Wisdom for the Wilderness

Overland Church Midtown
Overland Church Midtown
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    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 how it remains applicable to modern pastoral work places like Denver and Fort Collins.

  2. Oct 13

    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 of the Ninevites upon hearing Jonah's message. Their conversation underscores the importance of compassion in missionary work, drawing parallels between Jonah's story and the broader themes of biblical theology and the role of God's mercy and discipline.

  3. Oct 6

    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 of Southern Baptist missions in Colorado. They talk about the real grassroots efforts it took to create the Colorado Convention and they highlight several leaders like Miss Nicy Murphy. They also discuss the importance of theological education, the challenges of ministry in rural areas, and the need for local leaders to sustain and grow the faith in Colorado.

  4. Sep 29

    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 as the culture has shifted with time, and they emphasize the importance of modesty as a reflection of internal character and respect for others, referencing 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4.

  5. Sep 22

    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, drawing parallels to the Apostle Paul's relationships. They address criticisms of Westernization and Christianity's impact on African culture, emphasizing its positive contributions.

  6. Sep 15

    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 vulnerabilities of those models, such as the church's dependence on one leader and the potential for moral failures, and advocate instead for a New Testament model of plural pastor elders, emphasizing the benefits of shared leadership, wisdom, and stability.

  7. Sep 8

    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 culture we are called to reach and explore six “false gospels” that shape life along Colorado’s Front Range—the good life, self-creation, wellness, social progress, niceness, and nature. Throughout the conversation, they examine how these cultural narratives promise identity, purpose, and fulfillment but ultimately fall short of the hope found in Christ, offering practical insight into faithfully proclaiming the gospel in the unique context of the Mountain West.

  8. Season 3 Trailer

    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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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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