Christian Outdoors Podcast

It's TURKEY SEASON! if you listen to my show, you know that I love nothing more than hunting turkeys. Today, I am joined with Chris Taylor of Glasgow, Ky who also has a turkey addiction and we discuss some basic "how-to" stuff about turkeys. Chris and I use different tactics but get the same results, we can share some of our favorite tactics and methods as well as sharing some of our "go-to" calls to use and when to use them. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

Born in Brazil, now manufactured in Bainbridge Georgia, Taurus USA is changing the game for quality affordable handguns. Whether it is for everyday carry, home protection, comtetition shooting or hunting. Taurus handguns are some of the best available today. Christian Outdoors Podcast is thrilled to have Taurus USA is the Title Sponsor of our show. We have been a fan for years. Both for my EDC and for hunting with the Raging Hunter Taurus has long been my favorite handgun. Today we get to dicsuss with Caleb Giddings the past present and future of Taurus USA. The news Is exciting and the future is bright for Taurus USA. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

The movement from hunting guide to outfitter to hunting consultant and trip planner is an exciting journey. Today, Jacob Huckaby shares his journey and some of life's struggles along the way. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

What is America's next great firearms company? Watchtower is on the verge of assuming that title. Built from strictly American made parts, designed by Americans, and assembled in Texas. Watchtower Firearms is staking its claim as the next great American firearms company. Founded by Jason Colosky, a veteran who served our country for many years, his dedication to quality, and America are second to none. Today Jason walks us through the mindset of making firearms that are 100% American. As he puts it; "we dont assemble guns in America, we make guns in America." We also learn of Jason's faith as he shares deep personal experiences of drawing closer to God while in combat and at home. www.watchtowerfirearms.com www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

What is it like to catch world record fish? Today, Wyoming resident and dedicated angler Patrick Edwards joins me to discuss how to target world record fish and how to catch them. We also get into his faith journey and the things that are most important to him. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

The Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America is dedicated to helping people experience the great outdoors while also helping them to experience a relationship with Christ. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.himtnjerky.com www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org

Legendary all-American frontman and guitarist, Mark Farner, was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he's a platinum recording artist 30 times over. At age 75, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of '69 and his fans are still flocking to see "the Captain." The rock patriot's synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— "I'm Your Captain" (Closer to Home)" "We're An American Band" "Heartbreaker" "Bad Time To Be In Love" and recut covers of "The Loco-Motion" and "Some Kind of Wonderful." Being viewed as a "Rockstar" is only one facet of the legacy of this Michigan-born son. Mark is as real as they get: he's a husband, a father, and grandfather, and in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He's a true family man. "Love is unconditional," he explains. "Just like when you hold a baby, the love transfers. I feel that love from the audience when I'm on stage." Farner, the rock patriot that he is, works tirelessly to honor our nation's service personnel and Veterans wherever they are stationed. He wants everyone to remember the huge sacrifices our men and women in the armed services freely give; all to protect our amazing country and freedoms. Some 50 years later something magical still happens when Farner takes the stage. His voice is still strong and on key, his guitar playing still slick and lighting quick, and his trademark prancing still commands the stage and mesmerizes his audiences around the world. "I love playing live where I can connect with people of all backgrounds," he said. " It's all about the fans…and all about love." At the age of 9 Farner accepted Jesus at his dad's wake and since then has been in hot pursuit of the love found only through the blood of Christ. He is unashamed of his faith and his passion, with 4 "God Rock" albums to his credit, his mission today is to share his passion for music and his passion for Jesus with his hoards of fans around the world. www.nukemhunting.com www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.citrusafe.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.christianoutdoors.org

Brent Alan Henderson is a nationwide speaker, published author, professional outdoorsman, John Maxwell certified life coach, ordained pastor, national recording artist, and the Executive Director of Unleashed.Men. He's toured with Dove and Grammy Award winning artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandi Patti, Avalon, and Crystal Lewis. Brent is an in demand speaker and has been featured at hundreds of outreach events including the Billy Graham Crusade and Promise Keepers. Brent also speaks more than 50 times per year for men's retreats, wild game dinners, men's conference's, schools, and in churches all around the world. Brent understands what makes men tick, how to capture and hold their attention, and how to move men to action. His transformational message has moved over 13,000 men to receive Christ in just the past decade alone. Brent's hard to top guy stories and powerful message will guide you through the wilderness, equip you to overcome the harsh realities of the unseen with overwhelming force, and awaken the roar within. www.unleashedmen.com www.nukemhunting.com www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.citrusafe.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.christianoutdoors.org

