SEASON 5 | UNCHARTED
Brand New Look, Feel, + Voices
2022: A YEAR OF GROWTH + BIG IDEAS
December 24, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Justin Adams, Danny Oertli
Welcome to our last episode of 2021! Can you believe it? This year had had its ups and downs, its laughter and joy, alongside its tears and mourning. Join Colin, Justin, and Danny as they look back at the year and how far we’ve come. They talk about things they accomplish, things they wanted to get done, along with what’s next for the podcast in 2022! Stick around for the end of the episode and listen in to some inspiration for next year. They focus on what it looks like to make small changes now so you can see big growth next year. They also cast vision for what the podcast is going to look like moving forward! We have some big plans, a few small changes [that we think will improve your experience and our community], and we're so excited you're coming on this journey with us. Thank you.
MODERN MASCULINITY PT.2
October 19, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Chris Goble, Matt Winter
Welcome back to Uncharted, have we got a fun episode for you today. If you haven't listened to our past episode (check back to Ep.117 from 7.22.21), go back and check that out because today's we're doing part 2! That's right, we're diving back into the complex topic of modern masculinity, how it relates to our identity in Christ, and what that topic looks like in the modern church. It is an important continuation on a very intensive topic and we want to continue to lead this conversation on the church’s traditional views of manhood. Listen in as Colin and Micah are joined by Chris Goble and Matt Winter today to discuss what should be at the center of our identities. And stick around for the second half of Today's episode as Colin, Tyler, and Chris take on 1996 in our latest THE DRAFT segment.
LEFT SIDE, STRONG SIDE
September 30, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Chris Goble
Welcome back to Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today we have a fun episode for you all, in honor of football season and fall being back and underway. Back, for the very third time, although we can't say by popular demand, is Chris Goble (our Group's Director here at Mission Hills). Chris and Colin sit down and go through their favorite football movies today and pull out some of the life lessons that you can learn from them and apply to your own lives. Join us for this great episode on team building, growth, and trust. And stay tuned for our Man of the Moment Segment at the end of the episode, our last one with our friend Neil Eukel here in studio.
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE
September 2, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Nicholas Runyan
Thanks for tuning into Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today, we are honored to welcome back Nicholas Runyan to the podcast today for a very important episode. Nicholas has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also has experience working with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Listen in as Nicholas and Colin dive into a little bit of an unpleasant, but important, topic: Suicide. Did you know that Colorado ranks 5th in the US in suicide mortality (in 2019 from CDC)? Nicholas talks through a couple of ways to recognize early signs, what those signs mean, and what we can do to intervene. Also, stick around for our newest segment we're introducing to the podcast called; The Draft. In this segment Tyler, Danny, and Colin will be giving you pop-cultural insight into 1984.
AN EPIDEMIC AMONG YOUNG MEN
August 12, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Nicholas Runyan
Thanks for tuning into Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today we have a great guest with us as we kick off August, Nicholas Runyan. Nicholas has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also has experience working with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor. In today's episode, we're going to talk about this epidemic that is happening with adolescent boys and young men who do not have role models/leaders. They have been raised by their moms (it's always moms that bring their kids in for counseling). Listen in as the guys break down investment in the next generation and how to push into hard truths. Also, stick around for our newest Rushmore segment as Tyler, Danny, and Colin talk about their favorite comedies and the foundation this genre is in their lives.
MODERN MASCULINITY
July 22, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Micah Harrison
Welcome back to Uncharted. On the podcast today we've invited back Micah Harison, the Director of the Life Center. Micah and his team over in North Littleton are doing amazing work for the community through their clients. Today, we want to address modern masculinity and how that relates to most church's traditional views of manhood. Listen in as Colin and Micah discuss what should be at the center of our identities. Lastly, stick around because we have Tyler, Colin, and Chris on to reveal their Rushmore of Cop Movies.
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS
July 8, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Chris Goble
Today, we have something special for you. Colin and Chris had such a good time with the pre-season baseball podcast we recorded before opening day, they're back with some more movies for you. Listen in today as they talk about the summer blockbusters that shaped them as kids and young men and what impact that had on their lives. They discuss some absolute classics and then deep dive into the life lessons we can learn from these over-the-top, larger-than-life, cinematic experiences. If you didn't think you could learn lasting lessons from Terminator 2: Judgement Day, well, they'd argue you'd be wrong. Lastly, stick around for our last Man of the Moment Segment with Neil as a staff member here at Mission Hills Church, as he and Colin talk about who has been inspiring them lately.
