Wilderness Survival

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/

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/

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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