Wild at Heart
by John Eldredge
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Feb 2026 on Mick Unplugged.
The general take
Larry Hagner is a strong advocate for Wild at Heart, calling it one of the most powerful books fathers should read. He values how it combines faith-based messaging with practical wisdom, appreciating that it opens men's hearts to Christ while also providing grounded, useful guidance they can apply in their lives.
About
God designed men to seek out adventure. But, somewhere between childhood and the struggles of yesterday, most men lose sight of those dreams. Fear not: bestselling author and counselor John Eldredge is here to teach men that there's a better way to live. In this updated and expanded edition of the timeless bestseller Wild at Heart , Eldredge unpacks man's search for validation, the need for the development of courage in his soul, and the call to live a life of adventure. Using discoveries from his own life and backing them with scripture, Eldredge reminds men that although their childhood passions, dreams, and desires may start getting buried under deadlines, pressures, and disappointments, it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, God made men to embrace a life of courage, adventure, and freedom. He created men to take risks and find true purpose and belonging.
Who said what
Larry Hagner👍 Recommends
…recommending the most powerful book for fathers to read
“What's the most powerful book that you think all fathers should read? I think Wild at Heart by John Eldridge. I think it's such a good book. Such a good faith-based book too. Um, I think it kind of opens a man's heart a little bit more to Christ, which I love. And it also gives them some earthly, really, really great things to latch onto.”
Mick Unplugged — Raw, Unfiltered, Purpose: The Dad Edge Unleashed with Larry Hagnerat 38:04
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