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E871 | Young Men - Part 2: Bonus Content

John Eldredge — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

This special bonus content episode features the continuation of the conversation between John, Conrad, Matt, and Jack in Part 2 of the Young Men series. The first half of this conversation is available in your Wild at Heart podcast feed.

Show Notes: Walking with God by John Eldredge and On Living Simply: The Golden Voice of John Chrysostom are available wherever you buy books.

Keywords: Young Men, Young Adults, Christianity, Finances, Career, Prayer, Marriage
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E870 | Young Men - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

What are the core questions, concerns, and aspirations of young men today? In the first of this three-part series, we invite Zane and Desi into the studio to hear their stories and ask what their generation thinks about God, masculinity, career, dating, marriage, and church. The second half of this conversation is available now as bonus content wherever you watch or listen to Wild at Heart podcasts.

Show Notes: Fathered by God by John Eldredge and Killing Lions by John and Sam Eldredge are available wherever you buy books. Blaine Eldredge’s essay “I Solved the Marriage Problem” is available at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/p/bonus-i-solved-the-marriage-problem.

Keywords: Young Adults, Christianity, Relationships, Finances, Career
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E870 | Young Men - Part 1: Bonus Content

John Eldredge — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:55:00 -0600

This special bonus content episode continues the conversation with Zane and Desi from Part 1 of the Young Men series.

Keywords: Young Adults, Christianity, Relationships, Finances, Career
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E869 | Embrace the Daily Realities of Easter

John Eldredge — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The greatest series of events in world history—all that Jesus accomplished through his cross, resurrection, and ascension— isn’t just something that happened long ago. In this special Easter podcast, John and Stasi share how we can embrace and call upon the power of this reality daily for every need or issue we face.

Show Notes: Discover more resources at wildatheart.org. Episodes of Stasi Eldredge’s Captivated podcast are available at wildatheart.org/podcasts/captivated. Access the Daily Prayer (as well as other prayers) on the Wild at Heart app or our website at wildatheart.org/prayer.

Keywords: Christian, Easter, Spiritual Warfare, Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
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E868 | Crushing Chaos - with Manny Arango

John Eldredge — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Is it possible to calm our storms, order our lives, and find true peace in this anxious, traumatized, chaotic world? To answer that, John and Allen invite Manny Arango—pastor, self-proclaimed Bible nerd, and author of Crushing Chaos—into a conversation about Manny’s chaotic family environment and his dramatic rescue from it, his first encounter with the Wild at Heart message, the downfall of pursuing peace over order, and how to see the Genesis creation story—as well as our own purpose—with new eyes.

Show Notes: Crushing Chaos and Brain Washed by Manny Arango and Chaos Can’t by Allen Arnold are available wherever books are sold. Find out more about The Garden Church at https://www.thegarden.church.

Keywords: Christian, Chaos, Manny Arango, Book, Church, Pastor
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E867 | Lies That Sabotage Our Lives - with Jennie Allen

John Eldredge — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Many of us have been living inside a lie so long it feels like the truth. It has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God. But there is a way to be free. Jennie Allen—bestselling author, speaker, and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering—joins John to share her passion for God and heart for the lost, the growing worldwide revival among young adults, and how her new book, The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, reveals the three core lies everyone believes—so you can name the one running your life and dismantle it with the spiritual authority you already have in Christ.

Show Notes: You can find out more about IF:Gathering at ifgathering.com. The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by Jennie Allen is available wherever you buy books.

Keywords: Christian, Baptism, Prayer, Jennie Allen
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E866 | Your Questions Answered

John Eldredge — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Several times a year, John and Allen reserve the podcast to answer as many viewer questions as possible. It’s important we learn how to partner with Jesus in every aspect of life—including our biggest questions. This week’s topics address how to navigate life with ADHD, whether God wants us to dream about our future in what feels like the end times, what is meant by the term “unholy trinity,” the challenge young adults have when parents or older authority figures dismiss their insights, and what repentance looks like, both personally and collectively.

Show Notes: Discover the Wild at Heart guided prayers in our app or on our website. The Daily Prayer can be found here.

Keywords: Q&A, Questions, ADHD, Mental Health, Christian
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E865 | Wild at Heart Stories - T.J. Greaney & Kids Outdoor Zone

John Eldredge — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Over 40 percent of the boys in this country don’t have a dad at home. The result has been a dramatic increase in drug use and school drop-out—with some kids averaging up to 70 hours a week in front of a screen yet only 40 minutes outside. Countering that trend is Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ), an outdoor ministry for boys that trains and equips men to mentor boys through outdoor adventure. In this episode, John talks with KOZ founder and Wild at Heart ally T.J. Greaney about his difficult boyhood, his deep love of nature and adventure, and the inspiring origin and growth of Kids Outdoor Zone.

Show Notes: For details on how to start an outdoor ministry for boys at your church, visit KidsOutdoorZone.com. Discover more about Wild at Heart events and Fires at wildatheart.org/events. The book referenced in the podcast is Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv.

Keywords: Christian, Kids Ministry, Outdoors, Kids Outdoor Zone
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E864 | Grounded - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

It’s incredibly orienting to discover that when we say “yes” to Jesus, we are now part of a great campaign—one that’s already in motion—to help overthrow evil, restore the human heart, and fix God’s universe. This wildly beautiful invitation, however, isn’t secondary. It takes priority over our personal plans and priorities. As this series concludes, John, Blaine, and Allen reveal practices for staying grounded in the larger story, ways that God is at work in the world today, and how the unseen realm dramatically impacts our lives.

Keywords: Christian, Podcast, Grounding, Spiritual Warfare
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E863 | Grounded - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

We love when things go as planned, but it reveals far more about us when they don’t. The exquisite beauty of life with God is that we don’t have to figure everything out. We have an intimate ally in the smartest person in the universe. What does this look like? John, Blaine, and Allen provide a real-time example as they enter the studio unsure of the podcast topic...but sure that God will reveal next steps. This isn’t just a helpful practice. It’s the only way to stay grounded in this shaken world.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, Christian, Listening Prayer, Spiritual Warfare
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E862 | Jesus Our Refuge - with Matt Fradd

John Eldredge — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

In this restless world, satisfaction is fleeting. Rather than chasing after success and validation, what if we began pursuing meaning and refuge? John invites Matt Fradd, noted author and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast, to discuss how our lives would radically change if we took Christ seriously, stopped seeking false comforts, and found our true refuge in Jesus.

