Christian Outdoors Podcast

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.

What is a mountain man? In days gone by, the mountain man was a rugged individual who carved his life out of the Rocky Mountains, Yukon or Alaska living off the land. Trapping, hunting, fishing and more. Many a boy grew up dreaming of living such a life, but few of us have pursued it with the passion and dedication as Billy Molls. Known as the Modern Day Mountain Man. Billy Molls has guided hunters across the Alaskan wilderness for more than two decades. Hunting Dall sheep and Alaskan-Yukon moose in the Brooks range, Grizzly bears in the western interior and Brown bears on the pennuslia and Kodiak island. Molls has lived a life many of us dream about. Chronicling most of this through a video camera, The Modern Day Mountain Man is a popular channel on YouTube and social media. Billy's open personality and willingness to share his struggles and his faith make his shows a "must-see TV" Today we discuss his life as a guide and his faith journey as he spends months each year in the wilderness of Alaska.

What happens whe you get your priorities out of order? What happens when your job is more important than anything else? Today David Blanton of Realtree joins us and shares his deep commitment to Christ and how getting his priorities out of order cost hium his marriage. David is realyl transparent here and shares his struggles and his faith in Jesus Chrsit and encourages you the listener to learn from his mistakes and to evaluate your life and see what Jesus means for you. It is one of my favoirte episodes and you will be blessed by listening to it. @davidblantonrt

It is Holy week, the last week of Jesus' life and as we approach Easter Sunday. I brought with me Pastor Jon Goodwin of Heartland Bible Church of Gasport, NY to talk with me, not about Easter Sunday, but rather we talk about Friday. The day Jesus dies on the cross. We discuss what that day means to us individually and then we dive into the theological side of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. More than anything we want the listener to know that what Jesus did on the cross, he did for you. He opened the door to the father for you. He took on the sin of the world for you. He conquered death for you. He came, suffered and died for you so you would not face the death of sin. He did everything he did just for you. If you have not taken the opportunity to accept the offer of salvation for you that is given through the blood of Jesus. Do not take another day without making that decision and commitment. If you want to talk about this with anyone, you can email me directly [email protected] I will be happy to talk with you about any of this so you can experience hope unleashed.

What happens when life suddenly changes? When your plans are trashed, and everything you planned for suddenly and drastically changes? Derek Demun was living the dream, A world class snowboarder, he was chasing winter across the globe. When at the age of 21 a construction accident changed it all. breaking his back at the T-8 Derek was suddenly a parapalegic from the chest down. How did he cope? What were his challenges? Where did he turn for help? Today, T-8 Outdoorsman is chasing his dream of hunting, fishing and more. In his wheelchair he continues to live his dreams, hunting elk, deer, alligators and more. Derek is an inspiration and he shares how his faith in Christ has sustained him through all of this. Now age 34, Derek is still in his wheelchair, and still rolling through life with a positive attitude and making the most out of his situation.

Is your church safe? Do you have an active resposne team? Are they well trained in helping with situations? Does your church have access to training, and implementation of a church security team? Today's guest, Micah Bender founder of Heavenly Arm is with us to discuss how his program can help churches to prepare for any emergency. Medical emergencies, disruptive issues, and beyond. Heavenly Arm (Active Response Ministry) is designed to provide churches with the necessary tools to develop, train and implement Active Response teams in your local church. We discuss this in detail as we plow thorugh some of the issues facing churches today and how to handle them in a professional and Christian manner. If you want to find out more, reach out to Micah at [email protected]

Part 2 with Lance Kreuger considered by many to be the nation's best wildlife photographer. In this part we get into more detail of photography, and we also spend a good bit of time discussing his passionate Christian walk and how that has influenced his life. How he uses his position in the outdoor community to exercise his "friendship evangelism" to lead people into relationships with Christ. It is a great show with one of the premier photographers in the world. www.lance-kreugercom is where you can find his material.

Part 1 of a 2 part discussion with who many consider the greatest photographer of wildlife in America. Lance Kreuger is best known for his pictures of whitetail deer and wild turkeys and today he and I discuss some of the nuisances of getting these epic pictures. How he got into the business of photography, how he gets some of his shots, and his equipment. Much of this discussion is technical for photographers who are interested in equipment, his transition from film to digital and why. But we also cover a lot of the details of how he gets close to mature deer and turkeys. The discussion is so good we kept talking and I decided to break it into two episodes. Next week we will get into more detail of photography, and we also discuss his passionate Christian walk and how that has influenced his life. www.lance-Kreuger.com is where you can find his material.

