In 'Get Your Life Back', John Eldredge offers simple yet profound practices to help individuals recover their souls in a fast-paced, overwhelming world. The book emphasizes the importance of taking time for oneself, practicing kindness, and reconnecting with the beauty around us. Eldredge provides tools such as the 'One Minute Pause' and 'benevolent detachment' to help readers navigate life's challenges and restore their inner peace.
In 'Fathered by God,' John Eldredge describes the six stages of a man's life: Boyhood, Cowboy, Warrior, Lover, King, and Sage. Each stage has its own lessons and challenges. The book emphasizes God's active role in fathering men, guiding them through initiation, healing past wounds, and restoring their true identity as beloved sons of God. Eldredge encourages men to be intentional about their journey, seeking experiences and mentors that help them grow and mature, and to develop a close, intimate relationship with God[3][4].
Desiring God is a seminal work by John Piper that challenges traditional views on the Christian life. Piper argues that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, and that the pursuit of joy and pleasure in God is not only permissible but essential. The book delves into various aspects of Christian living, including conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering, all through the lens of Christian hedonism. Piper draws heavily from Scripture and the writings of historical figures like Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, and C.S. Lewis to support his thesis that true and lasting joy can only be found in God[1][4][5].
In 'Captivating,' John and Stasi Eldredge delve into the mysteries of a woman's soul, highlighting her deep desires for romance, adventure, and beauty. The book addresses the wounds that women often carry and how these can distort their self-image. It encourages women to embark on a healing journey through Christianity, emphasizing the importance of God's love in restoring their hearts. The authors also discuss the significant roles women play in God's narrative and celebrate their spiritual power and strength. The book aims to help women rediscover their genuinely feminine hearts and express their beauty and strength unapologetically.
In 'Wild at Heart,' John Eldredge argues that men have been conditioned away from their natural instincts and desires for adventure, battle, and exploration. He posits that men need to reclaim their hearts and live from a place of deep passion and purpose. The book critiques modern societal expectations and offers a vision of masculinity that is rooted in biblical principles but also acknowledges the need for men to engage in meaningful struggles and adventures. However, the book has faced criticism for its handling of Scripture and its portrayal of biblical themes[5][6].
In Love and War is a compelling memoir co-authored by James B. Stockdale and his wife Sybil. The book recounts James' harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam and Sybil's courageous efforts to raise awareness about the plight of American POWs. The narrative alternates between James' time in captivity and Sybil's battles with bureaucracy and her role in founding the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.
John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
John has written several books in the realm of fatherhood, family and that I hold dear, including:
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul,
Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You,
Waking The Dead: The Secret to a Heart Fully Alive and
Love & War: Find Your Way to Something Beautiful in Your Marriage .
Lately, I've also been taking a brief 1 to 10-minute “pause” during the day to connect with my breathe, myself and most importantly, God. The One Minute Pause app that I've been using is a simple way to reconnect with God in the midst of a busy day. John Eldredge is also the "voice" of this this app, which invites you into the simple practice of releasing everything to God, restoring your union with God and inviting Him to into your heart. The length of time is perfect, and the music/breath pacing has been working very well for me. You can click here to give it a try!
During this discussion, you'll discover: -How John became interested in meditation initially...7:05
-Benevolent detachment, and other simple practices for a world gone mad...12:00
-A deeper dive into John's meditation practice...14:23
-How our "addiction to efficiency" may be causing fear, anxiety, depression, etc...18:00
-The uniquely masculine question in the hearts of all boys and men...21:30
-Rites of passage, ceremonies celebrating manhood, and answering the big question all boys ask...25:00
-The "poser" and the false self...27:15
-How to overcome the poser syndrome...32:00
-How to get over the "father wound piece"...36:45
-Six stages of manhood...43:00
-Advice for couples to grow in grace together...1:01:45
-What it means for a woman to be "captivating"...1:09:45
-And much more!
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