Show Notes: The books referenced are Jesus Our Refuge by Matt Fradd, The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd, Restored by Matt and Cameron Fradd, and The Dumb Ox by G. K. Chesterton. Robert Barron’s video on St. Thomas Aquinas can be found on his website, WordOnFire.org.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, Matt Fradd, Christian, Podcast
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E861 | Wild at Heart Stories - Jan Janura & The Wild Adventure

John Eldredge — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Starting this year, we’ll occasionally offer Wild at Heart Stories—spotlighting allies who are spreading this message within their communities and around the world in unique ways. To kick things off, Jan Janura talks with John about the profound impact reading Wild at Heart had on his life. But the story doesn’t end there. For more than 25 years, Jan has held world-class fly fishing retreats for men—called The Wild Adventure—at an 1,100 acre ranch wilderness preserve on the Madison River in Montana. Get ready for a conversation that’ll stir your heart for greater adventure...and more of God!
Show Notes: For details on how you can register for one of Jan Janura’s Wild Adventure fly-fishing retreats, visit https://twa.us/about.html. The two books referenced are Escape From Reason by Francis Schaeffer and Epic by John Eldredge.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, John Eldredge, The Wild Adventure
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E860 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 3

John Eldredge — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0700

In this conclusion to the Good Heart series, John, Allen, Stacey, and Alex share personal stories and practical insights on the Good Heart—including why so few believers are aware of this truth, what it looks like to live from a good heart, and how doing so transforms our self-image as well as our view of God and others.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, Good Heart, John Eldredge, Allen Arnold, Christian
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E859 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

If you believe you have a wicked or bad heart, then you will treat your heart—as well as the hearts of others—with suspicion, judgment, and contempt. But if you know your heart is good...well, that changes everything. In this second episode of the three-part series, John is joined by Fintan and Elaine Supple (therapists in Ireland and part of the Wild at Heart team) for a conversation on how the concept of the Good Heart plays out with God and with others in the chaos of daily life.
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E858 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Do we really have a good heart? John and Allen take a fresh look at this question and the significant ramifications of how we answer it in the start of this foundational series. Many Christians still believe—and live under the false burden—that their hearts are desperately wicked. God, however, promises to set a new heart within us (Luke 15:8), and Jesus spoke of those with a “good and noble heart” (Luke 15:8). Discover the reality and the utter relief of the Good Heart in every area of life, including our self-image, relationships, calling, and walk with God.
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Find more information on Wild at Heart’s March 2026 Netherlands event at WildAtHeart.org/Netherlands.

Discover more about Replenish: Homecoming 2026 at WildAtHeart.org/Events/Homecoming-2026.

The “Good Heart” excerpt Allen reads is from Free to Live (previously titled The Utter Relief of Holiness), by John Eldredge. The book John reads from is On the Incarnation, by Athanasius. The George MacDonald quote is from Unspoken Sermons: I. II, III.

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E857 | Listen and Obey

John Eldredge — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

As we start the new year, one of the most dangerous assumptions is that things will be the same as last year. Our world is growing increasingly dangerous and uncertain. Rather than move through it casually or rely on self-effort, a sobriety is required to follow God in both the big and small things. To help, John and Allen reveal the difference in dreams and desires, what keeps us stuck, and an often-missed condition for God’s blessing and protection.
Show Notes: The book referenced is Walking with God by John Eldredge. The 3-part Wild at Heart podcast series with Blaine Eldredge is “What Is God Up To in Your Life?” (September 21, September 28, October 5, 2025).
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E856 | A Thin Place

John Eldredge — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Christmas is past but the new year hasn’t yet arrived. In this in-between week, John and Allen invite you to slow down and experience a thin place with God before jumping back into your regular routine. Doing so can radically change your new year—if you’ll try these simple yet profound practices.
Show Notes: The five steps of the Ignatian Examen include coming into God’s presence, asking for help to be aware of how God has been moving, reviewing the year, gratitude and confession, and considering how this might shape your approach in the new year.
The Wild at Heart podcast with Mary Ellen Owen is “How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 2” (October 20, 2025). The 3-part Wild at Heart podcast series with Blaine Eldredge is “What Is God Up To in Your Life?” (September 21, September 28, October 5, 2025).

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E855 | John and Stasi’s Christmas Carol

John Eldredge — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In this special holiday podcast, John and Stasi read (in character) from Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol. The experience will bring a smile to your face, chase away the “bah humbugs,” and serve as a beautiful reminder of the power of new beginnings.
Show Notes: A Christmas Carol is available wherever books are sold.

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E854 | The Second Advent

John Eldredge — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

We can get so caught up in the busyness, routine, and familiarity of Advent that we miss the main thing: Jesus isn’t focused on Christmas past but on his return. Given that, what if this Christmas season we choose to not only look back at Bethlehem—but equally celebrate the coming return of Jesus, known as the second Advent?

Show Notes: Show Notes: The essay John reads from is “The World’s Last Night,” by C. S. Lewis.

The song excerpt is from Most Like Home, by Kingdom Culture Worship. It can be found ⁠here.⁠

Discover more about Allen’s creativity coaching at ⁠withallen.com/coaching⁠. Find the Wild at Heart Gift Guide ⁠here⁠.

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E853 | The Advent Obstacle

John Eldredge — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In the Christmas rush, it’s hard to slow down and savor the season. The pace of things makes experiencing any sort of spiritual depth a struggle, but there’s a deeper, often hidden, obstacle more likely to steal your joy. John and Allen offer a powerful question to help you see what’s in the way of this Advent season.

Show Notes: Find the Wild at Heart Gift Guide here. The book John reads from is On the Incarnation, by Athanasius.

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E852 | More Questions...More Answers!

John Eldredge — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

We’re back with more of your questions as Allen asks John his thoughts on the following: Does God allow ongoing suffering to build our character? How do you deal with a narcissistic spouse? Should we avoid praying out loud to prevent the enemy from hearing what we say to God? How do parents help young children understand evil without shattering their sense of safety? Will we see our beloved dogs again in the coming Kingdom?
Show Notes: The three movies mentioned are On a Clear Day, Life is Beautiful, and Moana. The two books referenced are Walking with God by John Eldredge and Bold Love by Dan Allender. The podcast featuring Susie Larson is “How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 3” (October 27, 2025). Keep the questions coming! Send them to questions@wildatheart.org.

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E851 | Thanksgiving Bumps...and Joy

John Eldredge — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? For many, this American holiday is filled with warm memories of food, family, and gratitude. But for others, it’s filled with challenges of fractured family relationships, missed desires, and time alone. In this hopeful podcast, John, Stasi, Allen, and Kellye swap stories about lessons learned from past gatherings as well as how to enter this Thanksgiving being fully present to God, others, and your own heart.

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The book Every Moment Holy is available wherever books are sold.

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E850 | Your Questions for John

John Eldredge — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

We’re receiving such good questions from viewers and listeners of the podcast...and doing our best to answer as many as possible! This week, Allen asks John his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including these: How do we pray for unbelieving adult children? When does a daily routine become an idol? What is stolen grief? When things change or look like they’re coming to an end, how do we know whether to fight for them or let them go?
Show Notes: The podcast referenced with Mary Ellen Owen is “How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 2” (October 20, 2025). Keep the questions coming! Send them to us at: questions@wildatheart.org.

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E849 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 5

John Eldredge — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In the series conclusion, Jon Tyson joins John Eldredge to respond to the statement: “I don’t understand how people can survive without...” His simple yet profound answer leads to a wide-ranging conversation on the hopeful and alarming developments regarding the body of Christ, how to restructure our lives around the priorities of God, and what will sustain us during the increasing global chaos.

Show Notes: The books referenced are 1) Great by Choice by Jim Collins, and 2) The Inner Chamber and the Inner Life by Andrew Murray. Jon Tyson’s weekly podcast—Church of the City Podcast—is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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E848 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 4

John Eldredge — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

How do we interpret the crisis, resistance, and chaos in our lives? Find out as Blaine joins John and Allen for Part 4 of this series on “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...” In this conversation, Blaine provides a helpful tool kit for processing the questions, pushback, and struggles that keep us stuck.

