Formation with John Ortberg
Become NewFormation 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 hab... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsReligion & Spirituality | |||
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In this episode of Formation, John Ortberg sits down with Carey Nieuwhof to talk leadership, fame, faith, and what it means for the church to stay human as the world turns synthetic.
Carey Nieuwhof has spent the last decade in a chair few people occ... more
Joni Eareckson Tada became a quadriplegic at seventeen after a diving accident that severed her spinal cord. In the nearly six decades since, she has written dozens of books, founded a global disability ministry, survived two bouts of cancer, and wok... more
What does it take to find peace in a culture engineered for distraction? In this episode of Formation, John Ortberg sits down with a Silicon Valley pastor whose pursuit of attention, rest, and spiritual formation was interrupted by a panic attack — a... more
What does it mean to treat people as ends in themselves rather than instruments to get things done? Gary Hamel joins John for a conversation about work, dignity, and the quiet crisis inside most organizations. One of the world's most influential busi... more
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- God’s Work
I started following John and his team on YouTube earlier this year, and have enjoyed every episode, and I can truly say I have grown in my walk with Jesus. When I heard John and Tim talk about Formation, I knew I was all in on following this podcast. I have been regularly listening and I was all caught up on episodes when the Joni Tada broadcast dropped. So now I am all caught up, and waiting patiently for the next show. Thank you John, Tim, Bucky, and the whole team for Become New and Formation... more
Apple Podcasts5David Following Jesus
United States17 days ago - Fruit of a lifelong process
I want to send the first episode to everyone I love. Ortberg is answering every question we were too afraid to ask. This podcast is the perfect addition to Become New and the ministry of prayer and contemplation that has blessed so many of us.
Apple Podcasts5Rachel ShoshanaUnited States3 months ago - The Kingdom is present in this podcast
I have a deep appreciation for John Ortberg and this podcast is certainly a great reason why. Wisdom is obtained through learned experience and that is apparent in this show. I’m excited to see this continue and will certainly keep listening.
Apple Podcasts5JakeFox74United States3 months ago - I can’t wait.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I can’t wait to drink from this deep well as I journey towards Christlikeness. This will also be the perfect tool to send to others on the same path.
Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Matt BrunnerUnited States3 months ago - I am so grateful :’)
Tears of gratitude welling up rn. Thank you so much John and the Become New team for this beautiful extension of the ministry. I’m not even able to articulate fully all the ways that the Spirit of Jesus has used Become New as means of conforming me into His Image. I’m so looking forward to more of these long form Formation episodes. I’ve just listened to the first one and it was so awesome, Tyler and John are both so thoughtful and I admire them both deeply.
Apple Podcasts5AudreyR :)United States3 months ago
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This show centers on spiritual formation for leaders and curious minds, blending theology with psychology and everyday lived experience. Episodes commonly explore how practices, discernment, and the Holy Spirit shape character, leadership, and resilient faith in daily life. Guests range from pastors and theologians to thought leaders who illuminate how to live faithfully in a complex world, making the content feel practical, reflective, and forming—often with a compassionate, introspective tone that invites personal growth. A standout is the consistent emphasis on finding God in ordinary moments, not just in theory, and on integrating spiritual disciplines with contemporary science and psychology to aid transformation and leadership develop... more
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1. Become New with John Ortberg
2. The Contemplative Pastor
3. Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer
4. Bridgetown Audio Podcast
5. The Dallas Willard Podcast
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Recent guests on Formation include:
1. Jay Kim
2. Gary Hamel
3. Michael Wear
4. Gary Haugen
5. Tremper Longman III
6. Tyler Staton
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