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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
March 24, 2026

Gospel Goodbyes: Celebrating and Sending a Church Planting Team

In this special episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh reflect on the profound mix of sorrow and joy in "gospel goodbyes" as Overland Church commissions and sends Pastor Brandon Dupré and a launch team to plant...
Wisdom for the Wilderness
March 17, 2026

IVF, Infertility, and the Dignity of Life: Guardrails for Christian Couples

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack Thurman and Josh Hutchens tackle a listener question: "What do you think about IVF?" Drawing from personal family experiences with infertility, they offer deep compassion for the "unique sorrow" of...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
March 10, 2026

Spotting False Teachers: Biblical Discernment in a World of Christian Content

In this listener Q&A episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack Thurman and Josh Hutchens tackle a pressing question: How do we discern false teachers in an age flooded with Christian books, sermons, videos, and online content? Building on recent sermons...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
March 3, 2026

Critical Thinking Without the Critical Spirit

In this follow-up to last week's discussion on receiving criticism, Pastors Zack Thurman and Josh Hutchens explore how to cultivate true critical thinking as Christians—without slipping into a critical, fault-finding spirit.  We live in a world of two ditches: naive...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
February 24, 2026

Growing By Receiving Criticism

In this episode, pastors discuss the biblical approach to receiving, evaluating, and giving criticism—especially in leadership, faith, and daily life. Learn how to distinguish godly critique from ungodly critique, handle it with grace, and grow through feedback. Key Topics Developing...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
February 17, 2026

Unlocking the Wisdom of Proverbs

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of the book of Proverbs in the Christian life, emphasizing its role as a source of wisdom and practical guidance. They explore common misinterpretations of Proverbs, the genre of wisdom literature,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
February 10, 2026

Video Games for Adults: Hobby, Escape, or Idol?

Join Pastors Zack and Josh on Wisdom for the Wilderness as they tackle a timely topic: video games and grown-up Christians. Building on a previous discussion about kids and gaming, this episode shifts focus to adults—who, statistically, make up the...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
February 3, 2026

The Family: God’s First and Most Important Institution

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh dive deep into why the family remains the most foundational institution in society—designed by God from creation, not invented by humans. Drawing from Genesis, they unpack God's blueprint...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
January 27, 2026

Protesters in the Sanctuary: Responding to Disruption at a Cities Church

*Note: This episode was recorded prior to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. That event is not covered in the discussion.* In this episode, Pastors Josh and Zack discuss a recent disruption at Cities...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
January 20, 2026

Ditches on Both Sides: Avoiding Legalism and Antinomianism

Welcome to Wisdom for the Wilderness, the weekly podcast from the pastors of Overland Church, where Zack and Josh dive into the Bible, theology, and real-life wisdom for everyday believers.In this episode, we tackle two dangerous extremes that every Christian...
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