The Dallas Willard Podcast 61. Being a Disciple of Jesus, not Just a Christian (2010)
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Dec 8, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a renowned philosophy professor and spiritual teacher, dives deep into the essence of being a true disciple of Jesus. He distinguishes between mere Christians and actual disciples, emphasizing the importance of spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting. Willard explores how these practices can lead to genuine transformation and how discipleship applies to every facet of life, from work to parenting. He offers insights on nurturing a kingdom-focused home and warns against the pitfalls of unchecked desires in the church, urging listeners to engage with Jesus' teachings actively.
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Prayer Reorients Relationships
- Prayer practiced is a life-transforming discipline that enables love and changed relationships.
- Prayer trains you to love enemies by praying for and serving them rather than matching their demands.
Practice Quiet Service
- Practice secrecy by refraining from doing good to be seen and reduce dependence on praise.
- Avoid performing good deeds for public acclaim and focus on serving quietly when possible.
Fast To Taste God's Sustenance
- Use chastity and fasting as disciplines to break sexual and appetitive bondage, not to condemn the good things themselves.
- Fast while engaged in ministry and memorize Scripture to learn that God's Word is sustenance.
