Wild at Heart

Our recent Soul Ties podcast sparked a number of fascinating questions from viewers and listeners. In this podcast, John and Allen respond to as many as possible—including where this topic is addressed in Scripture, whether we can have a soul tie with our spouse, what unhealthy attachment looks like, how to break a soul tie on behalf of another, and if it's possible to have a soul tie with an activity, celebrity, fictional character, or even a person who has died. Show Notes: The earlier Soul Ties podcast is Episode 886: Soul Ties—What They Are & How to Break Them (July 26, 2026). Listen to the Pause App here . Find out more about the Blue Letter Bible resource at blueletterbible.org . The books referenced are Becoming Attached by Robert Karen , A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis , Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff , and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross . Keywords: Soul ties, attachment styles, prayer, Christianity, relationships _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

This series concludes with one of the most transformative sessions from the recent gathering in Colorado Springs. John reveals the three stages of Christian maturity—and the distinguishing traits of each. The goal isn't to remain in the earlier stages but to continually grow in union with Jesus. Discover what holds us back...and what is available to those who hunger for more. The session also features a conversation and questions about the stages with the Wild at Heart team. Keywords: Discussion Panel, Stories, Prayer, Christianity _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

How do we cope when the unthinkable happens and we are stretched beyond our capacity or ability? Where is a safe space to take our unanswered questions, fears, and doubts? The only place of true peace is one we tend to miss in our rush for answers: simply sitting with Jesus. In this live session from a recent Wild at Heart gathering in Colorado Springs, Stasi Eldredge explains what it means to come near to Jesus in this way—and then ushers us into an experience of actually doing so. Keywords: Prayer, Meditation, Christianity, Inner Healing, Experience _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

What are Ignatian Practices—and how can they usher us into greater intimacy with Jesus? During the 16th century, Ignatius discovered a way to experience Jesus more deeply as he prayed through the gospel stories. In this live session from a recent Wild at Heart gathering, Blaine Eldredge explains the three parts of the Ignatian Practice—preparation, prayer, and reflection—and then leads the gathering (and you) through one. Discover how this ancient practice can enrich your prayer life with Jesus. Keywords: Christianity, Ignatius, Meditation _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In this live session from a recent Wild at Heart gathering, John Eldredge names what we wish wasn't true: We live in the wilderness, not Eden. This life in the desert wears us down over time, resulting in resignation, cynicism, and isolation. Our hearts cry out, But what about me, God? as we seek relief by arranging for our own personal Eden. It will never work—because the primary purpose of the wilderness is our transformation, which is only possible through God's presence and resources. Keywords: Christianity, Homecoming, Author, Live Event _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

Encountering Jesus is a supernatural grace that replenishes our souls, yet many have never experienced it. How does one actually encounter Jesus? In this live session from a recent Wild at Heart gathering, Stasi Eldredge reveals our need for greater intimacy with Jesus and then gently ushers them (and us) into a personal encounter. Heads up—to engage in the encounter, you'll want to find a place free from distractions where you can be still and present to Jesus. Keywords: Prayer, guided meditation, Christianity, spirituality _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

Wild at Heart recently held a gathering in Colorado for 2,000 friends and allies. Replenish: A Homecoming Event focused on the return of Eden—and what that means for us today as well as in the coming Kingdom. This podcast series includes six sessions from the gathering, beginning with John's opening talk on why our hearts matter, how the life of the heart is central, what comes against it, and the maturity required to protect and navigate our hearts in these times. Keywords: Christianity, Event, Intro, Eden _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

