Christian Outdoors Podcast

I  have the honor of having with me a guest that is working hard to encourage and help women get more involved in the outdoors. MacKenzie Kroll owner of Her Wilderness ( www.herwilderness.co ) shares with us the vision behind Her Wilderness, some of the events they are participating in and how you can get involved. Along the way, MacKenzie also shares with us her faith journey and how Jesus is a p...

Kristy Barnes Parker is the Sr. Licensing Manager at Realtree. But she is much more than that. A wonderful lady of God and a gentle spirit. Kristy shares with us her passion for the outdoors and her passion for Jesus.  She shares with us her journey as the child of a Pastor, to her current place with Realtree, one of the iconic brands in the industry. Kristy has solidified her place with the outdo...

Discovering your Gifts can be one of the more difficult things for Christians. Here we look at some of the ways you can discover your gifts and how you can use them for God's purpose for your life.  Before we get into that, I spend some time sharing my deer season of 2019. Some of the highs and lows. I  will also share some of the things that are coming in 2020 for Christian Outdoors Podcast. 

Whitney Philips is one of the finest people I  have the pleasure of knowing. She and her husband, Trey, own and operate one of the premier waterfowl and deer hunting destination in the Southeast. In today's episode we discuss the history of the Clarendon Club, and what they have to offer. We also discuss Whitney's faith journey and how she is able to incorporate her faith into her business. If you...

What do I  get for my loved one who loves the outdoors? This is a constant question for many. In this episode, I  take one of my lists I  make for different outlets and combine them into a list for you the listener. A collection of gift ideas from products I  personally use and highly recommend.  Some of the items recommended include; Alps Packs, Sitka Gear, TenPoint Crossbows, Crossbreed Holsters...

Have you ever felt insignificant? Have you ever felt unworthy? In today's episode, I  share a moment when I  felt insignificant and unworthy. Then while sitting on a mountain in Alaska, I  had a realization that changed my life.  Being made in the image of God means, that we are the most significant there is. Of all creation, nothing was created as you. You are the most significant of all creation...

Gun safety is always a hot topic. In today's paranoid world it is even more of an issue. In this episode, I  share my knowledge as a Certified NRA Firearm instructor for Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun and spend some time covering some of the basic safety practices and concerns we teach in the courses.  Many seasoned gun owners feel they have the knowledge of gun safety, but statistics show that most ac...

How do we really enjoy God everyday? Is it really possible? In this episode, Pete explores where it begins, with a relationship with Jesus Christ. We have many relationships in our lives, child, parent, spouse, sibling, employee, coach, teacher and more. But none of these relationships are as important as the one we have with our Savior Jesus Christ.  Explore with me, how we enter and enjoy this r...

Today's we have the owner of Olstad Media and producer of one of the premier waterfowl channels on YouTube. Conor Olstad of Olstad media.  Midwest Flyways is one of the best waterfowl channels on YourTube with over 12,000 followers and counting. They cover all types of waterfowl hunting in the midwest. Located in Minnesota, they chase ducks and geese all across the midwest.  Conor is one of the be...

How does the state of hunting in America and the state of the Church parallel? In this episode, your host dives deep into these two topics and shows how both of these groups are suffering for largely the same reasons.  It is an interesting look at why hunters cannibalize one another based on methods and practices, and how the church, at times does the same thing.  Listen to see what the factors ar...

In this episode, I  have a solo candid discussion of the weekend hunting when I  was able to take the biggest whitetail buck of my life here in South Carolina. Hunting from the ground, in a new area, I observed this buck a few week before and learned his travel routes. By waiting for the right conditions, (and some luck) I  was able to get into position of taking my biggest South Carolina buck.  F...

Grant Taylor is the General Manager of the Buck Commander Brand. He is a dedicated hunter, and a committed Christian. Today, Grant shares his story of how he came to Buck Commander and some of his hunting stories, as well as his faith journey. 

Today's episode is an interview with one of the premier experts in managing whitetail deer. Dr. Grant Woods is a wealth of knowledge on whitetail deer and is also a passionate man of God.  In today's episode he shares with us his passion for Christ, and how he got his Growing Deer TV business off the ground. It is a great story of obedience and hard work. 

Eric Whiting is a dedicated Christian and expert DIY elk hunter from Colorado. Eric shares with us some of his experiences chasing elk across the backcountry of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah and how God revealed himself to him on an elk hunt. This is one show you do not want to miss. 

Karin Holder of Raised Hunting television. Karin is a dedicated Christian but she is also a certified financial advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, mother, wife and experienced hunter. She has succeeded in male dominated industries and made a name for herself in the meantime. A motivational speaker, she strives to help women to succeed. We spend a few minutes with her as she shares her story with us. 

In this episode, i  discuss in length the concept of outdoorsmen and women and worship. Can we really worship god from a hiking trail? Is true worship possible while fishing? Can we give God our full attention while hunting? 

Episode 1 of Christian Outdoors Podcast.  Christian Outdoors is a podcast dedicated to exploring everything outdoors and how we can enjoy God everyday. In this episode, I discuss who I  am. My experience as an outdoor writer, and as an ordained pastor. I  try and cover a host of topics in this introductory episode to help the listener want to tune in for more episodes to come.