And most people in the world are not either. There’s nothing wrong with being Christian or being a man! But you don’t have to be a man or masculine in any way to be wild at heart! And let’s face it, I’m not a man nor am I Christian. It’s wrapped up deeply in the social conditioning of men and cannot break free from the social pressures put on a Christian man. Published in 2011, this Christian “man’s” book seems to be quite confused. (No, we’re not talking about the book by John Eldredge, Wild At Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul) When you have a wild front, you embrace vulnerability, courage, and true authenticity and belonging (rather than fake “trying-to-fit-in”). In the words of shame researcher Brene Brown, But when you’re wild at heart, you know how to ride these waves. Much of the time, this journey is filled with ups and down–natural waves of life. Life is a journey, a beautiful path to discover and wonder and enjoy.
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So, instead of asking what you think you ought to do to become a better man, John asks us in this study, “What makes you come alive? What stirs your heart?” Join John and his band of brothers as they share stories of the deep wounds of their earlier years that took away their confidence and-in some cases-their masculinity.*This post may contain affiliate links. Sadly, most men today have abandoned these dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: to be a hero, to be a warrior, and to live a life of adventure and risk. He reveals how God designed men to be dangerous. in our work, in our love, and our spiritual lives. Have you had it with the pressure to be a nice guy? In this updated edition of the bestselling classic, Wild at Heart, author John Eldredge reminds men we need adventure in our lives.
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