Wild at Heart

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.The Sacred Romance book, audio, and workbook are available at the links below and wherever books are sold.The Sacred Romance BookAnd the Workbook_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 798Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.  The Become Good Soil podcast—Episode 171: A New Birth—can be found here.The song mentioned can be accessed on YouTube or Spotify_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 797Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.View the trailer to Sam's episode here. Watch Episode 4 (Sam's Story) of Wild at Heart: The Series here. See the movie poster referenced in the episode here. Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 796Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.View the trailer for Leo's episode here. Watch Episode 3 (Leo's Story) of Wild at Heart: The Series here. See the movie poster referenced in the episode here. Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 795Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.View the trailer to Pablo's episode here. Watch Episode 2 (Pablo's Story) of Wild at Heart: The Series here. See the movie poster referenced in the episode here.Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 794Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.View the trailer to Mark's episodeWatch Episode 1 (Mark's Story) of Wild at Heart: The SeriesSee the movie poster referenced in the episode Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 793Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App_______________________________________________Musicbed SyncID: MB01PAF5NCIOYYB

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.See the movie poster referenced in the episode here.Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 792Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 791Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 790Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 789Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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 ShawClick Here for Spotify Playlist4) Read the unedited chapter of John's upcoming book (Experience Jesus. Really.) here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 788Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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 ⁠YouTube⁠3) Read an advance (unedited) chapter of John's upcoming book ⁠(Experience Jesus. Really.) here.⁠_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 787Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠

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.⁠Donate to Wild at Heart Here.⁠_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠ or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 786Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 785Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 784Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠

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.If you have a question you'd like addressed in a future podcast, send it to questions@wildatheart.org._______________________________________________There is more.Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 783Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

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.If you have a question you'd like addressed in a future podcast, send it to questions@wildatheart.org._______________________________________________There is more.Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 782Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App_______________________________________________

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 781Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 780Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠

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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠Questions@WildatHeart.org⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 779Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