Getting a royal turkey slam in a hunting career is a great accomplsihment for any dedicated turkey hunter. Doing it in one season is amazing. Just the logistics alone can be daunting. But to be able to travel from Florida, North Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Mexico and get a bird in the same season is a feat few have accomplished. Pat Newcomb is the designer and developer of Nukem Grab and Go hunting Blinds, accomplished this remarkable feat last season and he is here to share how he did it and what it took to get it done. Pat was on the show back in October of 2022 on episode 149 if you want to hear his original story. www.nukemhunting.com www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.citrusafe.com www.birddogcoffeebeans.com www.christianoutdoors.org

I have done this show for 218 episodes and have met a lot of fine people and heard a plethora of stories and encounters with Christ. Few, if any are as passionate about sharing Jesus to others as is today's guest. Andy Kaminski with Rugged Cross outdoors has a passion for Jesus that is infectious, and sincere. Speaking with Andy was unlike any interview I have done. His deep passion for Jesus and sharing his faith with others was moving and his stories of how God intervened on a hunt with a lost hunter is remarkable and inspiring. Rugged Cross Outdoors is a non-profit ministry that shares the great outdoors with the youth of this country. In sharing the outdoors with the youth it also gives them a platform to share the love of Jesus with these youth. https://ruggedcrossoutdoors.org/

Are you Fueled by Faith? Does your faith drive you and and your decisions? For many of us it does not, but today's guests Jake Barfield and Jackson Owens crossed paths, accidently and instantly hit it off. After a few days they realize they had a connection as brothers in Christ. They decided to form a ministry where they could combine their passion for the outdoors and their passion for Christ. Fueled by Faith was born. This episode they share deep passionate stories of their faith and struggles that you dont want to miss. www.fbfoutdoors.com

In the world of archery hunting, some of the biggest debates and squabbles are centered around which broadhead you shoot and why. There are hundreds of designs, dozens of manufactuers and styles taht cause a pleothera of discussions in hunting camp. Mechanical, fixed, vented, unvented, double bevel, single bevel, two blade, three blade, four blade, replaceable blade, lightweight, heavy, steel, aluminum, titanium, and more. If there is a way to make a hole, it has been designed, manufactured and sold. But the questions remains, which is best for me? To answer this and other questions about the venerable broadhead, I brought two guys in to discuss this topic. Jeff Stringer, and Ryan Corkell of Vantage Point Archery to discuss this topic and more and see what the differences are and why. We also discuss why God has played a big impact in thier lives and business, its a great conversation with a few surprises as they release for the first time here on our show, their expansion into other areas of the outdoors with the launch of; Vantage Point Armament and Vantage Point Outdoors! https://vparchery.com/

Warriors never stop being warriors. They are trained to be a warrior for life, and when they return from active combat, for many of them, it is difficult to transition back into civilian life. The warrior in them is constant. johnny Benton is a warrior who served our country in some of the most challenging and difficult circumstances any human should ever endure. Today, he is helping other warriors to understand and adjust to life outside of the battlefield. Wild Warrior Adventures is a ministry that allows warrior to gather with other warriors and share some time together fly fishing, and learning to understand and deal with their memories and trauma. This faith based ministry is helping men adjust and find Jesus along the way. If you or someone you know could benefit from Wild Warrior Adventures or if you would like to donate and keep this ministry alive, go to https://www.wildwarrioradventure.org/

Often times it is hard to see God working in our lives, but easy to look back and see where God was. Today's show is no different. We are bringing back Matt Tandy of AG Composite stocks to share more of his story. When we last had Matt on the show, he and I were talking post production and he shared with me some interesting information about himself and how God provided for him in an unusual manner. So right then and there I invited him back, to get him to share this story and message with you. In a random act of grace, God used an opportunity for his wife to appear on the Wheel of Fortune and what transpired is a great story. If you want to hear the first episode with Matt Tandy of AG Composites, go to episode 198 and you'll hear the first show where Matt shares how AG Composits came into being, and how God has provided all along the way. https://agcomposites.com/

