The Dallas Willard Podcast 55. What is Spiritual Life? Who is a Spiritual Person? (2010)
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Oct 27, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a renowned philosopher and Christian author, takes us deep into the essence of spiritual life and identity. He discusses the two landscapes of flesh and spirit, emphasizing spirit as the primary reality. Willard defines life as an interactive relationship with God and explores the importance of will and moral responsibility. He also highlights choices about where to invest our minds and how those choices affect our spiritual journey. Rich in anecdotes, he illustrates spiritual joy through personal stories, inviting listeners to reconsider the interplay between body and spirit.
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Seek The Kingdom As Daily Priority
- Seek the kingdom of God by making God's will the arithmetic of your life and priorities.
- Practice interactive relationship with God so your life becomes part of His eternal life now.
Spirit Is Primary Reality
- Spirit is the most substantial reality and matter flows from spirit rather than the reverse.
- Life is self-initiating, self-sustaining, self-directing activity originating ultimately in God.
Human Life Is Relational To God
- Human life aims at interactive relationship with God and drawing life from Him is eternal life.
- Our purpose is to act and grow as creators under God's reign, not merely to think or survive physically.