Show Notes: Access Blaine’s hand-written diagram with the four categories here.
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E847 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 3

John Eldredge — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

As this series continues, Susie Larson joins John to give her answer to the statement: “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...” Susie is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She states, “The storms reveal the lies we believe and the truths we need.” It’s a profound insight gleaned from a life filled with unbelievable tragedy, powerful triumph, and God’s unwavering love woven through it all. You won’t want to miss her story...or her response to what she can’t live without.

Show Notes: Discover more about Susie Larson at susielarson.com. Access Wild at Heart’s “Life” Prayer at wildatheart.org/prayer/life-prayer and the Wild at Heart Daily Prayer at https://wildatheart.org/prayer/daily-prayer-john.

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E846 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

What would be the most difficult thing for you to live without? In this second installment of the series, John invites respected therapist Mary Ellen Owen into the studio to respond to the following statement: “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...” Her thought-provoking answer leads to a tender invitation into unexpected tears and deep healing.

Show Notes: The books referenced are All Things New, by John Eldredge, and Whistling in the Dark, by Fredrick Buechner.
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E845 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

For this new series, John and Allen invite five guests over five weeks to complete the following statement: “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...” Sam Eldredge kicks off the opening episode with a surprising response. Sam is a licensed therapist, the director of Noble Workshops, and John’s oldest son. You’ll be intrigued by his insights into the human condition and the one thing he believes we most need to make it through the day.
Show Notes: To find out more about Noble Workshops and upcoming events, visit nobleworkshops.com. The movie John references is Sing Sing. Sam’s media recommendations include Gustav Holst’s The Planets, “Jupiter”; Jensen McRae’s song “My Ego Dies at the End”; William Shakespeare’s The Tempest; the movie Arrival; the book The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt; the quote from Simone Weil (“There are only two things that pierce the human heart. One is beauty. The other is affliction.“); and the poem “The Peace of Wild Things,” by Wendell Berry.

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E844 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 3

John Eldredge — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this series conclusion, John and Blaine Eldredge share a three-part process for gaining clarity on what God wants to draw our attention to in this moment. The goal isn’t to focus on everything all at once—or even to get answers—but to grow in intimacy with God in the places he desires to work in our lives.

Show Notes:
The 3 Categories discussed are
1) Contemplation
2) Conversation
3) Action.

The book referenced is Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation, by M. Robert Mulholland Jr.

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E843 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Imagine having a spiritual GPS to help you navigate the bafflement and fog of your days. John and Blaine Eldredge provide such a tool in this second installment of the series—including six categories and an Emotions Wheel—to help draw you closer to God and provide clarity on his work in your life.

Show Notes:

The Emotions Wheel Blaine references is available here.

The “6 Categories for Discerning God’s Work in Your Life” are
1) the Facts of Life
2) Preoccupations of the Mind
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4) Body / Physical Sensations
5) Recurring or Dominating Questions
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E842 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

This three-part series kicks off with John and Blaine Eldredge talking about the lost art of noticing what God is up to in our lives—not just today but over time. While clarity is essential, the ultimate goal is to come into alignment with what God is doing. How do we do that? In Part 1, John and Blaine lay a solid foundation by revealing three specific suppositions for discerning God’s work in our lives so we can join him there.

Show Notes: The books referenced are The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis, Now and Then by Frederick Buechner, and The Inner Chamber and the Inner Life by Andrew Murray.
The “3 Presuppositions for Discerning God’s Work in Your Life” are:
1) God is speaking to all people at all times.
2) Most people don’t learn to discern God’s work in isolation.
3) God is interested in intimacy—and that means conversation, not observation.

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E841 | Fall Reset - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Just trying to get through the week as we navigate our to-do list, the needs of others, and the new surge of global chaos can be overwhelming spiritually, physically, and mentally. Thankfully, there are ways we can intentionally center our lives with God. In the second half of this series, John and Allen talk about coming back to the habits, pace, and practices that help keep us aligned with God and his purposes each day.

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E840 | Fall Reset - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The shift in seasons is the ideal time to reflect on changes to help us maintain our lives in God. In the first half of the series, John and Allen reveal big lies that keep us stuck in the status quo, how to decide what to take up and set down, and ways we can cooperate with God in our transformation.
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E839 | Having Difficult Conversations - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

What do you do when someone you care about has a major blind spot that's self-destructive or hurtful to you and others? In the second half of this series, the team makes it practical as John asks Stasi, Allen, and Stacey how they'd react to several "what if" scenarios. Their responses may surprise you. Hard conversations aren't easy, but they also aren't to be feared—once you ask God if and when to engage, what to say, and how to say it.
Show Notes: You can sign up for Wild at Heart's Friday video emails at https://wildatheart.org/media/johns-weekly-video-update/. The verse John references is John 12:49 (NLT): "I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it."

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E838 | Having Difficult Conversations - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

What does mature love look like when it comes to having hard conversation? We can't just say what we see. Nor can we ignore someone's blind spot (or our own) indefinitely. John, Stasi, Allen, and Stacey share how they tend to handle difficult conversations on a spectrum of avoidance to delay to immediate confrontation. Loving well in these situations isn't simple or easy...but it is possible.

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E837 | The Familiar Stranger

John Eldredge — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

How did the very Holy Spirit Jesus was so eager to give us become feared, divisive, and, for most Christians, simply a forgotten stranger? Pastor and author Tyler Staton joins John to explore the need for every believer to regularly experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Through personal stories and insights from his new book—The Familiar Stranger—Tyler reintroduces us to this often neglected Person of the Trinity.
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E836 | How God Sees You

John Eldredge — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The world and the enemy constantly try to name us through accusations and lies based on our past choices, wounds, and failures. But these labels never reflect what's most true about us. In this week's podcast, John and Allen take you into "The New Name" session (led by Pablo Ceron) from our most recent Wild at Heart men's retreat. Discover how to break free from past agreements and scripts you've adapted in your life, see yourself as God sees you, and experience a new identity bestowed upon you by your Father.

Show Note: "The New Name" is one session of our Wild at Heart Retreat. To attend or host a local retreat featuring video sessions led by our team, visit WildatHeart.org/events

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E835 | The End of Things

John Eldredge — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The "spirit of death" is sneaky, pervasive, and toxic. It tries to get us to make agreements that the things we most value in life are over—resulting in the death of our dreams, faith, marriage, friendships, calling, and creativity. John and Stasi illuminate what's really going on, how to renounce these lies of the enemy, and ways to live with renewed hope. If you've been struggling with discouragement, resignation, and a vague feeling that it's the end of everything you care deeply about, this message is for you!

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E834 | The Rest of Your Story

John Eldredge — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Colorado Springs pastor and author Greg Lindsey joins John and Allen to talk about how to leave shame and regret behind in order to pursue the rest of our "story" in more freedom. Greg shares his own vulnerable story of redemption as well as concepts from his new book, The Rest of Your Story, including ways the enemy uses our past to keep us from realizing our purpose, the difference between living forgiven and living free, and why control is never the path to the story God created us for.

