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Become New with John Ortberg

John Ortberg

Booking Overview

A daily solo Christian spiritual-formation show focused on prayer, Scripture, emotional honesty, and becoming more like Christ, with occasional external experts such as therapists. Credible pitches include Christian authors, pastors, spiritual-formation teachers, and mental-health professionals who can connect clinical or theological expertise with practical spiritual growth; booking difficulty is low to medium because guest appearances are infrequent and the show is primarily host-led.

Metrics

Episodes: 1241

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 71.8k subscribers

Instagram: 4.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

connect@becomenew.com

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Host

John Ortberg - Christian author, pastor, and speaker known for teaching on spiritual formation, discipleship, and Christian life and practice.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Christian authors, pastors, spiritual-formation teachers, therapists, psychologists, and other subject-matter experts whose work connects with prayer, Scripture, emotional health, or discipleship.
Required Achievements:  
Professional clinical or theological credentials, Published work or established teaching experience, Relevant expertise in spiritual formation, mental health, prayer, or Scripture

Recent Guest Discussions

Rick Blackmon - Therapy, Emotional Honesty, Healing, Therapeutic Relationships, Prayer, And The Psalms

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Spiritual Formation, Prayer, Psalms

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Become New with John Ortberg
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First Steps | A 10-Minute Look Inside the Live Masterclass with Dr. John Ortberg

October 09, 2026

Why do AA meetings sometimes feel like the safest place to tell the truth? And what could the church learn from that kind of honesty, acceptance, and shared dependence on God?In this episode, John Ortberg explores how the 12 Steps can help us approach spiritual growth, stubborn habits, and the struggles we keep trying to overcome alone. Whether you’re wrestling with anger, fear, control, greed, or the familiar gap between who you want to be and how you actually live, the invitation begins wit...

RR. I Desperately Need Peace

October 08, 2026

Can you have peace while the situation you’re facing is still unresolved? During one of the darkest periods of his life, John Ortberg found himself awake early in the morning, needing something solid to hold onto. A passage from Dallas Willard’s Renovation of the Heart helped him consider what peace might mean when circumstances remain frightening.John explores the exhausting work of trying to control outcomes that are no longer in our hands. Picture someone bowling: the ball has been release...

RR. I Messed Up, I Made a Mistake, Now What?

October 07, 2026

What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake? For many of us, one wrong answer, awkward conversation, or disappointing performance can turn into a harsh verdict about who we are. John Ortberg offers a different response, borrowed from conductor Benjamin Zander: “How fascinating!”Through stories about music, tutoring, Eugene Peterson, and the disciple Peter, John explores how a growth mindset helps us approach mistakes with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Instead of constantly ask...

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Frequently asked questions

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Become New with John Ortberg
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How do I get in touch with Become New with John Ortberg?

Become New with John Ortberg is hosted by John Ortberg. Its publicly listed email is connect@becomenew.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Become New with John Ortberg?

The publicly listed email for Become New with John Ortberg: connect@becomenew.com.

How many listeners does Become New with John Ortberg have?

Podseeker estimates Become New with John Ortberg reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Become New with John Ortberg?

Become New with John Ortberg typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Christian authors, pastors, spiritual-formation teachers, therapists, psychologists, and other subject-matter experts whose work connects with prayer, Scripture, emotional health, or discipleship. Common among recent guests: Professional clinical or theological credentials; Published work or established teaching experience; Relevant expertise in spiritual formation, mental health, prayer, or Scripture. Recent guests include Rick Blackmon.

How hard is it to get booked on Become New with John Ortberg?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Become New with John Ortberg cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Spiritual Formation, Prayer, and Psalms. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

connect@becomenew.com

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