Every now and again you stumble across someone who is doing something right and for the right reasons. This happened to me when I ran across Oscar "Moosie" Williamson and his new hunting apparel company; Catch and Release Hunting Apparel. Seven years ago, Moosie set out to make the highest quality hunting clothing at an affordable cost. Realizing that the premium brands out there, while good, were insanely expensive and well beyond the avarage hunter or outdoor enthusiast. Moosie designed and developed a line of clothing that rival the top names in the industry at a fraction of the cost. Catch and Release Camo is not your run-of-the-mill camo. On the contrary, the material is the highest quality you will find and their price point is reachable by the average outdoor enthusist. In this episode we discuss his adventuers as he hunted Tahr in New Zealand, the plains of Africa and in his native Idaho. If you wan to learn more go to; www.catchandrelease.us

Brad Clay is the founder and host of Final Descent Outdoors. A faith based outdoor television show that is the longest running outdoor show on the Pursuit channel. Brad is also an ordained pastor and shares his passion for his faith openly. Today we discuss how he got called into outdoor television, some of the accomplishments as well as some stories about himself, his faith journey and his passion for sharing his faith through his platform. To learn more about Brad and Final Descent Outdoors, go to www.finaldescentoutdoors.com

Adventuers in the Yukon with Derek Baker is a great show! We are discussing hunting Alaska-Yukon Moose, Wood Bison and ice fishing. But also learning how Derek and his family are serving as missionaries in the far north. The Yukon is a dropping off place for many internationl folks heafing to Canada. Derek and his wife are working with SEND international (www.SEND.org) to help these folks assimilate into life in Canada. Before this, they spent many years in small village as missionaries to the First Nations People of Teslin, Yukon. He has a fascinating story of how he ended up in the Yukon and how his family is serving Christ in the far north. Like many missionaries, Derek and his family are self funded. Which means they rely on the generous donations of others to support them If you want to contribute to his ministry you can do so here www.send.org/bakerbits

When I met Heath Hyatt at SHOT show a few weeks ago, I knew I needed him on the show. Heath is a fellow podaster with his show. The Journey on Houndsman XP https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/houndsman-xp-sportsmens-empire/id1462431615 He is a dedicted and talented dog trainer. His passion is running bears with hounds. But Heath is also a K9 Trainer for law enforcement. This is a fascinating discussion about dogs and hounds. Throughout the discussion I was reminded of the poem by Francis Thompson where he writes; "As the hound follows the hare, never ceasing in its running, ever drawing nearer in the chase, with unhurrying and imperturbed pace, so does God follow the fleeing soul by His Divine grace." I think you will enjoy this episode.

In the world of outdoor television everyone knows Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland. One of the first employees of Mossy Oak in 1988, he is now Sr. Vice President of Media for Mossy Oak. Today we discuss turkeys and Jesus. We break down some turkey hunting tactics, tips and techniques. Cuz shares some stories of people and places he has visited and experiences he has had. We also discuss his faith and how it benefits his life and what he does.

Jeff Lindsay is founder and host of The Lindsay Way a television show dedicated to hunting whitetails in the midwest. While they do hunt other things, their passion is hunting old mature whitetails. Today, Jeff shares with us his passion for whitetails and then he shares his passion for Christ and how that relationship with Jesus has shaped his life, his television show and beyond.

If you listen to the show you know I love Wyoming and I am looking forward to hunting pronghorn antelope there in the fall of 2023. So today, I invited Trey and Melissa Aars the owners of Double A Outfitters from Moorcroft, Wyoming to join me and let's discuss their business, but mostly everything antelope. Trey opens his book of secrets and shares some insight in archery hunting antelope and rifle hunting and the differences between the two. We also discuss how faith plays a role in thier business. It is a great conversation with great folks. If you are interested in booking a hunt in the Black hills of Wyoming, Double A Outfitters is the place to consider. You can reach them at; 307-660-0511 or on Facebook under Double A Outfitters.

