The Dallas Willard Podcast 37. How Our Hearts and Lives are Broken and the Promise of Healing (2003)
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May 26, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a renowned Christian philosopher and author known for his insights on spiritual transformation, explores profound themes of healing and brokenness. He emphasizes that healing is an active journey, requiring personal engagement and a heartfelt connection with Jesus. Willard contrasts the innocence of childhood with adult complexities, advocating for a nurturing spiritual environment. He also highlights the importance of discipleship and spiritual practices, offering a pathway to inner peace and growth, ultimately guiding us toward genuine restoration.
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Active Inner Change Heals
- The healing and change on the inside are active processes requiring our response to God's initiative.
- Love described in Scriptures is an attainable reality for us through receiving God's love and allowing inner change.
Self-Will Causes Brokenness
- Human brokenness stems from self-will, the insistence on having one's own way no matter what.
- While will is good and a creative force, self-will damages relationships and perpetuates brokenness.
God Seeks Broken, Vulnerable Us
- Brokenness leads us to develop defenses and a place to hide, often physically manifested in our bodies.
- Despite brokenness, God always seeks us and loves everyone, especially the vulnerable children symbolizing our true condition.