We've all experienced times when we're thinking of someone, and they suddenly call or text us...because they were also thinking of us. Or situations where we keep replaying a conversation with another person in our minds—long after it's over. These instances are examples of possible soul ties. John and Allen reveal how to know when this spiritual bonding is happening, why soul ties are unhealthy, how to break current or past ties (even if you're not the one making them), and why sometimes forgiveness is the necessary first step. Show Notes: Find the Daily Prayer at WildAtHeart.org/prayers . Get the free One Minute Pause app at WildatHeart.org/pause . Keywords: Soul ties, Christianity, Prayer, Relationships _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In the One Minute Pause and Daily Prayer, we're encouraged to "give everyone and everything" to God. That sounds simple enough, but why is this practice so essential? In this illuminating conversation, John and Allen share what happens when we pray these words, why it's good to release everyone—including those we love, and what can get in the way. Show Notes: Get the free One Minute Pause app at WildAtHeart.org/pause . Keywords: Christianity, Benevolent Detachment, Prayer, Meditation _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In Part 2 of this series, John, Bart, Alex, and Allen share stunning stories of the impact the book Wild at Heart has had over the past 25 years in America, Nicaragua, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, and practically everywhere else in the world. Early on, John and the team decided to "stay small and give it away"—a decision that has empowered men who have been transformed by this message, as you'll hear in their video testimonies, to then share it with others in breathtaking ways. Show Notes: To discover more about the Wild at Heart Experience, Events, and Fires, visit WildAt Heart.org/events . Pablo's story is featured in Session 3 of the Wild at Heart Experience at WildAtHeart.org/experiences/wildatheart/session-3 . Keywords: Anniversary, Wild at Heart, Book, Publishing, Christian, International _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

2026 is the 25th anniversary of the book Wild at Heart . God continues to use this powerful message to rescue the hearts of millions of men around the world, yet few know the origin story of how this book came to be. In the first half of this series, John and Allen discuss John's motivation for writing the book, reveal the uphill struggle to get it published, read some of their favorite passages, and celebrate its ongoing global impact. Show Notes: To discover more about the Wild at Heart Experience, Events, and Fires, visit WildAt Heart.org/events . Keywords: Anniversary, Christian, Therapist, International, Book, Men _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In the second half of this follow-up to the recent Ruling Your Domain series, John, Blaine, and Allen address some really big questions. Topics include how to deal with chronic pain and the overwhelming suffering in this world, ways parents can respond to a physically and verbally defiant foster child in their home, how to interpret and navigate depression as part of our domain, and what a wife can do if her husband is uncooperative or not interested in leading their realm in a godly way. Show Notes: Discover how you can support the ministry of Wild at Heart here . The books referenced— The Dark Night of the Soul by Gerald May, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, and Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer—are available wherever books are sold. The Captivated podcast (Episode 128) featuring John and Stasi Eldredge answering viewer and listener questions will be released August 19th, 2026. Keywords: Q&A, Christianity, Emotional Regulation, Parents, Chronic Pain, Marriage _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In our recent five-part Ruling Your Domain series, we invited viewers and listeners to send in their questions—and the response was incredible! In this first of a two-part follow-up, John, Blaine, and Allen offer insights into a wide range of topics, including how to limit input from global news and social media while still engaging in the issues of our time, ways to react to a repair person who is cursing while in your home, and what to do if you feel the issues within your realm are unmanageable or will never change. Show Notes: The email to send podcast questions to is questions@WildatHeart.org . The books referenced— The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider, Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, and Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer—are available wherever books are sold. Keywords: Q&A, Christianity, Prayer, Social Media, News _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

There are endless ways to bring beauty, life, and order into this world—from cultivating ideas, gardens, and relationships to creating stories, songs, and an atmosphere of love. We do so through who we are and what we make. Yet something is off. Projects and pursuits that once filled us with joy now fill us with turbulence, confusion, and exhaustion. In this life-giving conversation, John and Allen reveal why everyone is creative, ways to get unstuck, and how to reawaken our desire to create with God—based on concepts from Allen's new book, T he Creativity Glitch: How to Stop Being Stuck, Find Your Groove, & Create with God . Show Notes: Allen Arnold's new book, The Creativity Glitch , is available on Amazon. For more on God, story, and creativity, visit Allen's website at withallen.com . Keywords: Creativity, Book, The Creativity Glitch, Author, Christianity _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

