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E817 | A Conversation with Jon Tyson - Part 1
In the first of this two-part series, John Eldredge asks pastor, author, and podcaster Jon Tyson about how he came to know God, his incredible journey from Australia to New York, the apologetics of longing, Jon's deep love for the people of New York, and his heart for the Kingdom of God.Show Note: Jon Tyson's weekly Church of the City New York Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App
Video Update: The Healing Power of Nature
Hi Friends,I think you're going to enjoy the unique location of this week's video. It's the perfect setting to talk about the difference in deserts and space stations. The contrast between the two illuminates our need to regularly get out of the artificial and immerse ourselves in the natural world. I also share a simple exercise for how you can have more immersive experiences.Offered in love,John
E816 | What A Friend - with Josh Garrels
John Eldredge invites singer and songwriter Josh Garrels back into the podcast studio to talk about the difference between knowing about God and knowing God, friendship with Jesus, how to risk well in loving others, and Josh's song "What A Friend."Show Notes: Josh Garrels' song "What A Friend" from his Chrysaline album is used with permission and available wherever you get music._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 816Watch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App
Video Update: The Wrong Question About a Busy Life
Hi Friends,Spring is finally here in Colorado. Yeah, there's still the occasional snow, but Spring is here and I couldn't be happier.Over the past several weeks, I've been doing a ton of interviews around the release of my new book—Experience Jesus. Really. While every conversation is unique, I often get asked some variation of this question: How do I fit more of Jesus into my already busy life? The counter-intuitive answer is we have to start with Jesus, and everything else in our day must bow to that. I share what that looks like in this week's video.Offered in love,John
E91 | Resting in the Heart of Jesus: Living from His Peace with Liz Wright
Stasi is happy to welcome back Liz Wright — best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community — whose life is a beautiful testimony of profound transformation because of the love of Christ. Today’s conversation is a divine invitation. Jesus is calling us into rest — not just as a moment of pause, but as a way of continually living in Him. Together, they unpack the power of trusting Jesus and the freedom that comes when we surrender and believe. May your heart be drawn closer to Him as you receive the rest He so freely gives!…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 62:1 (NIV) – Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) – This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’Hebrews 4:1-3 (NLT) – God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. For this good news – that God has prepared this rest – has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. For only we who believe can enter his rest. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath: ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’” even though this rest has been ready since he made the world.Matthew 11:28 (NLT) – Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) – For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.Ephesians 4:23-24 (NLT) – Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.Philippians 4:19 (NLT) – And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.…..LIZ WRIGHTWebsite: https://lizwright.org/Website: https://www.jointheimc.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lizwrightShow: https://www.god.tv/ministries/liz-wright/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwrightministries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizwrightministriesLIZ WRIGHT BIOLiz Wright's story is one of radical transformation. She was miraculously healed of Motor Neuron Transmission Disorder and delivered from the pain of traumatic life events. In a desperate situation, she had a physical visitation from Jesus Christ that turned her world upside down and everything she had believed to be true. She understands suffering and the power of the Cross to heal and restore. Liz is a living miracle!She walks a life of encounters with Jesus as a messenger to His Bride and is called to activate people into encounters and the experience of His love. Liz has done this for thousands across the globe through her ministry.Liz is host of the Charisma podcast Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright, presenter of the TV show Encountering God with Liz Wright, a best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community. Her passion is that you would become all that Jesus created you to be.…..Quote: Elisabeth Elliot – “Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us stressed and occupied.”…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
E815 | The Life of an Ordinary Mystic
What difference does it make to choose an experiential life with God? It quite literally changes everything! In Part 4 of the Experience Jesus Really series, John and Allen are joined by friends Gloria and Sylvia to talk about what it looks like to pursue all we do with God as everyday, ordinary mystics.Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. book, audio book, and 5-session study guide/streaming video series are available wherever you buy books. The Experience Jesus video series is available free at wildatheart.org/media/experience-jesus-really._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 815Watch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App
