The Way is Wild

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 Challenge—a call to get outside, push your limits, and live fully awake in the months ahead. This isn’t just about adventure for adventure’s sake—it’s about becoming the kind of person who chooses courage over comfort, presence over distraction, and growth over ease. Whether it’s exploring new places, building stronger relationships, or challenging yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually, this episode will inspire you to make this summer count. The challenge is simple— Don’t waste your summer. Be wild. Live on purpose. Let’s go! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things The Way is Wild.

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 faithfulness. Growing up in a challenging family environment, Tara faced obstacles that could have easily defined her story. Instead, God met her in the midst of pain, brought healing to broken places, and began writing a new story marked by grace and redemption. Today, Tara is using her life and experiences to serve others and make an impact in ministry. Her story is a reminder that our past does not have the final word—God does. He delights in bringing beauty from ashes and using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Join us for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and the transforming power of God's redeeming love. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things The Way is Wild.

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, stewarding influence, developing the next generation, and staying grounded in your values when the pressure is on. Join us as we explore practical leadership principles, personal growth, and the habits that help great leaders thrive for the long haul. Whether you’re leading a business, a team, a family, or simply yourself, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to become the kind of Gospel leader Jesus calls you to be and the kind people want to follow. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things The Way is Wild.

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 decision now fuels his passion to stand for the unborn and support families in crisis. This conversation is both sobering and hope-filled, offering a compelling look at redemption, advocacy, and the impact of choosing life. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things The Way is Wild.

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 prison with the love and truth of Jesus. Her story is one of grace, transformation, and purpose, reminding us that no one is beyond redemption and that God will use your worst seasons for His highest purposes!  Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all things The Way is Wild.