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UNCHARTED

Mission Hills Churchwww.missionhills.org
As men, we often face uncharted territory and unfamiliar terrain in our lives. This can manifest itself in any number of ways in our lives – from unexpected circumstances to everyday events that we face. As we seek to grow into the leaders, fathers, friends, and mentors that God has called us to be, we can expect to be barraged with attacks from the enemy. That first step of a journey into the unfamiliar or unknown can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Through UNCHARTED, we are here to equip you with the tools you need to conquer the unexplored. We will look to those who have been there before to provide guidance to help us along the way.
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Episodes

Living Generously: Greed, God and the Gospel

Humans are inherently selfish. So how do we live generous lives? Listen in as Daniel Reynoso teaches our Men's Gathering in April 2025 about how the gospel transforms us into generous men. Reflect on the best gift you've ever received and the impact of sacrificial generosity (beyond just the financial). Join us as we examine gratitude, stewardship, and praying the Psalms, all aimed at fostering generous mindset aligned with the heart of God. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credi...

Jun 26, 202544 min

Faith, Fatherhood, + Five Minutes of Peace

Raising kids to follow Jesus isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join a panel of real dads for an honest, practical, and encouraging conversation about weaving faith into everyday family life. From teaching your kids to pray and read the Bible to helping them understand why it all matters—even when you’re stretched thin and don't know where to start—this episode will challenge and equip you to lead your family with purpose and grace. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes. 👉 Listen now and ...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 17 min

The Myth of Work-Life Balance

What does true balance really look like in a life of faith, family, and work? In this Uncharted episode, Matt Winter talks with Paul Faust, Campus Pastor at Colorado Christian University, about the myth of work-life balance, the wisdom of rest, and how the rhythms of Jesus offer a better way. From personal stories—burnout in college, raising four kids, leading a ministry—to deep theological reflection—the importance of Sabbath and the rhythms of Jesus —Paul shares how he's learned to navigate th...

May 29, 20251 hr 1 min

Learning About God: How the Bible Transforms Men

Learn about the transformative power of reading the Bible for Christian men. Why is it so important? And why is it so difficult to stay consistent? In this episode, we tackle why it is absolutely essential for Christian men to be reading the Bible, why it is so difficult for most of us, and how to build a simple practice that will transform your life. We include practical tips for integrating Bible reading into daily routines, personal stories of how Scripture has impacted our lives, and even sp...

May 08, 20251 hr 1 min

Faith and Finances: Practical Wisdom for Men

On this episode of Uncharted, we sit down with Dave Ramsey Financial Coach, Mark Burge, for a powerful conversation about stewarding God’s finances with wisdom and purpose. Whether you’re looking to strengthen financial unity with your spouse, gain control over your spending, or grow in generosity, Mark brings simple, faith-driven insights that will help you take the next step. Discover how to manage money with confidence, live with intentionality, and align your finances with God’s plan—all whi...

Apr 24, 202553 min

Transformed: Abiding in Christ on the Journey of Faith

Listen in on our first Men's Gathering of 2025, where our guest teacher, Daniel Reynoso, dives deep into what true transformation looks like in a believer’s life. We explore how abiding in Christ and leaning on the Holy Spirit—rather than our own strength—reshapes us from the inside out, impacting our hearts, minds, and everyday actions. With candid stories and practical insights, we invite you to view transformation as both a free gift of grace and a call to live intentionally and obediently. W...

Apr 10, 202547 min

The Blessing is in the Wrestling

In this impactful episode, Chad Moore, lead pastor of Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona, and the Cigar Preacher, delivers a powerful message about the profound concept of "the blessing" and its significance in the lives of Christian men. We all have deep longing for belonging, love, and affirmation. Learn from both the biblical story of Jacob and pastor Chad's own life how chasing validation and blessing in all the wrong places leads to dissatisfaction and emptiness. True blessing and fulfi...

Feb 18, 202550 min

How to Crush Your 2025 Resolutions: A Guide for Men

Ready to tackle 2025 with a bang? Join us in this episode as we reveal what we've learned about goal-setting, New Year's resolutions, and avoiding the common pitfalls. Hint: It all starts with truly knowing yourself. Whether you're aiming to be a better husband, father, or friend, let's embrace this year with intentionality and consistency—it's not about perfection, but progress. But that's not all! In honor of New Year's resolutions, we're shaking things up with a special segment: "Rushmore of ...