Today we are bringing back one of our most popular shows....Listener Questions. Throughout the year, I have compiled questions I receive from the listeners who email me and we get together with Jon Goodwin and Chrsi Taylor again and we do our best to answer these questions for our listeners. In this episode we divided the questions into two categories, hunting questions and church or theological questions. We alternate between the two and get three of each before we ran out of time. I think you will enjoy this show as we discuss. I am new to hunting and have trouble finding places to hunt. Where can I find land to hunt or access to land. Why do we have so many different kinds of churches? Which is the correct one? How do you feel about using the crossbow during archery season? I want to accept Jesus, but I have done a lot of bad things in my life.Why would Jesus want me? Will he really forgive me and let me in? What is an ethical distance to shoot a deer with a bow, or gun? How can I forgive someone who has really hurt me deeply? I want to, but am having a hard time with it? These are the questions we get to in this episode. If you have questions you would like for us to address in a future show, please email me directly at; [email protected]

MERRY CHRISTMAS In today's show I have with me once again, Rev. Jon Goodwin of Hartland Bible Church in Gasport, NY and Rev. Chris Taylor of Immanual Bapist in Glasgow, Kentucky joining me as we discuss "Why did God become Man" We dive deep into the scripture and see why God sent his only son Jesus into the world and what that has meant for all of humankind. From the Old Testament prophets fortelling his arrival, to Mary, Joseph and all of the life of Jesus. It is a great discussion as all three of us give our insight into the good news of why God GAVE his son for you. Merry Christmas

Rocky Malloy is an author, speaker, and activist for education and children's rights, born and unborn. As a U.S. Merchant Marine Commander, Rocky was sentenced to life in a Mexican federal prison for conspiracy to over through the national government and international drug trafficking in a misguided attempt to help indigenous people in southern Mexico. Yet, arrest, sentencing, incarceration, and pardon occurred in a miraculous 72 hours. Twenty-eight years of living in various Latin American countries resulted in an international program ministering to PK-12 children in over 23,000 schools in 23 countries. Social outcomes were breathtaking: an 80% reduction in teen pregnancy, up to 37% increase in high school graduates, and zero reported suicides in the last 13 years. In 2021, Rocky and his family moved to Houston, Texas. The mission: to bring their international ministry success to U.S. public schools through chaplains. The vision is simple: to give school-aged children the tools they need to make quality life decisions. Rocky and Joske were married in Groningen, Holland, in 1990 and had five beautiful children, all serving the Lord. Rocky regularly speaks on visionary leadership, educator, and children's rights. This episode will motivate you, educate you and inspire you to see, that God's plan for you is greater than you can imagine. Trusting in Him, and following him wherever he leads will cause miracles to happen. The Chaplain in the School program is a very tough hill to climb, but we beleive that it is possible and necessary to reach the lost. https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org

Does nature speak to you? Have you experienced God in nature? Has the time outdoors moved you into action? Today's guest is McKenzie Smith or "Kenzie" as she prefers. Kenzie and her husband Ben are traveling through the west enjoying all of the sights and sounds of nature along the way. Today we discuss her passion for the outdoors, camping, hiking, backpacking and more and her passion to share those intimate experiences with others through her blog titled Messages from the Mountain. Kenzie also shares her faith journey in a powerful testimony. She is open and honest, and allows herself to be vulnerable as she shares some deeply painful events in her life. All of these things pointed her to Jesus and a relationship. Kenzie is a powerful speaker and shares her story in a beautiful manner for you to be blessed. She is also available for anyone who might have experienced similar events or just needs someone to talk to. You can email her directly at; [email protected] and she promises to answer every email she receives. www.messagesfromthemountain.com

What does it mean to be a man in the modern world? Has masculanity been neutered? Are godly men on the decline? Can we save manhood in today's culture? These and other questions are discussed adn answered in detail along with many others in today's show with Pastor Brian Towe. Brian has written about manhood, and has ministries directed at men. His book; "The Five Marks of a Man" is the focus of this discussion today as we dive into the attributes that it takes to be the man God intended for you to become. www.briantowe.com to find the book and more information.

