Episode 79 - Wild at Heart (Part 1): A Battle to Fight

This week kicks off Jake & Brett’s new three part series based on John Eldridge’s "Wild At Heart". They explore the three key desires of every man’s heart: A Battle To Fight, An Adventure to Live & a Beauty to Rescue. This week is all about the most important battles we face and how to fight them. Enjoy!

Key Points

• Definition and initial exploration of acedia

• The importance of answering the fundamental question in a man’s heart: ”Do I have what it takes?”

• Battles are taking place within us and in the world but too often we decide not to engage

• Our battles are with the world, the flesh or with the devil

• Whatever the culture says a man truly is we must compare and contrast with who Jesus is, because he fully reveals man to himself

• Simple fasting is a great way to grow as a man of God

• Be a son, embrace the journey, close the gap

Discussion Questions

• What struck you about this episode?

• Have you felt the effects of acedia?

• How is Jesus’ example of being a man different from how we often see modern man portrayed?

• Have you tried fasting before? If not, what is a simple thing you can begin fasting from periodically?

• If you have fasted, share what the benefits of it have been and lessons you’ve learned on best practices

• What are the battles that you face most often? How are you combating them?

Resources

• Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul, John Eldredge (book)