Wild at Heart
Religion & Spirituality
About
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.
Episodes
- E874 | Ruling Your Domain - Part 1
In this episode, John, Blaine, and Allen from Wild at Heart discuss how individuals can rule their personal domain and bring order and shalom to their realm. They explore the idea of divine responsibility to rule and the importance of cons…
- E873 | Prayer Hacking
This episode of Wild at Heart, titled "Prayer Hacking," explores spiritual laws and practices to improve one's prayer life. John and Allen discuss various techniques such as triumphing through the power of Christ's blood, breaking enemy cl…
- E872 | Young Men - Part 3
In this episode of Wild at Heart, John and Stasi Eldredge host Zoe and Hope to discuss their observations of young men in their twenties. The conversation covers topics including relationships, faith, career aspirations, and the future.
- E872 | Young Men - Part 3: Bonus Content
In this bonus content episode of Wild at Heart, John and Stasi Eldredge speak with Hope and Zoe about their perspectives on the experiences and challenges faced by young women.
- E871 | Young Men - Part 2
In this episode of Wild at Heart, John and Conrad continue a three-part series discussing the struggles, questions, and aspirations of men in their twenties with guests Matt and Jack. The conversation explores how God engages with these ch…
- E871 | Young Men - Part 2: Bonus Content
This bonus episode continues the conversation between John, Conrad, Matt, and Jack regarding challenges faced by young men. The discussion covers topics including Christianity, career, finances, prayer, and marriage.
- E870 | Young Men - Part 1
In the first part of a three-part series, Zane and Desi share their experiences and thoughts on topics including masculinity, faith, career, and relationships from the perspective of young men today.
- E870 | Young Men - Part 1: Bonus Content
This bonus episode features a continuation of the conversation with Zane and Desi from the Young Men series. The episode includes resources for young adults regarding faith, career, marriage, and finances.
- E869 | Embrace the Daily Realities of Easter
In this Easter episode of Wild at Heart, John and Stasi Eldredge discuss how to apply the power of Christ's cross, resurrection, and ascension to everyday challenges. They explore how the events of Easter are relevant to our daily lives an…
- E868 | Crushing Chaos - with Manny Arango
John and Allen discuss finding peace and order in a chaotic world with guest Manny Arango. The conversation covers Arango's background, his book Crushing Chaos, and perspectives on the Genesis creation story.
- E867 | Lies That Sabotage Our Lives - with Jennie Allen
Jennie Allen joins John to discuss her book, The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, and the impact of core lies on identity and faith. The episode explores ways to identify and dismantle these lies through spiritual authority in Christ.
- E866 | Your Questions Answered
John and Allen answer several viewer questions, covering topics such as navigating life with ADHD, dreaming about the future, the meaning of the “unholy trinity,” handling authority, and the nature of personal and collective repentance.
- E865 | Wild at Heart Stories - T.J. Greaney & Kids Outdoor Zone
John Eldredge interviews T.J. Greaney, founder of Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ), about his efforts to mentor boys through outdoor adventure. The discussion covers Greaney's personal history and the impact of the KOZ ministry in addressing the la…
- E864 | Grounded - Part 2
John, Blaine, and Allen conclude a series on staying grounded in the larger Christian story and discussed how current spiritual realities impact life. They offer practices for remaining oriented within God's work in the world.
- E863 | Grounded - Part 1
In this episode of Wild at Heart, John, Blaine, and Allen demonstrate how to rely on God for guidance when plans are uncertain. They discuss the importance of staying grounded in a shaken world through faith and listening prayer.
- E862 | Jesus Our Refuge - with Matt Fradd
John hosts Matt Fradd, author and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast, to discuss finding meaning and refuge in Jesus instead of seeking worldly validation. They explore the impact of taking Christ seriously and moving away from false c…
- E861 | Wild at Heart Stories - Jan Janura & The Wild Adventure
In this episode, Jan Janura joins John Eldredge to discuss how reading Wild at Heart influenced his life and his long-running experience hosting The Wild Adventure fly fishing retreats for men in Montana. They also touch on the impact of t…
- E860 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 3
In the final part of the series, John Eldredge, Allen Arnold, Stacey, and Alex discuss living from a good heart, the reasons why this concept is often overlooked, and how it impacts one's relationship with God and others.
- E859 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 2
In this second part of a three-part series, John discusses the concept of the "Good Heart" with guests Fintan and Elaine Supple. The conversation explores how understanding one's heart as good influences relationships with God and others i…
- E858 | The Good Heart 2.0 - Part 1
John and Allen discuss the nature of the human heart, challenging the belief that it is inherently wicked and exploring the concept of the good heart promised in Scripture. This episode series examines the implications of this view for sel…
- E857 | Listen and Obey
In this episode, John and Allen discuss the importance of intentionality and obedience to God as we enter a new year. They explore the distinction between dreams and desires and identify a key condition for receiving God's blessing.
- E856 | A Thin Place
In this episode, John and Allen discuss the concept of a "thin place" during the period between Christmas and the New Year. They introduce the Ignatian Examen as a practice to help listeners reflect on the past year and prepare for the yea…
- E855 | John and Stasi’s Christmas Carol
In this special holiday episode of Wild at Heart, John and Stasi read Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in character to celebrate the season and reflect on new beginnings.
- E854 | The Second Advent
This episode explores the concept of the second Advent, encouraging listeners to focus on the return of Jesus alongside the celebration of his birth. It also includes a reading of C. S. Lewis’s essay "The World’s Last Night."
- E853 | The Advent Obstacle
John and Allen discuss overcoming the common challenges of slowing down during the busy Christmas season. They offer a powerful question to help listeners identify obstacles to experiencing spiritual depth during Advent.
