How Hidden Sin Hurts Us

Become New with John Ortberg

What if the thing you most want to hide… is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful (and often avoided) spiritual practice of confession—the act of telling the truth about your life to God and to a trusted person. It may feel uncomfortable, even painful, but it might also be the key to real freedom.

Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and insights from recovery communities like AA, this message shows how confession breaks the cycle of shame, removes hidden burdens, and restores connection with God and others.

Because healing begins the moment you stop pretending.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard
Alcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book) — Alcoholics Anonymous

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What if the thing you most want to hide… is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In today’s teaching, we explore the powerful (and often avoided) spiritual practice of confession—the act of telling the truth about your life to God and to a trusted person. It may feel uncomfortable, even painful, but it might also be the key to real freedom.

Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and insights from recovery communities like AA, this message shows how confession breaks the cycle of shame, removes hidden burdens, and restores connection with God and others.

Because healing begins the moment you stop pretending.

Welcome home. Change starts today.

📚 Today's Resources:
The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard
Alcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book) — Alcoholics Anonymous

🙌 New episodes every weekday.
📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.

Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
TEXT us at 51504
EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com

GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe
GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504
SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team

😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/
🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/

Music Credits:
Beyond by Waes Hael MB01C7DBTWRVYUQ

2026-04-23 12 min
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