On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave and Marcia consider the influence of Dallas Willard, his teaching on Scripture, salvation, discernment, contemplative spirituality, and what Scripture teaches about these subjects, among other topics on this new show.What You'll Hear on This Episode• The influence of Dallas Willard.• Dallas Willard's teaching on Scripture, salvation, ecumenicalism, discernment, and contemplative spirituality.• What Scripture teaches about itself, salvation, discernment, and spiritual growth. About Today's GuestBefore becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master's Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia's CANA website is http://www.christiananswersnewage.com/Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.