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Restore The Glory PodcastHealing, Discipleship and the Heart w/ John EldredgeThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by John Eldredge, president of Wild at Heart, to discuss what authentic discipleship looks like in a distracted digital age. They explore the subtle ways constant connectivity and information overload can erode our spiritual focus, hinder intimacy with God, and ultimately fragment our souls. John also shares stories and insights from his own journey, highlights how unchecked busyness can mask deeper wounds or spiritual emptiness, and encourages listeners, with practical advice, to seek genuine communion with Jesus for true restoration. Key Points: A true disciple is someone w...2025-06-2554 min
CaptivatedE98 | For Such a Time as This, with Stacey BurtonHave you ever struggled to believe that God sees you, knows you, and has a purpose for your life? Stasi is joined by Stacey Burton to reflect on the beauty of God’s faithfulness in our lives. Stacey shares her journey of walking with God through cancer, self-doubt, and stepping into an unexpected calling. Together, they discuss trusting His leading, overcoming the lies that keep us small, and embracing His invitations—regardless of the strength of our fears. If you’ve ever wrestled with your purpose, this episode will encourage you to step into your true identity—for you were mad...2025-06-2538 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterFrom Doing to Being w/ John Eldredge (347)Faith often becomes a checklist—prayer, scripture study, ministry—rather than a living, breathing relationship with Jesus. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling speaks with bestselling author and teacher John Eldredge about shifting from a performance-based spiritual life to one rooted in presence, intimacy, and encounter. We talk about how to slow down in a world that values hustle, how to rediscover wonder in the midst of cynicism, and how to create personal rhythms that foster authentic connection with Jesus. If you long to experience Jesus—really—this conversation is for you. John’...2025-06-1648 min
The Allender Center Podcast“Experience Jesus. Really.” with John EldredgeWe’re living in a time that’s quietly—but profoundly—reshaping our souls. Formed by a world of speed, efficiency, and endless information, most of us have been trained to seek quick answers, avoid ambiguity, and live with the belief that if we just do X, then Y will happen. It's not our fault—we’ve been discipled by our cultural moment, where data is king and mystery is often treated with suspicion. In the process, many of us have come to approach faith with an overdeveloped left brain—craving clarity and control, while growing uncomf...2025-06-1350 min
CaptivatedE96 | Becoming Myself: Remembering with MercyToday, Stasi invites us to step into the healing of our past as we learn to see our stories through the eyes of Jesus—with kindness, not shame. Through reflections on forgiveness, restoration, and God’s unwavering love, we’ll discover that it’s not our history that defines us—it’s Jesus who does. He invites us to remember our stories with mercy and receive his healing in the places that still ache. Join us as we walk together into his presence, where true healing occurs.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: 2025-05-2838 min
Wild at HeartE820 | John Responds to Your QuestionsEvery 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...2025-04-2144 min
CaptivatedE93 | Dreaming with God: Awakening Desire – Part 2In today’s episode—Part 2 of Dreaming with God—Stasi reminds us of the three core desires we as women share: the longing to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role, and to unveil beauty. These desires reflect God’s own heart. Desires are clues to the dreams God has planted in our hearts, and though we share core desires, there are many that are particular to us as well. Though wounds may dim them, Jesus can restore them. Jesus is inviting you to dream with him again and step into your unique, irreplaceable role in his story. Join Stasi as...2025-04-1631 min
Leading SaintsBeing in the World But Not Of the World | An Interview with John EldredgeJohn Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His new book, Experience Jesus. Really. is available now.
