Best Dallas Willard Podcasts (2024)

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15. The Good "Half-Breed" and the Full-Blooded Stinkers. The Neighborliness of the Kingdom. (1983) 43:26

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The Good "Half-Breed" and the Full-Blooded Stinkers. The Neighborliness of the Kingdom. Parable: The Good Samaritan Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 29, 1983 Scripture: Luke 10 :23-42 This is the final session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.” All the talks in…

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14. Persistence is the Prerequisite: The “Unprofitable” Servant, and The Widow and the Mean Judge (1983) 47:40

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Persistence is the Prerequisite: The “Unprofitable” Servant, and The Widow and the Mean Judge Parables: The Unprofitable Servant, The Persistent Widow, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 22, 1983 Scripture: Luke 17:3-10; Luke 18:1-17 “Strive to enter at the straight gate. For straight is the g…

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Literature, Meaning, & Faith | Lori Branch 37:58

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In today’s episode, an English professor explores the question of meaning. What compels us to look for meaning? And, is meaning found within ourselves or outside of ourselves? You’ll hear from Lori Branch, an English professor at the University of Iowa. In this talk, she explores why we seek meaning, how we find meaning in our relationship with oth…

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13. The Folly of Possessions and Riches: The Rich Fool (1983) 48:06

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The Folly of Possessions and Riches: The Rich Fool Parable: The Rich Fool Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 15, 1983 Scripture: Luke 12:13-40 Today we’re studying the Parable of the Rich Fool. A fool is a person who misjudges means to ends and chooses the wrong end. The farmer in the Parable of the Rich Fool was a man who had …

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Brandan Spencer – Churches in Renewal 27:12

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Brandan Spencer, Renovaré’s Director of Church Engagement, talks with Nate about family life, church renewal, and Renovaré’s new initiative to help communities step deeper into with-God life.By Renovaré

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12. The Unforgiving Servant (1983) 48:30

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Session 9. The Forgiving Heart and the Kingdom of God Parable: The Unforgiving Servant Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 1, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35 This is the ninth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself,” and today’s focus is on the gift of forgiven…

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Why You Should Embrace Being Wrong | Buie & Gleiser 29:20

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In today’s episode, two professors discuss this question: Why is it so hard to admit when we don’t know something? And why does it matter in the academic environment? You’ll hear from Cullen Buie, professor of biological engineering at MIT, and Marcelo Gleiser, professor of physics and astronomy at Dartmouth. In this conversation, moderated by Hann…

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11. The Ten Virgins and the Evil Watchman. “A Revelation of the Heart” (1983) 45:18

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The Ten Virgins and the Evil Watchman. “A Revelation of the Heart” Parables: The Evil Servant, The Ten Virgins Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 24, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:41-48 Today’s episode brings us to the point in Jesus’ ministry when he was beginning to prepare his disciples for thr…

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Jan Johnson – The Scandal of the Kingdom 24:24

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Author and teacher Jan Johnson joins Nate to talk about Jesus' parables that help us understand God's reign. The kingdom parables are the topic of a new book—created from Dallas Willard's teaching archives—and a companion workbook that Jan Johnson created. Show Notes The Scandal of the Kingdom Workbook The Scandal of the Kingdom Downloadable resour…

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10. Two Sons, Two Debtors and another Two Sons (1983) 44:32

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Two Sons (Matt. 21:28-32), Two Debtors (Luke 7:36-50) and another Two Sons (Luke 15:11-32). Parables: The Parable of the Two Sons, The Prodigal Son, and stories of two debtors. Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 17, 1983 Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 21:28-32 In this episode we study two parables and two tru…

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09. The Vineyard and the Wicked Husbandmen (1983) 43:28

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Parables #6. The Vineyard and the Wicked Husbandmen Parable: The Parable of the Vineyard Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 10, 1983 Scripture: Luke 20:1-47, Matthew 21:33-46 In Matthew 7:15-23, Jesus talks about false prophets and knowing a tree by its fruit. The Parable of the Vineyard points out that Israel had developed l…

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Wendy Dean — Unclenched Fists 26:38

