Why the Christmas Story Keeps Spreading 2000 Years Later

Villains chase power, but heroes do this…

December 11, 2025 • John Ortberg • Luke 2, Matthew 2, Isaiah 9:6

Today John looks at the carol Angels From the Realms of Glory and asks what kind of power we are living in. Through the remarkable story of James Montgomery and a deep dive into the upside down “power rankings” of the Christmas story, we learn why real power is not control but love. This episode will help you see Jesus differently and invite you into one simple act of altruism today.

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Music Credits:

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Chad Lawson - MB01M3YAWW2VF7W

Angels from the Realm of Glory by Tim Williams

"This is Holy Ground" from John Ortberg

December 26, 2025 • John Ortberg

http://becomenew.com/give Thank you for being on the journey with us. We are so grateful and plan to keep at it. We will return with FRESH teaching from John on January 1st and then again January 19th for our new series: NO CONDEMNATION. 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at mailto:connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at http://becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://http://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cnqywvp9s 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/become.new

Why Jesus Was Born in a Manger

December 25, 2025 • John Ortberg • Luke 2:7, Matthew 1:21, 1 Peter 5:8

Away in a Manger isn’t just a sweet song. It’s a radical message of hope. In today’s episode, John explores why Jesus was born in a manger, what that says about who He came for, and how Christmas answers the question we all carry: what will become of us? This episode is tender, thoughtful, and quietly powerful. A reminder that Jesus meets us where we are and heals what’s broken. 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at mailto:connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at http://becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://http://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cnqywvp9s 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/become.new Music Credits: We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Chad Lawson - MB01M3YAWW2VF7W Away in a Manger by Silk Fusion - MB01F2FERX0HU6D

Your Soul Needs to Feel It's Worth

December 24, 2025

This song doesn’t just sound beautiful. It tells the truth about you. In today’s episode, John unpacks O Holy Night and explores what it means for the soul to feel its worth. From the Bible’s understanding of the soul to the surprising backstory of this carol, this episode offers a new way to talk to God, to yourself, and to others. If you’ve ever questioned your value, this one is for you. 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at mailto:connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at http://becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://http://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cnqywvp9s 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/become.new Music Credits: We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Chad Lawson - MB01M3YAWW2VF7W O Holy Night by Sita - MB01XENMBCWK17Y