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Mentioned in 10 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.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by John Mark Comer as being from USC and that scripture memorization was the single most important spiritual discipline in his life.
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Memorize | Scripture E4
Mentioned by John Ortberg in relation to the importance of attention and spiritual discipline.
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25. Step 7: Why You’re Not Changing as Fast as You Want To | John Ortberg
Mentioned by John Eldredge in relation to spiritual disciplines and the importance of union with Christ.
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The Masculinity Crisis with John Eldredge
Mentioned by John Ortberg while discussing the spiritual discipline of chastity.
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Chastity in a World of Temptation (2023) | HOME
Mentioned by Thomas McConkie as a source of inspiration for the episode's teaching on contemplation and prayer.
Thomas McConkie's back, and this could change your life
Mentioned by Dallas Willard himself when discussing the importance of transformation of character.
35. Realism About Character Transformation (2010)
Read by Matthew Lee Anderson as an undergraduate, it helped shape his thinking on bodies, influencing his study of Paul's epistles.
Where Should Babies Come From? | Matthew Lee Anderson
Mentioned as one of Dallas Willard's five major books.
Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb
Mentioned by Chris Nye as a book that says the parables are not meant to make you feel comfortable, but to agitate you.
The Scandal Of The Kingdom: Bags Of Gold // Matthew 25:14-30 - Chris Nye
Mentioned by John Ortberg as a book containing a line about spirituality being a major source of human misery.
Why Some Don't Like Habits--w/Nancy Ortberg (2023) HABIT
Mentioned by Ben Greenfield when discussing the spiritual discipline of service.
Fit Soul Chapter 10 - The 4 Spiritual Disciplines I Practice (&Why)
Mentioned by John Eldredge in the context of spiritual disciplines and communion with Christ.
John Eldredge on Becoming Ordinary Mystics
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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