Wild at Heart

2026 is the 25th anniversary of the book Wild at Heart . God continues to use this powerful message to rescue the hearts of millions of men around the world, yet few know the origin story of how this book came to be. In the first half of this series, John and Allen discuss John's motivation for writing the book, reveal the uphill struggle to get it published, read some of their favorite passages,...

In the second half of this follow-up to the recent Ruling Your Domain series, John, Blaine, and Allen address some really big questions. Topics include how to deal with chronic pain and the overwhelming suffering in this world, ways parents can respond to a physically and verbally defiant foster child in their home, how to interpret and navigate depression as part of our domain, and what a wife ca...

In our recent five-part Ruling Your Domain series, we invited viewers and listeners to send in their questions—and the response was incredible! In this first of a two-part follow-up, John, Blaine, and Allen offer insights into a wide range of topics, including how to limit input from global news and social media while still engaging in the issues of our time, ways to react to a repair person who i...

There are endless ways to bring beauty, life, and order into this world—from cultivating ideas, gardens, and relationships to creating stories, songs, and an atmosphere of love. We do so through who we are and what we make. Yet something is off. Projects and pursuits that once filled us with joy now fill us with turbulence, confusion, and exhaustion. In this life-giving conversation, John and Alle...

Wild at Heart is a global movement based on a simple model: we stay small by giving away our resources and empowering others to bring this breathtaking message of freedom through union with God to their part of the world. The results are stunning. Men and women are hosting local retreats and gatherings everywhere from Australia, Scotland, Kenya, and Colombia to big cities and small towns across No...

In this final episode of the series, John, Blaine, and Allen share how to bring key external aspects of your realm into alignment with God, including your finances and pace of life. You'll also discover how to recognize and reduce chaos within your domain through the practices of prayer, canceling legal claims in the spirit realm, and invoking God's Creation Glory. To conclude, we offer a beautifu...

We all have a kingdom. Within it, our authority isn't limited to internal thoughts, emotions, and desires—but includes our external realm where what we say goes. The problem is, chaos often comes against our attempts to order our external reality. That's because while we live in a love story, it is set in a world at war. John, Blaine, and Allen explain what the Chaos Dragon is, why C. S. Lewis bel...

In episode three of this five-part series, John, Blaine, and Allen talk about additional ways to reorder our internal world. What do our loves and emotions reveal about us? Why do grace and forgiveness change us from the inside out? And how can what upsets us expose our disordered desires—and provide an opportunity for healing? Show Notes: The book referenced is The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubo...

As this series progresses, John, Blaine, and Allen discuss ways to govern one’s internal reality through the categories of thoughts, emotions, and loves. This episode focuses on our thoughts. How do we align our thought life with Jesus? What are the Circle of Interest and the Circle of Control—and which should we pursue most? And how can we curate the countless inputs vying for our attention? Show...

Each of us has a personal kingdom, or domain, for which we are responsible. Whether it’s our home, apartment, or dorm room, we have a place where what we say happens. What does it look like, in the midst of a chaotic world, to bring order and shalom to our realm? This new five-part series begins with John, Blaine, and Allen talking about why God made us to rule, how we’re meant to grow in this res...

Just like the physical realm has the law of gravity, there are laws to the spiritual realm. John and Allen offer several practices to enhance your prayer life and explain why they work—including how to triumph through the power of the blood of Christ, break the enemy’s legal claims, proclaim standing orders, and more. Show Notes: To help support the ministry of Wild at Heart, give here. Find the P...

This series wouldn’t be complete without hearing young women’s thoughts about young men. John and Stasi invite Zoe and Hope into the studio to share what they’re noticing about men in their twenties when it comes to relationships, faith, aspirations, work, and the future. The conversation starts here and continues with a Bonus Content episode in your Wild at Heart podcast feed. Keywords: Young Wom...

This special bonus content episode features the continuation of the conversation from Part 3 of the series as John and Stasi shift the focus to ask Hope and Zoe about the world of young women. The beginning of this conversation is available in your Wild at Heart podcast feed. Keywords: Young Women, Young Men, Relationships, Christianity, Emotional Maturity, Emotional Intelligence, Dating _________...

