Wilderness Survival

Joshua Wilderness Institute

Wilderness Survival is the official podcast of the Joshua Wilderness Institute, a 9-month discipleship program located at Hume Lake Christian Camps. From information about the program to advice from alumni, this podcast gives a glimpse into daily life here at JWI! Learn more at hume.org/joshua

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20 episodes
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Friday · 16 min
The Five Trips of Joshua - Malea Spear
In this episode, we sit down with Joshua alum Malea as she shares her firsthand experience of the five transformative trips every Joshua student takes. From missions and evangelism to service and historical biblical studies, Malea reflects on how each journey deepened her faith, broadened her perspective, and brought the Bible to life in meaningful ways. Click the link to find out more about Joshua and start your journey today! - https://hume.org/joshua/home/
July 10 · 12 min
Living and Working at Hume - Myles Cooper
Living and working at Hume is a big part of the program experience. But have you ever wondered what it's like? Hear from Myles Cooper, a former Joshua student, as he shares his experience and what it's like to embrace the joys and challenges of living and working at Hume during Joshua. Ready to spend 9 months growing in your faith and saying "yes" to God's work of transforming you to become more like His Son, Jesus? We'd love to have you join us. Click the link to apply today! Spots for the 2026–2027 class are filling up fast! Apply here: https://hume.org/joshua/jwi-application/
July 8 · 29 min
What Is the Joshua Fast? - Jen Smith
What is the Joshua Fast, and what's the purpose behind it? We sit down with Jen Smith, former Associate Director of Joshua Wilderness Institute, as she explains how the Joshua Fast invites us to temporarily set aside good things so we can simply say yes to what God has in store for those who draw near to Him. If you or someone you know is interested in joining Joshua for 9 months, click the link to apply: https://hume.org/joshua/jwi-application/
April 8 · 13 min
God’s Grace Is Not a Theory - Daryl Spradley
So often, Christians live as if God’s grace is a theory rather than a reality, which keeps us from fully embracing our identity in Christ. Daryl Spradley hopes we would seek and see the depth of God’s grace and be honest with Him in hard times, revealing our greater need for Him. Joshua Wilderness Institutes Mission: To disciple 18-24 year olds toward loving God and His word in order to set a foundation for a life worthy of the Gospel. Apply today at https://hume.org/joshua and start your journey today!
March 26 · 15 min
Christ’s Scars Redeem Ours? - Joanne Jung
We sit down with Joanne Jung, a professor of biblical and theological studies at Biola University, as she shares how we ought to pray expectantly, how to discern which door God is calling us through, and how Jesus’ scars from the cross redeem our own scars of brokenness. Joshua Wilderness Institutes Mission: To disciple 18-24 year olds toward loving God and His word in order to set a foundation for a life worthy of the Gospel. Apply today at https://hume.org/joshua and start your journey today!
March 18 · 24 min
When You Bump Into Reality - Jon Noyes
Eventually, you bump into reality. But what is reality—and what is truth? We sit down with Jon Noyes, an apologist with Stand to Reason, as he shares what true reality is, how he came to realize that atheism could not stand on its claims, and how one can boldly proclaim Jesus with truth, grace, and love. Stand To Reason Ministry: https://www.str.org Joshua Wilderness Institutes Mission: To disciple 18-24 year olds toward loving God and His word in order to set a foundation for a life worthy of the Gospel. Apply today at https://hume.org/joshua and start your journey today!
March 4 · 29 min
What Is the Purpose of Art? - Casey Groves
What Truly Is Art? What Is It For, and How Can We Use It to Glorify the Original Artist, God Himself? We sit down with Casey Groves, a pastor and musician, as he shares the true purpose of art and how great art draws us into a story that compels us to ask deeper questions about what the creator is seeking to reflect and express. Joshua Wilderness Institutes Mission: To disciple 18-24 year olds toward loving God and His word in order to set a foundation for a life worthy of the Gospel. Apply today at https://hume.org/joshua and start your journey today!
February 12 · 9 min
What God Teaches Us About Dating - Brad Bell
In a world where dating can mean so many different things, how can we as believers approach it in a healthy, biblical way with marriage in mind? We sit down with Brad Bell, Pastor of The Well Community Church, as he shares a biblical perspective on dating, marriage, and intimacy—what it should look like, what to avoid, and how to honor God in the process. Learn about our 9-month gap year discipleship program: hume.org/joshua
January 15 · 14 min
Will AI Ever Be Like Us? - Doug Axe
In this episode of Wilderness Survival, we sit down with Doug Axe, Professor of Biological Sciences at Biola University, to explore whether AI (Artificial Intelligence) can ever be intelligently independent of human intervention, what intelligent design is, and how it points back to a Creator. Learn about our 9-month gap year discipleship program: hume.org/joshua
January 14 · 13 min
What Does God Want for My Life? - Katie Wolfe