- E852 | More Questions...More Answers!
In this episode of Wild at Heart, John Eldredge answers listener questions regarding suffering, dealing with a narcissistic spouse, prayer, teaching children about evil, and the presence of pets in the Kingdom.
- E851 | Thanksgiving Bumps...and Joy
John, Stasi, Allen, and Kellye discuss navigating the emotional challenges and opportunities of Thanksgiving. They share personal lessons and offer advice on staying present to God, others, and oneself during the holiday.
- E850 | Your Questions for John
In this episode, John answers listener questions submitted by Allen, covering topics such as praying for adult children, the balance between routine and idolatry, the concept of stolen grief, and how to discern when to fight for something…
- E849 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 5
In this final episode of the series, Jon Tyson joins John Eldredge to discuss how to live and find sustenance during times of global chaos. The conversation explores restructuring lives around the priorities of God and recent developments…
- E848 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 4
In episode E848 of Wild at Heart, John, Allen, and Blaine discuss how to interpret and process crisis, resistance, and chaos. Blaine offers a toolkit to help listeners navigate struggles that cause them to feel stuck.
- E847 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 3
In this episode, Susie Larson joins John to continue their discussion on survival, responding to the statement “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...”. Larson shares her perspective that storms reveal both lies we belie…
- E846 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 2
In this episode, John Eldredge and therapist Mary Ellen Owen discuss the challenges of living without certain things. Owen's response to the statement “I just don’t understand how people can survive without...” prompts deep healing and une…
- E845 | How Can You Survive Without...? - Part 1
In this episode, Sam Eldredge joins John and Allen to discuss what people need to survive, addressing the prompt "I just don’t understand how people can survive without...". Eldredge, a licensed therapist and director of Noble Workshops, s…
- E844 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 3
In the conclusion of this series, John and Blaine Eldredge present a three-part process involving contemplation, conversation, and action to help listeners discern what God is highlighting in their lives, aiming to deepen intimacy with Him.
- E843 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 2
John and Blaine Eldredge present the second part of a series on discerning God's work in daily life. This episode introduces tools including the Emotions Wheel and six categories to help listeners navigate their spiritual journeys.
- E842 | What Is God Up To in Your Life? - Part 1
John and Blaine Eldredge introduce a three-part series on the practice of noticing God's ongoing work in our lives. In this episode, they discuss three key presuppositions for discerning God's activity to help listeners align themselves wi…
- E841 | Fall Reset - Part 2
In this second part of a series, John and Allen discuss intentional habits and practices to help individuals center their lives on God. They explore ways to maintain spiritual, physical, and mental alignment amidst daily stressors and glob…
- E840 | Fall Reset - Part 1
In the first part of this series, John and Allen discuss shifting seasons as a time for reflection. They explore common obstacles to growth and offer guidance on collaborating with God for personal transformation.
- E839 | Having Difficult Conversations - Part 2
In this second part of a series on difficult conversations, the team discusses practical approaches for addressing self-destructive or hurtful blind spots in loved ones. They explore various scenarios to help listeners navigate these chall…
- E838 | Having Difficult Conversations - Part 1
John, Stasi, Allen, and Stacey discuss the complexities of having difficult conversations and how to approach them with mature love. They reflect on balancing honesty with grace while navigating personal and others' blind spots.
- E837 | The Familiar Stranger
In episode E837, Tyler Staton discusses with John how the Holy Spirit became a stranger to many Christians. They explore the importance of experiencing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, drawing insights from Staton's book, "The Fa…
- E836 | How God Sees You
This episode discusses how external accusations and past failures obscure our true identity. John and Allen share insights from a Wild at Heart retreat session, guiding listeners to see themselves as God sees them and embrace a new identit…
- E835 | The End of Things
John and Stasi address the 'spirit of death,' which promotes toxic lies about the end of valuable aspects of life like dreams, faith, and relationships. The episode offers guidance on renouncing these falsehoods and fostering renewed hope.
- E834 | The Rest of Your Story
Greg Lindsey joins John and Allen to discuss overcoming shame and regret to embrace one's full "story." Lindsey shares his personal redemption journey and explores how the enemy uses the past, the difference between being forgiven and bein…
- E833 | Advanced Spiritual Warfare Skills - Workshop 2
In episode E833 of Wild at Heart, John shares advanced spiritual warfare skills and tools, focusing on recognizing spiritual opposition and effectively countering enemy schemes. This teaching is the second part of a 'deeper life' series.
- E832 | Deeper Communion with God - Workshop 1
This episode focuses on developing deeper communion with God through intimate, regular encounters. It is based on a workshop where John taught advanced spiritual skills relevant to the current cultural moment.
- E831 | Bear Grylls - The Greatest Story
Bear Grylls, known for 'Man vs. Wild,' shares insights on his family, faith, and his challenging new book about Jesus' life, 'The Greatest Story Ever Told.' He also touches on his adventures and personal growth.
- E830 | Be a Martian
In a time of cultural and technological chaos, John and Allen argue that believers must prioritize pursuing God above all else, embracing the risk of appearing unusual or like a "martian" as a rational response.
- E829 | Global Instability & Revival - with Mark Sayers
Mark Sayers joins John and Blaine Eldredge to discuss global instability and the acceleration of worldwide revival and spiritual hunger in younger generations. The conversation also explores the impact of platform mentality versus the bibl…
- E828 | Mark Sayers on Living Between Eras
Mark Sayers joins John and Blaine Eldredge to discuss living in a 'gray zone' between two eras, explaining the historical and cultural forces at work during times of global transition from a Christian perspective.