Wilderness Survival
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
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
Episodes
Aug 28, 2026
When Community Grows You - Dallas Dewitt
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
31 min
We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Community creates a place where we are known, challenged, encouraged, and shaped to become more like Christ.
We sit down with Dallas Dewitt, Director of Joshua, as he shares how community can challenge us and why those challenges are essential for true growth as we follow Christ.
If you'r ready to take your walk with Christ deeper, click on the link to apply and start your journey today! - https://hume.org/joshua/jwi-application/
Aug 28, 2026
31 min
Jul 31, 2026
The Five Trips of Joshua - Malea Spear
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
16 min
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/
Jul 31, 2026
16 min
Jul 10, 2026
Living and Working at Hume - Myles Cooper
Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
12 min
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/
Jul 10, 2026
12 min
Jul 8, 2026
What Is the Joshua Fast? - Jen Smith
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
29 min
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/
Jul 8, 2026
29 min

Apr 8, 2026
God’s Grace Is Not a Theory - Daryl Spradley
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
13 min
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!
Apr 8, 2026
13 min

Mar 26, 2026
Christ’s Scars Redeem Ours? - Joanne Jung
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
15 min
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!
Mar 26, 2026
15 min

Mar 18, 2026
When You Bump Into Reality - Jon Noyes
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
24 min
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!
Mar 18, 2026
24 min

Mar 3, 2026
What Is the Purpose of Art? - Casey Groves
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
29 min
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!
Mar 3, 2026
29 min

Feb 12, 2026
What God Teaches Us About Dating - Brad Bell
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
9 min
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
Feb 12, 2026
9 min

Jan 14, 2026
Will AI Ever Be Like Us? - Doug Axe
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
14 min
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
Jan 14, 2026
14 min






