Become New with John Ortberg

The Secret to Spiritual Growth


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Submission.

Just hearing that word can feel… uncomfortable.
In a culture that prizes independence, autonomy, and “doing life your way,” the idea of submitting to someone else can sound outdated—or even dangerous. But what if submission, rightly understood, is actually a pathway to freedom?

In today’s teaching, we explore the spiritual discipline of submission—not as control or coercion, but as a humble, intentional decision to learn from those who are further along in wisdom and character. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and real-life examples, this message reframes submission as a powerful tool for growth, accountability, and transformation.

Because sometimes the fastest way forward…
 is learning to follow.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard
Story reference connected to The Sound of Music (Maria von Trapp)
Concept parallels with Alcoholics Anonymous (sponsor model)

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