{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 67: How to find God in Solitude, Silence and Wilderness with Bishop Mark Beckman","description":" In this final installment of our series on spirituality and adventure, I sit down with Bishop Mark Beckman, the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville, to explore what happens when faith is formed not just in quiet rooms, but in wild places. From hiking solo through old-growth forests to walking hundreds of miles on pilgrimage, Bishop Beckman shares how discomfort, silence, and physical effort can open us to something deeper than words. We talk about the moments that push us to the edge of our capacity\u2014storms in the backcountry, long days of walking, fear at high elevations\u2014and how those experiences can shape trust, humility, and presence. This conversation is a reminder that adventure doesn\u2019t only take us outward into the world, but inward toward meaning, mystery, and a deeper awareness of God.  Episode Timeline   [2:22] \u2013 Bishop Mark Beckman\u2019s calling to ministry and how the outdoors shaped his faith from an early age   [6:45] \u2013 Discovering God\u2019s presence through solitude, silence, and hiking alone in the woods   [10:48] \u2013 Forming a men\u2019s backpacking group and finding unexpected community on the trail   [16:05] \u2013 Walking the Camino de Santiago and learning trust one step at a time   [22:40] \u2013 Pushing through fear and physical limits on a 14,000-foot peak in Colorado   [30:12] \u2013 Retreat, silence, and wilderness as pathways to deeper spiritual awareness   [38:05] \u2013 Suffering, endurance, and how hardship can deepen us instead of hardening us    Links &amp;amp; Resources   Appalachian Trail   Denali National Park   Camino de Santiago    If you enjoyed this episode, I\u2019d really appreciate it if you\u2019d rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. And don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes and additional content \u2014 it\u2019s one of the best ways to support the show and stay connected. Until next time, stay safe and stay on adventure. ","author_name":"On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/432426","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39818450\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197771985"}