The Seductive Lie of Control & a Peek into My Office
Hi Friends,I want to share a bit about life here in my office. It's where I record many of these weekly messages, and it's also where we filmed the Experience Jesus. Really. video series. I'll tell you how you can watch them for free.I also have some fatherly council on the seductive lie that knowing is security...or that it somehow gives us more control over our lives. It's a false sense of well-being that isn't helpful in our journey to becoming ordinary mystics.Offered in love,John
E814 | Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things
In Part 3 of our series, John shares a video session from the new Experience Jesus. Really. curriculum. Then John, Allen, Jamie, and Alex process what it means for Jesus to be the integrating center of everything, including our humanity.Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. book, audio book, and 5-session study guide/streaming video series are available wherever you buy books. The Experience Jesus video series is available free at wildatheart.org/media/experience-jesus-really. Visit ChristianBook.com for a 46% limited-time discount on a pack of 10 Experience Jesus. Really. books._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 814Watch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App
The Hidden Danger in Seeking Approval
Friends,I have a personal story to share that happened this week during the release of my new book, Experience Jesus. Really. But before I do, I want to thank you for your encouragement and help in launching this profound message. So back to my story. In this week's video, I share how Jesus rescued me from the poison chalice of this world. It's a timely reminder about how essential it is to continually turn to Jesus and center our identity in him alone.Offered in love,John
E90 | Experiencing God in Everyday Life with John Eldredge
Join 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:…..Go deeper with John’s newest book "Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God" https://amzn.to/4jEwBZ7VERSES: Revelation 3:20 (NLT) – Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.Hebrews 4:16 (NLT) – Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Ephesians 2:6 (NLT) – And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,Psalm 91:1-2 (NLT) – Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.John 15:4–5 (NLT) – Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.John 6:35 (NLT) – Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
"Experience Jesus. Really." Book Launch Livestream
📖 Experience Jesus—Not Just as an Idea, but as a Daily RealityWatch John Eldredge’s livestream recording celebrating the release of his book, "Experience Jesus. Really." In this 25-minute conversation, John shares the heart behind the book, why so many of us feel disconnected from God, and how we can reclaim deep, daily intimacy with Jesus—even in the chaos of modern life.This book is for anyone longing to strengthen their faith, overcome digital distraction, and rediscover the presence of God in everyday life. Whether you’re on a personal journey or leading a small group or church study, this book and its accompanying resources will help guide the way.🔹 Get the Book & Learn More → https://www.WildAtHeart.org/ExperienceJesus📖 Get the Study Guide for Small Groups & Churches → https://wildatheart.org/experience-jesus-really-study-guide🎥 Watch the 5-Part Video Series → https://wildatheart.org/media/experience-jesus-reallyIn This Video, John Discusses:✔️ Why faith feels harder today—and how to restore it✔️ Breaking free from digital distraction & skepticism✔️ How to experience Jesus daily—not just believe in Him✔️ The power of ordinary mysticism and reclaiming childlike faith📲 Go Deeper with the Pause App: https://wildatheart.org/apps/one-minute-pause/
Session 5 - The Wonder of God's Kingdom
We need the nourishment of God to flourish, especially in an hour like this one. In this final session, we'll explore the vast Kingdom resources we have access to—such as the river of life, God's breath in us, and his angels to protect us. Remember, the goal isn't to have fantastic encounters with God. It is to have union with God.
Session 4 - Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things
Union with God is essential for every aspect of life—including our trauma. If we are truly to find the full refuge of God and his Kingdom, we must pursue healing for the vulnerable and traumatized places within us. In this session, we'll explore how Jesus alone can reintegrate our fragmented parts, because he is the integrating center of our humanity.
Session 3 - Love and Truth as Refuge
As amphibians are created to thrive in two ecosystems (land and water), we're made for two realities—the natural world and the spiritual realm. In this session, we'll see what Psalm 91 reveals about the unseen realm, the refuge of God's love, the dark things set against us, and the way to thrive in both realities.
Session 2 - The Refuge of God
When the author of Psalm 91 invites us to take refuge in the shelter of the Most High, where does he have in mind? What actual places in the actual universe are we invited to? In this session, we'll explore what the refuge of God is, what comes against it, how we can choose to remain in it, and ways to have a consecrated life.
Session 1 - What Children and Mystics Know
At the epicenter of human existence is an invitation into deep and profound union with God. It alone is the path to experience all the wonder, nourishment, and adventure he created us for. And it is the way to experience Jesus...really. Our journey begins with discovering what children and mystics know.