In this engaging conversation, John Eldredge, a New York Times bestselling author and president of Wild at Heart, dives into fostering a deeper, experiential relationship with God. He emphasizes the need for intimacy over mere intellectual understanding and shares how everyday decisions can invite God into our lives. John explores men's spiritual struggles, encouraging listeners to seek joy through personal practices and community connection, while weaving in techniques for emotional healing and growth. His insights aim to inspire a transformative spiritual journey.
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Check-In Practices for Men's Groups
Use check-in practices in men's groups to engage the heart and activate the right brain.
Ask men how they are doing and facilitate dialogue around their emotional state.
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"I'm Fine" Mentality
Many men identify with being "fine" but often experience exhaustion and tension.
This "I'm fine" mentality can be an entry point to deeper discussions about their struggles.
insights INSIGHT
Entry Points for Men's Retreats
Men have various entry points into faith, such as being a better dad or overcoming addiction.
Others seek purpose and meaning, which retreats can address by exploring identity and calling.
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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.
Experience Jesus Really
John Eldredge
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R Covey
This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].
Resilient
How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
Rick Hanson
This book, written by Dr. Rick Hanson and his son Forrest Hanson, focuses on developing inner strengths such as grit, gratitude, and compassion to enhance resilience. It draws on neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology to provide concrete suggestions, experiential practices, and personal examples. The book helps readers overcome the brain's negativity bias, release painful thoughts and feelings, and replace them with self-compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace. It also includes effective ways to interact with others and repair and deepen important relationships, all grounded in the science of positive neuroplasticity[2][5][6].
Beautiful Outlaw
Beautiful Outlaw
Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus
John Eldredge
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul
John Eldredge
John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at 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 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His new book, Experience Jesus. Really. is available now.
Links
Reconnecting with God as a Distracted Church Leader | An Interview with John Eldredge
Helping Others Restore Personal Worship & Connection with God | An Interview with John Eldredge
Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul
WildatHeart.org
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Highlights
John shares insights from his extensive background as a therapist and author. He encourages listeners to embrace a more experiential relationship with God. John argues that many Christians overlook the importance of intimacy with the divine, often focusing too heavily on intellectual understanding. By inviting God into everyday decisions, individuals can cultivate a deeper spiritual life and seek joy and connection with God in their daily lives.
01:50 - Introduction of John Eldredge
02:30 - John's Background and Work
04:00 - Impact of "Wild at Heart"
05:00 - Evolving Insights on Men's Needs
06:30 - Addressing Modern Challenges for Men
08:00 - The Importance of Validation for Men
09:30 - Engaging Men in Spiritual Discussions
11:00 - Check-in Practices for Men's Groups
12:30 - Spectrogram Activity Reflection
14:00 - Addressing the "I'm Fine" Mentality
15:30 - Entry Points for Men's Retreats
17:00 - Importance of Purpose and Meaning
18:00 - Introduction to "Experience Jesus Really"
19:30 - The Trilogy of John's Books
20:30 - The Need for Experiential Faith
22:00 - The Impact of Internet Life on Spirituality
23:30 - Seeking Rest in God
25:00 - The Role of Desire in Spiritual Life
26:30 - The Concept of Spiritual Amphibians
28:00 - Inviting God into Daily Life
29:30 - The Importance of Mysticism in Faith
31:00 - Understanding Mysticism in Christianity
32:30 - The Need for Experiential Connection with God
34:00 - Ordinary Mystics and Childlike Wonder
35:30 - The Relationship Between Left and Right Brain
37:00 - The Role of Relational Connection in Faith
38:30 - Reframing Mysticism as Experiential Faith
40:00 - Finding God in Creation
41:30 - Communing with God Through Worship
43:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Experiencing God
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