Chapter 01 · Renovation of the Heart
Heart, Soul, Spirit
What would Jesus do if he were me?
Spiritual formation is not a religious addendum but the God-given work of forming the inner person — mind, feelings, will, body, social self, and soul — toward Christ.
Readings
- Renovation of the HeartCh. 1: Why 'Spiritual Formation'?~40 min
- Psalm 139Read slowly, twice~8 min
Listen & Watch
Willard's own lectures, sermons, and interviews on this chapter's theme — from the wider archive.
- Spotify — audiobook, ch. 1Open ↗
- Spotify — spiritual formation podcastOpen ↗
- YouTube — lectures & sermonsOpen ↗
Audiobook opens on Spotify — skip to chapter 1.