Truth in Nature Outdoors, (www.truthinnature.org) is a ministry that is focused on helping fatherless boys with positive male mentors. Began in 2009 by Jeff Davis of Dallas, Georgia. Davis felt a calling to help boys who were without a father. His life was shattered when his parents divorced and he lost his male role model, his wife suffered a similar situation when her father died when she was twelve years old. They recognized a need for boys to have a positive male role model and Truth in Nature Outdoors was formed. Today, they have 11 chapters across the nation and are helping hundreds of boys with positive male mentors. By using the outdoors to draw these young boys ages 11-18, they introduce them to outdoor activities and also the gospel. Every session includes time to discuss the love of Christ and how he can change their lives. Whether they are building fires, archery lessons, or learning how to be a gentleman in today's world, Truth in Nature Outdoors takes these boys and young men and shows them how Godly men are to behave and how they can have positive male mentors in their lives.

** ALERT ** ** ALERT ** ** ALERT ** This show is dealing with a sensitive topic and may not be suitable for your children. Please take notice and listen without your children present. Today we have Mr. Mason Cain. Mason is the owner and founder of Unchained Leader. Unchained Leader is a program designed to help men create a permanent break and freedom from pornography and other sexual addictions. They focus on 1st helping men permanently conquer their bondage, and then work to help these men develop as the Man and leader God created then to be. this is a topic I enter into with trepidation but one I feel God is leading me towards due to the epidemic that is occurring in our society with this issue. We discuss how to overcome the shame and seek help and where to get the help you need to defeat one of Satan's most effective method of confusion. Unchained Leaders is a necessary tool that God is using to overcome the bounds of this issue.

Ashley Nicholas is a rare breed. She is as passionate about bowhunting as anyone I have known, but she is equally passionate about following what God wants for her and sharing her faith when and where she can. As Content Creator for Final Descent Outdoors, she has found a place to exercise both her passions in one place. An up and coming star, Ashley is someone that is going to make an impact on the bowhunting community and for young ladies wherever she goes.

When God made the decision to enter into Mary's womb, it was no small undertaking. He came as a man to show us how we are to live our lives, how we are to treat one another and how we should be as those who carry the image of his father. He also came to prepare us a place, to bear the wages of sin, and to cleanes us from our sinful ways. This season we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ. Who came into the world as the son of God from the virgin Mary. It is no small wonder, and something humanity will celebrate. Join Pastor Jon Goodwin and I as we discuss the mystery of God becoming Man.

As the deer season is winding down in much of the country, hunters with tags still not punched are looking for late season opportunities. This week, Chris Taylor and I sit down and discuss some late season hunting tactics for whitetails. Mature bucks are usually run down after the rut and only one thing is on their mind. That is food. Finding good reliable food sources is critical for getting a late season buck. We discuss food plots, mast crops, and more as we bring the season to a close.

Hunting with handguns is a passion of mine and my guest's today. I have Jon Goodwin and Brandon Houston with me and we are discussing everything you need to know about hunting with handguns. We cover styles of handguns, calibers, optics and hearing protection. We even discuss tactics we use for handgun hunting. It doesnt take long to understand that we love the Taurus Raging Bull and the new Raging hunter revolvers. From the .44 Remington magnum to the .454 Casull and even the .460 S&W, big bore handguns are awesome to shoot and hunt with. This is a great episode for anyone considering handgun hunting.

Why does someone run an ultra-marathon? How does one's faith help them run ultra-marathons? Today we have Jesse Ellis with me and he discusses how he got into running long distance and ultra-marathon. he has completed more than 30 ultra marathons the past 9 years including a 100 mile run! But how his faith has helped him through some dark days is paramount to who he is. This is a great show as we hear from Jesse Ellis and his extreme running adn his extreme faith.

In the modern era of canceling everything that doesn't align with our thought process. I asked two pastors to join me today and let's discuss some myths in the church that need canceling. We made a list of 10 items, but only got through 7 before we ran out of time. Rev. Jon Goodwin and Rev. Chris Taylor join me on this show as we dicuss some of the myths in church and how to cancel them and why they need to be canceled.

It is the peak of the rut here in the southeast, and this week, I am discussing tactics for hunting big bucks with Chris Taylor.

Everywhere you look law enforcement is being attacked, defunded, and ridiculed. But all of us know we need and want those who swear to protect and serve. Today we have Lieutenant Brad Grice of the Greenville County Sheriff department with us to share his story of his career as a LEO and of the time he was shot by a suspect. Brad also shares with us his faith journey and how that helps him daily. Brad and I have known one another since 2008 when he coached my son and our sons played ball together.