Wild at Heart is a global movement based on a simple model: we stay small by giving away our resources and empowering others to bring this breathtaking message of freedom through union with God to their part of the world. The results are stunning. Men and women are hosting local retreats and gatherings everywhere from Australia, Scotland, Kenya, and Colombia to big cities and small towns across North America. In this podcast, Conrad and Stacey join John and Allen to announce some new offerings and tools, share spectacular stories of allies hosting events around the globe, and invite you to lead or attend a retreat or Fire right where you are. Show Notes: To discover more about Captivating 1-Day, Fires, Experiences, and Retreats, visit WildatHeart.org/events . Keywords: Resources, Stories, Testimonies, Christianity, Events, Retreats, Hosting _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In this final episode of the series, John, Blaine, and Allen share how to bring key external aspects of your realm into alignment with God, including your finances and pace of life. You'll also discover how to recognize and reduce chaos within your domain through the practices of prayer, canceling legal claims in the spirit realm, and invoking God's Creation Glory. To conclude, we offer a beautiful new reflection Pause (or Examen) to help you align your domain with Jesus. Show Notes: The books referenced are Free: Spending Your Time and Money on What Matters Most by Mark Scandrette, Rees Howells: Intercessor by Norman Grubb, The Journey of Desire by John Eldredge, and Moving Mountains by John Eldredge. The Examen Pause within this podcast can be found as a separate file at WahePause Examine - WAH Podcast E878 . Send your questions about this series to questions@WildatHeart.org . Keywords: Christianity, Emotional Regulation, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

We all have a kingdom. Within it, our authority isn't limited to internal thoughts, emotions, and desires—but includes our external realm where what we say goes. The problem is, chaos often comes against our attempts to order our external reality. That's because while we live in a love story, it is set in a world at war. John, Blaine, and Allen explain what the Chaos Dragon is, why C. S. Lewis believed there is no neutral ground in this world, and how boundary lines affect the reach of our rule. Show Notes: The book referenced is Addiction and Grace by Gerald May. The Bible that was quoted from is The Hebrew Bible by Robert Alter. Send your questions about this series to questions@WildatHeart.org . Keywords: Christianity, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

In episode three of this five-part series, John, Blaine, and Allen talk about additional ways to reorder our internal world. What do our loves and emotions reveal about us? Why do grace and forgiveness change us from the inside out? And how can what upsets us expose our disordered desires—and provide an opportunity for healing? Show Notes: The book referenced is The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky. The C. S. Lewis essay is “The Trouble with ‘X.’” The Wild at Heart podcast with Mary Ellen Owen is “ How Can You Survive Without...?” - Part 2 (Episode 846) . The Emotions Wheel is available here . Send your questions about this series to questions@WildatHeart.org . Keywords: Spiritual Warfare, Christianity, Internal World, Emotional Regulation, Emotions Wheel, Forgiveness _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

As this series progresses, John, Blaine, and Allen discuss ways to govern one’s internal reality through the categories of thoughts, emotions, and loves. This episode focuses on our thoughts. How do we align our thought life with Jesus? What are the Circle of Interest and the Circle of Control—and which should we pursue most? And how can we curate the countless inputs vying for our attention? Show Notes: Enter the Ladder of Love October 2026 retreat lottery here . The books referenced are Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, and The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. The Thoughts, Words, and Deeds Examen by Valerie McIntyre can be found here . The Pause App is available here . Send your questions about this series to questions@WildatHeart.org . Keywords: Spiritual Warfare, Emotional Regulation, Prayer _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App

Each of us has a personal kingdom, or domain, for which we are responsible. Whether it’s our home, apartment, or dorm room, we have a place where what we say happens. What does it look like, in the midst of a chaotic world, to bring order and shalom to our realm? This new five-part series begins with John, Blaine, and Allen talking about why God made us to rule, how we’re meant to grow in this responsibility, and what role consecration and invocation play in banishing chaos from our domain. Show Notes: The books referenced are Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by John Paul II and Michael Waldstein and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Send your questions about this series to questions@WildatHeart.org . Keywords: Spiritual Warfare, Emotional Regulation, Intentionality, Christianity, Prayer _______________________________________________ There is more. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.org Support the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org or on our app. Apple: Wild At Heart App Android: Wild At Heart App Watch on YouTube The stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here. More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android. Apple: One Minute Pause App Android: One Minute Pause App