The Way is Wild
The Way is Wild exists to inspire and equip each other to follow the wild way of Jesus!
Episodes
107 episodes
Get Wild with the Summer Challenge
In this episode, we hit pause to reflect on the latest season. We celebrate episodes, guests, and some of our favorite moments. Then, we turn the page and step into summer with focus!We officially launch the Be Wild Summer...
Broken Stories Make Beautiful Testimonies and Resilient Ministries with Tara Ledford
How does God redeem a difficult past and transform it into a story of hope, healing, and purpose?In this episode, we sit down with Tara Ledford, a former college student in our ministry, whose journey is a powerful testimony of God's fai...
Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership with Brad Lomenick
In this episode, we sit down with Brad Lomenick—leadership expert, author, speaker, and former president of Catalyst—for a rich conversation on what it means to lead well in today’s world. Brad shares hard-won wisdom on building integrity, stew...
From Almost Aborted to Advocate with Joseph Bonilla
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Bonilla as he shares his powerful story and the mission behind his work with Love Life Chicago. Joseph opens up about how he himself could have been aborted, but his mother chose life—and how that decisi...
From Prison to Purpose with Chris Wollos
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Wollos as she shares her raw and redemptive story of going to prison—and how God met her there in a life-changing way. Now on the other side, Chris is bringing hope behind bars, reaching women in...
Launching Kids with the End in Mind with Brian and Jennifer Mills
In this episode, we sit down with Brian and Jennifer Mills to talk about the bittersweet and beautiful season of launching adult children and watching them step into marriage. With honesty, wisdom and a few tears, they share what it looks like ...
The Family Discipleship Ninja: A Conversation with Ted Cunningham
In this episode, we sit down with Ted Cunningham to talk about the heart of family discipleship—what it looks like to intentionally lead your home with purpose, grace, and consistency. Ted shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and real-lif...
In Sickness and in Health with Fred Argo
Episode 99 drops Tuesday, March 24th ❤️🎙️In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend Fred Argo - a man full of wisdom, encouragement, Scripture, and joy.We talk about Mrs. Beth’s diagnosis, what it truly looks like to serv...
What Grief Taught Me About God with Influencer Kirby Kelly
In this episode, we sit down with social media influencer and YouTuber Kirby Kelly. Kirby shares her story of finding Jesus and then losing both her father and later her mother. She tells us what it has looked like to grieve deeply while still ...
Jesus Changes Everything with Adam and Alyssa Lea
In this episode, we sit down with Adam and Alyssa Lea. In our conversation with them they share with us about the wild and tragic roads that led to each other. They also share with us about the day they both got saved and how that has brought g...
Thriving in Life and Leadership with Lisa Whittle
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Whittle — author, Bible teacher, and a voice that has helped so many people move from performance-driven faith into something deeper and more honest. In our conversation, we talk about what it really means...
Til Death Do Us Part with Steve Emerson
In this deeply moving episode, Steve Emerson shares the life and legacy of his beloved wife, Melinda — a woman whose unwavering faith transformed pain into worship and loss into testimony. Through tears, laughter, and honest reflection, Steve r...
Go Adventure in Wild Places: A Conversation with Steve Dubbledam (Founder of Wilderness Collective)
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Dubbledam — founder of Wilderness Collective. Steve is a devoted follower of Jesus, father, and lifelong outdoor enthusiast. In this conversation, he lays out the powerful connection between fait...
God is Still Good Even After Losing Our Daughter with Nathan and Cassie Liouh
In this hard and honest conversation, our friend and editor Nathan and Cassie share with us the story of losing their infant daughter and the deep grief that followed. With humility and courage, they reflect on how their grief was met in the da...
Being a Faithful Christian While Being Christian Famous with Joe Navarro aka Joe Christian Guy
In this episode we sit down with Christian influencer Joe Navarro aka Joe Christian Guy. Joe invites us into honest conversations about how he became Christian famous and how that has shaped his identity, leadership, and living out the g...
Launching High School Students, Social Media, and Family Discipleship with Brian and Emilie McCormack
In this episode we sit down with our new friends Brian and Emilie McCormack. Brian and Emilie oversee Breakaway Ministries in College Station, Texas at Texas A&M University. Breakaway is one of the largest college ministries in the world an...
Fighting the Winter Blues and Talking Goats with James Barham
In this conversation, we talk with our legendary friend James Barham, a licensed therapist, to talk about the “winter blues”. James shares with us what’s really happening in our minds and bodies, and shares with us practical ways to stay ...
The Art of Celebration with Blake and Joy
In this episode, we dive into something many of us overlook: God actually commands celebration—and not just occasionally. From ancient feasts to modern moments of remembrance, Scripture is filled with rhythms designed to pull us into joy...
Exploring the Revival Among Gen. Alpha with Gavin Cupp
In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Gavin Cupp. Gavin is a local high-school student who is on the front lines of what God is doing among Gen. Alpha. We talk about the revival taking place among his peers, what adults can do to he...
From Childhood Brokenness to Life's Mission with Sylvia Harrison
In this episode, we sit down with Sylvia Harrison. Sylvia shares with us the hardships she faced as a child from abandonment to foster care and ultimately separation from her sister. Instead of being angry with God, Sylvia shares with us how al...
Living Lives of Kingdom Legacy with Bill and Jeana Lewis
In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Lewis duo - Bill and Jeana. They share with us their incredible story of how the Lord has been ever faithful in the midst of many challenges and trials. They share with us Kingdom treasures on how t...
Building a Beautiful Marriage - Jacob & Janae Mclauchlin
In this episode, we sit down with our great friends Jacob & Janae Mclauchlin! They are a blast and involved in some amazing Kingdom building endeavors. We talk about raising Godly kids, leading multiple businesses, and their marriage minist...
A Story of Addiction Recovery and then Addiction Ministry with Jennifer Tarwater
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jennifer Tarwater. Jennifer shares with us her incredible journey from being an addict to how Jesus transformed her life. She then shares about the calling God placed on her to start In His Wings - a...
The Compounding Benefits of Biblical Wellness with Beth Ann Davenport
In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Beth Ann Davenport. In our conversation we talk about the joys and benefits of taking care of yourself and why God actually cares about our health. This conversation will inspire and encourage y...
Two Brothers on Different Roads to Jesus with Rex and Wes Jernigan
In this episode, we sit down with two brothers Rex and Wes Jernigan. They are the sons of Brandon and Mandi Jernigan who shared with us a few seasons ago the hardships of raising three boys who in different ways ran from Jesus. Rex and Wes give...