Wild at Heart

God may say "now," but now...what? John and Allen discuss how we get tangled up when we bring our interpretation to God's revelation.

In this podcast, John and Sam discuss the importance of being present in difficult times, emphasizing empathy and support. They explore the complexity of human suffering, highlighting the healing power of relationships and the comfort found in Christianity. Embracing life's challenges is depicted as venturing into the valley of suffering for personal growth and gaining wisdom from life's transience.

John Eldredge, an expert on relationships and personal development, discusses the challenges of being present to others in their suffering. Topics include unrealistic standards in counseling, navigating the internal critic in parenting, embracing human vulnerability, and offering presence in times of suffering.

Whether your summer plans are all set or wide open, John and Allen share how to hold them loosely as you pause and ask God what your soul most needs to restore.

In the second half of this conversation, John and Stasi ask Robyn and Mellisa to share stories of hosting CORE events for women in their communities.Show Note: To host or attend a CORE, visit WildatHeart.org/Core. The featured closing song is Look What You've Done by Tasha Layton.

John and Morgan invite Joshua and Nathan into the studio to hear stories of hosting BASIC events for men in their communities.Show Note: For more on hosting or attending a BASIC, visit WildatHeartBasic.com.

John and Allen look at the profound events of 2020 as a dress rehearsal for what's next—and how to be ready for the coming shaking.Show Note: Allen's book referenced in the podcast is Chaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken World.

Allen and John conclude the Sacred Romance series by looking at how to stay in love with God through life's ups and downs.Show Notes: The song featured is "Sails (Live)" by Pat Barrett, Steffany Gretzinger, and Amanda Cook. The past Wild at Heart podcast John references is "The Prayer of Descent" from April 11, 2022.

Our Sacred Romance series continues with Craig McConnell's talk on the allure of less-wild lovers. Show Note: Listen to all the sessions from this 2002 Sacred Romance conference at WildatHeart.org/SacredRomance.

In this third episode of the Sacred Romance series, John, Stasi and Sue swap stories about the unique ways God speaks to our hearts.