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Owen Wildman | Lumivoz
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Tiny Toy Monsters | WEEK 6 | Word & the Wild 2025
Word & the Wild
02/07/25 • 20 min
This is WEEK SIX on our one-year Bible adventure... We have crossed over the one-month mark...as we are crossing the desert with Moses and the Israelites. It's all about Exodus this week. In Exodus, God gets personal. We learn his name. We see his heart. We get a peak into his motivations. And... when we push in for that close up, the image we see is intimidating, to say the least.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Essentials to Pack for the Adventure | Intro 02
Word & the Wild
12/31/23 • 19 min
I imagine us circled up around the campfire. We're dreaming about what we're going to see. Feeling a little bit intimidated by what we might encounter. And, we're swapping ideas about what to put into our backpacks before we head out into the wonderful wild woods of God's Word. Let's talk about some essentials to have in your bag as we prepare to get started.
Word in the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Subscribe to Word & the Wild Plus for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

On Simmer in the Desert | WEEK SEVEN | Episode 09
Word & the Wild
02/12/24 • 30 min
This week in our one year Bible adventure with friends.... What does all this stuff about the commandments and the tabernacle in the desert mean to me?
As Moses and the Israelites are hard at work putting together that Tabernacle in the wilderness to create a space to meet with God... and God embeds some dramatic tension deep into our story... and we wrap our minds around why we should care at all.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

How to Read a Psalm and Get Something | Week 19
Word & the Wild
05/07/24 • 32 min
If you've ever tried to read a psalm in the Bible and felt stuck, this is the episode for you. We've got four easy steps on how to approach a Psalm and get something out of it. And, this week as we say goodbye to David we get to sneak a peek into the diary of this warrior poet through the many songs that have his name in the byline.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

A Dynamite Question from a Depressed Old Man | Week 23
Word & the Wild
06/04/24 • 24 min
The past few weeks, we've spent our time with a young King Solomon. His energy, drive, and wisdom have been entertaining and impressive. Here in WEEK 23, we move forward in the story to the middle age and sunset years of Solomon's life.
With his building projects complete and his borders secure, Solomon turns his incredible resources to finding enjoyment and satisfaction in life. And, he fails to find the secret until it's too late.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Gear Up for Adventure | World & the Wild 2025
Word & the Wild
12/31/24 • 11 min
Welcome to Word & the Wild. It's a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Read the Bible with us in 2025! It's a fun, rewarding, and doable journey when you take it one day at a time and enjoy the story with a community of friends.
We are just about ready to hit the trail on this one-year Bible adventure. As we get set to go, I just want to offer up a few essential tips and tricks to help us all get the most out of our adventure together. We hit the trail soon. Now's a great time to invite a friend to join the fun.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Courage and Coincidences | Week 38
Word & the Wild
09/18/24 • 16 min
Courage, commitment... and a suspicious number of coincidences. We look at Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah for inspiration as the Jewish people who have returned to the promised land face the tough task of rebuilding their homes, their city, and their culture. Meanwhile, God is building something, too.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Sacred Spaces | Week 08 | Episode 10
Word & the Wild
02/20/24 • 25 min
This is Word and the Wild...a one year Bible adventure with friends. My name is Owen. I'm your host and your guide, and together we are on a 12 month journey as a podcast plus community...where we read the Bible for ourselves, but not by ourselves.
This is WEEK EIGHT... we are picking our way through the desert and having fun doing it. If you haven't already, now's a great time to subscribe to this podcast wherever you like to listen... And like the Word & the Wild facebook page.
This week... Moses and the Israelites are out there in the desert getting all the particulars of what it takes to maintain a relationship with the God who rescued them from Egypt... and we're looking for an oasis or two to pull us through it all.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Not From Around Here | Week THREE | Episode 05
Word & the Wild
01/15/24 • 13 min
In week THREE of our one-year Bible adventure, the nomads known as Abraham's family find a safe harbor... for now. And, a man named Job gives us a peek behind the curtain of why sometimes good people endure hard things in the messy middle outside of Eden.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel

Private Decisions & Public Problems | Week 18
Word & the Wild
04/29/24 • 12 min
This week... David's chickens come home to roost as family drama and political intrigue have him on the run in the wilderness, just like old times. But, all is not lost.
Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon:
- Large Print paper version (recommended)
- kindle version
- flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart
Become Word & the Wild Plus Member for full access to our interactive online community
OTHER LINKS
- Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
- Join the Word & the Wild community on facebook: and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
- Word & the Wild Youtube channel
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FAQ
How many episodes does Word & the Wild have?
Word & the Wild currently has 54 episodes available.
What topics does Word & the Wild cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Bible In A Year, Religion & Spirituality, Bible Study, Podcasts, Books, Christian Radio and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Word & the Wild?
The episode title 'Essentials to Pack for the Adventure | Intro 02' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Word & the Wild?
The average episode length on Word & the Wild is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Word & the Wild released?
Episodes of Word & the Wild are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Word & the Wild?
The first episode of Word & the Wild was released on Dec 26, 2023.
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