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Renovaré’s Education Program Coordinator Wendy Dean talks with Nate about wanting what’s best for our kids—and letting God’s vision of the best supersede our own.By Renovaré

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Hey Siri, How Do I Find Myself? A Conversation on Spirituality & Technology | Haidt & Crouch 48:06

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It’s not hard to figure out what to do with our phones. But what is hard to figure out is what our phones are doing to us. Today’s speakers have written a lot about this topic. The first speaker is Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU and author of, The Anxious Generation, which has topped the New York Times bestseller list for 27 weeks in …

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08. Growing Together Until the Harvest (1983) 44:26

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Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 3, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53 In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes…

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07. The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage (1983) 44:02

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The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage Parables: The Parable of the Great Supper, Jacob Steals Esau’s Birthright Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 27, 1983 Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Genesis 25:24-34 This is the fourth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teachin…

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Winn Collier — Hope That Won’t Disappoint 32:18

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Winn Collier, director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, talks with Nathan about hardships that shatter false hopes and the one reality that provides a sturdy place to stand.By Renovaré

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What's the Point of Pluralism? | Tim Keller 17:05

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It’s election season in America, and that brings a lot of questions about how we interact in the public square. How do we disagree respectfully across our differences? What do we do with competing truth claims in a pluralistic society? In today’s episode, you’ll hear pastor and author Tim Keller (1950 — 2023) discuss these questions. Tim lays out a…

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06. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed (1983) 47:30

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3. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed Parables: The Parables of the Seed and of the Mustard Seed, more on The Parable of the Sower Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 20, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:33 and Mark 4:26-33 This is the third session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Te…

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05. The Diverse Receptions of the Word of the Kingdom (1983) 52:20

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Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner w…

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Steve Macchia — The Gift of Brokenness 33:48

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Steve and Nate have an honest conversation about whether Christian spiritual formation is a movement or just a moment or fad. They also delve into the importance of total abandonment to God and the gift of brokenness.By Renovaré

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Physics, Beauty, and God | Ard Louis 22:25

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In today’s episode, a physicist explores this question: Where do you see beauty in the world, and does it point to a higher purpose? You’ll hear from Ard Louis, a professor of theoretical physics at Oxford. Ard shares why he finds his research beautiful, where he believes the laws of nature come from, and how his Christian worldview helps him make …

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04. The Gospel of the Kingdom of God and How it Comes: Why Parables? (1983) 43:20

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The Availability of the Kingdom for Those Who Can See and Hear Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California. March 6, 1983 Scriptures: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 12:14-21; Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:37, Luke 8:10, Mark 4:9-12; Isaiah 6:9-13 This is the first session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Ch…

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03. Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life (2008) - Dallas Willard 50:56

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Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life January 25, 2008 At the 2008 Calvin College Symposium of Worship, Dallas spoke on “Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life.” He explained what worship is and how it can become a part of everything we do. Dallas read these two definitions of worship: 1. "In worship we engage ourselves with, dwell upon, and e…

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Sarah Clarkson — George MacDonald’s Fairy Stories 34:42

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Nathan welcomes author Sarah Clarkson to the show to discuss Scottish preacher and fiction writer George MacDonald—a key influence on Sarah’s literary career as well as her faith. Show Notes You can find Sarah writing regularly at her Substack, From the Vicarage (sarahclarkson.substack.com) or discover her books at sarahclarkson.com Recommended by …

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Changing My Mind: A Skeptical Professor Meets a Surprising God | Molly Worthen 45:32

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In today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of Molly Worthen. As a journalist and historian at UNC, Molly has written about Christians for years as an outsider. But in this conversation, she shares how something unexpected happened to her recently: she became one. Molly talks with Lorien Foote, a history professor at Texas A&M. They explore Molly’s w…

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02. How to Save Your Life (2011) - Dallas Willard 39:04

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How to Save Your Life September 12, 2011 When you think about the phrase “being saved,” most people think about saving their soul. But what about the rest of you? Dallas explains that salvation is for every aspect of our lives and helps us understand how to redeem our time and bring everything we do back into the kingdom of God. Definitions: · “Spi…

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01. Taking on the Mind of Christ (2003) - Dallas Willard 56:06