How important is scent control for deer hunters? Do you use deer scents to improve your chances of taking that trophy buck? Which scents work best and how do I use them afield? These and other topics of the deer scent world are discussed in detail this week on Christian Outdoors podcast with our guest, Matt Wade of Code Blue Scents. Matt gives us insider information on how to best use the Code Blue Scents to increase your odds of attracting deer to your area. And we also cover how and when to use scent elimination products. www.codebluescents.com

In today's episode Chad Simpson and I discuss our two week hunting trio to Wyoming for Mule deer and Pronghorn Antelope. We dive into the equipment we used, where we hunted, how we hunted. The highs and the lows of the trip. From the 28 hour drive to get there, to days and days of seeing no animals at all, to finally putting a tag on an animal. The whole adventure is dissected and discussed.

Why does Game meat tasts "gamey"? Today on COP, we have with us the owner of Hi Mountain Seasonings to share with us how to get the best flavor from your game. Whether you are eating whitetail, Mule deer, antelope, or squirrels. Making the meat palatable is essential to enjoying the whole process. From jeerky, to sausages, to shaker bottles, brines, and more Hi Mountain Seasonings has you covered. www.himtnjerky.com

Outdoor folks everywhere depend on good optics to enjoy the outdoors. Binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes and range finders are all necessary tools in the great outdoors. Whether you are bird watching, or hunting big game, your optics are essential. Today we have with us Mr. Mike Jensen owner of GPO-USA (German Precision Optics) and we dive into the details of what makes quality glass. How to select the right optics for your specific need, and why optics are necessary. In the conversation we learned that GPO has found a solid place in the optics world. Providing the highest quality glass and function at a moderate price point. GPO competes with many of the premium German brands, and does so at a fraction of the cost. Mike will also share with us his Christian upbringing, and how it laid the foundation for his life and his businesses. This is another great episode and I pray you are blessed by the content. www.gpo-usa.com

How do you prevent unauthorized access to your valuables? Many people see gun safes as a method to prevent theft, when in reality, they are to prevent unauthorized access. Your children, neighbors, or friends of your children. You name it, you are responsible for securing your firearms in a manner that does not allow for unauthorized access. Steelhead Outdoors has solved one of the biggest issues with gun safes...the ability to move them! Most safes afe more than 500 lbs and some in excess of 1,000 pounds. How is someone supposed to move it from room to room, or house to house? The Steelhead Outdoors safe is modular and will fit through any standard doorway. This is a game changer for sure. Listen today as we discuss the importance of keeping your firearms away from unauthorized access. www.steelheadoutdoors.com

Hunting in Arizona is at the top of the list for many hunters and drawing a tag is the most difficult part of the process. Today we have Kyle Swann of Swann Guide Service in Arizona to share with us some of the details of hunting elk, Mountain Lion and bear in Arizona. Kyle is a native of Arizona and has hunted these areas for most of his life. His knowledge of the area and animals are key to putting hunters on top animals. Kyle also shares with us how he was touched by the Holy Spirit while he was visiting the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and how the beauty of the place touched him and led him to search for a relationship with Christ.

Cooking game can be challenging for many folks, today's guest has perfected the methods and recipies for cooking game. Stacy Lyn Harris is also known as the Sporting Chef. Her weekly television show is acclaimed and heralded by her many adoring fans. From venison, feral pork, goose, duck, turkey and more. Harris shares with us methods that work! in todays episode we discuss game animals, recipies, and her faith journey! Its a great show if you eat and crave Jesus in your life.

This week, I have my hunting buddy Chad Simpson with me as we discuss our upcoming trip to Wyoming chasing Mule Deer and Antelope. We cover planning the trip, equipment, lodging methods, weapons, and tools we use for plannigna dn getting ready for the trip out west. For all listeners who are looking to go west, this show will help you. Stay tuned for part 2 when we return from the trip.

