Wild at Heart E861 | Wild at Heart Stories - Jan Janura & The Wild Adventure
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Feb 2, 2026 Jan Janura, founder of The Wild Adventure fly-fishing retreats, leads men into wilderness experiences that foster spiritual encounters. He describes starting retreats on Montana’s Madison River and how conversations, storytelling, and relaxed adventure open hearts. The talk highlights scaling the retreats, transformative testimonies, and programs for different ages and women.
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Chance Encounter Sparks A Movement
- Jan Janura discovered Wild at Heart at a golf retreat and bought the only copy at the airport before reading it on the flight home.
- He then wrote 150 friends' names in the dust jacket and mailed copies, launching his long friendship with John Eldredge.
Young Life Led Him To Christ
- Jan met Christ through Young Life at Frontier Ranch as a high-school sophomore after joining via his band's performance.
- That conversion led him to seminary and a lifelong commitment to youth and men's ministry.
Stories First, Judgement Last
- At Smiling Moose Lodge men tell half-hour personal stories after leaders model vulnerability first.
- That practice surfaces hidden struggles and shifts the group's tone toward honest confession and growth.
