My Soul Longs for the Wilderness

About this episode

Brent Henderson explores the deep longing for the wilderness and its spiritual significance in this personal episode.

Episode Title: My Soul Longs for the Wilderness What if the longing you feel deep in your soul isn’t random… but a calling? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Unleashed , Brent Henderson opens up about an unexpected emotional response to a TV series—and how it revealed something far deeper: a buried grief, a longing for the wilderness, and a realization that changed everything. Through vivid stories of elk hunting in the mountains of Colorado, quiet mornings in a remote cabin, close encounters with wildlife, and unforgettable moments in the wild, Brent takes you on a journey into the places that make a man come alive. But this episode goes beyond the outdoors. It dives into: The ache many men feel but can’t explain The loss we carry but never fully grieve The parts of ourselves that remain unknown—even to those closest to us And the deeper truth behind why the wilderness calls to us At the center of it all is a powerful shift: 👉 It’s not just about being known… 👉 It’s about being invited to truly know God. With raw honesty, spiritual insight, and a challenge that will stir your soul, this episode will push you to ask: What makes me come alive? Where have I settled…

People in this episode

Host: Brent Henderson

Topics covered

• longing for wilderness
• spiritual insight
• grief
• self-discovery
• connection with God

Keywords

• wilderness
• spirituality
• grief
• self-discovery
• elk hunting
• Colorado
• connection with God
• men's emotions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Colorado

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