We all encounter seasons in our Christian life when we feel afflicted and alone. Listening to “A Word for the Wilderness” will bring joy and encouragement into your walk with God. Join Joe Moates and Jonathan Bhasme every Saturday, to hear entertaining conversations and inspiring messages on “A Word for the Wilderness”.
A Word for the Wilderness with Joe Moates and Jonathan Bhasme is a weekly podcast delivering heartfelt, Bible-based encouragement and timely messages to help you grow in your faith—even in the wilderness seasons of life.
Each episode is rooted in Scripture, aiming to uplift, challenge, and inspire you to walk closer with Christ.
New episodes released regularly. Subscribe today and never miss a word for your wilderness!
5 Jul 2025
The Silent Years of Saul
Before Paul shook cities, planted churches, and wrote Scripture… there were years of silence.
After his dramatic conversion and powerful preaching in Damascus, Saul disappears from the spotlight. No sermons. No travels. No letters. Just silence. What happened during this time? And why did God let one of the boldest men in history sit in obscurity?
🕰️ Could it be that the most important ministry preparation doesn’t happen in the spotlight… but in the shadows?
This episode takes you into the forgotten years of Saul's life—before he became the Apostle Paul. We’ll explore what Scripture reveals (and what it doesn’t), and how God often uses hidden seasons to prepare His greatest servants.
🔍 What did God teach Saul when nobody was watching?
📉 What does it mean when your calling feels paused?
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4 Jul 2025
The Fog of War | George Washington and the Power of Prayer
Bible Verses that Made America - Episode 4James 5:16 – “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”In one of the darkest hours of the Revolution, General George Washington and 9,000 troops were cornered by the British in Brooklyn. Defeat looked certain. But then, something unexplainable happened…🌫️ A thick fog rolled in over the East River—just long enough to cover the silent evacuation of the entire army. When the fog lifted, the soldiers were gone. Safe.Coincidence? Or the result of fervent prayer?James 5:16 says “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” And in that moment, it may have saved the revolution.💥 Why did Washington turn to prayer instead of panic?🌎 How did this moment shape the destiny of a nation?This is the unheard-of story of faith, fog, and freedom that history books often overlook—but Heaven didn’t.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform📺 Watch the episode on YouTube📲 Be sure to subscribe, follow, and share with someone who needs to know the Bible Verses That Made America still matter today!
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