Authentic Masculinity and Intimacy with Jesus (John Eldredge) | Ep. 514

John Eldredge is an author, counselor, and speaker best known for his book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, which explores biblical masculinity and the deep desires of a man’s heart. Born in 1960, Eldredge has dedicated much of his work to spiritual formation, healing, and calling men and women to a more intimate relationship with God. He is the founder of Wild at Heart Ministries (formerly Ransomed Heart), which offers resources, retreats, and teachings on the restoration of the soul. His writing blends storytelling, theology, and personal experience, often drawing from literature, adventure, and nature to illustrate spiritual truths.

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00:00 Intro
02:15 Help of the Holy Spirt
06:16 Turing addiction into good
15:55 Internet addiction
20:04 Death and mental health
24:12 Redemtion W/Social media
27:26 Afraid of failure
37:19 Christianity being secular
45:11 Healing
50:55 Mystery of people
1:04:53 Dealing with Trauma
1:11:58 Finding happiness and truth
1:24:07 Authority and Rejection
1:31:07 Am I Saved?
1:37:04 What Trama does to the soul
1:48:29 Soul relating to the heart
1:52:51 Writing Wild At Heart
2:08:38 The right-wing revolution
2:21:47 Advice on marriage
2:31:35 Modern discipleship
2:33:31 Longing for a father
2:38:49 Developing a relationship with Christ
2:50:33 Building a relationship with Jesus
2:57:49 Taking time to pray
2:59:57 Prayer of decent
3:04:33 Self-care
3:06:44 Helping others gain confidence
3:10:20 Laziness interfering with prayer
3:15:12 The importance of Men leading
3:17:30 Nature healing the soul
3:24:15