The Dallas Willard Podcast 57. Some Barriers to Eternal Living Now: The Unsurrendered Will (2010)
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Nov 10, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a renowned Christian philosopher, dives deep into spiritual formation and the unsurrendered will. He argues that a surrendered will is crucial for experiencing eternal life now. Dallas illustrates how an unsurrendered will blocks grace, keeping individuals in control and hindering transformation. He examines the intersection of mind, body, spirit, and social relationships in shaping our character. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of surrendering desires to God for moral strength and discusses practical steps for guiding new believers toward spiritual growth.
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Surrendered Will Is Central
- The center of living the eternal life now is a surrendered will that progressively yields to God.
- An unsurrendered will blocks spiritual progress because it keeps you running your own life instead of joining God's work.
Look For Barriers Inside
- Recognize barriers to grace as internal rather than blaming external circumstances.
- Identify and address those inner barriers so God's grace can work in your life.
Dimensions Of The Person
- Jesus' formulation in Mark lists heart, soul, mind, and strength to show fundamental personal dimensions.
- Dallas adds the spirit/will as the initiating capacity that undergirds the other dimensions.