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Following Christ: Taking on the Mind of Christ January 1, 2003 "The Following Christ conference was an annual event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Dallas had the honor of speaking at the closing session of the conference that took place in Atlanta, GA, December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003. He painted a beautiful picture of what it mean…

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Book: The Science of Virtue by Mark McMinn 9:17

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Mark McMinn's book, The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church, bridges the gap between psychology and Christianity. McMinn recounts his journey from skepticism to integrating faith with scientific study, challenging the historical rift between the two fields. He highlights the strides made by Christian scholars in virtues…

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Ben Myers — The Divine Comedy 33:36

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Poet laureate, professor, and author Ben Myers joins Nate to discuss a book that has been a constant and formative presence in his life: Dante's The Divine Comedy. Benjamin Myers is the Crouch-Matthis Professor of Literature and the director of the Great Books Honors Program at Oklahoma Baptist University. A former poet laureate of Oklahoma, he is …

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Book: The Road to Character by David Brooks 8:04

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Thanks for joining us today on Book Notes. We've explored David Brooks' insightful journey in "The Road to Character," where he reflects on the virtues that truly define a person's legacy—beyond mere achievements and accolades. Brooks challenges us to embrace humility, self-awareness, and inner strength as we navigate life's complexities and strive…

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00. Welcome to the Dallas Willard Podcast 4:08

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Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner w…

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Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster — Worth Celebrating 43:22

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Nathan Foster has an in-person conversation with Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster about the two introductory books in the 2024-2025 Renovaré Book Club season — Richard's classic Celebration of Discipline and Mimi's Worth Celebrating (a book biography that explores why Celebration of Discipline started a movement). Registration for the Renovaré Book Cl…

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Book: The Character Gap: How Good Are We? by Christian B. Miller 10:22

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In this episode of Book Notes, host Jackie Quinn presents "The Character Gap" by Christian B. Miller. This book explores the intricacies of human morality, uncovering through psychological research why individuals often behave in ways that contradict their stated values. Miller suggests that while most people aim to be good, their actions can vary …

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How Your Worldview Affects Your Life | Dallas Willard 28:16

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Today’s episode is about worldviews. What is one? Do you have one? And, if so, how does it influence your daily life? You’ll hear from Dallas Willard (1935 — 2013), a philosophy professor from USC. Willard explores how we can identify worldviews, why we should question ours, and how Jesus offers a unique and satisfying one. This forum was held at U…

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Book: Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It, by David Zahl 7:11

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In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It" by David Zahl. The book explores how modern-day obsessions—from career success to parenting, technology to politics—have taken on quasi-religious significanc…

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Nick Page — The Bible as Holy Ground 31:24

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Author and podcast host Nick Page shares some guidelines for understanding the Bible and reading with a heart open to encountering God. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on microblogBy Renovaré

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Book: Renovation of the Heart, by Dallas Willard 8:29

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In "Renovation of the Heart," Dallas Willard tackles the perennial question that echoes through the apostle Paul's writings: why do we struggle with behaviors contrary to our beliefs? Willard contends that our approach to spiritual growth often starts with external efforts to modify behavior, but true transformation must begin within, at the core o…

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Book: How to Raise Kind Kids, by Thomas Lickona 7:18

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In "How to Raise Kind Kids," Thomas Lickona presents parenting as a nuanced art rather than a strict science, acknowledging the evolving challenges parents face. Through insightful anecdotes and scientific research from institutions like Yale, Lickona emphasizes that kindness is cultivated through consistent practice from a young age. He advocates …

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Mariah Velásquez — Practicing the Presence of God 27:27

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Mariah Velásquez, Director of the Incarnatio Center for Formation and Integration at Westmont College and Associate Director of the Martin Center, joins Nate on the Life with God podcast to talk about a favorite book—Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God. Show Notes 1. Book excerpts: Practicing the Presence of Christ An Habitual Se…

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Book: A Walking Disaster, by Dr. Jamie Aten 8:33

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In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "A Walking Disaster" by Jamie Aten, a psychologist and disaster relief researcher. Aten shares his personal journey through cancer and discusses the similarities between his battle with cancer and his professional work studying resilience in the face of humanitarian disasters. Tune…

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