The Dallas Willard Podcast 64. Pornography and Spiritual Formation (2008)
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Jan 5, 2026 
Dallas Willard, a renowned philosophy professor and spiritual formation expert, discusses the complex relationship between pornography and spiritual growth. He explores how unchecked desires can lead to a corruption of the will and mind, using biblical examples to illustrate temptation. Willard introduces his VIM framework for transformation, emphasizing the need to replace harmful visions with compassion. He stresses the importance of spiritual disciplines and accountability while articulating Jesus' promise of true satisfaction as a means to combat lust.
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Desire Hijacks The Will
- Desire can hijack the will and blind the mind so people choose what they want over what is good.
- Dallas Willard shows spiritual formation explains why desires become controlling forces in life.
Desire Is Necessary But Dangerous
- Desire itself is neutral and necessary for life, but it becomes dangerous when it rules instead of being subordinated to the will.
- The will's role is to evaluate alternatives and subordinate desire to what is truly good.
Boredom Fuels Pornography Use
- Boredom, alienation, and purposelessness commonly drive people toward pornography because desire gives a temporary sense of being alive.
- A rich, meaningful life reduces the appeal of pornographic stimulation.
