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.
Dr. Mark Warnock joins the podcast today to talk about the pastoral leadership crisis; the slow avalanche of declining religious engagement, the expected retirement or passing away of current spiritual leaders within the next decade, and the new generation of leaders. Church residencies play a vital role in training new ministry leaders, bridging the gap between academic study and practical ministry application.
27 Oct 2026
Raising Screen Time Kids
Josh Weidmann joins the podcast this week. He is senior pastor at Grace Chapel in Denver, CO, and a certified biblical counselor. Pastor Weidmann and Dr. Hutchens discuss an increasingly important topic in the world of developing technology; screen time. TV's, computers, and phones have taken over many of our lives. It can be hard even for adults to take a break from the internet. Today's episode explores biblical principles for managing children's screen time and navigating a device-saturated culture. Dr. Hutchens and Pastor Weidmann also provide practical advice and suggestions on how to enforce healthy screen time boundaries.
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Protect Young Eyes: https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
Raising Screen Time Kids: Biblical Principles for Parenting in a Device-Saturated World https://www.amazon.com/dp/057834050X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
20 Oct 2026
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.
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