What are young men struggling with in this particular cultural moment—and how is God meeting them there? This three-part series continues as John and Conrad invite Matt and Jack into the studio to ask about the longings, questions, opportunities and pain points of men in their twenties. The second half of this conversation is available as Bonus Content in your Wild at Heart podcast feed. Show Note...

This special bonus content episode features the continuation of the conversation between John, Conrad, Matt, and Jack in Part 2 of the Young Men series. The first half of this conversation is available in your Wild at Heart podcast feed. Show Notes: Walking with God by John Eldredge and On Living Simply: The Golden Voice of John Chrysostom are available wherever you buy books. Keywords: Young Men,...

What are the core questions, concerns, and aspirations of young men today? In the first of this three-part series, we invite Zane and Desi into the studio to hear their stories and ask what their generation thinks about God, masculinity, career, dating, marriage, and church. The second half of this conversation is available now as bonus content wherever you watch or listen to Wild at Heart podcast...

This special bonus content episode continues the conversation with Zane and Desi from Part 1 of the Young Men series. Show Notes: Fathered by God by John Eldredge and Killing Lions by John and Sam Eldredge are available wherever you buy books. Blaine Eldredge’s essay “I Solved the Marriage Problem” is available at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/p/bonus-i-solved-the-marriage-problem . Keywords...

The greatest series of events in world history—all that Jesus accomplished through his cross, resurrection, and ascension— isn’t just something that happened long ago. In this special Easter podcast, John and Stasi share how we can embrace and call upon the power of this reality daily for every need or issue we face. Show Notes: Discover more resources at wildatheart.org . Episodes of Stasi Eldred...

Is it possible to calm our storms, order our lives, and find true peace in this anxious, traumatized, chaotic world? To answer that, John and Allen invite Manny Arango—pastor, self-proclaimed Bible nerd, and author of Crushing Chaos —into a conversation about Manny’s chaotic family environment and his dramatic rescue from it, his first encounter with the Wild at Heart message, the downfall of purs...

Many of us have been living inside a lie so long it feels like the truth. It has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God. But there is a way to be free. Jennie Allen—bestselling author, speaker, and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering —joins John to share her passion for God and heart for the lost, the growing worldwide revival among young adults, and how her new...

Several times a year, John and Allen reserve the podcast to answer as many viewer questions as possible. It’s important we learn how to partner with Jesus in every aspect of life—including our biggest questions. This week’s topics address how to navigate life with ADHD, whether God wants us to dream about our future in what feels like the end times, what is meant by the term “unholy trinity,” the...

Over 40 percent of the boys in this country don’t have a dad at home. The result has been a dramatic increase in drug use and school drop-out—with some kids averaging up to 70 hours a week in front of a screen yet only 40 minutes outside. Countering that trend is Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ) , an outdoor ministry for boys that trains and equips men to mentor boys through outdoor adventure. In this epis...

It’s incredibly orienting to discover that when we say “yes” to Jesus, we are now part of a great campaign—one that’s already in motion—to help overthrow evil, restore the human heart, and fix God’s universe. This wildly beautiful invitation, however, isn’t secondary. It takes priority over our personal plans and priorities. As this series concludes, John, Blaine, and Allen reveal practices for st...

We love when things go as planned, but it reveals far more about us when they don’t. The exquisite beauty of life with God is that we don’t have to figure everything out. We have an intimate ally in the smartest person in the universe. What does this look like? John, Blaine, and Allen provide a real-time example as they enter the studio unsure of the podcast topic...but sure that God will reveal n...

In this restless world, satisfaction is fleeting. Rather than chasing after success and validation, what if we began pursuing meaning and refuge? John invites Matt Fradd, noted author and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast , to discuss how our lives would radically change if we took Christ seriously, stopped seeking false comforts, and found our true refuge in Jesus. Show Notes: The books refe...