DAY OF FUN
June 24, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Mike Ruman
What an awesome episode we have for all of you dads out there today. And if you're not a dad (yet?) stick around because you're going to love today's guest, and our segment at the end. We have Mike Ruman back on Uncharted today to talk about what a day of fun with your kids does for your soul. Listen in as Mike talks about how to plan your day with your kids, what to think about, and how it can be refreshing for your soul as well. Stick around for our Man of the Moment Segment as we invite Neil Eukel back on the show to see who he and Colin have been inspired by lately. This is a great one for all you dads out there!
DON'T SETTLE FOR A DAD BOD
June 10, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Mike Ruman
Welcome to June guys, we made it! In honor of Father's Day coming up next week we have Super Dad himself, Mike Ruman on with Colin to talk about what being a Healthy Dad looks like! Today Mike is going to set us up with some quick tools and the right mindset so you can get unstuck and get off that couch and run that 5k (or whatever your exercise goal is). Tune in and listen up as we go through some great takeaways for all dads, whether you've been one for 3 months, 30 years, or you're planning your family now. Lastly, after an awesome interview with Mike, stay tuned for Man of the Moment as we invite Neil Eukel back on the show to see how he and Colin have been inspired by lately. This one is awesome.
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
May 27, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Keith Carson, Jon Roberts
oday's episode of Uncharted reminds us of one of the joys in life. We know life has looked a little different for over a year, and we wanted to get excited about one of the wonders of the human experience. Today, Colin has two of the Executive Pastors from the MHC staff on the show, Keith Carson and Jon Roberts, to talk about the pure elation that can come from travel. They share some awesome stories from places they've been, crazy food they've eaten, stories from the four corners of the world where our Global Partners are serving and sharing the message of the gospel, and so much more. Stay tuned at the end for this week's Rushmore as Zac, Colin, and Tyler tackle their lists of directors with under 5 films to their credit. This is a great episode, buckle up.
LEADING THROUGH WORSHIP
May 13, 2021 • Justin Adams, Danny Oertli, Chris Moody
Welcome back to another awesome episode of Uncharted, our podcast for men. Today we have Justin and Danny swapping stories with Chris Moody. Chris has been living in Estes Park since the mid-’80s and was one of the founding members of Colin’s home church, Rocky Mountain Church, in Estes Park, CO. Tune in today for a wealth of stories from a bunch of lead worshippers. And at the end, we have a special Rushmore segment that you’re not going to want to miss.
YOUNG ADULTS IN THE CHURCH + THE FUTURE OF MINISTRY
April 22, 2021 • Colin McFarland, JG Mottice, AJ Dudek
Welcome back to Uncharted, we have an awesome episode for you today! Don’t let the term, “Young Adults” scare you off, we have something for everyone here. Listen in as Colin has on some great guests, AJ Dudek + JG Mottice, to talk about what intergenerational ministry can look like, the future of what evangelism and discipleship could look like with shifting generational and cultural views, as well as some great leadership and mentor advice. Stick around at the end of the episode as well as Danny, Tyler, and Justin take you through Pt.2 of our Albums Rushmore from 2001 – Present Day.
THE WHY BEHIND SERVICE
April 8, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Micah Harrison, Will Larsen
Today on the podcast Colin, Micah, and Will discuss what service is and how it can look vastly different depending on your talents. Then stay tuned for the newest Rushmore segment where Justin, Danny, and Tyler pick their top albums from 1080 through 2000.
HOW CAN YOU NOT BE ROMANTIC ABOUT BASEBALL?
March 26, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Chris Goble
It is almost that most magical day of the year. Yes, we mean Opening Day. Please explain to me again why Opening Day isn't a national holiday? Anyways, join us today as Colin hosts and he has on our Local Outreach Director from Mission Hills Church, Chris Goble. Someone who is also as insanely passionate about baseball as he is. Listen is as the guys talk about everything from their first to a favorite memory of Americans past time then cap the episode off with something fun. Stick around through the chaos of their passions to pluck some wisdom from some lesser-seen places. You're not going to want to miss this one.
SIGN ME UP FOR 2021
March 10, 2021 • Colin McFarland, Danny Oertli, Justin Adams
This is a good one. Today on the podcast, Colin, Danny, and Justin get you excited for what's coming in 2021. We really want this year to be a year of hope, optimist, and opportunity, and what better way to capture that, than through three of our favorite mediums: movies, sports, and music! Join us as the guys discuss what they're really looking forward to this year and take some notes so you don't miss out on anything. And to close out the episode today we're hitting the most fast-paced Rushmore segment to date on Action Movies. Tune in, there's something for everyone today.