Become New with John Ortberg

Is Self-Care Biblical? with Dr. Rick Blackmon (2022)

July 29, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Is self-care selfish? Or is it something Jesus actually invites us to practice? In this conversation, John Ortberg sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Rick Blackmon to explore Dallas Willard's vision of soul care from The Renovation of the Heart. Together they discuss emotional health, burnout, self-denial, and why understanding yourself is the first step toward caring for yourself well. Discover why true self-care isn't about self-indulgence, but about cultivating the kind of life that allows y...

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