You Are an Explorer - It’s More Than Just Getting Outside | w/ Steve Schutt

Since the beginning, men have been drawn to the wild. Mountains, rivers, trails, and open sky stir something in us that office chairs and glowing screens never will. But what if that pull toward the outdoors is about more than recreation? What if it’s part of how God designed you to know Him?

In this episode of *Tribe Talk*, Mike and Jim relaunch the **Explorer** archetype from *Seek Adapt Endure* with special guest **Steve Schutt**. Together, they look at what it means to live as an explorer in the Kingdom, patterned after the ultimate example: Jesus Christ.

They pick up a thread from history and Scripture, including President Theodore Roosevelt’s idea of the “strenuous life” – a life that intentionally pursues challenge, risk, and adventure rather than comfort. From there, they connect it to the way Jesus and many biblical figures stepped into the wilderness to be tested, refined, and reconnected with the Father.

In this conversation, they talk about:

- Why men have always been drawn to the wilderness and why that matters spiritually

- How exploration is about more than hiking or hunting; it’s about seeking God in new places and seasons

- Practical ways to use time outside as a proving ground and a place of rest, not just escape

- How shared adventures with brothers in Christ forge deep bonds, courage, and clarity

This episode will challenge you to see the outdoors as more than a hobby. It’s a domain God created as a classroom, training ground, and sanctuary for your soul.

If you’ve felt restless, boxed in, or spiritually numb, it might be time to recover your identity as an explorer.

Listen in as Mike, Jim, and Steve invite you to step into the wild with purpose, hear God’s voice more clearly, and live a more adventurous life in Christ.