Show Notes
The Rest of Your Story, by Greg Lindsey, is available wherever you buy books. Listen to "Love the Church"—a Wild at Heart audio conversation—featuring John Eldredge, Craig McConnell, and Greg Lindsey, at wildatheart.org/rhplay/audio/love-church-download. Visit the Discovery Church website at discovery.church.

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E833 | Advanced Spiritual Warfare Skills - Workshop 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In the second half of this "deeper life" series, John explores another skill needed to thrive in this moment—more sophisticated warfare fighting tools. This teaching, originally offered as a staff workshop, focuses on advanced ways to see what's set against you in the spiritual realm as well as how to be more effective in shutting the schemes of the enemy down.
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E832 | Deeper Communion with God - Workshop 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

This new "deeper life" series is drawn from recent staff workshops where John taught on two advanced spiritual skills needed in this particular hour and cultural moment. In the first half of the series, you'll discover how to enter into deeper communion with God through actual, intimate encounters with him—and how to make this a regular part of your sustenance rather than the rare, occasional experience. The session concludes with an extended communion exercise led by John. To fully engage, find a place free of distractions where you can listen with your eyes closed.
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Union with God by Jeanne Guyon is available wherever books are sold.

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E831 | Bear Grylls - The Greatest Story

John Eldredge — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Bear Grylls is known worldwide for his numerous adventure shows, including Man vs. Wild. In addition, he's one of the youngest climbers of Mt. Everest, and a former SAS (a special forces unit of the British Army) soldier. Bear joins John to talk about his family, his faith, and his upcoming book on the life of Jesus—The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account. In this candid conversation, Bear shares stories of what makes his heart come alive, his recent wilderness adventure with The Chosen cast, and how writing this book was, in his words, "an Everest of another level for me, the hardest and best thing I've ever done...by miles."

Show Notes
Bear Grylls' new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account, releases in the U.S. on July 22, 2025, Pre-order it now wherever you buy books. The Times article by Bear Grylls ("To Be Fully Understood, The Christian Faith Must Be Tried") can be read here. John's book referenced in this podcast, Beautiful Outlaw, is available wherever books are sold.

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E830 | Be a Martian

John Eldredge — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

We are all living in a global moment of massive instability. Culture, technology, and constant chaos actually are conditioning us against God. The result is a growing sense of restlessness, weariness, and disillusionment. John and Allen describe how the only rational response for believers in this world gone mad is to risk looking weird as we pursue God above all else. In other words, you must choose to be a martian!
Show Notes
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E829 | Global Instability & Revival - with Mark Sayers

John Eldredge — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Mark Sayers continues his conversation with John and Blaine Eldredge about significant shifts happening during this time of massive global instability. The second half of the series focuses on the ways God is on the move, worldwide revival is accelerating, and spiritual hunger is increasing with younger generations. Mark also explores how a platform mentality is misshaping our contemporary world and contrasts this to the biblical call of Christians to live as pillars.

Show Notes: Mark Sayers website is marksayers.co. Find his Rebuilders podcast at rebuilders.co/podcast. Discover more about 24-7 Prayer at 24-7prayer.com. Mark's new books—Platforms to Pillars—is available wherever you buy books.

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E828 | Mark Sayers on Living Between Eras

John Eldredge — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

If you're feeling like this world is an increasingly unstable place, you're not alone...or crazy. During moments of intense global transition and shaking, it's helpful to have an accessible voice explain the historical and cultural forces at work from a Christian worldview. In this two-part series, Mark Sayers joins John and Blaine Eldredge for a fascinating, globe-spanning conversation. In Part 1, he explains how we're actually living between two eras—what he refers to as the 'gray zone'— and the ambiguity, challenges, and opportunities of such times.

Show Notes: Mark Sayers' website is marksayers.co. Listen to his Rebuilders podcast at rebuilders.co/podcast.

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E827 | When Everything Is Stacked Against You

John Eldredge — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Allen has a new batch of questions for John to answer—including why we say what we do in the Daily Prayer, when to search for a new church, how to navigate the challenges of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), what to do when a spouse uses freedom as an excuse to avoid structure, and how to stay close to God when everything is stacked against you.

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E826 | Questions and Cap'n Crunch

John Eldredge — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this two-part series, John and Allen respond to some of your biggest questions—including one you've likely never had until now: Why is Cap'n Crunch in this week's podcast title? In Part 1, the questions cover a variety of topics including what happens when we hear from God but things still go sideways, how can there be no sadness in heaven if people we love won't be there, why does it seem so hard to pursue union with God, and is it contradictory to engage in apps like the Experience Jesus modules while also trying to spend less time on our phones?

Show Notes: The Ladder of Love registration details are at wildatheart.org/events/ladder-of-love-retreat-october-2025. Send your podcast questions to John and Allen at questions@wildatheart.org. See the Cap'n Crunch photo here or by watching this week's Wild at Heart video podcast on YouTube. The books referenced are Hearing God by Dallas Willard and Walking with God by John Eldredge. The past Wild at Heart podcast John mentioned is Discerning What’s From God (January 20, 2025).
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E825 | The Deep-Rooted Marriage - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

It's possible to experience a marriage that isn't just good, but truly life-giving. In this series conclusion, Dan and Becky Allender swap stories with John and Stasi on how to cultivate intimacy and delight within a marriage. They also reveal ways for spouses to repair what has been broken and choose each other again—whether in seasons of suffering or joy.

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E824 | The Deep-Rooted Marriage - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Dan and Becky Allender join John and Stasi Eldredge for a two-part conversation about the highs and lows of married life. Drawing from Dan's new book—The Deep-Rooted Marriage—they talk about why spouses often feel unseen, unheard, or neglected, the greatest agent of harm in a marriage, and how to overcome it by cultivating intimacy, healing, honor, and delight.

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E823 | The Secret to Summer

John Eldredge — Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

It’s easy to fill our summer calendars with activities—from family gatherings and home projects to kids’ events. Yet we often forget to ask God what his plans are for this time. Thankfully, there's a better way—and it's not too late! To help you rethink what your heart needs most this summer, John, Allen, Jamie, and Conrad share stories of their past misses and current pursuits of joy, rest, and adventure.
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E822 | The New Pause Experience

John Eldredge — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The Wild at Heart Pause app is one of the most beautiful, powerful resources we've ever offered. Since its release, countless people have experienced deep daily intimacy with God through the One Minute Pause and 30 Days to Resilient. In this week's podcast, John and Allen unveil an all-new Pause offering called Experience Jesus, share the story of how it came to be, and take you through the first session of this transformative program.
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E821 | Hiding Our Hurts

John Eldredge — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

We often endure our deepest hurts and pains in isolation, choosing to just suck it up and pretend all is well rather than risk transparency and asking for help. In this week's podcast, Allen brings to light an issue he's been struggling with in private, how God orchestrated a path to bring others into his suffering, and the process of pursuing healing in both the physical and spiritual realms.

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E820 | John Responds to Your Questions

John Eldredge — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Every week we receive beautiful, heartfelt questions on almost every topic imaginable. In this podcast, John and Allen respond to as many questions as possible. Today's topics include how to guard our hearts during loss, what to do with a desire to be married before Jesus returns, how to understand God's will, ways to pursue our creativity with God, and how to interpret and combat increased spiritual warfare and fear.

