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Beauty Matters
Beauty can nourish, inspire, and heal. It is also fiercely opposed. In part five of this series, Jon and Amy Dale join John and Stasi to talk about how to pursue and offer it from a genuine strength. Because beauty matters. Show Note: For more, join The Wild at Heart Experience (for men) at wildatheart.org/wildatheart or The Captivating Experience (for women) at wildatheart.org/captivating.
Breaking Agreements
What agreements are you making with the enemy? In part four of this series, Jeff and Sylvia Robinson join John and Stasi to discuss how to rise up, resist the enemy, and gain freedom by breaking these agreements. Show Note: For more, join The Wild at Heart Experience (for men) at wildatheart.org/wildatheart or The Captivating Experience (for women) at wildatheart.org/captivating.
204 | Tattoo You
For most, the topic of tattoos sparks an immediate reaction. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, tattoos provide an incredible entry point to the way we see the world and our bodies. It turns out the things we do with—and to—our bodies have more power than we tend to realize. And with tattoos, it's never just about ink on skin. In this conversation, Sam and Blaine talk about the spiritual dimension of tattoos (both good and bad)—as well as some practical and cultural considerations. Show Notes: This podcast reference the Wild at Heart Spiritual Warfare podcast series (https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/series/podcast/spiritual-warfare) and The Bible Project's Spiritual Beings video series (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/intro-spiritual-beings/).
203 | Castaway vs. Community
We tend to go bad directions when we're isolated. That's because we're meant to live in community rather than as castaways on our own private islands. God designed us to be relational in all areas of life...including in the things that bring us joy. Sam and Blaine offer some ways to find the communal / relational space for the craft you long to pursue with people who will protect and celebrate your passions—as well as how you can be that person for others. Because what brings you joy was never meant just for you...but for this world we're creating together.
The Centrality of Healing
John, Stasi, Morgan, and Cherie talk about the importance of knowing our woundedness and pursuing our healing in the third of this six-part series. Show Note: For more, join The Wild at Heart Experience (for men) at wildatheart.org/wildatheart or The Captivating Experience (for women) at wildatheart.org/captivating.
202 | 28 Days of Chasing Joy
In the January 26th podcast, Sam and Blaine invited everyone to join them for a radical experiment in joy. If you missed it, go back and listen before jumping into this one. The challenge? Commit to some daily practice for the month of February. Not out of duty—but to awaken your senses and heart. How'd those 28 days go? Sam and Blaine share their results and discuss with others how their time went pushing themselves physically, playing instruments, waking two hours earlier, taking night walks and more. What they accomplished was awesome. What they discovered about themselves and God...even more incredible.
Ways We Hide
In the second of this six-part series, Alex and Melanie join John and Stasi to discuss the false self and the ways men and women try to make life work apart from God. Show Note: For more, join The Wild at Heart Experience (for men) at wildatheart.org/wildatheart or The Captivating Experience (for women) at wildatheart.org/captivating.
201 | Erasing Words
Why is our culture so intent on wiping some words out of existence while bending the meaning of others beyond recognition? Language control is a strategy of power that tries to change the shape of reality without changing the human heart. It's an attempt to reshape the world...through words. In this MetaDragon episode (see show notes), we explore the eternal power of words, what's lost when certain words are outlawed, and what it means to "sever the word bridge". Show Notes: AndSons MetaDragon Episode Our team has begun calling these sorts of episodes “MetaDragon” due to their meta-focus, their intensity, and because we misunderstood something our sound engineer said one day. Esoteric? A little. But now you know about it, so welcome to the MetaDragon.
The Life of the Heart
In the first of this six-part series, Allen and Kellye join John and Stasi to discuss the unique desires of the masculine and the feminine hearts. Show Note: Start The Wild at Heart Experience (for men) at wildatheart.org/wildatheart or The Captivating Experience (for women) at wildatheart.org/captivating.
200 | Sarah Bianchi and Suffering
Our 200th podcast is one of our most uniquely profound episodes yet. It's a fusion of story and song; loss and lament. Sarah Bianchi is an incredibly creative poet, photographer, songwriter, and singer who has experienced tremendous loss. As part of her grieving process, she has created beautifully personal songs that wrestle with unanswerable questions in ways words alone can't. In her brave conversation with Sam, and Blaine she isn't afraid to linger with lament...or shy away from the unexpected intimacy she's found with God in the midst of suffering. Show Notes: Listen to Sarah's album of songs at andsonsmagazine.com/sarahbianchi. You can also find Sarah's collection of visual art, modern psalms and poetry, and contemplative prayer liturgies at https://www.artbysarahkay.com/
A Deeper Experience
John and Stasi introduce two new 6-week film series to help get our hearts back—The Wild at Heart Experience for men and The Captivating Experience for women. Sign up today at wildatheart.org/wildatheart (for men) and wildatheart.org/captivating (for women).
199 | The Copper Triangle
We all need adventure. Something that puts us into a setting that both inspires and tests us. But in the past year, when travel has been so restricted, going and doing almost anything active has been a challenge. As winter gives way to spring, Luke Eldredge and Luke Tilden join Sam and Blaine to talk about their recent adventure biking the Copper Triangle—a loop that ascends and descends three passes in the high country of the Rockies. The joy of entering into adventure together is an essential part of the masculine journey. Their story is an invitation for you to find your new adventure...and say yes to it.
Video Study Trailer | Wild At Heart Experience
Most men long for more—more freedom, more purpose, more adventure—but few know how to find it. The Wild at Heart Experience is a six-session video study designed to help men discover the life they were made for. Based on the bestselling book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, this cinematic series features teaching from John Eldredge alongside powerful stories of men who have encountered God, faced their wounds, and reclaimed their strength.Whether you’re leading a men’s group, mentoring young men, or gathering with friends, this study invites men into deep restoration through God’s invitation of battle, adventure, and beauty. It’s an ideal resource for small group leaders, pastors, and men’s ministry teams seeking video content that awakens the masculine soul and strengthens brotherhood.This series pairs perfectly with the Wild at Heart Study Guide and the Wild at Heart Field Manual, offering a full discipleship path for men looking to go deeper. For a live experience, explore The Wild at Heart Retreat, or watch the powerful docuseries Wild at Heart: The Series to see how this message has transformed men around the world.Resources• Wild at Heart Book – John Eldredge’s bestselling book that invites men into a journey of recovering their true heart.• Study Guide – A companion resource for group or individual study, guiding you deeper into the core themes of the book and video series.• Field Manual – A follow-up guide offering 8 weeks of daily readings and exercises to help men walk out the message of Wild at Heart in real life.• Wild at Heart Retreat – A 4-day immersive retreat based on the message of Wild at Heart, hosted around the world by trained local leaders.• Wild at Heart: The Series – A cinematic docuseries following four men as they encounter transformation through the message of Wild at Heart.
Homecoming 2021
In this draining world, we could all use fresh strength and hope for our hearts. That's the purpose of Homecoming 2021, an online event led by John and Stasi this Saturday, March 6th. Register at www.wildatheart.org/strongheart
198 | Becoming a King
Almost all men in their twenties and thirties long for a sage or two to help with the hard questions and new seasons of life. But where are these older men who have learned the secret to true courage, strength, vulnerability, and purpose? Morgan Snyder spent two decades on this quest and discovered the treasures of wholehearted masculinity from the lives of more than seventy-five sages who have gone before us. He has found the most important thing. And in this conversation with Sam and Blaine...he shares it with you. Message andsons-podcast
Enforcing the Kingdom of God - Part 2
John and Stasi conclude the series by revealing how God gives you the authority to say what comes in—and what must leave—your personal domain.