wilderness experience

Sarah Bessey's latest book is Field Notes for the Wilderness. And telling you that it is my favorite book I’ve ever read is no exaggeration. I love this book. It’s full of grace and love and welcome. I could go on and on. You need to get it. Like right now and then pull up a chair in front of the fire with a warm cup and go deep into the beauty and wonder of Sarah’s writing.

In this episode, Sarah Bessey discuss her journey of evolving faith and new book "Field Notes for the Wilderness." Bessey shares her experience of faith deconstruction as disorienting but empowering, finding support through community. She emphasizes that God's love is present even in our doubts.

She  explores practices for cultivating wonder in daily life through embodiment, Scripture and relationships. They discuss reclaiming repentance as a mind shift rather than shame, and peacemaking as justice work over status quo. Sarah reflects on navigating differing faith journeys in marriage through choosing each other.

Ultimately, Sarah encourages listeners in the wilderness to embrace their identity and find community, even if it means leaving old spaces. She recommends embracing the invitations of the Spirit and knowing you're not alone. This conversation provides wisdom and hope for those navigating spiritual transformation and an evolving faith.

Sarah Bessey is the author or editor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer. She also leads Evolving Faith, a conference and online community for people who are reimagining their faith with hope. Bessey lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with her husband and their four children.

Sarah's Book:
Field Notes for the Wilderness

Sarah's Recommendations:
Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day by Kate Bowler

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Deuteronomy 1-2 begins with Moses addressing the Israelites, reminding them of their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, and recounting their failures and successes along the way. He emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and warns them against rebellion, idolatry, and disobedience.

Moses then reminds the Israelites of their previous attempts to enter the Promised Land, which resulted in their failure due to their lack of faith and trust in God. He recounts their 40-year journey in the wilderness, during which time God provided for them, protected them, and disciplined them when necessary.

In chapter 2, Moses recounts the Israelites' journey through the lands of Edom, Moab, and Ammon, and how God instructed them not to attack these nations. He reminds them of God's promise to give them the land of Canaan, and how God helped them defeat Sihon, the king of the Amorites, and Og, the king of Bashan.

One of the main themes in Deuteronomy is the importance of obeying God's commands and the consequences of disobedience. This includes the concept of God hardening hearts, which is mentioned several times in the Bible, including here in Deuteronomy. 

The idea of God hardening hearts can be difficult to understand, but it is generally interpreted as God allowing people to continue in their stubbornness and rebellion, rather than directly causing them to be disobedient. In other words, God is not forcing people to disobey, but is allowing them to exercise their free will and face the consequences of their choices.

Ultimately, the message of Deuteronomy is that obedience to God leads to blessings and prosperity, while disobedience leads to destruction and exile. The book emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and the need to obey His commands in order to receive His blessings.

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Psalm 84:5–6 (ESV) 
As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. 

The psalmist speaks of the worshiper turning a dry hopeless place into a place of flourishing in life. 

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In this podcast, Charlie tells Raphaëlle's story of guiding a family on a Dude Ranch Experience

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn about Raphaëlle's initial nerves about being a guide
• Discover how she stepped up to the challenge and took responsibility to make the trip a success
• See how the family connected with nature and enjoyed their time at the ranch

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, discover what TC learned during her time here and how this helped her experience a transformation.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn why TC came to the ranch and what she experienced
• Discover how TC got out of her comfort zone to try new experiences and face challenges
• See how TC experienced a transformation

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, Marilen describes her transformational journey at the ranch and how she responded to challenges.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn about Marlien's first impressions of and experiences at the ranch
• Discover how Marilen pushed herself out of her comfort zone to try new things
• See how Marilen had developed by the end of her first week at the ranch

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, Charlie reviews an article about the positive benefits of spending time in nature and how we facilitate this at Chilcotin Holidays.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn why humans feel the need to be part of nature and what happens if this need isn't fulfilled - have you experienced nature deficit?
• Discover the benefits of connecting with nature – can you implement this in your life?
• See what we offer at the ranch to inspire you to reconnect with nature

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, learn from Charlie how we train our horses to guide guests safely through the mountains 

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn how Charlie, Dale, Manon and Kevan rode Dash, Spruce and Teco in the deep snow
• Discover what we learned about each of their personalities
• See what the horses learned from this experience

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, Marilen describes how our guests, Norina, Balthasar, Patrick and Kevin, experienced a connection to the wilderness of the Chilcotin Mountins which created in them a desire to conserve the environment

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn how Norina, Balthasar, Patrick and Kevin chose to fly into the area and begin their wilderness experience
• Discover how they began to feel a connection with nature
• See how this experience created a transformation in them, creating a desire to conserve this unique environment

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, Charlie describes Juan and Joaquin's wildlife viewing wilderness experience for you and explains how everyone, guide and guest, developed on this trip into the mountains.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn what happens on a wildlife viewing wilderness experience
• Discover more about the wildlife Juan and Joaquin found
• See how Juan and Joaquin experienced a transformation and how you can begin that journey too

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

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In this podcast, Marilen brings you Colette and Jason's journey through the mountains with one of Chilcotin Holiday's mountain horses, Jones, and shares with you what they learned along the way.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Discover what it's like to hike through the undisturbed wilderness of the Chilcotin Mountains
• Learn how Jones taught Colette and Jason to slow down and enjoy the moment
• Experience the rewards of facing a challenge

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

Have you visited our socials yet? Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at Trails to Empowerment to not miss out on any new episodes!

In this podcast, Lydia tells you the story of her pack trip to Eldorado with Charlotte and Cosima, how they experienced the power of a nature connection.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn what goes into planning a wildlife viewing pack trip
• Discover how Lydia and her guests experienced a connection to nature
• Learn which animals live in the Eldorado area

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at https://www.trails-to-empowerment.org/

Have you visited our socials yet? Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at Trails to Empowerment to not miss out on any new episodes!

Here Charlie describes what it means to be a mentor guide at Chilcotin Holidays.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• You will learn what it means to be a mentor guide at Chilcotin Holidays
• You will understand how mentor guides empower Chilcotin Holidays’ guests by inspiring them on their transformational journey
• Our mentor guides teach our guests how to care for horses, how to survive in the wilderness, skills which build self-confidence and self-reliance.

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more at our Trails to Empowerment website

Have you visited our socials yet? Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at Trails to Empowerment to not miss out on any new episodes!

In this podcast, Fenja and Marilen talk about how travelling has evolved over time, now starting to focus on transformational travel and contributing to conservation.

How you can benefit from this episode:

• Learn how the meaning of the word 'travel' has changed over time
• Explore how the Wilderness Stewardship Foundation makes your travel more purposeful
• Learn about the connection between the Wilderness Stewardship Foundation and Chilcotin Holidays
• Learn about Chilcotin Holiday’s mission of nature connection
• See how Chilcotin Holidays can facilitate your transformational travel experience

At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Three Pillars of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation and Self-Development to inspire you to grow and evolve to become your best self. We encourage you to face challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone, to take responsibility for your self and your environment, to take initiative to make a change, to be independent, yet interdependent in a team. Our community partners are committed to producing high quality content to motivate you on your journey. We also create blogs and videos about our experiences and recommend the books which are central to our philosophy through book reviews on our website. Learn more on our Trails to Empowerment website.

Have you visited our socials yet? Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter  at Trails to Empowerment to not miss out on any new episodes!