Into the Western Wild is a weekly radio show that airs on the local station, KSRA in Salmon, Idaho. Pastors Mike Palmer and Tyler Baker of Salmon Valley Baptist Church discuss the circumstances of the world we live in today and help us to understand and respond through the lens of scripture.
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Last week God brought us face to face with lament so that He could usher us into his presence in a greater way. This week we look deeper into that same idea with a passage from the life of Elijah. …
There is a surprising pathway to God. It is spoken of often in the Bible, and yet it is still easy to miss. Join Mike and Trey in a discussion that leads to the presence of God.
There is a tale from Idaho Lore about the "Meanest Man in Idaho." This particular man needed to be rescued, but was not missed by his wife when rescue attempts failed. We may not be the meanest men…
In Idaho Lore, there are multiple legends about Swan Lake, an incredibly deep lake. Ephesians 3: 14-19 demonstrates the deep love of God for his people. If you need a reminder of God's love for you…
Leading to the Cross, the mob chose Barabbas rather than Jesus. They accepted that the blood of Jesus would be their responsibility as Pilate washed his hands. Today we choose so many other things …
Three Fingered Smith is one of our historical Idaho Characters! After a snake bite, he immediately sacrificed the fingers that were affected, hence the nickname. The Bible has a similar passage abo…
Into the Western Wild
Season 2 Episode 2
March 7, 2021
The Rocks Speak
Pulled from the book, Gibbonsville, Idaho: the Golden Years, Pastor Mike and Trey dive into a poem called, The Rocks Speak. The aut…
Into the Western Wild
Season 2 Episode 1
2-28-2021
Beautiful Lake Tahoma
Pastor Mike and Trey dig into an article written in 1883 about a stunning Sawtooth high mountain lake. The author makes the compas…
Into the Western Wild
Season 2 Preview
Pastor Mike and Trey have a special message of gratitude for the podcast audience. In addition, Mike and Trey describe the connection between the heart of adventu…
Into the Western Wild
Season 1 Bonus Episode 2
An Impossible Call
This Bonus episode we are going to dive deeper into the Love Your Enemies theme from earlier in Season 1. Pastor Trey completes the mess…
This Bonus episode includes a preview of Season 2 where we seek to connect a heart for adventure with a heart of worship. In addition, we are going to dive deeper into the Love Your Enemies theme fro…
Luke chapter 1 has two accounts of the Angel Gabriel announcing new birth. One is received with speculation and the other with trust and hope. We can react in very similar ways. This show dives into …
In this episode, Mike and Trey dive deeper into the titles listed for the Savior in Isaiah 9. Join in for a fascinating study of who Jesus is.
Isaiah 9 was written around the same time as the events we have been learning about in Daniel. Isaiah 9 is a message of hope for people living in darkness. That hope is a perfect reminder as we begin…
The people of God are called to live as exiles in a world that is not their home. That uncomfortable reality actually helps makes sense of so much of the other uncertainty in this world. Pastor Trey …
If you want to see God moving among the people of the Lemhi Valley, look no further than the teenagers and students that live here. This week Trey welcomes in Pastor Tyler Baker, Associate Pastor and…
The Bible speaks of fire, and our God is described as an all consuming fire. With smoke in the air this morning, and many of our friends and relatives impacted by fire, Pastor Mike and Trey explore h…
There is a special relationship between a bird dog and her master. There is trust and obedience because of their close relationship. Join Pastor Mike and Trey, with their special guest, Nutmeg, Trey’…
God is not far off or impersonal. He is a God that can be known! Today Pastor Mike and Trey dive into the scriptures with Mary Laura to discuss just how a God so big can be personally known. He is cl…
God is not far off or impersonal. He is a God that can be known! Today Pastor Mike and Trey dive into the scriptures with Mary Laura to discuss just how a God so big can be personally known. He is cl…