Show Notes: Got a question you want answered in a future podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org. The books referenced are Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black and Moving Mountains by John Eldredge. For more on Allen's teachings on creativity, visit withallen.com.

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E819 | Stuck & Unstuck

John Eldredge — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:36:29 -0600

John is joined by Sam Eldredge, Stacia Littlefield, and Michelle Patterson to talk about how to overcome our stuck places. Discover the role pervasive shame plays in your stuckness, what it looks like to be "in process" as you move from stuck to unstuck, and the different ways to enter into and experience God's healing for your story.

Show Notes: For more on upcoming Noble Workshops (including May, June, August, and November 2025), visit www.nobleworkshops.com/get-started. The books Sam references are My Father's Eyes, My Mother's Rage by Rose Brik and The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen. Sign up for John's weekly videos at

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E818 | Jon Tyson on Culture, Chaos, and Orientation - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

John Eldredge and pastor, author, and podcaster Jon Tyson continue a wide-ranging conversation on the unique challenges and opportunities of this particular cultural moment. Discover how to counter the fog of chaos and unbelief, why a rightly oriented heart is the key to everything, what's fueling the current revival among young adults, the important distinctions between sociology and spirituality, and why so many men's lives are falling apart...and what to do about it.

Show Note: Jon Tyson's weekly podcast—Church of the City New York Podcast—is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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E817 | A Conversation with Jon Tyson - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In the first of this two-part series, John Eldredge asks pastor, author, and podcaster Jon Tyson about how he came to know God, his incredible journey from Australia to New York, the apologetics of longing, Jon's deep love for the people of New York, and his heart for the Kingdom of God.
Show Note: Jon Tyson's weekly Church of the City New York Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.
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E816 | What A Friend - with Josh Garrels

John Eldredge — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

John invites singer and songwriter Josh Garrels back into the podcast studio to talk about the difference between knowing about God and knowing God, friendship with Jesus, how to risk well in loving others, and Josh's song "What A Friend."

Show Notes: Josh Garrels' song "What A Friend" from his Chrysaline album is used with permission and available wherever you get music.

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E815 | The Life of an Ordinary Mystic

John Eldredge — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

What difference does it make to choose an experiential life with God? It quite literally changes everything! In Part 4 of the Experience Jesus Really series, John and Allen are joined by friends Gloria and Sylvia to talk about what it looks like to pursue all we do with God as everyday, ordinary mystics.
Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. book, audio book, and 5-session study guide/streaming video series are available wherever you buy books. The Experience Jesus video series is available free at wildatheart.org/media/experience-jesus-really.

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E814 | Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things

John Eldredge — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In Part 3 of our series, John shares a video session from the new Experience Jesus. Really. curriculum. Then John, Allen, Jamie, and Alex process what it means for Jesus to be the integrating center of everything, including our humanity.

Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. book, audio book, and 5-session study guide/streaming video series are available wherever you buy books. The Experience Jesus video series is available free at wildatheart.org/media/experience-jesus-really. Visit ChristianBook.com for a 46% limited-time discount on a pack of 10 Experience Jesus. Really. books.
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E813 | God's Full Kingdom—What We Can Expect

John Eldredge — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

John's new book—Experience Jesus. Really.—releases this week! In Part 2 of the series, John reads from one of the book's most important chapters, exploring the nourishment of God and his full Kingdom that we need in order to flourish in an hour like this one.

Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. book, audio book, and 5-session study guide/streaming video release March 4th and are available wherever you buy books and on Amazon.

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E812 | Turning Toward Jesus

John Eldredge — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This new series begins a remarkable journey into the core ideas and practices of John's new book, Experience Jesus. Really. In Part 1, John shares why he felt compelled to write this vital message of refuge, strength, and wonder. He also reads extended passages from two chapters, revealing how we're all Disciples of the Internet, what it means to be an "ordinary mystic," and why we need to turn from distractions and toward Jesus.

Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. will be released on March 4, 2025, but you can pre-order the book and audiobook now at Amazon.com.

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E811 | Take the Next Step

John Eldredge — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Our Wild at Heart podcast reaches countless people around the world with weekly conversations on how to love God and live free. Yet it's actually not the epicenter of our work but simply an entry into a world of incredible resources for the restoration of your humanity and for a deeper life in God. In this week's podcast, John and Allen take you on a tour of some of our top video offerings—including the Wild at Heart and Captivating Retreats, the Wild at Heart and Captivating Experiences, and our new Survival School Advanced Retreat.

There's also the book A Year with Men: A 12-Month Plan for Your Guy's Group. And you can lead or be part of local Men's and Women's Fires taking place around the globe. Don't try to do this journey alone. Take the next step with a few like-minded people in your part of the world.

For more on the Retreats and Experiences, visit WildatHeart.org/Events.

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E810 | What Are Your Dailies?

John Eldredge — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700

If someone came and lived with you as your disciple for a week, what would the effect on them be from adopting your ways of life? That's just one of the intriguing questions John asks the Wild at Heart team during this Q&A session from Survival School. The focus is on our dailies, because the choices we make each day determine the trajectory of our lives—from spiritual practices like soul care and sacred nourishment to simple barometers like how much time we spend in the news, how late we go to bed, and how hard we push ourselves on the weekend. Your life is built on the dailies. The question is, what kind of life are you building?

For more details on how to lead or attend a local Survival School retreat, visit WIldatHeart.org/events.

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E809 | John Eldredge Answers Your Questions - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In the second half of this series, Allen asks John the questions listeners are most curious about. This week's topics include why it's so hard to hold on to the breakthroughs obtained at Wild at Heart retreats, how women can host local Captivating Fires, and what our relationship will be in the coming Kingdom to those who've gone before us. We'll even answer the number one topic people write in about...a question that may surprise you.

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William Augusto's instrumental compositions can be found in his Soaking in His Presence albums (available wherever you get your music).
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For more on Captivating Fires, listen to the February 5, 2025, Captivated podcast featuring Stasi Eldredge here.

Information about Freedom in Christ is available at Neil T. Anderson's website.

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E808 | John Eldredge Answers Your Questions - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700

We recently gave podcast listeners and viewers a way to ask John anything...and did they ever! In the first half of this series, Allen brings John some of the top questions—including how to discern the holy from the unholy, advice to singles who long to be married, ways to teach your kids about spiritual warfare, and how to rethink the Sabbath.

Show Note: The book John references is Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black Jr.

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Discerning What's From God

John Eldredge — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The growing global chaos doesn't just affect us externally. It also leads to internal confusion, weariness, and despair that makes us more vulnerable to the counterfeit spiritual experiences breaking out around the world. In this series conclusion, John and Allen reveal three ways to navigate these times of intense instability. We must get to know the real Jesus better, stay rooted in Scripture, and seek confirmation from those who walk with God. Because as things heat up, spiritual maturity is no longer an option.

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Find John Eldredge's book, Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus, on Amazon.

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The Outbreak of the Spiritual

John Eldredge — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700

From YouTube to anime to technology, the spiritual is increasingly breaking into our world. While this may seem like a good thing, it's a mixed bag. The unseen realm is filled with both good and evil, and the forces of darkness often present themselves as angels of light. Believers are ill-equipped to navigate this world as long as they engage it with more fascination than maturity in Christ. In Part 2 of the series, John, Blaine, and Allen discuss how to see what's really going on, get free from spiritual oppression, and embrace what God's up to in these unprecedented times.

