John Eldredge

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Eldredge, Author of Wild at Heart, to talk about his work as a janitor for four years, why “the humility of emulation” is so crucial for mastering your craft, and the unique resources Christians have to take wild risks.Links Mentioned:Wild at HeartWild at Heart by John EldredgeCaptivating by John EldredgeGet Your Life Back by John EldredgeAll Things New by John EldredgeWalking With God by John EldredgeDiary of an Old Soul by George MacDonaldPhantastes by George MacDonaldC.S. LewisGerard Manley HopkinsMaster of One by Jordan RaynorAnne LamottG.K. ChestertonFrederick BuechnerMere Christianity by C.S. LewisSurprised by Joy by C.S. LewisEdith SchaefferFrancis SchaefferHearing God by Dallas WillardThe Chronicles of NarniaMel GibsonJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

John Eldredge is the bestselling author of many books, including the NY Times bestseller Wild at Heart. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God and recover their own hearts in God’s love. Join Greg Surratt for this rich conversation with John as they talk about the 20th anniversary of Wild at Heart’s publication, the unique challenges that men face in our culture, and ways that churches can best serve the men in their congregations. It’s an especially important conversation as we enter the second year of the pandemic, as men face deeper temptations of suicide, anxiety, and depression. At the heart of the masculine journey is a call to courage – one as urgent for boys as it is for men. John’s work is an invitation to embrace that call and find that as men step into it, they’ll find themselves drawing near to the heart of God. To learn more about John’s ministry, visit www.wildatheart.org. The Pastors Collective is a production of Cosper Productions. It’s Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Mike Cosper Learn more and support our work at www.pastorscollective.com  

Gentlemen, my guest today is the one and only John Eldredge, the author of Wild at Heart and a truly incredible human being. And, if you don’t already know, his book and work have had a huge impact on the work we’ve been doing here with Order of Man over the past 6 years. John is not only an author but he’s a mentor, counselor, and advocate for millions of men across the planet and I could not be more honored to have a conversation with someone who has been so impactful in my life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Men's mental health crisis Picking your battles Discipline through love Finding a healthy rhythm for life The power of fathers What question all men are trying to answer How to develop more courage Fostering the warrior within Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with Ryan on Instagram and Twitter. Please leave us a rating and review.

In this episode, we welcome John Eldredge back to the show (previously on episode 141). Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author of a large number of books, workbooks, and group studies. His books include Wild at Heart, Get Your Life Back, Beautiful Outlaw, Fathered by God, and many more. In this episode, we ask John why he thinks Wild at Heart is still popular today, how we should react when people call us bigots for our beliefs, how to develop our families while developing as a man, what “wokeness” is doing to the modern church, and much more! Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links: https://www.undaunted.life/podcast/johneldredge2

Oh heyyyyy touchy subject. Nice to meet you. I’d like you to meet John Eldredge. He is going to tackle this subject with precision and honor. To say John is a hero would be doing a disservice to who he is to me. His writings have changed my life forever. To be able to sit down with him and talk about one of his sweet spots was an honor. Oh. And yes... Heather is back on the podcast too. You're Welcome. Carlos also dives into his feelings as a black man watching the Chauvin trial verdict and what he feels should be the goal in policing. You know. Light fluffy stuff. As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has fellow therapist, author, and exceptional human John Eldredge on the show. John wrote the amazing book, Wild at Heart which is a BEAUTIFUL invitation for men to heal from some of the wounds of generalized "masculinity." In this conversation John and Kat talk about the differences men and woman have experienced as they have both attempted to survive the pandemic. John agues that "though a woman’s need for social connection and relationship is often considered greater than their male counterpart’s, the loss of traditional male-to-male support systems due to the pandemic is playing a major role in the loss of heart and mental health in men today." Check out this conversation to hear the inside scoop on how men are really doing right now and how we can all support each other through this time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

God has designed a path for helping men know what it means to be a man made in God's image. Led by men who have gone before us, sons and younger men follow in the footsteps of their fathers, generation after generation. In this podcast, John Eldredge author of, Fathered By God, discusses a framework for understanding how boys become men. In life's struggles, pains, joys, and successes God initiates boys into adulthood through the stages transitioning from "Beloved Son" to "Adventure" to "Warrior" to "Lover" to "King" to "Sage."

Right before things shut down last year, John Eldredge came on the podcast and told us how to get our lives back, how to slow down, how to love beauty and rest. And then, COVID-19. So today, as we pass a year anniversary, John is back to talk to us about how this particular pandemic has affected men and women differently, how the One Minute Pause App is changing lives, and what we can do to be healthy coming out of this. His popular book Wild at Heart is expanded and rereleasing- grab a copy! And make sure you check out the Wild at Heart Experience and the Captivating Experience! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Shave Set with everything you need for a luxurious, smooth shave at shopflamingo.com/ANNIE Liquid-IV: Get 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Indeed: Get a FREE $75 CREDIT to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31. Terms and conditions apply.

Last year John Eldredge wrote an important book called Get Your Life Back. In today’s episode, John and I talk about my favorite parts of his book. In short, we talk about simple everyday practices that will help you get your life back. Why is this important? Because the pace of modern American life—even in the midst of Covid—often borders on madness. It doesn’t feel like madness for many of us because we’ve lived life at this pace for so long. The pace feels normal. But the human heart was not designed to operate at 5,000 rpm’s all the time; it wasn’t designed to carry the weight that most of us carry.

If your soul is longing for more adventure, this episode is for you. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews best-selling author, John Eldredge (Wild At Heart). The two discuss what stops Christian dads from stepping into the adventure God has for them, and how we can raise kids who are resilient.