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