The Dallas Willard Podcast 44. Entering the Spiritual Disciplines (1991)
Aug 11, 2025
Dallas Willard, an influential philosopher and author known for his deep insights into spiritual growth, shares wisdom on spiritual disciplines. He discusses their vital role in embodying Christ's teachings and personal transformation. Willard emphasizes Jesus’ promise of comfort through the Holy Spirit and explores the unseen realities of faith. He advocates for self-acceptance and urges listeners to embrace spiritual practices to deepen their connection with God and the community, ultimately guiding them toward a more profound understanding of discipleship.
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D.L. Moody Praise Story
- Dallas Willard recounts a theologian telling D.L. Moody that God's blessing explains Moody's extraordinary effect.
- He uses the story to illustrate how Renovaré's work shows a visible movement of the Spirit.
Invisible Realm Is Real
- Dallas Willard teaches that God works in an invisible spiritual realm we must learn to perceive.
- Spiritual growth requires training to notice and respond to realities we cannot see.
Disciplines Train Spiritual Perception
- Dallas Willard generalizes that all spiritual discipline trains us to interact with God's invisible domain.
- Disciplines sharpen perception and practical engagement with the spiritual world.