1. The Heart of a Man
The Wild at Heart Experience
Most men feel a tension deep in their souls. We were made for strength, purpose, and passion—but so often, life feels more like pressure, confusion, or boredom. In this opening session, John Eldredge invites us to recover the true design of masculinity and discover the heart God gave every man—a heart made for: beauty, adventure, and battle. Drawing from his bestselling book https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart, John reveals how our wounds, the world, and the enemy have conspired to diminish us—and how God is inviting us into a larger story. Through honest teaching and real-life stories, you’ll begin to understand your masculine soul and why it matters more than you think. Whether you’re leading a men’s group, mentoring sons, or seeking a deeper walk with God, this session sets the foundation for the journey of restoration. Created for men—and the women who love them—this is a powerful entry point into https://wildatheart.org/experiences/wildatheart. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – The foundational message behind this series. Discover your masculine soul and God’s purpose for your life. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – A helpful companion with group questions and prompts for deeper reflection. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – An 8-week follow-up guide for men who want to live out what they’ve discovered. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – A transformative 4-day retreat experience based on the Wild at Heart message. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – A cinematic docuseries following four men on their path to healing and restoration.
2. The Poser
The Wild at Heart Experience
Why do so many men feel like they’re faking it? In this powerful session, John Eldredge exposes “the poser”—the false self we create to hide our weakness, fear, or shame. Every man wears a mask at some point, but healing begins when we name it, drop it, and let God into our real story. Drawing from Wild at Heart and years of ministry to men, John helps us understand how our wounds shape the masks we wear—and how Jesus wants to meet us behind them. Through stories, teaching, and honest reflection, you’ll be invited to drop the act and live from your true strength. This is where the real transformation begins. Perfect for small groups, men’s ministry, or individual exploration, this session challenges us to live with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. To become whole, we must stop pretending and start healing. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – Understand the root of the false self and the journey back to who you truly are. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – Session-by-session questions for self-reflection or group discussion. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – Designed to deepen your experience with guided practices over 8 weeks. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – Go deeper into healing and identity through a four-day immersive experience. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – Watch the raw stories of men who dropped the poser and found new life.
3. The Wound
The Wild at Heart Experience
Every man carries a wound—and every wound needs healing. In this foundational session, John Eldredge unpacks how the wounds we received, especially in our youth, shape the lies we believe about ourselves and how we live as men. Whether it’s the absence of a father, words that cut deep, or failures we can’t seem to shake, these unhealed wounds become the source of shame, fear, and striving. They lead us to make agreements that define our identity in false ways. But there is hope—Jesus is after our healing, and He wants to take us there if we’ll let Him. In this session, you’ll be invited to name your wound, break the agreements you’ve made with it, and begin the healing journey with God. Designed for men’s groups, small group study, or personal discipleship, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply freeing. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – Discover how your wounds shape your life—and how Jesus brings healing and restoration. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – Includes questions and reflection prompts to explore your own wound and the healing God offers. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – An 8-week hands-on guide to uncovering wounds and reclaiming your masculine heart. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – A deeper healing experience designed to walk men through their story, wounds, and restoration. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – Real stories of men confronting their wounds and finding new freedom in Christ.
4. The Battle
The Wild at Heart Experience
Every man is in a battle—but not every man knows it. In this session, John Eldredge helps men recognize the spiritual battle that rages around their hearts every day. From the internal warfare of shame and fear to the external assaults of distraction, addiction, and passivity, the enemy’s strategy is to take out a man’s strength and keep him from becoming who God created him to be. You’ll be invited to see your life through a larger lens—the lens of a story filled with warfare, purpose, and mission. This session teaches you how to fight back through spiritual authority, prayer, and walking with God in daily victory. Whether you’re in a men’s group or watching solo, this session is a wake-up call to take your place in the fight—and to do so with courage, wisdom, and the strength that comes from knowing who you are. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – Discover the core desires of a man’s heart and the battle we were born into. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – Dive deeper with questions and reflections focused on spiritual warfare and masculine strength. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – Take action with daily practices and spiritual exercises to step into the fight. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – A 4-day immersive experience to strengthen your soul, equip you for battle, and walk in victory. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – Real-life stories of men confronting the battles in their hearts and lives—and overcoming through Christ.
5. The Beauty
The Wild at Heart Experience
A man’s journey is incomplete without the presence of beauty. In this session, John Eldredge unpacks one of the deepest longings in a man’s heart—the desire for beauty. Whether it’s the allure of nature, art, or the mystery of a woman, beauty has the power to inspire, heal, and call a man forward. But just like strength, beauty can also feel elusive, misused, or misunderstood. This session explores how God uses beauty to speak to a man’s soul, awaken his desire, and invite him into deeper intimacy with both God and others. You’ll be challenged to examine how you pursue beauty—and discover how it reflects God’s heart. Perfect for men’s groups and small group discussion, this session will help men reconnect with their hearts and the beauty God has placed in their lives. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – Learn how beauty fits into a man’s design and why it’s central to his journey. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – Group-ready questions and exercises on beauty, intimacy, and God’s pursuit of the heart. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – Daily practices to cultivate a deeper relationship with beauty and God. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – A 4-day immersive retreat where men encounter the beauty of God and their own restoration. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – Follow real men’s stories of restoration and how beauty helped transform their lives.
6. The Adventure
The Wild at Heart Experience
A man needs an adventure to live. In the final session of the Wild at Heart Experience, John Eldredge invites men into the life they were made for—a life of purpose, risk, and God-given adventure. Deep in every man’s heart is a longing to live a story that matters, to be part of something epic. But too many men settle for comfort, routine, or distraction—missing the very mission they were born to fulfill. This session will help you name the specific adventure God is calling you into and awaken the courage to say yes. Whether you’re launching into something new or rediscovering who you are, this is the moment to choose the path of wholehearted masculinity. Ideal for men’s groups and small group studies, this is the call to step into the larger story with God at the center. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – Discover how adventure is core to the masculine design and God’s intention for your life. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – Explore how to discern your calling and live it out in everyday life. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – 8 weeks of practical steps to help you live into the adventure God has for you. • https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat – A 4-day experience to help you recover your masculine heart and receive your mission. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – A powerful visual journey of men discovering their purpose and stepping into the adventure of a lifetime.
What’s Next?
The Wild at Heart Experience
In the beginning of the human story, God makes it clear that he intends to partner with us in his beautiful unfolding work in the world. Resources: • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart – John Eldredge’s bestselling book that invites men into a journey of recovering their true heart. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-study-guide-updated-edition – A companion resource for group or individual study, guiding you deeper into the core themes of the book and video series. • https://wildatheart.org/books/wild-at-heart-field-guide-revised-edition – 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. • https://wildatheart.org/events/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. • https://wildatheart.org/the-series – A cinematic docuseries following four men as they encounter transformation through the message of Wild at Heart.
