Less-Wild Lovers

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Dec 2, 2024

The discussion explores the seductive allure of 'less-wild lovers,' revealing how they promise comfort and safety while overshadowing genuine connection. Listeners reflect on modern scams that prey on emotional vulnerabilities and the importance of spiritual integrity. There's a poignant dive into the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and its impact on adult emotions. The speakers advocate for embracing authentic relationships, especially amidst the complexities of the holiday season, highlighting the transformative power of sacred romance.

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ANECDOTE

AI Romance Scam

A texting scam used AI to create a fake woman.
Thousands of men fell in love with her, illustrating the heart's vulnerability to seduction.

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The Heart's Desire

The human heart craves romance and adventure.
This desire makes us susceptible to both genuine connection and harmful seduction.

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ADVICE

Marketing Magic

Be mindful of how marketing evokes a sense of longing, especially during the holiday season.
Recognize that these idealized images appeal to your heart's desire for romance.

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Embracing the True Romance of Life

06:23 • 3min

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The Haunting Echoes of Innocence and Longing

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Seeking Authentic Connection

15:09 • 46min

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Navigating Sacred Romance During the Holidays

Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the nine concentric circles of Hell, each representing a different level of sin and punishment. Guided by Virgil, Dante encounters various historical and mythological figures, witnessing their punishments which are symbolic of their sins. The poem is an allegory of the soul's journey towards God, with Inferno representing the recognition and rejection of sin. Dante's journey through Hell is also a personal and spiritual exploration, reflecting his own struggles and the political and social issues of his time.

The sacred romance

Drawing Closer to the Heart of God

Brent Curtis

In 'The Sacred Romance,' Brent Curtis and John Eldredge invite readers on a transformative journey to rediscover the deepest longings of their hearts and the profound love story woven into the fabric of their lives. The book delves into the human desire for meaning, adventure, and connection, revealing how these desires are part of a larger narrative of love and redemption. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and healing from past wounds and reframing life's experiences through the lens of a divine love story. The authors encourage readers to embark on a journey to deepen their relationship with God, highlighting that this relationship is one of intimacy, adventure, and beauty.

Addiction and Grace

Gerald May

The pilgrim's progress

Geoffrey Murray

The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory that follows the journey of Christian, a man burdened by his sin, as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Along the way, he encounters various characters and obstacles that symbolize spiritual realities. The book is presented as a dream sequence and is divided into two parts, the second part following Christian's wife, Christiana, and her children on a similar journey. The narrative is rich in biblical references and explores themes of redemption, faith, and perseverance.

In 'Perelandra', the second book of C.S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy, Dr. Elwin Ransom is transported to the planet Perelandra (Venus) to counter a temptation similar to that of Eve in the Garden of Eden. The planet, described as a paradise with floating islands, rich colors, and peaceful creatures, is home to a Green Lady and her King, who are the only sentient inhabitants. Ransom must thwart the plans of Dr. Edward Weston, who has been possessed by diabolical forces and aims to tempt the Green Lady into disobeying Maleldil’s (God’s) prohibition against dwelling on the Fixed Land. The novel explores themes of obedience, free will, and the struggle between good and evil, culminating in a physical battle between Ransom and the possessed Weston to determine the fate of Perelandra.

A River Runs Through It

Norman Maclean

The book is set in the small towns and mountains of western Montana and revolves around the narrator, Norman Maclean, and his brother Paul. It delves into their experiences with fly fishing, their close-knit family, and the broader themes of life, nature, and human relationships. The story is a blend of memoir, elegy, and allegory, using fly fishing as a metaphor to explore deeper existential questions. The narrative is marked by vivid descriptions of nature and a poignant reflection on the author's past, particularly the tragic events that shaped his life.

This three-part series concludes with John and Allen talking about the lure of "less-wild lovers" and how they seek to seduce us through false promises of comfort, control, and safety. John also reads a chapter from The Sacred Romance that reveals what's at stake in this battle for the heart—as well as how to choose the path that leads to the story God made us for.

New editions of The Sacred Romance book, audio, and workbook are available at the links below and wherever books are sold.

The Sacred Romance Book

And the Workbook

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