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Reconnecting with God as a Distracted Church Leader | An Interview with John Eldredge2025-04-1253 min
DadAwesomeDA375 | Experiential Christianity, Lingering with Jesus, and The War for Your Attention (John Eldredge)When you set aside your programmed pragmatism and rediscover wonder, life with Jesus takes on a whole new depth. In this episode, John Eldredge shares how technology and the internet constantly fight for your attention and how you can push back by embracing ordinary, mystical moments to connect with God. You’ll also hear why prayer, lingering, and turning your heart toward God are essential for your Christian walk. Key Takeaway The hyper-rational, left-brain approach to life isn’t good for your soul. You were designed to experience beauty, wonder, and connection with Go...2025-03-2746 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.493: Experience Jesus....No, Really with John Eldredge We talk a lot about our spiritual life, but how do we move from words to experience? From the head to the heart? To a place of knowledge to deep bone belief? Author and spiritual guide John Eldredge gives us questions to ask and practices to put in place that will help us encounter God's presence in the here and now. An incredible conversation, you WILL NOT want to miss what John says to those of us who have been living out our faith for years. We can still experience Jesus in a fresh way. 2025-03-1146 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.493: Experience Jesus....No, Really with John Eldredge We talk a lot about our spiritual life, but how do we move from words to experience? From the head to the heart? To a place of knowledge to deep bone belief? Author and spiritual guide John Eldredge gives us questions to ask and practices to put in place that will help us encounter God's presence in the here and now. An incredible conversation, you WILL NOT want to miss what John says to those of us who have been living out our faith for years. We can still experience Jesus in a fresh way. 2025-03-1146 min
CaptivatedE90 | Experiencing God in Everyday Life with John EldredgeJoin Stasi and her favorite guest – her husband, John – for an encouraging and insightful conversation about living in daily, intimate communion with Jesus. Drawing from John’s new book, Experience Jesus. Really., they share personal stories and wisdom from the saints, revealing how God’s presence is not just a metaphor but a reality available to all who seek Him. If you're longing for deeper experiences with God and all that is available, this episode is for you. Open your heart and step into the invitation of deeper communion with God.…..SHOW NOTES:...2025-03-0535 min
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsExperiencing Jesus, Lingering in Prayer, and Finding Refuge in God with John Eldredge- Episode 964Today on the show, we’re answering the question, “How do I pray in the winter?”John Eldredge is back and officially becomes a member of the Hall of Fun! His spiritual leadership and wisdom is so helpful and you’re going to want to take notes from this one for sure. He also has a new book releasing tomorrow called Experiencing Jesus. Really.If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 23. And as always, if you still want to get a Guidebook, you can find it at anniefdowns.com/seasons....2025-03-0354 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryExperience Jesus Deeply in a Distracted World - John Eldredge - 150 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeHow has instant access to an overabundance of information impacted the way we experience Jesus, and what can we do about it? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye welcomes John Eldredge back to the show. John is a New York Times best-selling author, counselor, and president of Wild At Heart, a ministry dedicated to helping people discover the heart of God. His newest book is entitled Experience Jesus. Really. Together, John and Jason explore the contrast between how the world is shaping us and what Jesus is inviting us into. John also looks back on...2025-02-2536 min
Wild at HeartE809 | John Eldredge Answers Your Questions - Part 2In 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.Show Notes: William Augusto's instrumental compositions can be found in his Soaking in His Presence albums (available wherever you...2025-02-0347 min
Wild at HeartE808 | John Eldredge Answers Your Questions - Part 1We 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._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want an...2025-01-2750 min
CaptivatedFamily of God with Cherie SnyderStasi invites friend, speaker, and teacher Cherie Snyder into the studio to explore the precious truth that we are all welcomed into God’s family—a family that transcends time and space. The Bible is an endless treasure of wisdom and invitation, constantly revealing fresh truths based on our current journey. Through its rich stories, the Bible invites us to be part of the personal connection its authors had with Jesus and each other. We are part of His Story, rescued from isolation into secure connection to God's heart and an eternal global family.…..S...2024-10-1636 min
Wild at HeartThe Launch of Wild at Heart: The Series - by John EldredgeThis 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 mi...2024-10-0752 min
CaptivatedLove As Refuge with John EldredgeWhy is seeking refuge in God's love essential during these turbulent times? Today, Stasi invites her beloved husband, John, to explore just that. They delve into his upcoming book, which will be released in February 2025, to talk about living in the safety of the shelter of God's love. They also highlight the vital practice of offering radical forgiveness and avoiding bitterness. Friends, our God’s divine love serves as a sanctuary and is the only safe place for our hearts. We flourish under the canopy of his love. In today’s podcast, we'll explore how to cultivate this in our...2024-07-1041 min
DadAwesomeDA+3 Group Guide: John EldredgeIn this DA+3 Group Guide, you'll find key points and discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations with other dads. Explore insights on unplugging from technology, checking in with Jesus, expressing emotions physically, sharing Jesus stories, and more. 5 Key Takeaways Check-in with Jesus: Pray about decisions, journal the voice of God, and pay attention to frustration flare-ups. Get Outside: Take a break from technology and spend time in nature. Read Ephesians 3:14-19: Pray that God would bring a word or phrase to you as you read these verses. Get a Baseball Bat and a Plastic Trash Can: Phys...2024-06-2718 min
CaptivatedRisk the Real with Allen ArnoldIn today’s episode, Stasi invites Allen Arnold, author, speaker, and member of the Wild at Heart team, into the studio for an insightful conversation on his new book Risk the Real. Allen encourages listeners to step away from the artificial distractions of our modern world as well as the counterfeit narratives being offered, and instead embrace the story God is telling, the True Story and the one He created us to live authentically with Him in. The invitation is to be entwined with Jesus, living a life rooted in the real and characterized by love, creativity, strength, intimacy, an...2024-02-2143 min
Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred LeadersEp 248 Interview Sessions with John Eldredge | Discover the Secrets of a Man's SoulOn episode 248 I am joined by John Eldredge. John is an author, a counsellor, and a teacher. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom.
John grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles (which he hated), and spent his boyhood summers on his grandfather’s cattle ranch in eastern Oregon (which he loved).
John met his wife, Stasi, in high school (in drama class). But their romance did...2024-02-0752 min
CaptivatedQ&A with John and StasiWe all have questions. You have questions. Join Stasi and today’s special guest, her husband, John, as she poses questions sent in by listeners. They explore the topics of important daily practices, forgiveness, boundaries, waiting, and holding on to hope. This podcast is a treasure chest of insight and wisdom and will be helpful as you enter into the new year.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) — Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.Psal...2023-12-2744 min
Wild at HeartJohn Eldredge on why Understanding Isn't Healing & Jesus Is The Integrating Force of the UniverseJohn 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/weeklyWatch on YouTube!2023-12-1146 min
Wild at HeartSam Eldredge’s Experience with Experiential TherapyJohn 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.comWatch on YouTube!2023-11-2744 min
DadAwesomeEscaping Sedation, Meeting Jesus in Your Pain, and Sharing Fresh Jesus Stories (John Eldredge)John Eldredge recently returned from a sabbatical where he discovered deeper truths about God’s love and plans for us. Now, he’s imparting his wisdom about how to experience healing, joy, and adventure amid the challenges of life. Key Takeaways The world is focused on distraction and sedation. Walk daily into the center of your pain, linger, and Jesus will meet you there. You need help receiving the love of God. Invite others into God’s love by telling fresh, current Jesus stories. The enemy whispers to the good man, “You’re not enough.”...2023-10-1244 min
CaptivatedCultivating BeautyOne of the ways we experience God is through the beauty of his creation. Beauty heals. Beauty refreshes. Beauty puts our souls at rest. Beauty speaks hope. In today’s podcast, Stasi, along with Polly Dodge and Jamie Goudie of the Wild at Heart team, share the ways they cultivate beauty, and why choosing to look for beauty is so important. Jesus is Divine Beauty, perfect, alluring, and glorious. When we ask him, he will help us find beauty even in desolate places, surprising us with it in abundance, healing our hearts and opening us to receive even more of...2023-06-2835 min
Oh God, I Forgot About That10. Oh God, That's Wild: Wild at Heart by John EldredgeIn 2001, John Eldredge published Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul. A few years later, Stasi Eldredge published Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul (2005) as a companion to her husband’s book. The best-selling companion series sought to help individuals and couples unearth God’s “true” purpose for men and women. In this episode, Teddi and Nick return to the Edlredge's work, and explore John's three keys for understanding masculinity. Not to spoil anything, but they realize that many of the same issues that plagued Stasi's lackluster approach to gender present themselves in Wild at Heart...2023-03-201h 08
Listen and Be Transported With Free AudiobookWild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples Audiobook by John EldredgeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 556721
Title: Wild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples
Author: John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge
Narrator: John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:38:00
Language: English
Release date: 03-07-23
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Christianity
Summary:
Are you looking to reignite the spark in your relationship? Hoping to deepen your relationship with your spouse and with God? Join beloved bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge as they guide you through Wild About You, 60 days of uplifting devotions that will lead you to a life...2023-03-074h 38
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyWild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples (60 Daily Devotions) by Stasi Eldredge, John EldredgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556721to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples (60 Daily Devotions)
Author: Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
Narrator: Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 38 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Are you looking to reignite the spark in your relationship? Hoping to deepen your relationship with your spouse and with God? Join beloved bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge as they guide you through Wild About You, 60 days of uplifting devotions that will lead you to a life of passion, freedom, and adventure, all while...2023-03-074h 38Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples (60 Daily Devotions) by Stasi Eldredge, John EldredgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556721to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wild About You: A 60-Day Devotional for Couples (60 Daily Devotions)
Author: Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
Narrator: Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 38 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Are you looking to reignite the spark in your relationship? Hoping to deepen your relationship with your spouse and with God? Join beloved bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge as they guide you through Wild About You, 60 days of uplifting devotions that will lead you to a life of passion, freedom, and adventure, all while strengthening...2023-03-074h 38
