john eldredge wild at heart discusses his wife's depression

john eldredge wild at heart discusses his wife

Every summer I was shipped off to my grandfather’s ranch when I was young, and we had this precious relationship. I think some of those early years, some of the wounding experiences, and then the rescue actually came through my grandfather’s ranch. I was kicked out of high school, had a police record, and all of that was just this cry for help.

That was a very defining thing for me, that wounding, abandonment, and betrayal and all of that, that got in a young boy’s heart. Then our family was pretty much blown apart by my father’s alcoholism. I was not raised in any faith–kind of popular American agnosticism. Dad worked, mom stayed at home in the early years, but not a believing home. I was raised in the suburbs of L.A, born into kind of a traditional American home.

Father of three sons–married sons now–and therefore newly grandpa, or Poppi, as they call me–but probably more widely known as author of a number of books: Wild at Heart, Beautiful Outlaw and Captivating with my wife Stasi. I’ve been married thirty-four years this year. John Eldredge: I’m John Eldredge and I am–first off–a husband of Stasi Eldredge. God Cares About Your Story: John Eldredge & Bradley Walker – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode 64 John is devoted to helping people through their recovery process and shares how he himself was “crying out for help,” as a young boy, looking for hope wherever he could find it.

John has written numerous books, including the best-seller “Wild at Heart”. Today, we speak with author, counselor, and teacher John Eldredge. Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast. Born with muscular dystrophy, Bradley’s story has not been without heartache, but he reflects how God can bring joy even in the midst of pain. He wrote a book about his findings, observations, and inspirations called “All Things New: Heaven, Earth and the Restoration of Everything You Love.” Our second segment features country music singer Bradley Walker, whose latest album, “Blessed,” reflects his attitude toward his life. This lifelong search for hope came to a pinnacle when he realized how many people he knew also lacked hope in their lives. He shares how he himself “cried out to God,” as a young man, looking for hope wherever he could find it. Wild at Heart author John Eldredge is a counselor and teacher who is devoted to helping people through their recovery process.

John eldredge wild at heart discusses his wife's depression