Take Time to Remember
During this week between Christmas and the New Year, John invites us to pause and remember both the hard times and the ways we experienced God's goodness in 2021.
Dec 27, 2021•13 min•Ep. 650
Wild at Heart
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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Your Heart at Christmas
Where has your heart been going this Advent season? John and Stasi talk about the importance of shepherding your heart through the holidays. Show Note: Opening and closing music excerpts are from the album Handel: Messiah / Part 1 - "Comfort Ye, My People...Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted" by Philip Langridge & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner & George Frideric Handel.
Dec 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 649
The Restoration of Joy
In this third week of Advent, John shares how to replace unbelief and fleeting moments of happiness with the great joy of Jesus and the wonder of our salvation. Show Note: Joy to the World opening and closing song excerpts from Choir of King's College Cambridge Sings Christmas Carols. Glory to God in the Highest song excerpt from Handel: Messiah by George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
Dec 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 648
Mistakes We Make at Christmas
Navigating the holiday season isn't easy. Through stories and laughter, John, Sam, Stacey, and Allen share past mistakes and good choices made around Christmas.
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 647
The Return of Eden
Discover how the first week of Advent is an invitation to rehearse the re-enchantment of this world and proclaim the return of Eden.
Nov 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 646
This Thanksgiving
John and Stasi reveal how releasing expectations and extending forgiveness can increase our capacity for gratitude this Thanksgiving.
Nov 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 645
Fear Less
John and Bart talk about how to keep your heart from being weighed down with fear in these days of intense unrest and division.
Nov 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 644
Whack-a-Mole
Past regrets and future worries can make life feel like an endless game of whack-a-mole. John and Allen discuss how to take it one day at a time and not anticipate trouble.
Nov 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 643
The Beauty of Redemption
The Wild at Heart team shares breathtaking stories of how Jesus is working in the hearts and lives of people all around the world. Show Note: If you'd like to support Wild at Heart's mission, you can give on our website at https://wildatheart.org/give or through the Wild at Heart app at https://wildatheart.org/app.
Nov 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 642
"My Joy"
We could all use a big, deep infusion of joy in these times. John and Allen look at how true joy is actually something Jesus imparts to us...and how to ask him for it!
Oct 25, 2021•37 min•Ep. 641
The Becoming a King Experience
John and Morgan announce the Becoming a King Experience, a free six-week study through the new film series that reveals the path to restoring the heart of a man. Begin today at www.WildatHeart.org/BecomingaKing.
Oct 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 640
Strength for Your Soul: Staying in Scripture
The world offers endless distractions when we feel empty, yet nothing fills the soul like daily Scripture reading. In the series conclusion, John and Allen share a few verses that have rescued their hearts.
Oct 11, 2021•29 min•Ep. 639
Strength for Your Soul: The Daily Prayer
In the first of this two-part series on soul care, John and Allen discuss the power of the Daily Prayer, how it came to be, and the purpose of each paragraph within it.
Oct 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 638
Our Eden Hearts
In the series conclusion, John, Sam, and Allen address our universal longing for life to be good again—and how only God can meet that need by shepherding our Eden hearts.
Sep 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 637
Guarding Against Desolation
Desolation is a major dark force in the world today that can cause even mature believers to lose heart and faith. In part three of the series, John, Alex, and JD talk about their experiences with Desolation and how to overcome it.
Sep 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 636
Long-Term Recovery Plan
In the second part of this series, Dan Allender joins John Eldredge to share how the desperate rush to get as much joy as we can after the past year is understandable yet incapable of filling our famished souls.
Sep 13, 2021•42 min•Ep. 635
Why Summer Wasn't Enough
No matter how good summer was, it couldn't possibly replenish our depleted reserves. In the first of this four-part series, John and Allen discuss the need to take a long-term view of our recovery as we transition into fall. Show Note: The Wild at Heart newsletter referenced in this podcast: https://wildatheart.org/blogs/john/eden-longings
Sep 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 634
An August Break
There won't be any Wild at Heart podcasts during the month of August...but John did record a three-minute message to share why. We'll return September 6th with new weekly podcasts!
Aug 02, 2021•3 min•Ep. 633
Secure Attachment to God - Part 3
In the series conclusion, Morgan and Cherie discuss our deepest needs and the stages of human development—all through the lens of attachment. Show Note: The website referenced in this podcast is www.lifemodelworks.org.
Jul 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 632
Secure Attachment to God - Part 2
As the series continues, Morgan and Cherie reveal what healthy attachment looks like in daily life—and ways to restore our relationship with God when we feel disconnected.
Jul 19, 2021•34 min•Ep. 631
Secure Attachment to God - Part 1
In the first of this three-part series, Morgan and Cherie introduce the concept of secure attachment—and what happens when we attach our hearts or hopes to anything other than God.
Jul 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 630
Jesus Stories - Part 5
In the series conclusion, Sam, Stacey, and Allen from the Wild at Heart team share stories with John about Jesus showing up in unexpected, playful, and personal ways. Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's "Give Me Jesus."
Jul 05, 2021•32 min•Ep. 629
Jesus Stories - Part 4
John and Stasi welcome Pablo and Juanita Ceron into the studio to talk about how Jesus has come through for them in beautiful, astonishing ways. Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's "Give Me Jesus."
Jun 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 628
Jesus Stories - Part 3
Sue, JD, and Jamie from the Wild at Heart team join John to tell stories of how Jesus rescued their hearts in both simple and profound ways. Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's “Give Me Jesus.”
Jun 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 627
Jesus Stories - Part 2
John and Stasi invite Greg and Gloria Winters into the studio to discuss some powerful encounters they've had with Jesus. Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's "Give Me Jesus."
Jun 14, 2021•44 min•Ep. 626
Jesus Stories - Part 1
With the never-ending bad news in the world, it's good to remember all the ways Jesus regularly shows up in our lives. In the first of this new series, John invites Becky Waggoner and Tamara Pahl to share some Jesus stories. Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's "Give Me Jesus."
Jun 07, 2021•51 min•Ep. 625
When the Cracks Start to Show
Your reserves are likely pretty low right now. But rather than ignore or accept this depleted state as the new normal, Sam and Blaine (in this re-airing of an AndSons podcast) share how to start the healing process of becoming who God made you to be.
May 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 624
Suffering and Song
This week, we share an AndSons podcast about loss, lament, and healing. In it, Sam and Blaine interview singer / songwriter Sarah Bianchi—who shares her story of deep loss, unexpected intimacy with God, and tender songs of lament. Show Note: You can listen to Sarah's album of songs at andsonsmagazine.com/sarahbianchi. Experience her collection of visual art, modern psalms and poetry, and contemplative prayer liturgies at artbysarahkay.com/
May 24, 2021•54 min•Ep. 623
Summer Recovery Plan
What does your soul most need this summer to replenish your reserves? John, Sam, and Allen talk about their recovery plans...and how to map out yours.
May 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 622
Contemplative Prayer - Part 3
In the series conclusion, Morgan and Cherie model contemplative prayer as a simple way to engage our sanctified imagination for a deeper encounter with God. Show Note: Discover more about Become Good Soil—the comprehensive apprenticeship track for the mission of Wild at Heart—at www.becomegoodsoil.com.
May 10, 2021•38 min•Ep. 621
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