Wild at Heart - John Eldredge

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E870 | Young Men - Part 1 Apr 06, 2026

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What are the core questions, concerns, and aspirations of young men today? In the first of this three-part series, we invite Zane and Desi into the studio to hear their stories and ask what their generation thinks about God, masculinity, career, dating, marriage, and church. The second half of this conversation is available now as bonus content wherever you watch or listen to Wild at Heart podcasts.

Show Notes: Fathered by God by John Eldredge and Killing Lions by John and Sam Eldredge are available wherever you buy books. Blaine Eldredge’s essay “I Solved the Marriage Problem” is available at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/p/bonus-i-solved-the-marriage-problem.

Keywords: Young Adults, Christianity, Relationships, Finances, Career
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E870 | Young Men - Part 1: Bonus Content Apr 05, 2026

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This special bonus content episode continues the conversation with Zane and Desi from Part 1 of the Young Men series.

Keywords: Young Adults, Christianity, Relationships, Finances, Career
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E869 | Embrace the Daily Realities of Easter Mar 30, 2026

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The greatest series of events in world history—all that Jesus accomplished through his cross, resurrection, and ascension— isn’t just something that happened long ago. In this special Easter podcast, John and Stasi share how we can embrace and call upon the power of this reality daily for every need or issue we face.

Show Notes: Discover more resources at wildatheart.org. Episodes of Stasi Eldredge’s Captivated podcast are available at wildatheart.org/podcasts/captivated. Access the Daily Prayer (as well as other prayers) on the Wild at Heart app or our website at wildatheart.org/prayer.

Keywords: Christian, Easter, Spiritual Warfare, Stasi Eldredge, John Eldredge
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E868 | Crushing Chaos - with Manny Arango Mar 23, 2026

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Is it possible to calm our storms, order our lives, and find true peace in this anxious, traumatized, chaotic world? To answer that, John and Allen invite Manny Arango—pastor, self-proclaimed Bible nerd, and author of Crushing Chaos—into a conversation about Manny’s chaotic family environment and his dramatic rescue from it, his first encounter with the Wild at Heart message, the downfall of pursuing peace over order, and how to see the Genesis creation story—as well as our own purpose—with new eyes.

Show Notes: Crushing Chaos and Brain Washed by Manny Arango and Chaos Can’t by Allen Arnold are available wherever books are sold. Find out more about The Garden Church at https://www.thegarden.church.

Keywords: Christian, Chaos, Manny Arango, Book, Church, Pastor
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E867 | Lies That Sabotage Our Lives - with Jennie Allen Mar 16, 2026

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Many of us have been living inside a lie so long it feels like the truth. It has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God. But there is a way to be free. Jennie Allen—bestselling author, speaker, and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering—joins John to share her passion for God and heart for the lost, the growing worldwide revival among young adults, and how her new book, The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, reveals the three core lies everyone believes—so you can name the one running your life and dismantle it with the spiritual authority you already have in Christ.

Show Notes: You can find out more about IF:Gathering at ifgathering.com. The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by Jennie Allen is available wherever you buy books.

Keywords: Christian, Baptism, Prayer, Jennie Allen
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E866 | Your Questions Answered Mar 09, 2026

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Several times a year, John and Allen reserve the podcast to answer as many viewer questions as possible. It’s important we learn how to partner with Jesus in every aspect of life—including our biggest questions. This week’s topics address how to navigate life with ADHD, whether God wants us to dream about our future in what feels like the end times, what is meant by the term “unholy trinity,” the challenge young adults have when parents or older authority figures dismiss their insights, and what repentance looks like, both personally and collectively.

Show Notes: Discover the Wild at Heart guided prayers in our app or on our website. The Daily Prayer can be found here.

Keywords: Q&A, Questions, ADHD, Mental Health, Christian
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E865 | Wild at Heart Stories - T.J. Greaney & Kids Outdoor Zone Mar 02, 2026

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Over 40 percent of the boys in this country don’t have a dad at home. The result has been a dramatic increase in drug use and school drop-out—with some kids averaging up to 70 hours a week in front of a screen yet only 40 minutes outside. Countering that trend is Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ), an outdoor ministry for boys that trains and equips men to mentor boys through outdoor adventure. In this episode, John talks with KOZ founder and Wild at Heart ally T.J. Greaney about his difficult boyhood, his deep love of nature and adventure, and the inspiring origin and growth of Kids Outdoor Zone.

Show Notes: For details on how to start an outdoor ministry for boys at your church, visit KidsOutdoorZone.com. Discover more about Wild at Heart events and Fires at wildatheart.org/events. The book referenced in the podcast is Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv.

Keywords: Christian, Kids Ministry, Outdoors, Kids Outdoor Zone
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E864 | Grounded - Part 2 Feb 23, 2026

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It’s incredibly orienting to discover that when we say “yes” to Jesus, we are now part of a great campaign—one that’s already in motion—to help overthrow evil, restore the human heart, and fix God’s universe. This wildly beautiful invitation, however, isn’t secondary. It takes priority over our personal plans and priorities. As this series concludes, John, Blaine, and Allen reveal practices for staying grounded in the larger story, ways that God is at work in the world today, and how the unseen realm dramatically impacts our lives.

Keywords: Christian, Podcast, Grounding, Spiritual Warfare
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E863 | Grounded - Part 1 Feb 16, 2026

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We love when things go as planned, but it reveals far more about us when they don’t. The exquisite beauty of life with God is that we don’t have to figure everything out. We have an intimate ally in the smartest person in the universe. What does this look like? John, Blaine, and Allen provide a real-time example as they enter the studio unsure of the podcast topic...but sure that God will reveal next steps. This isn’t just a helpful practice. It’s the only way to stay grounded in this shaken world.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, Christian, Listening Prayer, Spiritual Warfare
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E862 | Jesus Our Refuge - with Matt Fradd Feb 09, 2026

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In this restless world, satisfaction is fleeting. Rather than chasing after success and validation, what if we began pursuing meaning and refuge? John invites Matt Fradd, noted author and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast, to discuss how our lives would radically change if we took Christ seriously, stopped seeking false comforts, and found our true refuge in Jesus.

Show Notes: The books referenced are Jesus Our Refuge by Matt Fradd, The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd, Restored by Matt and Cameron Fradd, and The Dumb Ox by G. K. Chesterton. Robert Barron’s video on St. Thomas Aquinas can be found on his website, WordOnFire.org.

Keywords: Wild at Heart, Matt Fradd, Christian, Podcast
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