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Wisdom for the Wilderness

Join Dr. Josh Hutchens, director of Gateway Seminary's Rocky Mountain Campus and pastor at Overland Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, as he explores spiritual faithfulness amid life's challenges and suffering. Through discussions on theological questions and inspiring stories, Wisdom for the Wilderness offers guidance and hope for navigating the complexities of faith in a broken world.
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
November 3, 2026

Church Residencies

Dr. Mark Warnock joins the podcast today to talk about the pastoral leadership crisis; the slow avalanche of declining religious engagement, the expected retirement or passing away of current spiritual leaders within the next decade, and the new generation of...
Wisdom for the Wilderness
October 27, 2026

Raising Screen Time Kids

Josh Weidmann joins the podcast this week. He is senior pastor at Grace Chapel in Denver, CO, and a certified biblical counselor. Pastor Weidmann and Dr. Hutchens discuss an increasingly important topic in the world of developing technology; screen time....
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
October 20, 2026

Spurgeon, Preaching, and the Power of Prayer

Charles Haddon Spurgeon maintained unwavering biblical conviction despite the hardships that surrounded him. On this episode, Dr. Hutchens and Matt Perry discuss the life, ministry, and enduring theological impact of Charles Spurgeon. They also analyze Spurgeon's approach to preaching and...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
October 13, 2026

Jonah

Brandon Dupre returns to discuss the Old Testament book of Jonah with Dr. Josh Hutchens. They focus on Jonah's reluctance to preach to Nineveh which is contrasted with the faith of Pagans along his journey and with the compassionate responses...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
October 6, 2026

Colorado Baptists 70th Anniversary

2026 is the 70th anniversary of the Colorado Baptist General Convention and the 30th anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Campus of Gateway Seminary. Claudean Boatman joins the podcast this week to reflect with Dr. Hutchens on the on the history...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
September 29, 2026

Wisdom for Modesty

Stacy is back to discuss modesty with her husband! Stacy and Josh discuss the biblical background and wisdom for modesty, particularly in the context of purity culture in America. They address the historical context and common misconceptions that have arisen...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
September 22, 2026

Friendship and Missions

Dr. Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri, director of Gospel Life Global Missions in Malawi, have known each other for years and have served in the field together. In today's episode, these old friends discuss the importance of friendship in missions,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
September 15, 2026

The Role of a Pastor

The best guest ever joins the podcast this week, Stacy Hutchens, Dr. Josh Hutchens' wife! Together, they discuss the role of a pastor, focusing on the most prevalent models of pastoral ministry in American churches. Josh and Stacy emphasize the...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
September 8, 2026

False Gospels of the Front Range

In the first episode of our new season as the official podcast of Gateway Seminary’s Rocky Mountain Campus, Dr. Josh Hutchens talks with Brandon Dupre, pastor of Overland Church North Fort Collins. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding the...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
August 4, 2026

Welcome to Wisdom for the Wilderness | Season 3 Trailer

We are back! Our first episode of season three airs on September 8th. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.
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