CaptivatedLeaning on God Through Changing SeasonsAs we grow in knowing Jesus more truly, others benefit from our walk with him. In this week’s podcast, Stasi and her good friend Sue Eitemiller enjoy a conversation about what it looks like to invite God into all the changing seasons of our lives. Sue describes the transition from believing in God out of duty and living out of her own strength to discovering a faithful friend in Jesus and choosing to trust him with her desire for more. Sue can see now how God has used all of the unknowns of her past to become the te...2023-02-2227 min
CaptivatedThe Power of Testimony Part Three | Cherie SnyderIn this final part of our series on the Power of Testimony, Cherie Snyder sits down with Stasi to share the journey of her faith. For many years, Cherie wrestled with a deep feeling that something was inherently wrong with her, that it was up to her to earn her worth, and that God's love was one of obligation. Yet just as our God pursues each one of us uniquely and personally, Cherie tells how He wooed her in order to reveal His true heart and capture hers for Himself.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: John 4:5-30...2023-02-0836 min
CaptivatedThe Power of Testimony Part Two | Elaine SuppleAs this series continues, Stasi’s friend Elaine Supple shares her heart's journey. Because of her story, Elaine struggled with a sense of not belonging for many years. In today’s podcast, she shares ways God has invited her into his comforting love – finding his steadfast heart to be her true Home. Friends, God is calling each one of us deeper into His heart to find the love we long for, the security we are meant to know, and the ability to love ourselves and others well.SHOW NOTES:Verses...2023-01-2538 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryJohn Eldredge - Resiliency in Ministry - Top of 2022 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeTop of 2022 // Our #1 Most Engaged Episode of 2022Resiliency in ministry is such an important topic and that's exactly what we get into on this episode of FrontStage BackStage with my guest, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. Be watching and listening specifically for what John has to say about benevolent detachment. So powerful for pastors, especially if you're wrestling with burning out, or perhaps even tapping out of ministry altogether.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe...2023-01-0343 min
CaptivatedTending to Your HeartThe busyness of the world can leave us feeling fragmented and buried. Jamie Goudie joins Stasi to talk about the ways the pressures of life separate us from the heart of God, and the importance of not letting go of the things that bring us life and connect us to Him. Tending to our hearts is an invitation to show up just as we are, trusting Him to meet us with His mercy and kindness.SHOW NOTES:Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be c...2022-10-0527 min
CaptivatedNourishing Your SoulIn this week’s podcast, Stasi shares her thoughts on the importance of nourishing our souls this summer by drinking in God’s presence more deeply. In order to make room for the much-needed refreshment and restoration that we all have, Stasi encourages us to ask God for His unique prescription for us. Where is God inviting you into more beauty? Intimacy? Adventure? What does your heart need?SHOW NOTES:Books: Resilient by John EldredgeThe Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge Paus...2022-06-2926 min
Listen and Be Transported With Free AudiobookResilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times Audiobook by John EldredgeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 569812
Title: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times
Author: John Eldredge
Narrator: John Eldredge
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:41:49
Language: English
Release date: 06-07-22
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Christianity, Death & Bereavement, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in the last few years. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he gives you the tools you need to follow Jesus' pa...2022-06-076h 41
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityResilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John EldredgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569812to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times
Author: John Eldredge
Narrator: John Eldredge
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 41 minutes
Release date: June 7, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.8 of Total 20
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 6
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Reclaim your joy and thrive through the storms of life when you find your strength in God. The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life is so easily lost in the pace and demands of modern life. Join N...2022-06-076h 41
CaptivatedA Conversation with John EldredgePsalm 73 says that God is the strength of our hearts. But how do we draw from that strength to replenish our tired souls? John Eldredge joins Stasi on her podcast today to share the good news that God's provision for these challenging days is available, and it is absolutely free. John lets us in on what compelled him to write his new book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times, and offer its incredible heart-strengthening tools. We all need a deeper life with God; we all need to tap into the resources of his Kingdom to receive...2022-06-0131 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryResiliency in Ministry & the Gift of Benevolent Detachment - John Eldredge - 06 FrontStage BackStageResiliency in ministry is such an important topic and that's exactly what we get into on this episode of FrontStage BackStage with my guest, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. Be watching and listening specifically for what John has to say about benevolent detachment. So powerful for pastors, especially if you're wrestling with burning out, or perhaps even tapping out of ministry altogether.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this...2022-05-2443 min