Wisdom for the Wilderness

In this raw, heartfelt dive into Nehemiah's "Weep, Pray, Obey" series, Pastors Zack and Josh unpack the lost art of grief. From personal losses—like shattered dreams, broken relationships, and perpetual pain as special needs parents—to the church's call to "weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15), they expose America's sanitized avoidance of sorrow. Drawing from real stories—Zack's battles with anger, bitterness, and delayed funerals; Josh's grief counseling wisdom—they share biblical tools: Personal Grief: Cry raw prayers to God (Lamentations-style), fight isolation, embrace Christian counseling, and hold funerals soon for gospel hope. Corporate Comfort: Sit in silence, validate emotions, mow lawns (not just "let me know!"), remember anniversaries, and build vulnerability in groups. Cultural Lament: Collectively mourn society's brokenness with a "Maranatha" cry for Christ's return.Grieve as those with hope (1 Thess. 4:13)—not like the hopeless. Perfect for anyone hurting, helping, or hungry for honest faith.

Show Notes

In this raw, heartfelt dive into Nehemiah's "Weep, Pray, Obey" series, Pastors Zack and Josh unpack the lost art of grief. From personal losses—like shattered dreams, broken relationships, and perpetual pain as special needs parents—to the church's call to "weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15), they expose America's sanitized avoidance of sorrow. Drawing from real stories—Zack's battles with anger, bitterness, and delayed funerals; Josh's grief counseling wisdom—they share biblical tools: 

  • Personal Grief: Cry raw prayers to God (Lamentations-style), fight isolation, embrace Christian counseling, and hold funerals soon for gospel hope. 
  • Corporate Comfort: Sit in silence, validate emotions, mow lawns (not just "let me know!"), remember anniversaries, and build vulnerability in groups. 
  • Cultural Lament: Collectively mourn society's brokenness with a "Maranatha" cry for Christ's return.

Grieve as those with hope (1 Thess. 4:13)—not like the hopeless. Perfect for anyone hurting, helping, or hungry for honest faith.

Creators and Guests

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Host
Josh Hutchens

What is 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.