Resilient

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' path of supernatural resilience so you can reclaim your joy, strengthen your heart, and thrive through the storm.

Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself.

Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and Christian tradition, and illustrated throughout with powerful, true stories of grit and survival, Resilient will help you:

• Recover from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Tap into the river of life that God promises his people

• Learn to be patient with yourself--genuine recovery from spiritual and emotional trauma takes time and intentionality

• Create a plan to foster resilience in your day-to-day life

• Discover deep wells of freedom and strength through Christ who lives within us

Thriving requires a resilient soul. This book will help you find the resilience you long for when the world has gone mad--and discover in Jesus himself the strength that prevails.

To go deeper in this topic, watch the Resilient Experience video study..

Why this book matters

So many of us are running on empty—spiritually, emotionally, even physically. We’re wondering why the old ways of coping aren’t working anymore. And we’re asking: How do I bounce back? Where do I find strength that actually holds?

Resilient helps readers:

• Heal from the trauma and exhaustion of recent years

• Learn how to access the life of God even in hardship

• Develop a personal plan for soul recovery and spiritual strength

• Rebuild joy, hope, and endurance from the inside out

• Understand that resilience isn’t self-reliance—it’s supernatural

These themes are explored further another book: Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad.

What you’ll discover in Resilient

• A practical path to soul restoration – Simple rhythms and practices for connecting with God deeply, even in chaos.

• A diagnosis of the collective weariness – Why you’re more depleted than you think—and how to repair what’s been lost.

• The invitation to supernatural strength – A deeper understanding of the resilience of Christ within you.

For more on this theme, check out the Wild at Heart podcast hosted by John Eldredge to learn more on how to restore your soul.

Who should read this book?
This book is for:

• Anyone feeling overwhelmed or emotionally worn out from the last few years

• Christians seeking more than platitudes—looking for true restoration

• Leaders, pastors, and caregivers carrying the weight of others

• Readers who long for strength that comes from Jesus, not self-effort

For someone looking for a new routine in Resilient, download the Pause App for 30 days to Resilient.

Resilient as a group study for churches & small groups
Church leaders, therapists, and group facilitators are using Resilient as a way to help people walk through burnout, anxiety, and disconnection from God. Whether it's a church-wide campaign or a small book circle, this resource is ideal for the season we're in.

Why use this for a church or group study?

• Meets people where they are—with compassion and clarity

• Offers practical steps and spiritual practices for soul recovery

• Sparks conversations around hope, hardship, and healing

• Encourages long-term resilience rooted in Christ

Pair with the Resilient Study Guide (available on Christianbooks.com) for weekly discussion prompts and action steps.

The origin of Resilient

John Eldredge wrote Resilient in response to the weariness he saw in people everywhere. As a counselor, pastor, and spiritual guide, he recognized the symptoms of soul fatigue long before the world acknowledged it. This book was birthed from countless hours of prayer, reflection, and personal battle—offering not a theory, but a tested path through the storm.

A continuation of the Wild at Heart mission
Where Wild at Heart called men to live fully, and Get Your Life Back offered spiritual sanity in a digital age, Resilient equips you for the long haul. It helps readers not just survive but thrive—reclaiming joy, clarity, and hope even when the world remains uncertain.

To go deeper, go back to the original book on getting back the soul of men with Wild at Heart and the women’s version, Captivating.