
Wild at Heart
This podcast is hosted by John Eldredge, an author, counselor, and president of Wild at Heart, a ministry that helps people find God's love and Kingdom. With his experience as a counselor and teacher, John shares insights on how to discover the heart of God, recover one's heart in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. The podcast covers topics related to faith, personal growth, and discovering one's purpose in life, providing guidance and encouragement to listeners who are seeking to deepen their relationship with God.
Latest episodes

Oct 4, 2021 • 47min
Strength for Your Soul: The Daily Prayer
In the first of this two-part series on soul care, John and Allen discuss the power of the Daily Prayer, how it came to be, and the purpose of each paragraph within it.

Sep 27, 2021 • 49min
Our Eden Hearts
In the series conclusion, John, Sam, and Allen address our universal longing for life to be good again—and how only God can meet that need by shepherding our Eden hearts.

Sep 20, 2021 • 45min
Guarding Against Desolation
In this episode, the hosts discuss the dark force of Desolation and how it can affect believers. They share personal experiences of feeling down and uninspired, exploring the impact of disappointments and vulnerabilities. They also discuss the concept of the falling away before the return of Jesus and the importance of vulnerability and support for healing and restoration.

Sep 13, 2021 • 42min
Long-Term Recovery Plan
In the second part of this series, Dan Allender joins John Eldredge to share how the desperate rush to get as much joy as we can after the past year is understandable yet incapable of filling our famished souls.

Sep 6, 2021 • 40min
Why Summer Wasn't Enough
No matter how good summer was, it couldn't possibly replenish our depleted reserves. In the first of this four-part series, John and Allen discuss the need to take a long-term view of our recovery as we transition into fall.
Show Note: The Wild at Heart newsletter referenced in this podcast:
https://wildatheart.org/blogs/john/eden-longings

Aug 2, 2021 • 3min
An August Break
There won't be any Wild at Heart podcasts during the month of August...but John did record a three-minute message to share why. We'll return September 6th with new weekly podcasts!

Jul 26, 2021 • 40min
Secure Attachment to God - Part 3
In the series conclusion, Morgan and Cherie discuss our deepest needs and the stages of human development—all through the lens of attachment. Show Note: The website referenced in this podcast is www.lifemodelworks.org.

Jul 19, 2021 • 34min
Secure Attachment to God - Part 2
As the series continues, Morgan and Cherie reveal what healthy attachment looks like in daily life—and ways to restore our relationship with God when we feel disconnected.

Jul 12, 2021 • 38min
Secure Attachment to God - Part 1
In the first of this three-part series, Morgan and Cherie introduce the concept of secure attachment—and what happens when we attach our hearts or hopes to anything other than God.

Jul 5, 2021 • 32min
Jesus Stories - Part 5
In the series conclusion, Sam, Stacey, and Allen from the Wild at Heart team share stories with John about Jesus showing up in unexpected, playful, and personal ways.
Show Note: The song excerpt played is Fernando Ortega's "Give Me Jesus."