Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

The 3 Core Purposes of the Man Who is Wild at Heart w/ John Eldredge, EP 94

Nov 16, 2017

John Eldredge, author and counselor behind Wild at Heart, reflects on men’s deep longings. He outlines three core purposes: an Adventure to live, a Beauty to rescue, and a Battle to fight. Short stories and sharp contrasts explore masculinity, wounds that shape men, why hardship awakens purpose, and how men can show up authentically in life and faith.

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INSIGHT

Three Deep Longings Of A Man

Men carry three deep longings: an adventure to live, a beauty to rescue, and a battle to fight.
These core passions show up in movies, games, and where men invest time and money.

ANECDOTE

Ranch Summers That Rescued Him

Eldredge describes being rescued by summers on his grandfather's cattle ranch in eastern Oregon.
That ranch began his masculine journey and love for adventure.

INSIGHT

Affirmation Is Ongoing Work

Women carry a "leaky cup" of needing repeated affirmation; affirmation must be frequent.
Fighting for a woman's heart means patient kindness toward her brokenness.

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In one of our legacy episodes (published under the name The Man Card Podcast and ministry name The Great Hunt for God) bestselling author John Eldredge joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book Wild at Heart. They talk you through the three purposes of every man. Every man lives to have an Adventure to live, a Beauty to rescue, and a Battle to fight.

John Eldredge is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. He is known for his bestselling book Wild at Heart.

Eldredge describes himself, "I'm 55. I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. My wife Stasi and I have three sons. My graduate degree is in counseling. Professionally, I'm a writer and a speaker. I don't pastor. I'm not a preacher. I don't have a church that I lead."

While living in Los Angeles Eldredge was looking for a "worldview." After exploring other religions, Eastern mysticism, Lao-Tzu, and New Age spirituality, he discovered the writings of Francis Schaeffer, whom he calls one of the best philosophers of the 20th century. Through Schaeffer, Eldredge came to Christ and later to the church. He eventually got a master's degree in counseling and practiced in Colorado Springs before working for Focus on the Family, where he served as Senior Fellow for Christian Worldview.

John received his undergraduate degree in theater from California Polytechnic University (Pomona) and his MA in biblical counseling from Colorado Christian Universityunder the direction of Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender. Prior to joining Focus on the Family in 1988, John served for five years on the staff of Sierra Madre Congregational Church in Southern California.

In July 2000, John left Focus on the Family, where he worked for 12 years, to launch Ransomed Heart Ministries. John travels extensively in the U.S. and abroad. John, his wife, Stasi, and their three sons live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to publishing many books, he has produced three videos: Risky Business: A Look at Gambling, Whatever Happened to Marriage?: A Look at Divorce, and Created Different?: A Look at Homosexuality.

https://www.ransomedheart.com