live with confidence and peace, trusting that beyond all chaos, there is beauty—and Jesus is already there.
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2. Why You’re Always Anxious—And How to Break Free (featuring Steve Cuss) Apr 08, 2025

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With special guest: Steve Cuss
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1. Having an Untroubled Heart in a Troubled World Apr 07, 2025

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Jesus’ words in John 14—“Do not let your heart be troubled”—remind us that even in a broken world, peace is possible. The heart, described as our life’s control center, can be weighed down by anxiety, fear, failure, and uncertainty, but Jesus offers a path to live above our circumstances. His strategy? Go to God, go to people, and go to action. This isn’t about escaping reality in a cocoon; it’s about facing life head-on with faith. Like Peter, we may stumble in hard places, but Jesus meets us there. The journey to an untroubled heart begins by stepping into trouble—with courage, honesty, and trust.
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How to Deal with Shame, "Swim Toward the Shark" (2021) - PASSAGE TO WISDOM Apr 04, 2025

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Hey friend, tim here with Become New.
In prep for our NEW series, UNTROUBLED HEART (beginning Monday), we're inviting everyone to participate in a pre-series and post-series survey. This is part of an academically prepared and researched scale so that’s why we’re using it in this format. It only takes a minute...you can participate here: https://bit.ly/UntroubledHeartBefore
Thanks so much! -tim

As we take a break from our regular devo series, we are offering a trip into archives and sharing a collection of some of our most meaningful messages designed to encourage and guide you in your daily devotion with Jesus. So, feel free to engage in a way that speaks to you whether through journaling, prayer, or sharing with a friend. Join in and keep growing!

This episode was originally released October 13, 2021 during the series, PASSAGE TO WISDOM. To access the entire series visit: BecomeNew.com/library
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Lessons from a Sunflower (2022) - TOURNIER Apr 03, 2025

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This episode was originally released August 1, 2022 during the series, TOURNIER. To access the entire series visit: BecomeNew.com/library
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A Spirit of Creativity (2023) - CHARACTER Apr 02, 2025

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This episode was originally released August 16, 2023 during the series, CHARACTER. To access the entire series visit: BecomeNew.com/library
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The Most Important Quality Impacting Your Marriage (2024) - INSURMOUNTABLE Apr 01, 2025

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This episode was originally released February 9, 2024 during the series, INSURMOUNTABLE. To access the entire series visit: BecomeNew.com/library
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Why Christianity Makes Sense (2023) - IN THE BEGINNING Mar 31, 2025

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This episode was originally released June 7, 2023 during the series, IN THE BEGINNING. To access the entire series visit: BecomeNew.com/library
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