Show Notes:
Read Chapter 9 (Lions, Cobras, Snakes) of Experience Jesus. Really.

The conversion story of Matthew Crawford is at mcrawford.substack.com.

Follow Blaine's writings at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com.

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How Is God Calling Us to Mature?

John Eldredge — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700

We're in an extremely momentous and highly unstable time where civilization seems to be on the brink of a massive freefall. To make sense of it, we must accept Jesus' view of reality over all other voices. John, Blaine, and Allen begin this timely series by naming three major trends that are creating the perfect storm. Maturity is no longer an option if we want to partner with God in the larger story that he is telling.
Show Notes: Follow Blaine's writings at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com.
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What Needs to Change This Year, God?

John Eldredge — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700

What needs to change this year for you to flourish? The mistake most make is trying to fit God into already busy schedules. John and Allen offer a radical realignment for the new year. Rather than give God the margins of our kingdoms, we can choose a life centered in God and his Kingdom. Discover the beauty of a partnership model, one where you structure your days to be more deeply rooted in God.

Show Notes: The Wild at Heart podcasts for how to consecrate your year and ask God for advance words are Is Your Soul Ready for 2024? (1.1.24) and Believing in God Isn't the Same as Having a Life in God (1.8.24).

Other resources include the Wild at Heart Daily Prayer and Bedtime Prayer(Both available in the WAH app, link below), the Lectio 365 app, and the Pray As You Go app.

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Christmas and the Return of Jesus

John Eldredge — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700

If you're coming into this Christmas exhausted or empty, it may be because you're focused on secondary things—from finding the perfect gift to enduring the imperfect family gathering. In this timely message of hope, John and Stasi reorient us to the deeper, truer story of Advent season—which is both a celebration of Christ's first coming as a babe in the manger and an anticipation of his second coming as King. Your Christmas joy will increase exponentially as you look not only back at Jesus' arrival into our world, but forward to his return.

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How You're Coming Into Christmas

John Eldredge — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Where do you find yourself as Christmas nears? Are you entering into it with Jesus or lost in the rush of too little time and too much to do? The pull is to either up your game and be amazing...or lower expectations and settle for little hope and joy. In this third week of Advent, John asks Stasi, Jamie, and Stacey about the story they're telling themselves this Christmas, lessons from past holiday experiences, and the unique pressures women face in this season.
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The Story You're Telling Yourself

John Eldredge — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Story is how we make sense of life, but when the narrative is shaped by loss, loneliness, or disappointment, it can keep us stuck in an echo chamber of old assumptions. As we begin the holiday season, John and Allen ask what story we're telling ourselves about this Christmas before it even happens. Jesus stands ready to reframe our narrative if we'll choose to embrace the story he's telling for us—and with us.

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Less-Wild Lovers

John Eldredge — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700

This three-part series concludes with John and Allen talking about the lure of "less-wild lovers" and how they seek to seduce us through false promises of comfort, control, and safety. John also reads a chapter from The Sacred Romance that reveals what's at stake in this battle for the heart—as well as how to choose the path that leads to the story God made us for.

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There's Got To Be More

John Eldredge — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Our hearts long for greater adventure and romance than this world can ever fully satisfy. This can't be it. There's got to be more. Thankfully, there is! In this second of a three-part series, John, Stasi, Allen and guest Mary Ellen Owen talk about how The Sacred Romance pulls the curtain back on this cosmic drama that God's been weaving since before time began. Like a lost message from Eden, it reveals a story big enough to satisfy your yearning for intimacy, beauty, and adventure in this world of danger, risk, and chaos.

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The Story of Your Heart

John Eldredge — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

The true story of every person is not the story we see, the external story, but the journey of their heart. Tragically, we try to ignore or silence our hearts—whether through busyness, work, hobbies, more church duties, or a colorful fantasy life. It never works, because we were made for more, and we know it. Which makes this the perfect moment to relaunch John Eldredge and Brent Curtis' book, The Sacred Romance. In the first of this three-part series, discover the origin story of this breathtaking message and hear John read the first chapter from the updated edition of this transformative book.

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A Birth Announcement

John Eldredge — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

John and Stasi are joined by Morgan and Cherie for a big announcement—the upcoming birth of a new ministry. It takes courage to say yes and follow wherever God leads. In today's podcast, Morgan and Cherie talk about the process of being open to God's calling—from their decades with Wild at Heart to the exciting adventure that's next. It's a tender, encouraging story of what can happen when we wholeheartedly embrace God's invitation into the unknown.

For more, visit the Become Good Soil website here.

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Waves of Betrayal: An Interview with Sam Ainslie

John Eldredge — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Incredibly successful in the eyes of the world's elite, Sam was good at keeping up appearances. But he had more lifestyle than life. Internally, he was afraid to trust others due to a series of immense betrayals. In this intimate conversation with John and Allen, this quiet man from the Big Island of Hawaii puts language to his journey from depression and isolation into a genuine community of love and trust. His story is featured in the final episode of Wild at Heart: The Series.

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Why Did Dad Abandon Me? - An Interview with Leo Clark

John Eldredge — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Leo is a successful basketball coach from Texas, but growing up, he grappled with one unanswered question: "Why did my dad leave me?" His father was a famous heavyweight prizefighter but had no idea how to fight for his son's heart. Leo joins John and Allen to talk about the long road to healing—including a devastating sports injury, facing the long-lost son that he, too, abandoned, and his unexpected encounter with the Father he'd always longed for. Leo's story is featured in episode 3 of Wild at Heart: The Series.

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A Marriage Destroyed and Restored: The Redemption of Pablo Ceron

John Eldredge — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Early in his marriage, Pablo made a choice that caused him to lose the most important person in his life—his wife, Juanita. But God wasn't finished with his story or their marriage. John and Allen talk with Pablo and Juanita about their rough childhood years in Colombia, what blew up their marriage, and the miraculous redemption that followed as Pablo learned to fight for his heart and those he loves most. His story is also featured in the second episode of Wild at Heart: The Series.

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An Interview with the Black Sheep: Mark Evans' Awakening

John Eldredge — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Mark Evans is an accomplished British artist who fights for the heart of fellow "barbarians" on the road to restoration. His story also happens to be the focus of the first episode of Wild at Heart: The Series. In this free-flowing conversation, John and Allen ask Mark about his stormy past, what it was like growing up as an outsider, his disruptive encounters with a wild and fierce God, and his reawakened creative passion.

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The Launch of Wild at Heart: The Series - by John Eldredge

John Eldredge — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This month, we launch the biggest initiative in our ministry's history. Inspired by John's bestselling book of the same name, Wild at Heart: The Series is a film series featuring the stories of four broken men becoming really good men. To kick it off, John and Allen bring Daniel, the Director of the series, into the studio to talk about the amazing way God brought this dream to life. They also showcase the series prologue—the story of John growing up in an alcoholic home, his own inner battles, and the path of healing that became a roadmap for millions of men around the world.

Watch the trailer to Wild at Heart: The Series here.

View the Prologue: How It All Began now here.

Watch the World Premiere of Episode 1 (Mark's story) on October 11th, 2024 here.

