Wild at Heart

John Eldredge

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This podcast is hosted by John Eldredge, an author, counselor, and president of Wild at Heart, a ministry that helps people find God's love and Kingdom. With his experience as a counselor and teacher, John shares insights on how to discover the heart of God, recover one's heart in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. The podcast covers topics related to faith, personal growth, and discovering one's purpose in life, providing guidance and encouragement to listeners who are seeking to deepen their relationship with God.

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Engaging in Spiritual Warfare & Exposing the Artificial—Q1 Recap

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 https://youtu.be/xoVJKj8lcNQ?si=v8_6c1hUzNiW0hCA&t=1 mentioned in the show ⁠here⁠ https://youtu.be/xoVJKj8lcNQ?si=v8_6c1hUzNiW0hCA&t=1. Allen's new book, Risk the Real, is available on ⁠Amazon here⁠ https://a.co/d/inwdAP1.  Original Episodes: ⁠Overcome the Enemy's Targeted Assaults⁠ https://youtu.be/m2_0TbEpp3U And ⁠The Rise of the Artificial⁠ https://youtu.be/dCW2Covtt-4  ___________________________  There is More  ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠ http://WildAtHeart.org  Or on our app. Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wild-at-heart/id427657975 Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.ransomedheart&pcampaignid=web_share Episode Number 764 Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ https://youtu.be/VMSD-q4cuQo More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-minute-pause/id1471913620 Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ransomedheart.pause&pcampaignid=web_share

28m
Mar 25
God Is Our Refuge

We all need shelter, love, and safety, yet many go through life never having these universal longings met. John and Allen look at how Psalm 91 reveals that God alone is our refuge, rescuer, and protector—and what life can be when we embrace these powerful promises. Episode Number 763 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/QJWFv72WVJ0 More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-minute-pause/id1471913620 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ransomedheart.pause&pcampaignid=web_share

39m
Mar 18
Watchman at the Gate

John Eldredge invites singer and songwriter Josh Garrels into the podcast studio this week to discuss his new song, "Watchman." It's a fascinating conversation about Josh's walk with Jesus, the power of music, and why John believes "Watchman" is the anthem for this moment in time. Show Notes: "Watchman" is used with permission and is available wherever you get music.  The lyrics can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a6jieso8z9o2t3pibp2ik/Watchman-Lyrics-and-Credits.pdf?rlkey=6f6ihgc4t11tx9sts5gsdcfx5&dl=0 The other song John referenced—"Faith, Hope & Love"—is from Josh's album Chrysaline. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWfAlUz0CzE Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fgJMCy0KkYc More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-minute-pause/id1471913620 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ransomedheart.pause&pcampaignid=web_share

33m
Mar 11
Don't Miss the Main Thing

In this week's podcast, John shares his most important message of the year. He reveals how too many believers have missed the essence of Christianity. We were created for deep intimacy with God. That alone is the epicenter of the Christian life—not spiritual disciplines, social justice, ancient theology, or community, as good as those things may be. The central invitation is to know God rather than simply know a lot about him or do a lot for him. The recovery of this daily relational intimacy was never meant to be optional. It is the essence of everything. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DTqYcd13mss

39m
Mar 04
The "All In" Life

There is no way to partially follow Jesus. In this week's podcast, John and Allen reveal the danger of divided affections, or what they call the "Jesus And" life. This approach never works— because we were created for Jesus alone to be at the center of every part of our lives. Discover why many settle for less than God intended—and how we can experience more by going through the "second wardrobe door". The "All-In" life isn't just the safest place in the world, it's actually the only safe place in the world. Click here for an image of the white board John references. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a8fip26sffb2lndf8sbo9/All_In_Life.png?rlkey=xz8c5gpj79kughla2okmt3982&dl=0 The two recommended podcasts in this episode are Church of the City Podcast by Jon Tyson and Practicing the Way Podcast by John Mark Comer. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sqNl2ojxBoY

40m
Feb 26
Ready to Trade In The Year?