Jan 23, 202556 min

Fortifying Faith: Nehemiah 11-13

Welcome back Chris Goble from Ridgeline Church as we conclude our year-long journey through Ezra-Nehemiah. Buckle up for a powerful and direct message as he challenges men to reclaim our roles in family and society. Where have you abdicated your leadership? Surrendered the ground of truth? The importance of a father's faith in his children cannot be overstated. It's time to contend for the faith. Dive into Nehemiah 11-13 with us. Fortify your walls and rise to the challenge! ====================...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 35 min

Rebuilding Faith and Leadership: Exploring Nehemiah 7-10

Join Chris Hines at our October 2024 Men's Monthly Gathering as he delves into Nehemiah 7-10, highlighting powerful moments of praise, worship, and reflection. Discover how encountering God's Word after decades--as Israel did--can lead to profound celebration and mourning. Chris shares a compelling story about his son and a fake credit card, challenging us to consider where we place our hope. You'll gain insights on valuing the true source of all things and strengthening your faith and leadershi...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 9 min

Rebuilding Together: Lessons in Strength and Unity from Nehemiah

Are you part of something greater than yourself? Discover how the Israelites, under Nehemiah's leadership, united to rebuild Jerusalem's wall despite fierce opposition. Learn how they planned for weakness during times of strength and sacrificed their "rights" for the Gospel. Dive into Nehemiah 3-6 with us and uncover powerful lessons on teamwork, resilience, and faith. Whether you're looking to strengthen your community or your personal faith, this episode is packed with insights for every man s...

Oct 24, 202457 min

Summer with the Prophets 3: Malachi

Hear from Chris Goble during his last week at Mission Hills. The prophet Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament; God's last message to his people for 400 years until Jesus arrives on the scene. See God's faithfulness in the face of Israel's continued faithlessness. Why is worship the litmus test of faithfulness? Learn the connection between sex sexual conduct and true faith. Finally, look forward with us toward the great savior. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ===...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 35 min

How Do Guys Know When We Need Help?

Join us as we sit down with Joel MacFarland, Care Pastor at Mission Hills Church, for a heart-to-heart on tapping into our Care Ministry's vast resources. Ever wonder when to reach out for help? Struggling with the big question, "Why doesn’t God just fix me?" We dive into the spectrum of support available. Whether you’re pondering if it’s time to seek help or noticing someone in need around you, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Tune in and let’s journey together throu...

Oct 17, 202437 min

Summer with the Prophets 2: Zechariah

All of Christ for all of life. As Abraham Kuyper famously said at a university opening in 1880, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, ‘Mine!’” Where have you let the world around us convince you to keep your faith to yourself? Learn from Zechariah the scope of God’s sovereignty over all of human existence, what he asks of us, and how we can repent and return to him. From our July 2024 Men’s Gathering. ==...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 30 min

Summer with the Prophets 1: Haggai

Continuing by popular demand! Instead of taking a break this year, we continued our Men's Gatherings through the summer months by learning from a few oft-ignored Old Testament prophets. How is your level of trust in God? How does that determine how you live? The four prophecies of Haggai model for us how to live faithfully through repentance, priorities, perseverance, contagious obedience, and divine restoration. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ==========================...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 20 min

A FUN Episode

Join us for a FUN episode! Wink wink! Today , we sit down with Tanner Lowe and Steven Boyer for a conversation about the role of “fun” in the Christian life. Can we enjoy things for their own sake? Is the church good or bad at fun? How do we know when fun crosses the line into sin? We discuss all this and more in today’s episode of UNCHARTED. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Hines, Matt Winter 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Stephen Boye...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 2 min

Faithful Leadership

Was Ezra successful? How do we evaluate success? What does God care about? This week we turn to Nehemiah to answer these questions and more. Learn what faithfulness looks like, what happened to Ezra, and how Nehemiah’s heart broke for the people of God. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Goble, Chris Hines, Matt Winter 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Produc...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 31 min

Men Devoted

At this men's monthly gathering, we covered Ezra chapters 7-10 and we finally get to meet Ezra. We learn here that Ezra 'had devoted himself to study the Law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach his statutes and ordinances in Israel.' We also see how Ezra addressed a dangerous sin that had cropped up again in the people of Israel. Are you ready to take the challenge to study, practice, and teach God's word and to root out the sin in your life that can separate you from God? =============...

May 09, 20241 hr 15 min

Why Go To Church?