In te world of Overlanding, one name stands above the rest. Lee Riser who is also the VP of Marketing for Realtruck, has been a staple in the overlanding world for more than 2 decades. Now starring in the television show "The Overlanders" airing on the Outdoor Network, she is part of an all female team that is traversing different challenges to come out on top. Ms. Riser is also an accomplished overlander outside of the television cameras. Enjoying many days afield taking her 4x4 to different areas of the country to explore and enjoy God's creation. She is also a woman of faith who openly professes her faith in Christ. Today's show is refreshing and fulfilling as we dive into many areas I am unfamiliar with. www.realtruck.com

200th Episode Celebration. In the world of Podcasting 90% of all podcasts end before their 10th episode. Of the 10% remaining, only .5% make it to 100 episodes. Today CHRISTIAN OUTDOORS PODCASTS celebrates 200 episodes of content designed to "discuss all things outdoors and how to enjoy God every day." For the past 4 years we have pushed, climbed, crawled and fought our way through every week of recording podcasts. I have grown as a host, and as a producer. Many new friendships have been started through this podcast and God has worked and moved through the conversations about the outdoors and his grace and love for us. God has blessed us beyond measure. What began as a small mission and ministry has grown into more than 1,600,000 downloads and a subscriber base of more than a million. It is truly humbling to see how God is working in and through this show. Today, Jon Goodwin, Pastor of Heartland Bible Church in Gasport, NY and Chris Taylor, pastor of Immanuel Baptist in Glasgow, Ky join me as they have done so many times before. We spend a few minutes reminiscing, and then we each "make a case for Jesus" By each of us encouraging the listener to accept Jesus as their personal savior. Three different men from different parts of the country and different churches all make a case for Jesus. This may be one of the most powerful episodes we have ever done. But don't worry, we are set in and season 5 looks to the best yet! I have great guests coming on board and some older ones are coming back as we continue to strive to "discuss all things outdoors and how to enjoy God every day." If you want to contact any of us from this show our emails are: Jon Goodwin: [email protected] Chris Taylor: [email protected] Pete Rogers: [email protected] Lastly, if you feel so inclined, please complete this short survey about this episode. Response Survey

After months of trying to get David Ellis on the show, we were finally able to corrall Yawt Yawt for our show. Today, David, also known in the YouTube world as YAWT YAWT is on the show and we dicsuss trapping hogs, YouTube, social media frenzy and his passion of Jesus. David is being candid, open and honest about his struggles, his pain and the trails that comes with being a YouTube sensation. We learn of his faith in Jesus and how that has sustained him through a lot of personal trials and struggles. This is a great episode and one you will listen to over and over. www.yawtyawt.com

If you want the best accuracy you can have with your rifle, it all starts with the stock that holds the action and barrel. And in the world of synthetic stocks there is none better than the folks at AG Composite. Co-Owner Matt Tandy joins us today to discuss gun stocks, methods and the the madness behind these stocks and why you need one. Matt also shares his passion for his faith along the way.

How do you carry your bow when hunting? Have you had issues hooking your bow to the backpack? David Merrell did, and it led to the development of a unique bow carrying system that keeps the bow close to your hand, easy to access and ready at all times... Bow Spider is designed to make your bow ready in a flash. With many different methods of attaching it to your hip, or your backpack. There is even a way to attach it to the headrest of your truck when driving. Bow Spider will revolutionize how you carry your bow. David is also a passionate christian and we have a great conversation about his faith and his passion for Jesus and bow hunting. www.bowspider.com

In the world of Backpacking the number one thing to consider is weight. Everything must be light, durable, dependable and affordable. Today's guest, Scott Jensen has created a company that meets all of those requirements. Near Zero is a backpacking company that defies itself by being as near to zero in weight for all products. From their "The Dean" pack to sleeping pads, tents, and more. Near Zero is helping beginners and advanced packers to perform better when afield. www.nearzero.co

The world of stock car racing is a highly competetive world. Today we have with us Howie DiSavino who is plowing his way through the ranks of the NASCAR world. Currently racing in the Xfinity series, Howie is passionate about his racing and driving. At just 22 years old, he is one of the younger drivers on the circuit. Howie shares with us how he has forged a path into this expensive and highly competetive market and doing so in the face of hardships. He shares the pain of the loss of his mother after a battle with cancer, and how that strengthened his faith along the way. www.howiedisavino.com

In the world of Bass Fishing there are a few names that stand out above the rest. Of those Hank Parker is considered one of the most accomplished, and respected members of the Bass fishing hall of fame. His ability to catch bass when it matters is well documented. And his television show, Hank Parkers Outdoor magazine has been on the air for 38 consecutive years. Hank is also well known for his passion for Jesus Christ. He does not shy away from an opportunity to share the gospel. As he says in the show; "it is your reasonable service to be a witness for Him". Join me today as Hank Parker and I discuss bass fishing, tournament fishing, and the wonderful love of Jesus in this episode. You will leave here a changed person. www.hankparker.com

