Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings on Discipleship

• The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings on Discipleship
• By: Dallas Willard
• Narrated by: Grover Gardner

The Voice of Discipleship: Reflections on a Dallas Willard Audiobook

This volume from Dallas Willard draws our attention to the importance of discipleship in the Christian life. As we follow Jesus, we are expected to give Him the throne of our hearts. His ways should invade our lives, directly affecting the way we speak, act, love, and steward our resources.

This was a lifelong message for Dallas Willard, and this book can go a long way toward helping readers understand everything else he taught and spoke. More importantly, it’s designed to have a profound impact—not only on our individual lives—but on our churches as well.

A Note on the Audiobook Version

The production quality of this audiobook is excellent. That said, I want to offer a word about the narrator, Grover Gardner.

Grover Gardner, although a widely used and highly respected reader, is not always one of my personal favorites. I find his voice a little monotonous, so I wouldn’t recommend this particular audiobook if you are new to audiobooks.

Learning to Appreciate the Voice

That said, one book that helped me learn to enjoy Grover Gardner’s reading voice was The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. Audible offers a version narrated by Gardner, and while listening to that book, I had the strong impression that he was genuinely enjoying what he was reading.

For whatever reason, that sense of connection helped me appreciate his voice much more. There’s something about getting to know a narrator over time that can make the experience richer—even when their voice isn’t an immediate favorite.

Final Thoughts

Whether you choose to listen or read in print, this book by Dallas Willard is well worth your time. It’s more than information—it’s an invitation to transformation. If you’re looking to deepen your walk with Jesus and better understand the call to discipleship, this is a great place to start.