John Eldredge Podcast Interview | Experience Jesus. Really.

What if your soul has been trained not to experience God? In this profound and timely conversation, I sit down with bestselling author John Eldredge to explore the themes of his new book, Experience Jesus—Really. Together, we confront one of the most overlooked realities of modern spiritual life: we’ve been discipled by distraction, noise, and digital overload—and it’s making it harder to connect with God. From reclaiming ancient practices to becoming “ordinary mystics,” we guide listeners into a deeper, more intimate daily encounter with Jesus. You’ll discover the path back to healing, peace, and joy—through union with Christ. #experienceJesus #WildatHeart 🎧 Topics covered: Why you can’t focus in prayer (and it’s not your fault) What it really means to be a disciple of the internet How to become an “ordinary mystic” and live like David, Paul, and Mary Magdalene Simple practices to experience Jesus daily Healing through presence—not performance 📲 Mentioned Resources: Experience Jesus—Really (book + study guide) https://a.co/d/64HLow3 Wild at Heart Ministries — https://wildatheart.org/ The Pause App – new “Experiencing Jesus” module https://wildatheart.org/apps/one-minu... When Laid to Rest (Wild at Heart Pause App Music) By Patrick Rundblad YouTube ID: GDF99C87Q04CBFCD ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – You’ve Been Discipled by the Internet 01:17 – Welcome to the Embracing Brokenness Podcast 03:03 – Why We Pause: A Prayer for Presence 06:00 – How’s Your Heart? Life, Ministry & Sabbath Rhythms 10:01 – Discipled by the Internet (Expanded) 14:18 – What Is an Ordinary Mystic? 17:39 – Is God's Love Really Better Than Life? 20:27 – Trauma, Anxiety & the Healing Union 24:29 – Why the Goal Is Union, Not Performance 28:04 – Why Experiencing God Feels So Hard (And What to Do About It) 29:56 – Examples of Ordinary Mystics 36:17 – Dwelling Within: The Indwelling Christ 39:00 – Practicing Union: Sacred Daily Rhythms 43:03 – One Thing You Can Do Today 44:31 – What Writing This Book Changed for John 45:56 – Closing & Show Notes