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Mentioned in 24 episodes

Renovation of the Heart

Putting on the Character of Christ

Book • 2002

Author

Dallas Willard

In *Renovation of the Heart*, Dallas Willard argues that spiritual transformation occurs when all essential dimensions of the human being—spirit, mind, body, social context, and soul—are transformed to Christlikeness under the direction of a regenerate will and the constant overtures of God's grace.

The book emphasizes that this transformation is not achieved through mere human effort but through apprenticeship to Jesus Christ.

Willard discusses the importance of understanding human nature, its components, and how they are renewed, and he provides a systematic process for personal transformation rooted in biblical and theological principles.

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

Mark Sayers

Cherie Snyder

Mentioned in 24 episodes

Mentioned as a book written by the speaker's father, emphasizing understanding as the foundation of care.

109 snips

39. Out of the Furnace of Feeling. Escaping the Tyranny of Feeling, Passion & Emotion (2003)

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

as containing the circle diagram from the teaching slides in Chapter 2.

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40. The Broken Body and Its Social World. Healing the Family and Its Wounds (2003)

Recommended as a helpful book for studying the 'Healing the Heart' teaching more deeply.

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42. Living Wholeness of Life in the Kingdom and Power of God (2003)

Recommended in the episode description to study topics discussed in sessions 4, 5 and 6.

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59. The Role of the Body in Spiritual and Unspiritual Life (2010)

Asked to be taught about the contents of in the series.

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37. How Our Hearts and Lives are Broken and the Promise of Healing (2003)

Recommended by

Dallas Willard

as a deep dive into the circles of spiritual formation and how it shows up in the local church.

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60. Disciplines for Eternal (Spiritual) Living (2010)

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

as containing circle diagrams published in chapter two.

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57. Some Barriers to Eternal Living Now: The Unsurrendered Will (2010)

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

as the book where

Dallas Willard

defines worship.

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03. Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life (2008) - Dallas Willard

Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

in reference to chapter 5, where he discusses the VIM formula at length.

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64. Pornography and Spiritual Formation (2008)

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

when discussing her father's teachings on achieving goals.

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30. Doing What Jesus Did, Part 2: Intention and Means (2002)

Mentioned by

John Ortberg

to illustrate the concept of confession and the importance of facing one's sin.

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20. Step 5: Why Hiding Your Sins is Keeping You Stuck | John Ortberg

Mentioned by

Rebecca Willard Heatley

as the source of material for the podcast episode, specifically on Christian character formation.

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35. Realism About Character Transformation (2010)

Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

, referencing a statement by Leith Anderson included in the book.

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65. Planning for Spiritual Formation in the Local Church (2012)

Mentioned by

John Ortberg

, whose work on the 12 steps and spiritual formation has influenced Ortberg.

20 snips

Beyond Addiction: How the 12 Steps Can Enrich Everyone's Spiritual Journey

Recommended to understand Willard's perspective on the basic dimensions of the human self.

14 snips

The Possibility of our Formation

Mentioned by

John Ortberg

as the book he walked through in the flagship series, Become New.

Humility 1; Hubris 0 | John Ortberg

Mentioned by

Mark Sayers

when talking about discipleship as the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were you.

The Compelling Church: Discipleship – Mark Sayers

Mentioned by

Dave Ripper

when discussing Dallas Willard's vision for integrating spiritual formation into the local church.

Dave Ripper | Discerning God's Invitations, Episode 2

Recommended by

Cherie Snyder

as a book that continues to challenge and clarify her thinking.

186: Becoming the Questions

Mentioned by

Kyle Strobel

regarding Dallas Willard's VIM paradigm, specifically in chapter 5.

The Renewal of the Mind in Spiritual Formation

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