Why Did Dad Abandon Me? - An Interview with Leo Clark

Leo is a successful basketball coach from Texas, but growing up, he grappled with one unanswered question: "Why did my dad leave me?" His father was a famous heavyweight prizefighter but had no idea how to fight for his son's heart. Leo joins John and Allen to talk about the long road to healing—including a devastating sports injury, facing the long-lost son that he, too, abandoned, and his unexpected encounter with the Father he'd always longed for. Leo's story is featured in episode 3 of Wild at Heart: The Series.View the trailer for Leo's episode here. Watch Episode 3 (Leo's Story) of Wild at Heart: The Series here. See the movie poster referenced in the episode here. Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 795Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Early in his marriage, Pablo made a choice that caused him to lose the most important person in his life—his wife, Juanita. But God wasn't finished with his story or their marriage. John and Allen talk with Pablo and Juanita about their rough childhood years in Colombia, what blew up their marriage, and the miraculous redemption that followed as Pablo learned to fight for his heart and those he loves most. His story is also featured in the second episode of Wild at Heart: The Series.View the trailer to Pablo's episode here. Watch Episode 2 (Pablo's Story) of Wild at Heart: The Series here. See the movie poster referenced in the episode here.Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 794Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Mark Evans is an accomplished British artist who fights for the heart of fellow "barbarians" on the road to restoration. His story also happens to be the focus of the first episode of Wild at Heart: The Series. In this free-flowing conversation, John and Allen ask Mark about his stormy past, what it was like growing up as an outsider, his disruptive encounters with a wild and fierce God, and his reawakened creative passion.View the trailer to Mark's episodeWatch Episode 1 (Mark's Story) of Wild at Heart: The SeriesSee the movie poster referenced in the episode Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 793Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App_______________________________________________Musicbed SyncID: MB01PAF5NCIOYYB

This month, we launch the biggest initiative in our ministry's history. Inspired by John's bestselling book of the same name, Wild at Heart: The Series is a film series featuring the stories of four broken men becoming really good men. To kick it off, John and Allen bring Daniel, the Director of the series, into the studio to talk about the amazing way God brought this dream to life. They also showcase the series prologue—the story of John growing up in an alcoholic home, his own inner battles, and the path of healing that became a roadmap for millions of men around the world.Watch the trailer to Wild at Heart: The Series here. View the Prologue: How It All Began now here. Watch the World Premiere of Episode 1 (Mark's story) on October 11th, 2024 here.See the movie poster referenced in the episode here.Download all the movie posters for sharing and printing here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 792Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

In a world of non-stop information, it's hard to remember what we heard just 24 hours ago. Which is why, in this Q3 Review, John and Allen pause to recall the big ideas from our past three months of podcasts. Discover how the concept of a partnership narrative with God weaves through every part of our lives—whether the focus is creativity, our response to crisis, or the pursuit of deeper healing and integration.Show Notes: These are the podcast series referenced in this episode: 1) Awakening Your Creativity / Moving into Fierce Mastery (July 15 and 22, 2024)2) Survival School - Orientation & Integration (August 12 and 19, 2024)3) Our Response to Crisis (August 26 through September 16, 2024) Discover more about upcoming Noble Workshops (including one this November) at www.nobleworkshops.com/get-started._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 791Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

We long for more healing but often don't know how to pursue it in a focused, intentional manner. In this week's podcast, John is joined by Sam Eldredge, Stacia Littlefield, and Stacey Burton to discuss wholeheartedness and well-being. As Sam says, "Our wounds come through relationships, so our healing will also come through relationships." He created Noble Workshops as a safe space where those who feel stuck or need care for a wound in their story can go deeper in their healing through a unique process that combines experiential therapy with a holistic view of each person. Discover more about upcoming Noble Workshops (including one this November) at www.nobleworkshops.com/get-started._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 790Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

In the series conclusion, John, Blaine, and Allen offer stories and insights on how God strengthens his people in times of crisis. One key trend is the growth in deep discipleship. Rather than try to fit a little bit of God into our busy schedules, we must take our life with Jesus seriously by seeking his Kingdom first—and then seeing what else there is room for. That's the only way to remain strong, love well, and stay in union with God as this world grows more chaotic.Show Notes:1) Follow Blaine's Substack writings at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/2) Find more about the Rule of Life Workbook here.3) The Prayer of Descent document is available here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 789Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

In Part 3 of our series, John, Blaine, and Allen bring two streams together: 1) how followers of Jesus handle crisis, and 2) observable, accelerating trends of God. To remain strong and rooted in the face of growing chaos, we must retrain our souls to see, above all else, how God's activity saturates the various parts of our lives and world events—and how this understanding of reenchantment reveals the return of a meaningful universe.Show Notes: 1) Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/ 2) The ocean photograph, featured in a Patagonia article, is by David Doubilet 3) Songs for a worship playlist include:- City of God by Steffany Gretzinger, kalley - The Narrow Way by Steffany Gretzinger - Holy by Steffany Gretzinger- His Name is Jesus (Live) by Jeremy Riddle- Vision of Your Love - by Mission House, Jess Ray, Taylor Leonhardt- Poor In Spirit (Live) by Eliza King, Brett ShawClick Here for Spotify Playlist4) Read the unedited chapter of John's upcoming book (Experience Jesus. Really.) here._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at [email protected] the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 788Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

This moment in time isn't unprecedented, but it is unique. In Part 2 of this series, John, Blaine, and Allen look at how the followers of Jesus responded to crises over the ages. It's a needed reminder because the pace of life and technology have left us weakened and weary rather than ready for whatever's coming next. Rather than grow more disenchanted, discover how Christianity provides a way to view the reenchantment of the world. With Jesus, we can experience calm, unshakable hope in the face of growing chaos—but only by wholeheartedly focusing on God and his purposes over control and self-preservation.Show Notes: 1) Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at ⁠https://blaineeldredge.substack.com/⁠2) Listen to the song Hymn of the Holy Spirit by Pat Barrett here. ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠3) Read an advance (unedited) chapter of John's upcoming book ⁠(Experience Jesus. Really.) here.⁠_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠[email protected]⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠  or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 787Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠

In this new four-part series, Blaine Eldredge joins John and Allen to talk about how moments of crisis reveal who we are—as well as our priorities. In Part 1, they look at the various ways we use to determine if we're okay as well as how not to freak out when the world goes sideways. Show Notes: Follow Blaine's writings on Substack at ⁠blaineeldredge.substack.com⁠.⁠Donate to Wild at Heart Here.⁠_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at ⁠[email protected]⁠Support the mission or find more on our website: ⁠WildAtHeart.org⁠ or on our app.Apple: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Android: ⁠Wild At Heart App⁠Episode Number 786Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠Android: ⁠One Minute Pause App⁠