Hunting black bear has long been on my list of adventuers to do. Today we have Brandon Freison of Bear Track Outfitters in Manitoba, Canada with us and he shares his secrets to taking hunters to successful black bear hunts. Brandon, also shares with us his passion for Christ as well. His testimony is powerful and deep rooted in his faith in Christ. Its a great show and I knnow you will learn a lot about hunting black bear and about following Jesus. www.beartrackoutfitters.com

In the world of competitive muzzleloading shooting, one name stands out above the rest. Barry Brakebill has won multiple National Championships in several disciplines of muzzleloading rifle competitions. Today we will break down the details it takes for someone to achieve elite level of competition shooting. Where perfect scores are required to even place in the money, getting perfect X shots are required to win. Barry breaks down the importance of powders, rifles, projectile differences, and how the barometric pressure will affect bullets in flight. But Barry Brakebill is also one of the most dedicated followers of Christ I know. His passion for Jesus is contagious and we have a great conversation about his faith and how it sustains him and is the center of his life.

With season planning well underway, I thought what better show than one on the Traveling Duck Hunter. And who better to discuss this than Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee, Bill Miller. VP of Content Creation for Delta Waterfowl, Bill has been traveling to chase waterfowl for more than three decades and knows a thing or two about what it takes to get into the right position to find ducks. Waterfowl hunters know that traveling to find migratory wildlife is a gamble. Birds that are here today and gone tomorrow pose a risk for someone traveling several hundreds or thousands of miles to hunt them. Today, Bill gives us some inside information on when, where and how to hunt migratory waterfowl of the traveling duck hunter. https://deltawaterfowl.org/

This week we have with us Mr. Jeremy Stalnecker, Co-Founder of The Mighty Oaks Foundation. A ministry for veterans, first responders, and law enforcement. The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward. The Mighty Oaks uses peer trainers who have been there to lead all of their events. With a biblical based curriculum, they are bringing healing to Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement. The Mighty Oaks uses peer trainers who have been there to lead all of their events. With a biblical based curriculum, they are bringing healing to Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement. https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/

What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to respond? What would Jesus do? These and other questions are plaguing Christians today with teh cultural influence happening across our country. I sit down with Pastor Jon Goodwin of Heartland Bible CHurch in Gasport, NY and Pastor Chris Taylor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Glasgow, Ky and we discuss rich topics such as; Should Christians boycott businesses? How do christian parents respond to the current public school issues and the attacks on our children? What happens when the government and media seem to be attacking our faith constantly? This is a lively discussion with two of the best pastors and theologians I know. You will not want to miss this episode.

The Fellowship of Christian Athelets has been around since 1954. Only recently have they added opportunities for young adults to participate in the outdoor sports. Evenything from camping, to horseback riding, archery, shoting sports are part of the FCA-Outdoors program. Today we have with us Justin Weddle of FCA-Outdoors and we learn a lot about their programs and where you can participate. www.fcaoutdoors.org for more information.

In today's hunting world, its all about food plots. Whether you are chasing whitetails in the south, Midwest or elk in the Rocky Mountains. Landowners and managers are planting food for their wildlife. Today we have with us Todd Caron, one of the developers of AnabolicGro, an additive that is applied to seeds, prior to planting to enhance growth of your food plot. Regardless of the seed, it works to produce stronger, healthier, and stronger plants. We learn more about foodplots, agronomy, seeds, molecular biology and more as we listen to Todd explain why and how AnabolicGro works and why you need it before you plant for the fall. www.anabolicgro.com

In the world of Outdoor television, few names stand out more than Jim Shockey. This week on Christian outdoor Podcast I am pleased to have join me, Jim Shockey. There is so much to talk about with Jim. World travels, hunting animals most of us never heard of, television shows, muzzleloaders, outfitting for bears, moose, whitetails, and more. And we spend a few minutes discussing these items. But we quickly dive into the creation of "The Hand of Man" museum and its creation, and what his drive behind it was and is. Then we transitioned to his new novel. As if Jim hasn't conquered enough, now he jumps head long into the world of fiction novels and literature. His new novel "Call Me Hunter". Jim goes into a detail of how the book came about, his writing of it and the basis of the plot. He keeps much of the story a mystery, but suffice it to say, you will want to read this work. Praised by many in the literature world, "Call Me Hunter" is destined to be a best seller. At the end of the show, we get into some personal discussions, and you may see a side of Jim Shockey you've never seen. Either way, you do not want to miss this episode of Christian Outdoors Podcast. Brought to you by CVA.

