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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
June 2, 2026

The Overland Story: How God Built a Church in the West

In this heartfelt final episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness with Pastors Zack and Josh, they sit down to tell the full story of Overland Church — from the very beginning to where it stands today. Pastor Zack shares how...
Wisdom for the Wilderness
May 26, 2026

Catholicism on the Rise? Stats, Attractions, and a Gospel Divide

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle the growing conversation around Protestants—especially young men—converting to Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and high-church traditions. They examine the actual data (spoiler: Catholicism is flat or declining overall, and...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
May 19, 2026

Expressive Individualism: Finding Yourself or Losing Christ?

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh address one of the most powerful cultural forces shaping our world today: expressive individualism — the idea that your deepest feelings define you, and the highest goal in...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
May 12, 2026

Aliens, UFOs, and the Sovereignty of God

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle the latest wave of UFO and alien headlines — including President Trump’s promised disclosures, congressional hearings, and claims that alien revelation could shake people’s faith or drive...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
May 5, 2026

Sending Our Founding Pastor: Navigating Transition with Hope

In this heartfelt and transparent episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, founding pastor Zack Thurman and Pastor Josh sit down to share the difficult news of Zack’s upcoming departure from Overland Church. With honesty, tears, laughter, and deep pastoral care,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
April 28, 2026

What Is a Good Church Member? With Pastor Chris Parrish

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh sit down with special guest Chris Parrish, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church and their sending church leader. Drawing from years of pastoral experience and deep friendship, they...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
April 21, 2026

What Is Islam? A Christian Guide to Its Teachings and How to Respond

In this timely episode, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle one of the most discussed worldviews of our generation: Islam. With headlines involving the new mayor of New York City (Zohran Mamdani), immigration debates in Europe and the U.S., conflicts like...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
April 14, 2026

When Is War Just? Just War Theory and the Conflict with Iran

In this timely and weighty episode, Pastors Zack and Josh explore just war theory—a historic Christian framework for thinking about when (and how) war can be morally justified in a broken, sinful world. Drawing from Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Romans 13,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
April 7, 2026

Faithful in a Fallen Workplace: Boycotts, Conscience, and Standing Firm

In this episode, Pastors Josh and Zack tackle a listener question about boycotting businesses that promote non-biblical values—especially around LGBTQ+ issues like Pride Month displays at Target. But they quickly move to what they see as the bigger, more personal...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
March 31, 2026

Complementarianism Clarified: Women, Leadership, and 1 Timothy 2

In this follow-up to Pastor Zack's sermon on 1 Timothy 2:11-15, Pastors Josh and Zack sit down to answer your questions about women in the church, complementarianism, and what the Bible teaches about gender roles in leadership, the home, and...
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