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17. Letting His Life Fill Yours
What if Jesus doesn’t just want to influence your life—he wants to live it with you? In this final core session of Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge explores what it means to let the life of Jesus actually fill our own, not as an ideal to admire, but as a daily, transforming presence. From multiplying loaves to raising the dead, Jesus is the most radiant force of life the world has ever known—and he invites us to share in that very life.Through a blend of Scripture, storytelling, and insight drawn from creation itself, John reminds us that the gospel isn’t just about being forgiven. It’s about being restored—moment by moment—through the indwelling life of Christ. Our brokenness isn’t something we overcome so we can walk with God; it’s the very place where he meets us with his strength. As Athanasius said, “He became what we are, that we might become what he is.” The transformation the world so desperately needs begins when we let Jesus live his life in us. For more, read the Beautiful Outlaw book, stream the video series, or download the study guide PDF. You can also dive deeper into these themes in John’s related studies Experience Jesus. Really. and Get Your Life Back, or meet four real-life men living this message in Wild At Heart: The Series.
08. A Scandalous Freedom
True holiness isn’t tight-lipped or rule-bound—it’s radically loving and wildly free. In this powerful episode of Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge explores how Jesus disrupts the religious expectations of his day—not by dismissing righteousness, but by redefining it from the inside out. From touching the untouchable to welcoming the unwanted, Jesus lives with scandalous freedom born from an unshakable intimacy with the Father.Jesus doesn’t fear what others might think. He touches a leper when others recoil. He receives the tears of a “sinful woman” at a Pharisee’s house without shame or apology. He embodies a holiness so rooted in love that it frees him from reputation, performance, and social pressure. His freedom is disruptive, beautiful, and deeply personal—and it invites us into a way of life that is just as courageous.To dive deeper into this fierce and freeing aspect of Jesus, explore Beautiful Outlaw, download the Leader’s Guide or Participant’s Guide, or read the companion daily reading “A Scandalous Freedom”. Learn more about John Eldredge and discover related stories in Wild At Heart: The Series.
10. Humility
Jesus humbled himself. But the depth of that humility is almost beyond comprehension. In this session, John Eldredge explores the breathtaking humility of Jesus—who took on flesh, walked dusty roads, did his laundry, waited in lines, and invited ordinary men into the most extraordinary mission in history. He didn’t just lower himself from heaven to earth; he stooped to wash feet, to share meals with sinners, and to train a band of slow-learning disciples with deep patience.Through stories of Jesus’ baptism, his invitation to “come and see,” and his long walks between Galilean towns, this session will reframe what humility looks like in God. His power is not diminished by his meekness. It is revealed in it. And his invitation is still extended: Come with me. You have a part in the recreation of the world.To go deeper, read the book Beautiful Outlaw, explore the video study, or use the Beautiful Outlaw Participant’s Guide in your small group. You can also read “Don’t Tell” and “Did Jesus Get Dirt on His Robe?” for more reflections on the gritty humanity of Jesus. Learn more about John Eldredge, and discover related content in Wild At Heart: The Series.
01 – The Power of Words
Session 1 – Morning: "The Power of Words". Join Stasi for a Becoming Myself Day Retreat as you uncover your truest self, the "you" God created you to be – Filmed Live March 2014.
02 – Looking Back With Mercy
Session 2 – Morning: "Looking Back With Mercy". Join Stasi for a Becoming Myself Day Retreat as you uncover your truest self, the “you” God created you to be – Filmed Live March 2014.
06. Extravagant Generosity
From the thunder of waves to the whisper of seashells scattered along the shore, creation reveals a Savior who is not only powerful and majestic—but lavishly generous. In this session of the Beautiful Outlaw video series, John Eldredge explores the joyful extravagance of Jesus, unpacking the miracle at Cana not simply as a revelation of power, but as an expression of abundant delight. Why 908 bottles of wine? Why keep the party going? Because that’s who Jesus is.Through beautiful storytelling and a closer look at Jesus’ first miracle, we’re invited to rediscover a Savior who delights in beauty, pours out abundance, and meets human need with unsparing grace. If you’ve been tempted to think of Jesus as distant, severe, or stoic, this session will challenge that notion at the core. It offers a glimpse into the rich generosity of God—a God who gives freely, joyfully, and more than we expect.Want to dive deeper? Explore the full Beautiful Outlaw video series, read the book Beautiful Outlaw, or download the Leader’s Guide and Participant’s Guide for further study. You can also explore related themes in “An Extravagant Offer” or “See the Artist by His Artistry” from the Wild at Heart Daily Readings archive.
