Christian Outdoors Podcast

No one has had the impact on the television hunting industry more than Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. As the first married couple on outdoor television, they paved the way for so many others to benefit from. Winners of numerous awards, thousands of animals on film, hunting on 5 continents in some of the most remote places on God's creation. Ralph and Vicki maintain a degree of humility and integrity...

In these trying times, it is important to be reminded that in spite of how grim it may feel. God is in your corner. We just need to be still and know God's love for us is everlasting, his grace is perfect, and we are His. Today's podcast reminds us of this and gives us hope for the future. 

Part 2 of my interview with Larry Case we dive head long into his expert advice on hunting squirrels with dogs. We discuss different breeds, training methods, and why it is the best way to introduce new hunters to the sport.  Larry is found at www.gunsandcornbread.com  

Larry Case spent 36 years enforcing game laws in West Virginia. Since his retirement, he dove headlong into the outdoor writing arena. Larry is also a Squirrel hunting savant, with skills few possess in the squirrel woods. In part 1 of this 2 part podcast we discuss his life as a game warden, and his life as an outdoor writer. We dive into a host of subjects that are entertaining and exciting. Lar...

J. R. Lucas founder and designer of Aspen Grove Outdoors joins me to discuss the science behind his camouflage patterns, and how God is using him in his designs. There is a lot that goes into these designs that most hunters do not recognize. J. R. shares much of his knowledge and how he comes up with his designs. 

2020 has been a stressful year, and as it is winding down, we are searching for hope for 2021 to be better. Where does our hope come from? It comes from God. Today we look back at 2020 and look ahead to 2021 and use some scripture from John chapter 1 to help us get the hope we need for a better tomorrow. 

The scripture tells us over 80 times not to be afraid. But in today's world, with all of the uncertainty of politics, pandemics and more it is hard not to be afraid.  Jobs being lost, whole cities and states being shut down, fear and crime are rampant. The whole country is covered under a blanket of fear. How are Christians to respond to this fear? What are we supposed to do? Where do we find comf...

A.J. Howard co-founder of Unbounded Pursuit joins me today to talk about balancing work, family, faith and the outdoors. We have a candid discussion of the struggle to keep all of these balls in the air at the same time. We discuss setting priorities and making sure God is first.  Learn more about Unbounded Pursuit from their facebook page and on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cP...

Saddle hunting seems to be all the rage nowadays. So I  brought on one of the few people I  know personally who uses one to get their perspective on why he transitioned from a conventional treestand to a saddle.  Dr. Philip Hunt is a dentist and an avid deer hunter and fly fisherman. He enjoys hunting out of a saddle and explains to us how it works and why he chooses it over a traditional stand. 

Greg Braselton has some exciting stories of some of his hunts and how his faith has played a major role in his success. He shares with us his journey into deer hunting, and his faith along the way.  Inspired by some articles in Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and a colleague to focus more on God than killing deer while hunting, changed his entire approach to hunting. 

Today we talk with head baseball coach at Clemson University Monte Lee. not only is Monte an excellent baseball coach, but he is a great hunter also.  In this conversation we dive into hunting and baseball and how they are similar. Monte also shares his knowledge of baseball and some of the science behind the modern game. It is a great conversation and one I  know you will love.  https://clemsonti...

Dan Kibler is editor of three monthly magazines and has been in outdoor journalism for nearly 40 years. Dan joins me today as we discuss a topic requested by the listeners.  How do you get published in outdoor media? Dan and I  talk about how to get a publisher/editor to take a chance on you as a new writer. Avenues to explore, opportunities that are available and more.  If you want Dan to look at...

Today's episode is recorded at our annual deer camp with two of my closest friends. Chad Simpson and Myron Williams join me as we reminisce about how our camp has changed through the years. we talk about how we have moved from a 6 man dome tent to a cabin and some of the stories that led to that transition.  In addition, each of us share a story of our favorite hunts at deer camp. join us as we re...

This week, we recap my trip to western Kentucky with Ironman outdoors. A bow hunt for whitetails with the men's ministry. We talk here with Rev. Chris Taylor who led the retreat. A hardcore hunter, passionate follower of Jesus and pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Chris shares his passion for hunting, and for Jesus as we recap our hunt together.  Chris has a podcast where he records his sermons...

Have you dreamed of hunting a different state but were overwhelmed at the task? This episode is taken directly from my book; Planning an Out of State Hunt: 20 Steps to Success. We discuss everything you need to know to make your dream hunt a success.  From setting a budget, to selecting your crew, meal plans, cyber scouting, getting tags and licenses and more. These 20 steps can make your next tri...

As we begin our second year of podcasts, I  asked myself, 'Now What?' and with that question came a lot of answers. What direction are we going? Where is our country going in this new election year? What are the choices we have? Where is God in all of this?  Our country has never been so divided ideologically or theologically. Now what? Our lives are in turmoil with COVID and the choices we must m...

3030 Ministries is a passion for my guest Brad Dill. Began in 2011, 3030 Ministries uses the outdoors to bring the youth together to hunt, fish and share the gospel. Brad Dill and other volunteers work to host weekend camps at various locations across the country and world and share hunting and fishing but also the gospel with these youth and their parents. www.3030ministries.org   Brad is also ed...

How hard is it to trust God when things are not going your way? When things seem to be as bad as they have ever been, finding the strength to trust God can make your life so much better and easier.  In today's lesson, we learn that even when facing the flames, because they would not bow down to the king. Their belief that God would prevail made all of the difference. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego...

Frank Melloni appeared on History Channel's Top Shot season four and is one of the nations foremost shooting instructors. With over 100,000 students having gone through his courses. Frank specializes in gun safety, first time gun owners, and long range shooting. Teaching students about the firearms, proper techniques, and gun safety.  Frank is also widely published in many firearm related magazine...

Frank Melloni appeared on History Channel's Top Shot season four and is one of the nations foremost shooting instructors. With over 100,000 students having gone through his courses. Frank specializes in gun safety, first time gun owners, and long range shooting. Teaching students about the firearms, proper techniques, and gun safety.  Frank is also widely published in many firearm related magazine...

Today, we have a fellow podcaster Tyler Pruitt - Tyler is the host of Rise. Kill. Eat Podcast. His podcast is so similar to Christian Outdoors - Tyler is a passionate Christian and a hunter and outdoorsman. We discuss his entry into the podcast world, hunting and his faith journey. 

Matt Lindler is the Director of Conservation Communication at the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). He has been there for 22 years and began as a staff writer and photographer, moved up the editor of Turkey Country magazine, and then to VP of communications. Matt knows all of the in's and out's of the NWTF. As the Conservation Communications director, Matt is tasked with helping the hunting...

The Quality Deer Management Association's Director of Communications Mr. Lindsay Thomas Jr. joins us today to talk about his foray into the world of hunting as well as all things about the QDMA.  The leader in whitetail deer management for over 30 years, the QDMA is always in the forefront of what is happening with the world of the whitetail. Lindsay spends time discussing some of the great progra...

With the majority of today's population living in urban and suburban areas, finding places to hunt can be challenging. Today we have with us, Trent Eskew who has developed a way of finding access to small properties in urban areas and uses that to get some big bucks.  Trent will share with us some of his techniques for securing access to properties and methods of taking bucks off of these properti...

Human Trafficking affects 16 million people annually. Each year 5 million people in the USA alone are trafficked for labor and sex. Today we discuss what the Christian response to this crisis and how we can become more aware and make an impact. Psalm 62 provides a guide for us in this discussion.