How often do we let our dreams die because life gets in the way? When is the last time you chased your dream? Perry Gabbard sat on his dream for more than 40 years before taking that first step. As a teenager he dreamt of hiking the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). After retirement, he set out to realize his dream. But his path was not a cake walk….not at all. Perry shares with us his struggles, his turmoil and his path to recovery while learning how to trust God along the Pacific Crest Trail. His book "Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith" What I learned about trusting God while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Is available through all book outlets including, Books a Million, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and your local library. If you like to hike, enjoy the out of doors, or just enjoy reading someone's life journey. Get a copy today. You can find him at; www.inspiretoseek.com

Remington is America's oldest gun manufacturer. Opening in 1816, Remington has set the standard for quality American gun manufacturing and ammunition manufacturing for more than 200 years. Most of us know some of the struggles the company has faced including 2 different bankruptcies. But three years ago, Remington Ammunition company was revitalized and is making a strong comeback thanks to leadership like our guest today, Joel Hodgdon. Joel is the VP of marketing at Remington Ammunition and is leading the company into new and exciting areas of excellent products. but Joel is much more than this, he is also a dedicated follower of Jesus and today we discuss the revitalization of Remington, and we spend some time talking about his faith journey and his passion for Jesus. It is a great show and one I know you will enjoy.

This week on Christian Outdoors we have with us author Mark David Pullen whose new work is a fantasy/science fiction Christian book targeting young adults ages 8-14. Mark uses his gift for writing to capture the imagination of the reader and transport them into another world where the protagonist is facing strange creatures and obstacles but by using their ingenuity and their faith, they are able to overcome the challenges they face. Pullen is a great guest and his story of his faith journey while writing this first of a series of books in the land of the Oasis is needed and well written for today's audience who are starving for good reading material. www.theoasisking.com for more information

How many times have your plans been messed up. Your dreams delayed, or your goals altered? Today on this episode Pastor Jon Goodwin and I discuss life's transitions. What do you do when you are faced with uncertainity? Sudden move to a new town, loss of a job, unexpected divorce, bad diagnosis, deployment, death of a loved one and more. Life is difficult many times, and knowing how to deal with those moments and understanding where God is in those moments is the focus of this episode.

That's a wrap! the 2023 turkey season is over for me and in this episode, I share the high's and low's of the 2023 season. Little to no gobbling activity made for tough hunting. But hunting witht he CVA Scout .410 made it fun and rewarding. This little gun is a turkey killing machine. Listen to this week as I share my successes and failuers of the 2023 Turkey Season

Fellow Podcaster Chad Heflin of Marshfield Outdoors Podcast joins me today as we discuss his podcast, the outdoors and his faith. Along the way we discuss some of the nuiances of podcasting, turkey hunting, and faith. It's a great show you don't want to miss.

For the past 20 years Jeff Danker has been a staple on outdoor television. Known for killing giant whitetail deer. Jeff is one of the best hunters, and television producers in the industry. Growing up in central Oklahoma, Jeff cut his teeth in the outdoors in rodeo as a calf roper and team roping. Buckventures television was his way of making a product that shows a deep passion for hunting whitetail deer. Jeff's obsession with whitetail deer is on a different level. Matching wits with mature whitetail bucks and sharing his faith in Jesus is what drives him. An unapologetic Christian, Jeff shares with us his outdoor adventures and his passion for Jesus in this episode. It is one of the shows I have wanted to do for a long time, and we were finally able to get together and discuss his life and his faith journey. Jeff Danker is a class act, as real as it gets, and someone who's message will move you to action. @Buckventures. on IG Buckventures on FB and look for Buckventures on the Outdoor channel as his second show, The Woodsmen on Sportsman channel and MyOutdoor TV.