In the second half of this follow-up to the recent Ruling Your Domain series, John, Blaine, and Allen address some really big questions. Topics include how to deal with chronic pain and the overwhelming suffering in this world, ways parents can respond to a physically and verbally defiant foster child in their home, how to interpret and navigate depression as part of our domain, and what a wife can do if her husband is uncooperative or not interested in leading their realm in a godly way.
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here. The books referenced—
The Dark Night of the Soul by Gerald May,
The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, and
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer—are available wherever books are sold. The Captivated podcast (Episode 128) featuring John and Stasi Eldredge answering viewer and listener questions will be released August 19th, 2026.
Keywords: Q&A, Christianity, Emotional Regulation, Parents, Chronic Pain, Marriage
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What is Wild at Heart?
This podcast is hosted by John Eldredge, an author, counselor, and president of Wild at Heart, a ministry that helps people find God's love and Kingdom. With his experience as a counselor and teacher, John shares insights on how to discover the heart of God, recover one's heart in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. The podcast covers topics related to faith, personal growth, and discovering one's purpose in life, providing guidance and encouragement to listeners who are seeking to deepen their relationship with God.