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A Partnership Narrative

John Eldredge — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In a world of non-stop information, it's hard to remember what we heard just 24 hours ago. Which is why, in this Q3 Review, John and Allen pause to recall the big ideas from our past three months of podcasts. Discover how the concept of a partnership narrative with God weaves through every part of our lives—whether the focus is creativity, our response to crisis, or the pursuit of deeper healing and integration.

Show Notes: These are the podcast series referenced in this episode:
1) Awakening Your Creativity / Moving into Fierce Mastery (July 15 and 22, 2024)
2) Survival School - Orientation & Integration (August 12 and 19, 2024)
3) Our Response to Crisis (August 26 through September 16, 2024)

Discover more about upcoming Noble Workshops (including one this November) at www.nobleworkshops.com/get-started.

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Space to Pursue Wholeness

John Eldredge — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

We long for more healing but often don't know how to pursue it in a focused, intentional manner. In this week's podcast, John is joined by Sam Eldredge, Stacia Littlefield, and Stacey Burton to discuss wholeheartedness and well-being. As Sam says, "Our wounds come through relationships, so our healing will also come through relationships." He created Noble Workshops as a safe space where those who feel stuck or need care for a wound in their story can go deeper in their healing through a unique process that combines experiential therapy with a holistic view of each person. Discover more about upcoming Noble Workshops (including one this November) at www.nobleworkshops.com/get-started.

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The Trend of Deep Discipleship

John Eldredge — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the series conclusion, John, Blaine, and Allen offer stories and insights on how God strengthens his people in times of crisis. One key trend is the growth in deep discipleship. Rather than try to fit a little bit of God into our busy schedules, we must take our life with Jesus seriously by seeking his Kingdom first—and then seeing what else there is room for. That's the only way to remain strong, love well, and stay in union with God as this world grows more chaotic.

Show Notes:
1) Follow Blaine's Substack writings at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/
2) Find more about the Rule of Life Workbook here.
3) The Prayer of Descent document is available here.

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Return of a Meaningful Universe

John Eldredge — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In Part 3 of our series, John, Blaine, and Allen bring two streams together: 1) how followers of Jesus handle crisis, and 2) observable, accelerating trends of God.
To remain strong and rooted in the face of growing chaos, we must retrain our souls to see, above all else, how God's activity saturates the various parts of our lives and world events—and how this understanding of reenchantment reveals the return of a meaningful universe.

Show Notes:
1) Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/
2) The ocean photograph, featured in a Patagonia article, is by David Doubilet
3) Songs for a worship playlist include:
- City of God by Steffany Gretzinger, kalley
- The Narrow Way by Steffany Gretzinger
- Holy by Steffany Gretzinger
- His Name is Jesus (Live) by Jeremy Riddle
- Vision of Your Love - by Mission House, Jess Ray, Taylor Leonhardt
- Poor In Spirit (Live) by Eliza King, Brett Shaw

4) Read the unedited chapter of John's upcoming book (Experience Jesus. Really.) here.

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When the Next Crisis Hits

John Eldredge — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This moment in time isn't unprecedented, but it is unique. In Part 2 of this series, John, Blaine, and Allen look at how the followers of Jesus responded to crises over the ages. It's a needed reminder because the pace of life and technology have left us weakened and weary rather than ready for whatever's coming next. Rather than grow more disenchanted, discover how Christianity provides a way to view the reenchantment of the world. With Jesus, we can experience calm, unshakable hope in the face of growing chaos—but only by wholeheartedly focusing on God and his purposes over control and self-preservation.

Show Notes:

1) Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at ⁠https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/⁠

2) Listen to the song Hymn of the Holy Spirit by Pat Barrett here. ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠

3) Read an advance (unedited) chapter of John's upcoming book ⁠(Experience Jesus. Really.) here.⁠

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When Am I Not Okay?

John Eldredge — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In this new four-part series, Blaine Eldredge joins John and Allen to talk about how moments of crisis reveal who we are—as well as our priorities. In Part 1, they look at the various ways we use to determine if we're okay as well as how not to freak out when the world goes sideways. Show Notes: Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at ⁠blaineeldredge.substack.com ⁠.

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Survival School - Integration

John Eldredge — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This second half of the series features John's live talk at Survival School, a new men's event from Wild at Heart. In this session, John reveals why we are fragmented beings and how Jesus is the integrating force of everything, including us. He then leads an extended time of prayer for the healing and integration of our fragmentation.

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Survival School - Orientation

John Eldredge — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

We are living somewhere near the end of the age but are mostly unaware of what that means. John offers orientation and hope in this live session from a recent Wild at Heart men's event called Survival School. In the first half of this series, discover two essential tools you need to survive and thrive in these chaotic times.

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Ask John Anything - Part 2

John Eldredge — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the second half of the series, Allen asks John more of your big questions—including what Wild at Heart's key doctrinal beliefs are, how to address the isolation divorced Christians face, whether the exact wording of our prayers makes a difference, what to do when husbands and fathers don't provide spiritual leadership, and how to respond to the growing global chaos.

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Ask John Anything - Part 1

John Eldredge — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Ever wish you could ask John a question about a Wild at Heart podcast or for advice as a spiritual father? We created an email for listeners and viewers to do just that...and the response has been overwhelming! Allen chose some of the most intriguing questions to ask John in this first half of the series—including why we don't see miracles today like in Jesus' time, whether it's normal for believers to be exhausted, if we should ask angels directly for help, and how to recover the lost intimacy we once had with God.

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Moving into Fierce Mastery

John Eldredge — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

From the time of Eden, God continually invites his sons and daughters to experience fierce mastery in powerful acts of creation that bring beauty, life, and order to this world. In the second half of the series, John and Allen offer examples of how God-given creativity leads to human flourishing and restoration, including personal stories from their own writing careers.

Show Notes: The book referenced is Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks. Discover more about Allen's coaching services for writers at ⁠withallen.com/coaching⁠.

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Awakening Your Creativity

John Eldredge — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

St. Irenaeus said, "The glory of God is man fully alive." One of the significant ways we express the glory of God is through our creativity. Because to reflect the image of God is to be wildly creative. In the first half of this series, John and Allen share why pursuing what we love to do with God is essential to our wholeness—and how shame tries to derail this heart-awakening.

Show Notes: The book referenced is The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson. The video of the former ballerina with Alzheimer's performing Swan Lake can be found ⁠here⁠.

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Your Summer Rescue & Our Origin Story - Q2 Recap

John Eldredge — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the second half of our quarterly recap, John and Allen offer ways to make the most of your remaining summer days. They then reveal a few more stories of how Wild at Heart began...and where we're headed.

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Everyday Experiences with Jesus - Q2 Recap

John Eldredge — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

What were the top moments from the last twelve Wild at Heart podcasts? In the first half of our second quarter recap, John and Allen talk about the big ideas and disruptive concepts from our recent Ordinary Mystics series.

Clips pulled from these episodes:

⁠April 15th - Weary, Skeptical Pragmatists⁠

⁠April 22nd - What Children & Mystics Know⁠

⁠May 13th - What's an Ordinary Mystic?⁠

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The Future of Wild at Heart

John Eldredge — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the second half of the series, John and Stasi talk about the deep spiritual ties Wild at Heart has to Iona, Celtic Christianity, and a gospel that is free from the religious spirit. They share about the wild early days of our podcast that's now aired close to 800 weekly episodes. But more than reminiscing about the past, John and Stasi share about the future of this fellowship of the heart—from increasing our global impact to the Wild at Heart fires igniting around the world.

