The Wilderness Way

What does it really mean to pursue God—not just know about Him, but know Him personally?

In Part 1 of this conversation on The Wilderness Way, Pastor Paul Taylor is joined by Pastors Nick, Kevin, and Kit for an honest discussion about building a faith that can withstand the wilderness seasons of life.

Together they explore the difference between doing things for God and actually spending time with God, why spiritual knowledge without relationship can leave us empty, and how prayer, surrender, community, and obedience draw us into a deeper walk with Him.

Paul also begins unpacking the 12 foundational stones of The Wilderness Way and the pattern God revealed to him throughout Scripture: Truth leads to Obedience. Obedience reveals God’s Glory. And encountering His Glory produces Love.

Through personal stories of wandering, surrender, ministry, hardship, unexpected encounters, and seeing God move in powerful ways, the conversation reminds us that the wilderness is not always something to escape. Sometimes it is the very place God uses to shape us, strengthen our foundation, and prepare us for what comes next.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God, found yourself trying to control what only He can carry, or wondered how to recognize His voice and follow Him more faithfully, this conversation is an invitation to seek Him with your whole heart.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, John 1:14, Romans 1:20–21, James 2:18, Luke 2, Hebrews 11:21

What does it look like to move beyond searching for purpose and begin living it?

In this episode of The Wilderness Way, Pastor Paul Taylor sits down with Spenser Judd for an open conversation about truth, faith, obedience, love, forgiveness, and what it means to build a life on God’s Word. Together, they walk through the 12 foundational words of The Wilderness Way and explore how each one helps shape our character, guide our decisions, and strengthen our relationship with God.

As Spenser reflects on his own questions about belief, identity, and spiritual truth, the conversation becomes deeply personal—culminating in a powerful moment of faith and surrender.

This episode is an honest reminder that God meets us in our questions, walks with us through the wilderness, and invites us into a life grounded in His grace, truth, and purpose.

What does it really mean to find your purpose?

In this episode of The Wilderness Way, Pastor Paul Taylor sits down with Rick Schirmer for an honest conversation about surrender, ambition, faith, family, and learning to let God lead. Together, they reflect on Solomon’s search for meaning, the emptiness of chasing success, and why true purpose is found not in what we achieve, but in knowing God, loving people, and abiding in Christ.

Rick also shares how God shaped his journey through marriage, fatherhood, career changes, and the unexpected moments that became some of the greatest gifts in his life.

This episode is a reminder that life is not about being the captain of your own ship. It is about trusting the One who already knows the way.

Episode 1: The Pursuit of Purpose | Featuring Rachel McCord

What are you truly pursuing? Success, recognition, security—or the purpose God created you for?

In the premiere episode of The Wilderness Way, Pastor Paul Taylor sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The McCord List, Rachel McCord, for an honest conversation about purpose, ambition, trauma, healing, and discovering God’s calling through life’s wilderness seasons.

Together they explore Solomon’s wisdom in Ecclesiastes, the dangers of chasing success apart from God, Rachel’s powerful testimony of overcoming abuse and finding healing in Christ, and why our greatest trials often become the place where God does His deepest work.

If you’ve ever felt weary, wondered about your purpose, or found yourself striving for things that never truly satisfy, this conversation will encourage you to surrender your journey to the One who never stops pursuing you.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1, Romans 5, Romans 8:28