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We conclude this three-part series with the biggest question of all: What do we do when we feel that God has betrayed us? John, Blaine, and Allen reveal how the enemy wants us to embrace the lie that God can't be trusted—the same tactic he used with Adam and Eve in Eden. Discover why it's essential to remember the issue isn't taking place in a neutral environment, how that affects our interpretation of the betrayal, and a surprisingly helpful practice for restoring union with God.

Show Notes: The first two episodes of this series can be found here: Part 1 (https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e898-when-youre-betrayed/), Part 2 (https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e899-betrayal-by-others/). The books referenced are God on Mute by Pete Greig and Experience Jesus. Really by John Eldredge. Watch the Silence and Persistence conversation with Tyler Staton and Pete Greig at http://youtube.com/watch?v=XDT3AYdNjnY. The Ignatian Practices podcast (August 24, 2026) can be found here (https://wildatheart.org/podcasts/wild-at-heart/e890-homecoming-replenish-session-4-ignatian-practices/).

Keywords: betrayal, relationship, Christianity, hurt
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Our focus shifts to navigating betrayal by others in this second episode in the series. John, Blaine, and Allen talk about the five steps for processing betrayal: 1) name it, 2) mourn it, 3) address the debt, 4) address the warfare, and 5) transfer the need to Jesus.

Show Notes: Watch Part 1: When You're Betrayed here. The books referenced are Rising Strong by Brené Brown and Becoming Attached by Robert Karen. Find out more about Noble Workshops at http://nobleworkshops.com/. Get the Pause app here.

Keywords: betrayal, Christianity, prayer, discussion, healing, forgiveness
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Our stories borrow their shape from the Gospel story, and the Gospel story is rife with betrayal. In this world, all of us will experience some form of betrayal. Our ability to process and recover from it will define the health of our families, churches, communities, and hearts. John, Blaine, and Allen kick off this series by describing the three major forms of betrayal, how it differs from ordinary hurt, the erosion of the fabric of trust, and what to do when you're betrayed.

Show Notes: The Michelle Mays talk on betrayal can be found at http://michellemays.com/resources/learn/#books

Keywords: betrayal, spiritual wounding, healing, relationships, friendships, work, Christianity
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When we pursue growth in our relationship with God and others, the expectation is life will get better—not harder. Yet greater maturity often comes with greater opposition. If we believe hard things are bad, then we'll assume either we're blowing it or God is holding out. That's not true. The answer isn't to make a peace treaty with what's coming against you to return to simpler, easier times. In this pivotal message, John and Allen unveil who Threshold Guardians are, what their strategy is, and how God invites us into greater intimacy with him in the challenges we face.

Keywords: Hardships, Relationships with God, Christianity, Spiritual Maturity
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To celebrate the release of Stasi's new book, The Ladder of Love, she joins John to offer more insights into the distinct ways we can see, know, and love Jesus and God—and in return, be seen, known, and loved by them. Discover the intimacy your soul has been longing for by experiencing The Ladder of Love.

Show Notes: The Ladder of Love book and ancillary products (audiobook, video series, and study guide) release Tuesday, October 6, and are available wherever you buy books.

Keywords: spiritual maturity, release date, book release, author, Christianity
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So many ache for a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus yet wonder why he sometimes feels distant. We don't just want to learn about God—we long to experience him. Stasi Eldredge joins her husband John to talk about the ascending intimacy we can have with Jesus. She reveals why she wrote her new book, The Ladder of Love, and offers a pathway to emotional healing and spiritual intimacy with Jesus.

Show Notes: Stasi's new book, The Ladder of Love, releases October 6th, 2026. Preorder it now wherever you buy books. The Wild at Heart podcasts featuring Stasi's teachings at Homecoming: Replenish are Episode 888 (Session 2: Encountering Jesus), and Episode E891 (Session 5: Sitting with Jesus).

Keywords: Book Launch, TLOL, The Ladder of Love, Spiritual Maturity, Growth, Christianity, Author
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In this podcast, John and Allen answer viewer and listener questions on a wide variety of topics—from how concerned we should be over AI's unrelenting expansion and whether the unseen realm can influence AI, to what it means to be a modern Desert Father or Mother, whether people could choose to rebel in the coming Kingdom, if God cares where we go to church, what the Eclipse of God warfare is, and if miscarriage is ever God's will.

Show Notes: Listen to the Pause App here (http://www.pauseapp.com/). Watch The AI Dilemma here (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ). Watch the trailer for The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist here (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xkPbV3IRe4Y). The books referenced are Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise by John Mark Comer and That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis.

Keywords: Technology, AI, Spiritual Warfare, Relationships, Q&A
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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 http://blueletterbible.org/. The books referenced areBecoming 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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Keywords: Soul ties, Christianity, Prayer, Relationships

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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.

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Keywords: Christianity, Benevolent Detachment, Prayer, Meditation
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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 https://wildatheart.org/experiences/wildatheart/session-3.

Keywords: Anniversary, Wild at Heart, Book, Publishing, Christian, International
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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
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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
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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
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