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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
January 13, 2026

Six Wisdom Reminders for 2026

Kick off 2026 with Pastors Zack and Josh on Wisdom for the Wilderness as they reflect on standout episodes from 2025 (and a couple from 2024) and share six essential pieces of wisdom to equip you for the year ahead.In this special year-end review,...
Wisdom for the Wilderness
January 6, 2026

Holy Ambition: Pursuing Great Things for God’s Glory in 2026

Kick off 2026 with Pastors Zack and Josh on Wisdom for the Wilderness as they tackle a timely question: Is ambition a good thing for Christians? In this New Year's episode, the pastors explore the dangers of worldly ambition—rooted in pride, vanity,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
December 30, 2025

Bring Back the Book: Kickstarting Your Bible Reading in 2026

As 2025 wraps up and 2026 approaches, Pastors Zack and Josh encourage listeners to evaluate and renew their commitment to Bible reading in this final episode of the year. They discuss the value of New Year's resolutions for spiritual habits,...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
December 23, 2025

Mario Kart to Mortal Combat: Thinking Biblically About Video Games

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle a listener question that many Christian parents wrestle with: How should we think about letting our kids play video games? Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
December 16, 2025

Holiday Family Drama: Why You’re Probably the Problem

In this heartfelt episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle the often-thorny reality of spending holidays with extended family. Drawing from personal stories—like Thanksgiving mishaps, in-law dynamics, and encounters with "that" opinionated relative—they explore why many family...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
December 9, 2025

Artificial Intelligence: Tool or Temptation?

In this timely episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh tackle the explosive rise of artificial intelligence from a distinctly Christian perspective. They celebrate the real ways AI is already helping ministry (faster Bible translation, podcast editing, live...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
December 2, 2025

Understanding the Spiritual Realm: Angels and Demons

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, the hosts discuss the intriguing topic of angels and demons, particularly in the context of the Advent season. They explore the nature of angels, their roles as messengers, and the reality of...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
November 25, 2025

Testing the Trends: How to Discern Modern Movements in Christianity

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Josh and [Co-host Name, if known] tackle the crucial question of how to discern modern Christian trends—from new theological movements to popular personalities—to determine if they are truly led by the Holy Spirit...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
November 18, 2025

Multiply: Making Disciples through Church Planting

In this episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, the hosts celebrate one year of the podcast while discussing the importance of multiplication in the church. They emphasize the need for church planting, particularly in North Fort Collins, and explore the...
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Wisdom for the Wilderness
November 11, 2025

Exploring Biblical Theology LIVE! with Mitch Chase

In this episode, Pastors Zack and Josh introduce special guest Mitch Chase, and delve into the importance of biblical theology. They reflect on their childhood experiences with the Old Testament, emphasizing the need to understand the Bible as a unified...
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