Wildlife Biologist Brandon Houston joins me today as we discuss how his passion for the outdoors and his faith in Christ led him to the life he always wanted but in unexpected ways. Growing up Brandon admired noted wildlife biologist Larry Weishuhn and because of that entered into the world of managing wildlife. Now he and Larry are partners in a wildlife business. how this came to be is a great story you will not want to miss.

We start with a bear hunt in West Virginia and then move to an understanding of what it means to be Called. Pastors Jon Goodwin and Chris Taylor and I share stories of being called into vocational ministry and share what it means to be called to all of our tasks. Are you called to be a teacher, lawyer, accountant, mom, dad, pastor, missionary? God calls everyone to different roles. What is your role?

Faced with a disability never stopped Tarra Stoddard from chasing her dreams. She has overcome adversity and does so daily in being the woman and inspiration she is. Today we discuss her adversity and some of the things she does to overcome them.

Pat Newcomb is the innovator of the revolutionary Nukem hunting Blind the fastest grab and go blind on the market. its design will help the mobil hunter be more successful. Pat is also passionate about his faith in Christ and today we get to hear about his company, and his faith as he shares it with us today.

CWD has caused fear all across the hunting community and for good reason. States have outlawed the use of natural urine based lures and attractants in an effort to prevent its spread. This week's guest has invented a urine based attractant that is CWD free! Using proprietary technology he has developed a method of using your own urine as an attractant! In addition he has developed a urine based attractant that in CWD free! Find out more at www.inventiveoutdoors.com

@wildgamefreaks is one of the hottest brands on Instagram with 54,000 followers and growing. Today we have the brain behind the brand Rev. Jon Goodwin joins us today as we discuss social media, hunting, and Jesus.

Two things that are uniquely signs of bucks are scrapes and rub lines. Today we discuss how to identify scrapes, how to hunt scrapes, when to hunt them. We even dive into creating mock scrapes and how they work. Next we go into hunting rub lines and the benefits of hunting rub lines. We discuss the differences between a rub cluster and a rub line, and how to hunt them and when to hunt them. These two tactics are some of the most productive available for deer hunters today.

we all make mistakes, and today we are talking about the top 10 mistakes to avoid for both a deer hunter and for your church. If you want to skip the deer hunting portion, and only want to hear about the top 10 for your church, jump to the 29 minute mark and you will begin the potion on the top 10 mistakes churches should avoid.

With outdoor activities at an all time high, one of the factors that is overlooked is preparing for your adventure. This week Chad Simpson a licensed physical therapist talks with us about different methods of getting into condition for your next adventure.

Jake Beischeker was injured in a hunting accident resulting in him being paralyzed from the waist down. During his therapy, we discovered a track chair that enables mobility challenged individuals to travel across uneven and rough terrain. Waymaker Off Road Wheelchairs is a ministry Jake started to loan - free of charge- track chairs for people in need so they can access off road areas. Whether it is the beach, or back yard. These chairs help people go where they want to go. www.waymakeroffroadwheelchairs.com

Deer season is right around the corner for most of us, and this week we come live from our deer camp where we have been working for several weekends getting things done ready for season. Chad Simpson joins me as we discuss what we do to get ready for deer season.

Are game cameras ethical? Do they provide and unfair advantage to hunters? Where do you put them? Are you using them the best manner? These and more will be discussed today in episode 141 as we discuss the Proper use of Game Cameras. Special thank you to Moultrie for helping sponsor this episode. find out more at www.moultriefeeders.com

Mike Arnold is author of "Bringing Back the Lions" a book that discusses the benefits of trophy hunting in Mozambique. We dive deep into the economic impact hunting and trophy hunting have in developing countries and why it is imperative to save the resources. You can get a copy of Bringing Back the Lions by going to; www.bringingbackthelions.com or at Amazon

Mike Arnold is author of "Bringing Back the Lions" a book that discusses the benefits of trophy hunting in Mozambique. We dive deep into the economic impact hunting and trophy hunting have in developing countries and why it is imperative to save the resources. You can get a copy of Bringing Back the Lions by going to; www.bringingbackthelions.com or at Amazon