Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick Episode 369 - John Eldredge, "Experience Jesus. Really."
Oct 13, 2025
John Eldredge, bestselling author of Wild at Heart, joins to discuss his latest work, Experience Jesus. Really. He delves into the profound necessity of genuine communion with Jesus, urging listeners to move beyond empty religious formulas. Eldredge highlights the impact of technology on the soul, stressing the urgency for simple spiritual practices. He introduces the Pause app as a tool for experiencing God’s presence and shares insights on Christian mysticism and benevolent detachment, inviting a deeper connection with the divine.
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Mysticism As Ordinary Friendship
- Mysticism in Christian history is simply an experiential, embodied knowing of God.
- Eldredge reframes mysticism as ordinary friendship with God rather than exotic phenomena.
Use Simple Pauses To Access Communion
- Teach simple practices of union with Christ that anyone can access without expensive therapy.
- Use short guided pauses with music, imagery, and prayer to initiate communion with Jesus.
Begin With Benevolent Detachment
- Practice 'benevolent detachment' by briefly letting go of worries and giving them to Jesus.
- Start with 60-second pauses, then extend to 3 and 5 minutes to retrain attention.
