The Dallas Willard Podcast 38. Understanding the Will and the Mind, the Center of Brokenness and of Healing (2003)
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Jun 2, 2025 
Dallas Willard, a distinguished professor of philosophy, delves into the intricate connection between mind and faith. He discusses how engaging with scripture, like Psalm 23, can prompt deep personal transformation and healing. Willard emphasizes dismantling mental strongholds to foster spiritual growth and the necessity of moral foundations in today’s secular society. He encourages listeners to align their desires with divine goodness, practice gratitude, and embrace hope for a fulfilling spiritual life. Ultimately, he highlights the importance of an active relationship with God in everyday living.
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Human Brokenness Explained
- Brokenness in human life shows as moral failure, unhappiness, and inability to do good.
- Self-will is destructive and leads to inward and outward problems preventing us from working well.
Will and Faith Foundation
- Trusting God is the bedrock of the will; turning away to trust oneself causes corruption.
- Faith in Jesus brings new life and begins the process of healing and transformation within us.
Salvation is Living Trust
- Establish a living relationship of trust with Jesus Christ to experience salvation now.
- Trust Jesus even if your understanding or doctrine is incomplete; He will guide you.