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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.
197 | Being Friends With Your Kids
One of the best parts of parenting is being a friend to our kids. Yet we can sometimes get so focused on correcting them about everything, we miss the chance to connect with them about anything. Amy Dale joins Sam and Blaine to share what it looks like to be a safe place for our kids, to be fully present when they're ready to talk, and to speak life by saying "Here's what I see in you that's true" when they lose sight of who they really are.
Enforcing the Kingdom of God - Part 1
John and Stasi reveal how to actively enforce God's Kingdom in the realms where you have been given authority, starting with your home.
196 | Giving Birth to Your Dreams
Does the pursuit of your dreams feel like the "forever project"—one you can't quit thinking about but never quite happens? Wild at Heart team member Allen Arnold understands how we get stuck in these areas...and the ways to break free. He's spent more than two decades working with people in the area of story, dreams, and creativity. Along the way, he's discovered the exponential power of concentrated periods of creativity over what most of us do...which is spend micro moments as time permits and wonder why we never get to the finish line. Your passion project may be closer to reality than you imagine...once you know how to approach it. SHOW NOTE: Check out www.withallen.com for ways to pursue your creativity with God.
Simple Soul Practices - Part 2
John, Alex, and Allen wrap up this series with core ways to care for your soul based on practices from John's book Get Your Life Back.
195 | Black Belt Friendships
Have you gotten into a rut with your close friends? Do you tend to just watch sports together, go to the same hang-outs, or re-tell the same high school or college stories? If you want your friendships to last, you'll have to master some more difficult relational skills. Such as refusing to talk about people not in the room as well as practicing vulnerability, unselfishness, and reconciliation. It isn't hard, but it does take intention.
Simple Soul Practices - Part 1
If your soul could tell you what it needs, what would it say? In the first half of this series, John, Alex, and Allen swap stories and share helpful practices from John's book Get Your Life Back.
194 | The February Experiment
What one practice stirs your heart...yet you're not currently doing it? Maybe you've never believed you had time or the courage to try it. Now, imagine joining a group of like-minded people all committed to doing their "one thing" during the same window of time. That's the February Experiment for the AndSons community. Here's how it works: 1) Choose a practice that you want to try for the month of February (hey, that's only 28 days!). 2) Pick a buddy to do it with you. 3) Make it real by emailing SamandBlaine@wildatheart.org to commit to your one thing. Do so by February 1st. We'll regroup in a March podcast to see how it went. This isn't a performance-driven, self-betterment resolution. It's an invitation into 28 days of self-discovery, life, and joy. Are you in? SESSION NOTE: Email SamandBlaine@wildatheart.org to name your February Experiment commitment.
The Feminine Heart
Stasi and Cherie conclude this series by discussing with John how these trying times uniquely affect a woman's heart.
193 | Steven Hanna: Photography and Light
The stunning images of two-time, award-winning Northern Ireland photographer Steven Hanna has captured the imagination and praise of countless people...including Sam and Blaine. Fascinated by his unique take on nature photography, they reached out to discuss his passion, vision, and process. Steven reveals how he learned to see what most of us miss, why being outdoors makes him come alive, and the essential way light shapes everything. SHOW NOTES: To view Steven Hanna's photographs, visit https://nebofineart.co.uk/
The Masculine Heart
In Part 2 of the series, Bart, Morgan, and JD join John to name how these challenging times uniquely impact the heart of a man.
192 | When The Cracks Start Showing
We do our best to distance ourselves from our problems. To keep them at bay, we try to go faster. Jump to the next project or friendship. Or explain away our feelings. But eventually the pressure becomes too great and the cracks appear. This is about what happens when you stop believing the story you've been telling yourself about why you are the way you are...and begin the healing process of becoming who God made you to be.
The Heart Is Central
This new series begins with John and Stasi bringing us back to first things—how much our masculine and feminine hearts matter to God.