We sit down with Katie Wolfe, a missions medical nurse with Students International, as she shares how she came to the mission field, how to follow God’s calling when it doesn’t make sense, and why we are not the solution in missions—but are invited to join what God is already doing through the Gospel. Learn more about Students International: https://stint.com Learn about our 9-month gap year discipleship program: hume.org/joshua
January 9 · 13 min
What Is the Heart of Missions? - Dave Hansen
Followers of Christ have many ideas about missions—but what does the Bible say about the true heart of missions? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Hansen, CEO of Students International, as he shares the biblical purpose of missions, his personal journey, and the calling behind the ministry of Students International. Learn more about Students International: https://stint.com Ever consider how a 9-month gap year program could grow your faith while laying a foundation for a life worthy of the Gospel? Learn more about Joshua Wilderness Institute today: hume.org/joshua
Dec 22, 2025 · 20 min
What Are Habits of Grace? - Erik Thoennes
To know Christ is to have a relationship with Christ. But what habits and practices should believers live by to dive deeper into knowing and enjoying God Himself? Professor Erik Thoennes shares what the habits of grace are and what they look like. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a 9-month gap year discipleship program, apply today at hume.org/joshua
Dec 5, 2025 · 14 min
How to be Spiritually Disciplined - Jerry Root
In this episode of Wilderness Survival, we sit down with Dr. Jerry Root as he shares on the benefit choosing an author to study such as C.S. Lewis, why one should keep Christ the center of ones thinking, and how to cultivate your faith in the Lord through spiritual disciplines. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a 9-month gap year discipleship program, apply today at hume.org/joshua
Nov 21, 2025 · 18 min
Is Revival Really Happening? - Cory Fenn
This week we heard from Cory Fenn as he spoke on the importance of the cost of discipleship, confession and why it seems this generation is seeking truth more than ever. Is there a Revival happening? If you or someone you know is interested in joining a 9-month gap year discipleship program, apply today at hume.org/joshua
Nov 13, 2025 · 25 min
Why Don't Jews Believe Christ Is Messiah? - Josh & Annette Sofaer
We sit down with Josh & Annette Sofaer who share with us as to what the ministry Jews For Jesus is and as to why Jews don't recognize that Christ is the long awaited Messiah that the Old Testament testifies to. For more info or to apply today visit hume.org/joshua
Nov 7, 2025 · 16 min
What The Real Heart Of Missions Is - David & Emily Rimestad
This week we had the privilege of hearing from David & Emily who were former missionaries for Papua New Guinea! We sat with them as they shared on their brief history from their time with the Malayali people, the real heart of what missions looks like and how they faced spiritual warfare with God's Word. For more info or to apply today visit hume.org/joshua
Oct 24, 2025 · 13 min
Can God Redeem Any Mess That I'm In? - Jordan Weaver
This week students gleaned from Jordan Weaver (camp director of WildWood at Hume) as he taught on the radical redeeming work God did in the life of Paul (once a murderer!) and how God can exactly do the same in our lives of mess to display his Glory and for the ultimate good of the believer! If you or someone you know is interested in taking a 9-month, gap year, discipleship program, visit us here! hume.org/joshua
Oct 10, 2025 · 14 min
Does God Really Like Me? - Brian Holland
This week Brian Holland imparted a tender shepherds heart to the students as he shared more deeply on what truly understanding the love of Christ is. We know God loves us but do we really think God likes us? For more info or to apply today visit hume.org/joshua
Oct 6, 2025 · 13 min
Is the Bible a Strange Book? - Sam Meier
For the past two weeks we had our guest speaker, Sam Meier pour into the lives of the students. In this episode, Sam gives a brief recap of what he taught the students, a new book he's writing, Sam's history with Hume as well as reminiscing about his time in turkey! For more info or to apply today visit hume.org/joshua
Sep 19, 2025 · 9 min
The Pillars of Wisdom - Jeff Lilley
To start off the year for our students, we had our Founder of Joshua Jeff Lilley come and speak this week on the topic of what the pillars of wisdom are from God's Holy Word!

Wilderness Survival

The Five Trips of Joshua - Malea Spear

Living and Working at Hume - Myles Cooper

What Is the Joshua Fast? - Jen Smith

God’s Grace Is Not a Theory - Daryl Spradley

Christ’s Scars Redeem Ours? - Joanne Jung

When You Bump Into Reality - Jon Noyes

What Is the Purpose of Art? - Casey Groves

What God Teaches Us About Dating - Brad Bell

Will AI Ever Be Like Us? - Doug Axe

What Does God Want for My Life? - Katie Wolfe

What Is the Heart of Missions? - Dave Hansen

What Are Habits of Grace? - Erik Thoennes

How to be Spiritually Disciplined - Jerry Root

Is Revival Really Happening? - Cory Fenn

Why Don't Jews Believe Christ Is Messiah? - Josh & Annette Sofaer

What The Real Heart Of Missions Is - David & Emily Rimestad

Can God Redeem Any Mess That I'm In? - Jordan Weaver

Does God Really Like Me? - Brian Holland

Is the Bible a Strange Book? - Sam Meier

The Pillars of Wisdom - Jeff Lilley