15. Give Up Condemnation for Lent

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What if the most spiritual thing you could do today… is not have the last word?

In this episode, John Ortberg tells a powerful story about his friend Dallas Willard and introduces a simple but life-changing practice: letting go of condemnation by releasing our need to be right.

As Lent approaches, John invites us into something deeper than giving up chocolate or social media. He challenges us to give up condemning others (and ourselves), drawing from Jesus’ silence under accusation, insights from Arthur Brooks, research by Robert Putnam, and wisdom from Dorothy Day.

You’ll explore:
• Why condemnation is quietly damaging our relationships and culture
• How Jesus modeled a radically different way of living
• What it means to practice “not having the last word”
• How love, not blame, becomes the path to healing
• A 40-day Lenten invitation to live without condemnation

John also shares a simple commitment you can practice one day at a time:

With God’s help, I abandon condemnation and blaming. Instead, I will live in the love of God, the love of life, and the love of others.

If you’re tired of outrage, polarization, and carrying judgment in your body and soul, this episode offers a gentle, courageous way forward.


📚Today's Resources:
The Divine Conspiracy — by Dallas Willard
Dorothy Day
“I only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.”
Love Your Enemies — Arthur Brooks
Upswing — Robert Putnam

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