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John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church in the San Francisco Bay Area

John Ortberg

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Church in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has authored numerous books on Christian living including The Life You’ve Always Wanted, Who is This Man? and Know Doubt. John holds a Master of Divinity and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Seminary. He and his wife, Nancy, have three grown children. Learn more about John by visiting his website, www.johnortberg.com.

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Radically Rediscovering Salvation (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor John Ortberg offers fresh insight on what it means to live an abundant life as a disciple of Jesus Christ in a discussion based on his book Eternity is Now in Session: A Radical Rediscovery of What Jesus Really Taught About Salvation, Eternity, and Getting to the Good Place. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast

Radically Rediscovering Salvation (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor John Ortberg offers fresh insight on what it means to live an abundant life as a disciple of Jesus Christ in a discussion based on his book Eternity is Now in Session: A Radical Rediscovery of What Jesus Really Taught About Salvation, Eternity, and Getting to the Good Place. (Part 1 of 2)

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Helping Your Children to Embrace Their Future

As a parent, you may struggle to let go of your young adult child as you’re concerned about their future choices for a career and spouse, and their spiritual well-being. Pastor John Ortberg offers encouragement and advice for helping your teen discover God’s direction for their life as they leave home.

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Connecting With Others in Meaningful Relationships

Pastor John Ortberg discusses barriers to intimacy, and how we can build stronger relationships with God, our spouse, and others.

What Should Kids Choose: Discovering God’s Will in Big Decisions

Our children will face big decisions, wondering if God has a direction. Help kids navigate life’s crossroads by teaching that there are reasons God remains silent.

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Walking Through Life’s Open Doors (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor John Ortberg talks about God opening and closing doors of opportunity as a way of revealing His will for your life, and offers biblically-based insights on how you can become the person He meant for you to be by following His guidance in making the tough choices you face. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast

Walking Through Life’s Open Doors (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor John Ortberg talks about God opening and closing doors of opportunity as a way of revealing His will for your life, and offers biblically-based insights on how you can become the person He meant for you to be by following His guidance in making the tough choices you face. (Part 1 of 2)

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Wrestling with Big Decisions

Teens shouldn’t fret when there’s no “burning-bush” answer to their life questions.