Become New with John Ortberg THIS Keeps Us Stuck
Jan 14, 2026
What keeps us stuck in unchanging habits? The podcast delves into how beliefs shape our identity, often confusing habits for who we are. With insights from psychology and supportive communities like Alcoholics Anonymous, it highlights the need for faith in our capacity to change. The power of community in fostering belief is emphasized, as is the importance of loving actions to replace unhelpful defaults. Discover who in your life encourages your journey towards transformation!
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Habits Masquerade As Identity
- Habits can feel identical to identity because they become 'second nature' over time.
- John Ortberg warns that confusing habits with unchangeable nature creates a limiting belief that blocks growth.
Belief Shapes Willingness To Change
- Calling a tendency 'just who I am' avoids the hard work of self-knowledge and effort.
- Ortberg emphasizes that believing change is impossible spares us from responsibility and action.
Habit Replacement Meets Its Limit
- Charles Duhigg's research on habit replacement shows routines can be swapped while keeping the same cue and reward.
- Ortberg recounts that replacement often fails under stress unless accompanied by another ingredient: belief.