How's 2024 measuring up to your initial expectations now that we're a few months into it? John, Stasi, Jamie, and Allen offer a range of reactions to this question as they contrast upfront hopes with their current realities. No matter where you find yourself, you'll discover helpful insights on pursuing a life that's situated around God rather than fitting God into your schedule. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QzHjjdfgEI

39m
Feb 19
Stumbling Through Valentine's Day

Why does this day of love and romance stir such panic and uncertainty in men? John and Allen are joined by two guys from the Wild at Heart team to swap stories of epic failures as well as hard-won insights when it comes to pursuing the hearts we love on Valentine's Day. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-ZnxTW943c

40m
Feb 12
How to Risk the Real

In this second half of this podcast series, John and Allen dive even deeper into the clash between the real and the artificial, explaining how it is intensifying and why no one can remain neutral in this world of competing realities. They offer practical ways to navigate the chaos and choices before us by sharing the Five Tenets of the Real and Five Lies of the Artificial from Allen's new book, Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial.  In The Matrix, Morpheus states, "There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path." That's even more true here. Our goal isn't just greater awareness—but to actively step into the story God has created us for at this moment in time. Only then can we risk well for what matters most as we defy the artificial and pursue the real. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6cl-xgzdWiE Allen's new book, Risk the Real, is available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/inwdAP1

33m
Feb 05
The Rise of the Artificial

Every aspect of our lives is being invaded by the artificial. Yet we miss what’s at stake if we assume it's inevitable, neutral, or simply limited to AI. John and Allen reveal how the artificial actually has roots that go all the way back to Eden, when the serpent seduced Adam and Eve with a counterfeit narrative. These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize. The more we embrace the artificial, the more we find ourselves in a "Partificial Daze"—a haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction that numbs us to what matters most.  Allen's new book, Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial, offers a reality reorientation. Because there is only one antidote to the artificial—a wholehearted pursuit of the real where we embrace God as the Creator of reality and align with his intentions for us. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dCW2Covtt-4 You can watch The AI Dilemma mentioned in the show here: https://youtu.be/xoVJKj8lcNQ?si=v8_6c1hUzNiW0hCA&t=1 Allen's new book, Risk the Real, is available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/inwdAP1

42m
Jan 29
Overcome the Enemy's Targeted Assaults

In one of our most important podcast series, John reveals the tactics of the anti-Christ forces operating in this particular moment—from the sense of the "eclipse of God" to the unhealthy bonds of soul ties. This series concludes with specific ways to experience ultimate victory through the blood of Christ, the authority Jesus has given us, and our access to angelic help. Find a vast array of prayers—including the River of Life Prayer, the Life Prayer, and prayers for Inner Healing, Breaking Curses, and Freedom from Habitual Sins—on the Wild at Heart app and at https://wildatheart.org/pray Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/m2_0TbEpp3U Listen to our earlier three-part podcast audio series on Soul Ties here. Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwXLhyx8FhA Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml6R4Rz5nKE Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETcIyiAGwCc

48m
Jan 22
The Global Mind Jam

In the first of this two-part series, John and Allen daylight the enemy's accelerated attack against believers—including everything from fragmented attention to the more intense onslaught of Hatred, Death, and Desolation. Discover how to pray the Fire Love of God, the River of Life, and God's Creation Glory based on what's coming against you. Find a vast array of prayers—including the River of Life Prayer, the Life Prayer, and prayers for Inner Healing, Breaking Curses, and Freedom from Habitual Sins—on the Wild at Heart app and at WildatHeart.org/pray http://wildatheart.org/pray. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/APr57dDKfXw!

45m
Jan 15
Believing in God Isn't the Same As Having a Life in God

In the second half of the series, John, Alex, and Allen consider three questions that reveal how we see the world, culture and the process of staying close to God. They also share their top daily practices that proved a lifeline for 2023...and are their non-negotiables for 2024. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/D2PeZWW8Bbk

50m
Jan 08
Is Your Soul Ready for 2024?

Just because the calendar is changing to a new year doesn't mean we're ready for it yet. John, Alex, and Allen walk through tangible ways to consecrate 2024 to God and prepare our hearts for what's ahead. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/4SIm5MzcK6c

44m
Jan 01
Don't Blast Into The New Year

The day after Christmas, refuse the pull to pack everything away and get busy making your plans for 2024. Instead, John and Stasi share how to give your soul a time of rest and quiet during this Advent season. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/aLh0P8svOJA Music Used: Handel: Messiah - Part 1 - 1. "Comfort Ye, My People" (Live In Dublin / 1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XHxa7yZN14 Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1 - "For Unto Us A Child Is Born" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFIPizGZYw

15m
Dec 25, 2023
The Dilemma of Christmas Expectations

John and Stasi address ways to take the pressure off Christmas day and refocus on what it really signifies—the arrival of the King. Music Used: Handel: Messiah - Part 1 - 1. "Comfort Ye, My People" (Live In Dublin / 1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XHxa7yZN14 Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1 - "For Unto Us A Child Is Born" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFIPizGZYw

34m
Dec 18, 2023
John Eldredge on why Understanding Isn't Healing & Jesus Is The Integrating Force of the Universe

