The Dallas Willard Podcast 67. Presentation of the Body through the Consecration of its “Members” (1981)
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Jan 26, 2026 
Dallas Willard, philosopher and Christian spiritual teacher who led the 1981 lecture series on discipleship, offers a tight, thoughtful look at how the body and habits shape spiritual life. He defines discipleship and spiritual disciplines. He explains why the body matters, how feelings drive action, and how bodily habits steer us toward sin or righteousness.
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Purpose Of Spiritual Disciplines
- Disciplines are chosen activities that train us to live by God's power, character, and grace.
- Dallas Willard frames them as intentional means to be conformed to Christ, not optional extras.
Willingness As Part Of Growth
- Growth into Christlikeness requires participating in a refining course of experience.
- Willingness to be shaped, even "willing to be made willing," is central to that process.
Disciplines Train Spiritual Living
- Spiritual disciplines teach us to inhabit the spiritual realm rather than the fleshly one.
- Willard emphasizes that they train practical engagement with the Spirit, not mere ideas.