Many today reject that being part of a local church is necessary for the Christian life. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this episode, we address why being part of a church is not only important but required for followers of Jesus; as well as some practical steps you can take to make this a priority for your family. If you are wondering how to deepen your faith, get closer to Jesus, and start taking action...start by getting involved in your local church. ============================...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 4 min

Ezra 3-6: Agony, Uncertainty, and Opposition

In our second Men's Gathering of 2024, we learn how to deal with grief, uncertainty, and opposition in the midst of a faithless culture. Learn from the way God's people faced these challenges as they fulfill God's mission to rebuild the Temple and reestablish true worship In Ezra 3-6. Join us in following their example as they hold fast to God's word, resist compromise, and trust God's plan. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris G...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 23 min

Why Study the Bible?

Scott Mitchell joins us to discuss our experiences with studying the Bible. Getting in God's word is crucial to developing and growing our relationship with God and there is real value in committing to a regular study with others. If you are looking for a men's study, you can find them in the show notes, we even have an online study available for those that may not be local to Colorado. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Hines,...

Mar 14, 202452 min

Ezra + Nehemiah: How Do We Rebuild Faith in a Faithless Time?

In our 2024 Men's Monthly Meeting series we'll be going through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah to explore the question of how do we rebuild faith in a faithless time. In this first meeting of 2024, we had a packed house and Chris Goble shared some of the history of Israel that led to their exile wrapping up with the first part of the book of Ezra. We meet at the North Littleton campus on the third Wednesday of each month. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits =================...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 31 min

How Can I Be Discipled?

In this interview with McCory James, we discuss discipleship. What is it? Why should we do it? How do we grow as men? We have recently brought back our men's discipleship program: Men on Mission. Join us in today's episode as we traverse the topic of discipleship programs both in general and specifically at Mission Hills. This is a fantastic path for intentionally growing in your faith with other men. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST...

Feb 23, 20241 hr

New Season, New Hosts, New Vision

Welcome back to the Uncharted podcast where our goal is to help you in taking the next step in the uncharted journey ahead of you because none of us knows what the future holds. We're switching gears in 2024. Join us as we focus in on what it looks like to be a man on mission today. "What options are available to me on this journey?" "What are guys already doing that I can join?" "How are other guys living out their faith?" These are just a few questions we'll answer this year on Uncharted. Come...

Feb 15, 20244 min

Biblical Manhood Applied: Chris’s Story

It’s the final Men’s Gathering of 2023. Listen to Group's Pastor Chris Goble share his powerful story of God’s redemption in his life as he was forced to change careers, leave law enforcement, and follow God’s plan. We hope you’ve enjoyed this season as much as we have. We’ll see you next year! ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Goble, Chris Hines, Matt Winter 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: ...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 45 min

Biblical Manhood at Work

Is the work I do “good”? Or am I just wasting my time? Join us in this episode as we dive into God’s design for our work. Did you know God designed work as good? Or that he gave Adam a job and a mission before the Fall? Find out how God is restoring our work to his original design. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Goble, Chris Hines, Matt Winter 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarla...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 13 min

Life Chapters

If you were asked to write a book about your life, probably the easiest part would be figuring out the chapter titles and breakdowns. It’s not hard for any of us to remember distinct seasons of our lives. There would be chapters of hurt and others of joy and victory. In this episode, we’ll discuss the chapters in our lives that have made us the men we are today. Justin talks chapters with his friend Christian Nielsen whom he met in performing arts years ago. They’ll talk through messy and powerf...

Nov 02, 20232 hr 23 min

Raising Up the Next Generation of Men

How do we influence the future? Are we raising up kids to be adolescent elephants rampaging against truth? Or sharpened arrows fired against the enemy? Are you imitating Christ in a way that you would want the next generation to imitate you? What legacy are you creating? Our kids will fight fights we will never see and win glory in the Lord's name long after we are gone. Join us in this episode as we venture into God's design for Fatherhood and Legacy Relationships. =============================...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 29 min

Biblical Manhood in Marriage

How do we relate to our wives? Fellas, you do not have to be married to get something out of this message. In this episode, we traverse the terrain of marriage and our responsibility in it. This has greater implications for our relationships--not only with our wives--but with all the women in our lives as we strive to be Men of God. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Goble, Chris Hines, Matt Winter 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lep...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 19 min

Biblical Manhood in Relationships

What does Biblical Manhood look like in our closest relationships? While we often follow in the footsteps of our father, Adam, by being passive, unengaged, shallow, phony, and distracted, we strive to be better. Christ is redeeming our relationships one interaction at a time. Explore what it means for men to be Authentic and Available as we live out our calling as redeemed men. ============================= Uncharted: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Chris Goble, Chris Hi...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 14 min
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