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How Wild at Heart Began

John Eldredge — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Many are familiar with Wild at Heart but few know how the ministry, originally named Ransomed Heart, came to be. It's a story of countless miracles from God, intense spiritual warfare, and amazing breakthroughs. In the first half of the series, John and Stasi share about the early, hard days of their marriage, their shared desire for a ministry of the heart, the initial plans to build a retreat center, how The Sacred Romance was almost never written, the unfathomable tragedy at the first men's event, the beautiful, messy start to the women's gatherings, and other significant milestones from the beginning chapters of the Wild at Heart story.

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Stories Around a Fire

John Eldredge — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Wild at Heart Fires are igniting around the globe. In this week's podcast, John and Morgan share more about these authentic monthly gatherings where men experience God and the restoration of their hearts through the stories of other men, told around a fire. Discover how you can be part of this movement by hosting or attending a Fire in your part of the world.

Show Notes: Visit ⁠WildatHeart.org/Fires⁠ for more on how to host or attend a local Fire, register for a free Firestarter kit, and access related videos and podcasts.

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Brothers,
We are hosting another Fires Roundtable, and we want you to join us.
This will be another opportunity for our larger community to connect on a live call. We will share stories, questions, and open dialogue around Wild at Heart Fires. Our heart is to support you, champion what God is up to in and through your Fires, and have a larger conversation that will help fuel your Fire as this breathtaking story unfolds.
And we want you to join.
Please register below, and we will see you soon!
Here are the details:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jun 19, 2024 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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Reclaiming Masculine Sexuality

John Eldredge — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In our sex-saturated world, it might seem surprising that men need more talk about sex. But the reality is that sexuality is one of the most neglected aspects of most men's lives. In this podcast, John invites therapist Sam Jolman into the studio to talk about how to reconnect God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy.

Show Notes: Sam Jolman's new book, The Sex Talk You Never Got, is available wherever books are sold. His website is ⁠SamJolman.com⁠.

The free Wild at Heart audio series John referenced is —⁠Men Talking About Women⁠.

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Summer Soul Care

John Eldredge — Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the series conclusion, Johh, Stasi, Stacey, and Allen talk about humorous stories from past summer blunders they've made....while offering counsel for how not to make similar mistakes. The goal isn't to fill your summer with activities or put all your hopes on one vacation, but to ask Jesus, What is the pace that you have for me this summer?

Show Note: The closing reading is from Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey.

⁠Watch Part 1 here.⁠

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What You Need This Summer

John Eldredge — Mon, 20 May 2024 08:07:13 -0600

Summer is the ideal time for evening walks, family vacations, barbecues, and a slower pace of life. But when we forget to ask God what our souls need most, our desire for joy and rest can turn to disappointment and exhaustion. In the first half of this series, John, Stasi, Stacey, and Allen share how to take the pressure off, play the long game, and leave margin for the unexpected this summer.

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What's an Ordinary Mystic? We Answer Your Questions!

John Eldredge — Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600

We asked for your questions about our Ordinary Mystic series—and you responded big time! In this podcast, Allen asks John the top questions from listeners and viewers. The topics range from biblical examples of mystics to how we should interpret Psalm 91 when evil strikes our lives to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of an ordinary mystic. Plus John shares details on his new book related to this series.

Got more podcast questions? Send them our way at ⁠questions@wildatheart.org⁠, and we just may answer yours in a future podcast!

Show Note: The book John referenced is A Wind in the House of Islam by David Garrison.

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Gimme Shelter

John Eldredge — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the series conclusion, John, Alex, and Allen reveal how God alone is our refuge. We're meant to live within the safety of God, drawing our nourishment from our union with him. Not only believing in God, but living within him. Yet the world constantly pulls us out of this habitat while conditioning us to stay lost. So how do we find our way home? The life of the ordinary mystic will help us get back.

Show Notes: In this podcast, John references the books Every Moment Holy (Douglas Kaine McKelvey) and Waiting on God (Andrew Murray) as well as author Evelyn Underhill.

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Ordinary Mystics

John Eldredge — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Being a Christian mystic was never meant to be something exceptional or rare. In Part 4 of the series, John, Alex, and Allen swap stories about what it looks like to live as ordinary, everyday mystics and how we're all meant to know God and the beauty of his kingdom in deep, profound ways. In this light, the Apostle John, St. Paul, and David were all mystics; certainly Adam and Eve were as well. Once we understand Christian mysticism as the daily experience of God as revealed in Jesus Christ, we can experience the normal life of an ordinary mystic.

The book John referenced is A Wind in the House of Islam by David Garrison.

The Prayer of Descent Podcast that John referenced can be found here.

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What Children & Mystics Know

John Eldredge — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In Part 3 of the series, John, Alex, and Allen reveal how Jesus wants to rescue us from the barriers to fully experiencing God and his kingdom. Returning to the life we were created for isn't a complicated process. But it does require us to exchange our cynicism, skepticism, and pragmatism for the simple trust of a child.

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Weary, Skeptical Pragmatists

John Eldredge — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

As the series continues, John, Alex, and Allen look at how our culture clings to the belief that practical information is the way to salvation. Yet as this information on the Internet is continually contradicted and undermined, we grow more fragile, vulnerable, and cynical. It has made weary skeptics of us all. Even in the area of faith, we try to make God and his kingdom 'practical' by stripping it of all wonder, mystery, and power. Thankfully, there is a way out of the madness.

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Disciples of the Internet

John Eldredge — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

John, Alex, and Allen begin this new series with a disruptive observation: We are all disciples of the Internet and it has shaped us profoundly. For one thing, the Internet has discipled our souls to anticipate, even demand, immediate answers. So when we ask God a question and are not answered in the way the Internet does, we feel he isn't listening. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The effects go far, far deeper.

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Our Two Most Important Podcasts - Q1 Recap

John Eldredge — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600

John and Allen conclude the First Quarter recap by focusing on what we believe will be our two most important podcasts this year. Together, they provide orientation to this moment in time. What does it mean to pursue the "All-In" Life—and why is that the only safe place in the world? John expands on a Narnia phrase to reveal that there's actually a second wardrobe door we must go through to experience the full Kingdom life. From there, John passionately shares why union with God must be at the epicenter of everything we are and do. The highlight segments are from our February 26, 2024, podcast (The "All-In" Life) and the March 4, 2024, episode (Don't Miss the Main Thing).

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Engaging in Spiritual Warfare & Exposing the Artificial—Q1 Recap

John Eldredge — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600

We're twelve podcasts into the year. How many of those conversations are still top of mind? Probably not many—and that's not your fault. This world constantly overloads us with never-ending information and content that causes us to forget what matters most.

This two-part series counters that, with John and Allen offering a highlight reel of the main moments from the first quarter. Part 1 focuses on tools for spiritual warfare and ways to defy the artificial.

You can watch ⁠The AI Dilemma⁠ mentioned in the show ⁠here⁠.

Allen's new book, Risk the Real, is available on ⁠Amazon here⁠.

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