04. Fierce Intention
Jesus is not mild. He is fierce, intentional, and deeply disruptive in all the best ways. In this session of the Beautiful Outlaw video series, John Eldredge reveals how our assumptions about Jesus’ temperament have been shaped more by religious art than by the Gospels themselves. The picture of Jesus as serene and detached simply doesn’t hold up when confronted with moments like the cleansing of the temple or the raising of Lazarus. This is the Son of God confronting injustice, corruption, and death itself with thunder in his voice.This Jesus is not passively strolling through a spiritual painting—he’s overturning tables, weeping with grief, and calling the dead to life with a storm-like roar. And he does it all with fierce love and unwavering mission. By recovering this side of Jesus, we begin to understand his personality in full and why it’s so essential to our relationship with him.This teaching builds on themes from Beautiful Outlaw (the book), where John invites us to strip away religious fog and encounter Jesus as he truly is. For those wanting to go deeper, explore the full Beautiful Outlaw video study and download the Leader’s Guide or Participant’s Guide.Looking to continue your exploration of Jesus’ true nature? Try reading “A Cunning Jesus”, “His Sense of Humor”, or “Disruptive Honesty” from our Daily Readings archive.
Beautiful Outlaw Video Series - Chapter 5
Chapter 5: "The Most Human Face of All" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
05. The Most Human Face of All
One of the most overlooked treasures of the Gospels is the humanity of Jesus. He was not a celestial being merely pretending to be human—he got hungry, thirsty, tired, and grieved. He needed rest, solitude, and friendship. He mourned the death of his cousin John, wept over Jerusalem, and cried out in Gethsemane for the cup to pass. And yet, many Christians still imagine Jesus as distant, emotionless, or divine-but-not-really-human. In this session, John Eldredge brings us back to the raw and breathtaking reality of the incarnation. To love Jesus deeply, we must know him as he truly is—a man who laughed, cried, loved, and lived in every way as one of us. Discover how embracing Jesus’ humanity not only deepens your worship, but opens the door to greater intimacy, connection, and joy in your relationship with him.Explore this session alongside John’s book Beautiful Outlaw and dive deeper with the Beautiful Outlaw Study Guide. You can also download the Leader’s Guide to facilitate group discussion.For more stories and meditations on Jesus’ humanity, see The Humanity of Jesus, Did Jesus Get Dirt on His Robe?, and Don’t Tell.Learn more about the author John Eldredge or continue your journey through The Beautiful Outlaw Video Series.
Beautiful Outlaw Video Series - Chapter 3
Chapter 3: "Is Jesus Really Playful?" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
03. Is Jesus Really Playful?
Jesus’ resurrection appearances could have started with fanfare. Instead, he plays the role of a curious traveler on the Emmaus Road. Rather than rushing to reveal himself, he walks alongside two grieving disciples, feigning ignorance until the perfect moment. Why? Because the Jesus of the Gospels is wildly playful, cunningly kind, and always in control of his timing. In this session, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the familiar stories of Scripture with fresh eyes—and to recover the joy and humor of Jesus that religion has often obscured.We encounter the Jesus who jokes with Nathanael, the Jesus who delights in a well-timed surprise, and the Jesus whose comic timing is as perfect as his compassion. This is not a sanitized Savior but a fully alive God who moves toward us with a twinkle in his eye. If you’ve longed for more personality in your faith, more intimacy with the living Christ, this session will help uncloud your view.This video session is part of the Beautiful Outlaw Video Series, based on the book Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge.To go deeper, check out the Beautiful Outlaw Study Guide PDF and Leaders Guide PDF. You can also explore related devotionals like See the Artist by His Artistry or His Sense of Humor.
04 – An Identity Driven Life
Session 4 – Afternoon: "An Identity Driven Life". Join Stasi for a Becoming Myself Day Retreat as you uncover your truest self, the “you” God created you to be – Filmed Live March 2014.
01 – Dreaming With God
Session 1: Dreaming with God – Join Stasi for this three-part live teaching at Woodmen Valley Chapel. Over three sessions, Stasi invites women deeper into their own stories as they explore God's intimate involvement in their past and his unique dreams for their future.
11. Trueness
What does it mean to be true—not only in belief, but in being? In this powerful session, John Eldredge unpacks Jesus’ unwavering trueness in a world riddled with pretense, peer pressure, and the fear of man. Jesus was never false, never pressured into pleasing others or bowing to cultural expectations. He lived with fierce freedom and clarity of heart, embodying what it means to be both faithful and true (Revelation 19:11).Unlike many of us—who shape our beliefs, language, or even personalities based on the crowd—we see in Jesus a complete congruence between who he is, what he believes, and how he acts. Whether in confronting the Pharisees, standing firm before family pressures, or walking freely through praise and contempt, Jesus offers us a model of spiritual integrity and courageous love.If we want to truly follow Jesus, we must confront how deeply we’re shaped by the need for approval—and recover the same rootedness in identity that he invites us into.Want to go deeper? Read the book Beautiful Outlaw, watch the full video study, or engage with the participant’s guide. For more on this theme, explore the daily readings “A Shared Loneliness” and “A Bid for the Human Heart”. Learn more about John Eldredge and discover related content in Wild At Heart: The Series.
03 – The Freedom to Become
Session 3 – Afternoon: "The Freedom to Become". Join Stasi for a Becoming Myself Day Retreat as you uncover your truest self, the “you” God created you to be – Filmed Live March 2014.
Beautiful Outlaw Video Series - Chapter 4
Chapter 4: "Fierce Intention" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.