Into the Western Wild

In this passage John speaks about the Antichrist, but he speaks even more about the person and power of Jesus.  His warning is clear.  The most important thing is how we handle Christ.   Support the show

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Life well lived moves in the direction of maturity.  That is a reflection of our spiritual life.  John addresses believers at different stages of their maturity.  What will it take for you to move the next step in your walk with Christ? Support the show

John writes of a command that is both old and new.  Continue this exploration of John's ancient letter with Mike and Trey.   Support the show

Concealment or confession.  These are our two options when it comes to our sin.  Continue this study of John's ancient letter with Mike and Trey. Support the show

Mike and Trey continue working through an ancient letter written by one who walked with Christ.   Support the show

Mike and Trey begin exploring an ancient letter written by one who walked with Christ.   Support the show

The story of Samson the elephant in 1884 and the ancient story of the Biblical Samson have some common ground.  Both stories represent some principles we can learn from.  Join Pastor Mike and Trey for some little known Idaho history and a journey through Judges chapter 16.   Support the show

Church is so much more than a building or a meeting.  Church is family.  Church is the most diverse organization on the planet.  Church is God's plan to reach all people.  Church is amazing.   Support the show

Before a trapper would head out to run his trap lines in the winter, he spent the summer preparing places to stop along the way.  Jesus promised that he went to prepare a place for us.   Support the show

This week Pastor Mike and Trey discuss recent heartbreak.  God's Word address such hard times.  This segment focuses in on Psalm 23 and the Good Shepherd of our lives.   Support the show

Our mission flows from our identity.  This episode will uncover our incredible identity in Christ and point us to a life giving mission.   Support the show

The goodness of God is overwhelming. Support the show

Last week God brought us face to face with lament so that He could usher us into his presence in a greater way.  This week we look deeper into that same idea with a passage from the life of Elijah.  Join Mike and Trey as they discuss the whisper that rocked Elijah's world.   Support the show

There is a surprising pathway to God.  It is spoken of often in the Bible, and yet it is still easy to miss.  Join Mike and Trey in a discussion that leads to the presence of God.   Support the show

There is a tale from Idaho Lore about the "Meanest Man in Idaho."  This particular man needed to be rescued, but was not missed by his wife when rescue attempts failed.  We may not be the meanest men in Idaho, but all of us need rescue.  The best news of all is rescue is available.  Jesus is on a Search and Rescue Mission for you and me.   Support the show

In Idaho Lore, there are multiple legends about Swan Lake, an incredibly deep lake.  Ephesians 3: 14-19 demonstrates the deep love of God for his people.  If you need a reminder of God's love for you today, listen to Mike and Trey explore Swan Lake, Ephesians, and the bottomless love of Jesus.   Support the show

Leading to the Cross, the mob chose Barabbas rather than Jesus.  They accepted that the blood of Jesus would be their responsibility as Pilate washed his hands.  Today we choose so many other things that  do not love us as much as Jesus does.  Walk with Mike and Trey right to the foot of the cross and examine our choices.    Support the show

Three Fingered Smith is one of our historical Idaho Characters!  After a snake bite, he immediately sacrificed the fingers that were affected, hence the nickname.  The Bible has a similar passage about sacrificing the things that cause us to sin.  Mike and Trey walk through his story and Jesus' words to draw some applications for today.   Support the show

Into the Western Wild Season 2 Episode 2 March 7, 2021 The Rocks Speak Pulled from the book, Gibbonsville, Idaho: the Golden Years, Pastor Mike and Trey dive into a poem called, The Rocks Speak.  The author laments the opportunity to hear the history of this area from the original miners and strong homesteaders that first arrived in Gibbonsville.  She wishes the rocks could speak and tell the stor...

Into the Western Wild Season 1 Bonus Episode 2 An Impossible Call This Bonus episode we are going to dive deeper into the Love Your Enemies theme from earlier in Season 1. Pastor Trey completes the message by looking at an impossible call from God.    Support the show

Into the Western Wild Season 2 Preview Pastor Mike and Trey have a special message of gratitude for the podcast audience. In addition, Mike and Trey describe the connection between the heart of adventure and the heart of worship that the podcast will explore in Season 2.   Support the show

Into the Western Wild Season 2 Episode 1 2-28-2021 Beautiful Lake Tahoma Pastor Mike and Trey dig into an article written in 1883 about a stunning Sawtooth high mountain lake. The author makes the compassion to the City built on Precious Stones from Revelation 21.      Support the show

This Bonus episode includes a preview of Season 2 where we seek to connect a heart for adventure with a heart of worship. In addition, we are going to dive deeper into the Love Your Enemies theme from earlier in Season 1. Support the show

Luke chapter 1 has two accounts of the Angel Gabriel announcing new birth. One is received with speculation and the other with trust and hope. We can react in very similar ways. This show dives into the idea of being ready to trust. Support the show