John and Allen talk about how to see Jesus as he really is this Christmas season. He isn't simply the baby in the manger but the integrating force of the universe and the Co-Creator who has come to recreate us. Show Note: Sign up to receive John's free weekly video updates at wildatheart.org/weekly http://wildatheart.org/weekly Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/0lTmCRsgkO4

46m
Dec 11, 2023
Sam Eldredge's "Inner Child Work" Process and 2024 Noble Workshops

In the second half of the series, Sam Eldredge shares with John and Allen how childhood wounds continue to play out in our lives and what the young places in us most need. For more about Sam's Noble Workshops, visit NobleWorkshops.com http://nobleworkshops.com/. Download the free 10-page "Inner Child Work" PDF at nobleworkshops.com/s/NW-Inner-Child.pdf http://nobleworkshops.com/s/NW-Inner-Child.pdf. The movie referenced is . Watch the Wild at Heart podcast on YouTube! https://youtu.be/jSDlfsWj63c

45m
Dec 04, 2023
The Noble Experience - Part 1

John Eldredge invites Sam Eldredge and Laurie Lokey to talk about the ways to heal, connect, and grieve our past scars that we carry into the present.  For more about Sam Eldredge's Noble Workshops, visit nobleworkshops.com http://nobleworkshops.com/ Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/KTzCQNS0J3s

44m
Nov 27, 2023
Men & The Holidays

John, Morgan, Alex, and Allen swap stories about holiday hopes and challenges from a guy's perspective. This also marks the launch of the Wild at Heart video podcast! Now you can watch https://youtu.be/X6rhnkmSHvo or listen to every episode! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/X6rhnkmSHvo

54m
Nov 20, 2023
Women & The Holidays

The next two podcasts reveal the unique ways men and women view and navigate the holiday season. This week, the women share their thoughts.

42m
Nov 13, 2023
The Paradise King - Part 3

Blaine Eldredge's new book, https://a.co/d/2TByy9R, is available now! To celebrate, he reads key excerpts and shares his journey of writing the book with John and Allen.  Get your copy of on Amazon https://a.co/d/2TByy9R. For more about the book and author, visit BlaineEldredge.com http://blaineeldredge.com/.

41m
Nov 06, 2023
The Paradise King - Part 2

John and Allen continue the conversation with Blaine Eldredge about his new book, . SHOW NOTE: is available on Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ November 15th in book and audio formats. For more about the book and author, visit BlaineEldredge.com http://blaineeldredge.com/.

53m
Oct 30, 2023
The Paradise King - Part 1

John and Allen invite Blaine Eldredge into the studio to discuss his new book, SHOW NOTE: Visit BlaineEldredge.com http://blaineeldredge.com/ to read an advance excerpt and find out more about (releasing November 15th on Amazon.com http://amazon.com/).

55m
Oct 23, 2023
Even More Jesus Stories - Part 2

John, Bart, and Allen share more amazing testimonies about Jesus in this conclusion to the series. SHOW NOTES: Share your Jesus story with us at wildatheart.org/testimony http://wildatheart.org/testimony. And if you'd like to receive John's weekly video updates, sign up at wildatheart.org/weekly http://wildatheart.org/weekly.

36m
Oct 16, 2023
Even More Jesus Stories - Part 1

At Wild at Heart, we have a front-row seat to Jesus stories happening around the world. John, Bart, and Allen begin this series by sharing a handful of these powerful testimonies. SHOW NOTE: Share your Jesus story with us at wildatheart.org/testimony http://wildatheart.org/testimony.

38m
Oct 09, 2023
What Are Your Essentials?

John and Allen share daily practices that will help you not just survive but thrive in these days. SHOW NOTES: View the whiteboard from the team exercise at https://wahe.art/whiteboard. Sign up to receive John's weekly video updates at https://wildatheart.org/weekly.

42m
Oct 02, 2023
The Rest of Our Salvation - Part 2

This series concludes with John exposing a second category that can hinder intimacy with God: the unhealed, broken places in our lives.

41m
Sep 25, 2023
The Rest of Our Salvation - Part 1

During his sabbatical, John realized he didn't just need his tanks refilled—but for God to set him free from the unconverted places known as the self-life.

39m
Sep 18, 2023
Things Are Shifting

John and Allen talk about a growing sense of imminence in the air—and the various responses it provokes.

37m
Sep 11, 2023
Wild at Heart Fires - Part 2

In the second half of this series, Morgan asks allies what it's like to host local fires for men—and how others can experience similar gatherings near them. SHOW NOTE: To host or attend a Wild at Heart Fire, visit wildatheart.org/fires http://wildatheart.org/fires.

40m
Sep 04, 2023