Keas Keasler on Dallas Willard's Approach to Spiritual Transformation

Host Colleen Ramser uncovers the practical beauty of Dallas Willard’s spiritual formation in this captivating conversation with Keas Keasler. Keas Keasler, an expert in spiritual formation and author of Kingdom Apprenticeship: Dallas Willard's Formational Theology and Missional Vision, bridges the gap between academic theology and the pew. Drawing from seven years of deep research, Keas reveals how Willard’s approach isn’t just about abstract ideas—it’s about real change, real life, and real transformation in ordinary moments. You'll learn the nuanced relationship between divine grace and human effort, the role of habits and character in exercising authority and power, and how daily decisions shape your spiritual life. Keas Keasler is an associate professor of spiritual theology at Friends University, known for his work bridging Dallas Willard’s formational theology with missional living and spiritual disciplines, offering fresh insights into Christian character and leadership.