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Mentioned in 11 episodes
The Spirit of the Disciplines
Understanding How God Changes Lives
Book • 1988
In 'The Spirit of the Disciplines', Dallas Willard argues that spiritual disciplines are essential for transforming Christians into the character of Christ.
He contends that these disciplines, such as solitude, silence, fasting, and prayer, are concrete activities that make us more receptive to God's Kingdom.
The book explores the theological foundation of these disciplines, their historical context, and their practical application in everyday life.
Willard emphasizes that salvation is a process of transformation worked out through our physical bodies and that these disciplines are crucial for living a life that reflects Christ's teachings.
He contends that these disciplines, such as solitude, silence, fasting, and prayer, are concrete activities that make us more receptive to God's Kingdom.
The book explores the theological foundation of these disciplines, their historical context, and their practical application in everyday life.
Willard emphasizes that salvation is a process of transformation worked out through our physical bodies and that these disciplines are crucial for living a life that reflects Christ's teachings.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by 

in reference to his book on spiritual disciplines.


John Eldredge

214 snips
CNLP 725 | Too Young to Lead? John Eldredge on Age, Authority, and the Hidden Hunger Success and Marriage Can't Fill
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as being from USC and that scripture memorization was the single most important spiritual discipline in his life.


John Mark Comer

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Memorize | Scripture E4
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as a definition of worship.


Dallas Willard

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03. Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life (2008) - Dallas Willard
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in relation to the importance of attention and spiritual discipline.


John Ortberg

21 snips
25. Step 7: Why You’re Not Changing as Fast as You Want To | John Ortberg
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when discussing spiritual disciplines.


Dallas Willard

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36. Church Activities Organized around Character Development (2010)
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in relation to spiritual disciplines and the importance of union with Christ.


John Eldredge

13 snips
The Masculinity Crisis with John Eldredge
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while discussing the spiritual discipline of chastity.


John Ortberg

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Chastity in a World of Temptation (2023) | HOME
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as a source of inspiration for the episode's teaching on contemplation and prayer.

Thomas McConkie

Thomas McConkie's back, and this could change your life
Mentioned by Keithan Schwahn when discussing placing our public relations department entirely in the hands of God.

The Fifth Act | Risk + Reputation - Keithen Schwahn
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himself when discussing the importance of transformation of character.


Dallas Willard

35. Realism About Character Transformation (2010)
Read by 

as an undergraduate, it helped shape his thinking on bodies, influencing his study of Paul's epistles.


Matthew Lee Anderson

Where Should Babies Come From? | Matthew Lee Anderson
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as a significant influence on 

's work and thinking.


Carey Nieuwhof


John Ortberg

CNLP 168 | John Ortberg on The Problem with Hurry in Leadership, Why So Many Leaders Struggle With Intimacy and His Friendship with Dallas Willard
Mentioned as one of Dallas Willard's five major books.

Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb
Mentioned by 

as a book that says the parables are not meant to make you feel comfortable, but to agitate you.


Chris Nye

The Scandal Of The Kingdom: Bags Of Gold // Matthew 25:14-30 - Chris Nye
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as a book containing a line about spirituality being a major source of human misery.


John Ortberg

Why Some Don't Like Habits--w/Nancy Ortberg (2023) HABIT
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when discussing the spiritual discipline of service.


Ben Greenfield

How I Practice The Spiritual Disciplines, Practical Ways To Build Your Spiritual Muscles, Listener Q&A On God, Religion, Reincarnation, Masturbation & Much More.
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when discussing the spiritual discipline of service.


Ben Greenfield

Fit Soul Chapter 10 - The 4 Spiritual Disciplines I Practice (&Why)
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as a book he reads for spiritual disciplines.


Ben Greenfield

Conversations with Tom | Ben Greenfield on Optimizing Your Body and Brain Right Now
Mentioned by 

in the context of spiritual disciplines and communion with Christ.


John Eldredge

John Eldredge on Becoming Ordinary Mystics
Mentioned by John Piper as a very good book written by a professor, advocating for memorizing and meditating upon Scripture.

Treasuring Scripture for Life’s Battles