Wild at Heart

Manny Arango, pastor and author who planted The Garden Church in Houston, talks about rising from a chaotic childhood through faith and church-formed order. He explores Genesis as God bringing order out of chaos. Short conversations touch on choosing discipline over quick peace, the church as a rescue system, and practical next steps for expanding order into life.

Jennie Allen, bestselling author and founder of IF:Gathering, shares her passion for revival and spiritual growth. She recounts a global campus revival among Gen Z and vivid stories of baptisms and transformation. Jennie also explains her new book that uncovers three core lies people live under and why spiritual opposition often rises alongside revival.

A rapid Q&A tackling stalled dreams, longing, and how to tend a grieving heart. A fresh take on repentance—personal, corporate, and institutional. A look at the “unholy trinity” of world, self-life, and enemy. Practical, compassionate guidance for living with ADHD alongside spiritual practices. Advice for holding hard conversations with parents or elders and seeking wise timing.

T.J. Greaney, founder of Kids Outdoor Zone and mentor-builder for boys through outdoor adventure. He shares the origin of KOZ, how monthly outdoor sessions teach skills like archery and welding, and why nature and intergenerational mentoring matter. Stories include his difficult boyhood, a quiet turning point, and how KOZ spread to churches and drew men and boys back outdoors.

They explore what it means to be part of a larger campaign to overthrow evil and restore creation. They map spiritual attack patterns like agitation and secrecy and show how to break agreements that give the enemy footholds. Practical practices include consecration, forgiveness, limiting chaotic inputs, calling angels, and making corporate declarations of Christ's lordship.

They model pausing and listening to God when plans fall apart. They explore grounding people amid cultural chaos and the unseen spiritual realm. Practical moments include praying specific declarations and reclaiming your small kingdom. The conversation highlights angels, spiritual resistance, and everyday practices to stay rooted in a shaken world.

Matt Fradd, author and podcaster known for Pints With Aquinas, shares his conversion story and missionary path. He discusses speaking to large crowds, quitting a job to podcast full-time, and why Thomas Aquinas matters. Topics include his books on sexuality and pornography, the idea of Jesus as true refuge versus false comforts, and how dependence on God changes life and relationships.

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.

Allen Arnold, a senior leader with pastoral and organizational perspective; Stacey Burton, a teacher who shares personal stories on trusting the Spirit; and Alex Burton, who brings testimony and scriptural reflections. They trace the good heart’s roots, wrestle with identity versus sin, explore how desires point to redemption, and discuss living, relating, and responding from a redeemed heart.

Elaine Supple, a therapist from Ireland focused on inner healing and parenting, joins her husband Fintan, also a therapist, to explore the transformative power of believing in one’s Good Heart. They share personal journeys that highlight vulnerability, healing, and how these concepts reshape relationships. The Supples discuss shifting self-critique into empathy, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one's inner life and bringing it to God. Their insights illuminate how self-mercy can profoundly affect family dynamics and community interactions.