35. The People Who Shaped Your Soul

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone is helping them develop a taste for what is good?

In this reflection on Psalm 34, John Ortberg revisits the famous invitation:
"Taste and see that the Lord is good."

But this time he explores a surprising idea: every one of us is a tastemaker.

Through stories from Anthony Bourdain, insights from C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, and reflections on gratitude, beauty, and influence, John explores how our loves shape the people around us.

This episode explores:
- Psalm 34 and God's goodness
- Anthony Bourdain's life-changing oyster
- C.S. Lewis and The Weight of Glory
- G.K. Chesterton on wonder and gratitude
- How taste is formed
- Becoming a tastemaker for goodness

Scriptures:
- Psalm 34

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📚 Today's Resources:
axis.org
G.K. Chesterton, Autobiography 
C.S. Lewis, “The Weight of Glory”

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00:00 Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
00:18 What Happens When You Lose Your Sense of Taste?
01:12 Every Joy Is a Gift
01:53 Chivalry Is Dead (The Zombie Joke)
02:23 Anthony Bourdain's First Oyster
03:24 "It Tasted of the Future"
03:58 C.S. Lewis & The Weight of Glory
04:53 We Were Made to Taste Beauty
05:24 G.K. Chesterton & Wonder
05:56 The Birthday Present of Birth
06:19 How Taste Is Formed
07:03 Taste for Beauty, Truth & Goodness
07:34 Who Shaped Your Taste?
07:56 Loving What You Love Out Loud
08:44 You Are a Tastemaker
09:14 Helping Others Discern What Is Good
09:51 Taste and See
10:34 Don't Become a Zombie
10:50 The Lord Is Good