Become New with John Ortberg 11. Jesus and Judgmentalism | John and Nancy Ortberg
Feb 3, 2026
Nancy Ortberg, author and speaker who offers conversational reflections on faith and relationships. They explore how condemnation creeps into eyebrows, tone, and posture. They talk about Jesus gathering the marginalized, the sower parable as overflowing grace, and how anonymity makes people quick moral commentators. The chat is honest, funny, and focused on learning to give grace.
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No Condemnation In Friendship With Jesus
- John explains that entering friendship with Jesus means condemnation is no longer relevant.
- This frames Jesus' ministry as inviting people into a reality of no condemnation rather than moral verdicts.
Farmers Shocked By The Sower
- John imagines first-century farmers shocked by the parable of the sower because no farmer would scatter seed where it would fail.
- He uses that image to show Jesus' surprising generosity toward those the religious leaders dismissed.
Generosity Beats Mere Tolerance
- Nancy and John point out Jesus' Beatitudes and parables act as counter-condemnation and express a generous spirit.
- They contrast generous gathering with mere tolerance as the posture Jesus modeled.