Christian Outdoors Podcast

The Triumphal Entry, often referred to as Palm Sunday, is an important reminder that even though Jesus knew what awaited Him in Jerusalem that He still chose to enter the city.  He declared with this act that there was nothing He could not overcome and that you were worth it!

Doc Reed has worn many hats in his time as a business owner. From being one of the founders of HUK adn NOMAD hunting and fishing apparel, where he took these brands to more than $50 million in sales in just four years, to to being an auditor for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to his current venture as president of Marsh Hen Mill out of Edisto Island, SC. Marsh Hen Mill is revitalizing the old trade of...

Today Jon takes a brief look at the narrative where Peter walks on water.  Hoping this one makes sense as Jon has been under the weather!

Jesus asks a lot of questions in the Scriptures and they are still questions that are applicable to our lives today.  Today we look at one of the many questions that Jesus asked.  Be blessed my friends!

Nate Hosie was born and raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania in the town of Montdale. At six, Nat's father and gradfather began taking him on pheasant hunts and it didn't take them long to realize they had created a monster. As years passed his passion and knowledge for hunting grew. He began to hunt with two neighbors, country certified experts on hunting turkeys, deer, grouse and anything els...

God desires that you would thrive and that you would walk with Him.  It is only while we are in close proximity to God that we begin to realize what God created us for.  It is here that we produce the fruit we were created to produce.

Mark Folk   is the founder of New Wilderness, a national ministry focused on training men to guide others through the wilderness of life. With more than 25 years of experience in wilderness expeditions and spiritual formation, Mark integrates backcountry adventure, storytelling, and Scripture to awaken courage, calling, and obedience to God. He and the team at New Wilderness lead the year-long Gui...

Acts 2 is a powerful passage of Scripture where thousands come to Christ and we get to glimpse into the daily disciplines of these new followers that forever changed the world. Their devotion was fourfold. Devoted to the word. Devoted to fellowship. Devoted to the breaking of bread. Devoted to prayer. Looking to take your faith to the next level this is a great place to start. I also referenced th...

Jesse Blumer and I discuss trapping predators and how important it is to remove predators from the landscape to protect game species. Living in western Oklahoma, Jesse faces unique challenges as compared to where I live in South Carolina. His approach to trapping and removing predators is somewhat different from mine, but what you will learn is the importance of removing them from the landscape. ...

This episode drops on the first day of Lent.  The 40 days preceding Easter where we as believers seek to refocus through prayer and fasting.  My hope is that you will consider the following questions as you step into the season of Lent: Are you relying more on your own strength or on God right now? What distractions are pulling you off lthe trail spiritually? How can you intentionally pursu God du...

Today's guest is the founder of Scooter's Hunt Camp   Scott was raised in the small town of Emmett, Id. Scott loves all sports and spent 6 years chasing dreams by playing college baseball.   After that didn't pan out baseball he came back to Emmett working several different jobs trying to find my place.   In 2006 the opportunity was presented to buy an Insurance Agency here in town.   He now owns...

Sinai Part 2 Apologies for the late upload.  I had major internet issues last week and then traveled for three days.

  Ben Steiger is the founder and president of the nonprofit ministry Everyman Challenge, a discipleship movement focused on helping men step into their God-given potential. What began years ago as an outdoor-based ministry called Heart of the Outdoors, which leveraged Ben's passions for hunting, backpacking, fishing, and archery, including an archery program that reached 15 states and 8 countries...

This week we take a look at the amazing showing of God at Mt. Sinai and the amazing lack of faithfulness by God's people at Mt. Sinai.  This is week 1 of a several week series. Interested in learning more about this topic?  Read Exodus 19-32. Want to discuss this more? Shoot Jon an email at jon@christianoutdoors.org

Canyon Ministries exists to help people encounter God in the outdoors, using places like the Grand Canyon as living classrooms. Through guided hikes, rim walks, backpacking trips, river adventures, and outdoor teaching experiences, they invite people to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with their Creator.   While Canyon Ministries is known for thoughtful creation apologetics, their deeper ai...

The overwhelming characteristic of God is invitation not condemnation. Romans 8.1 Matthew 11.28

Today's guest on Christian Outdoors is Keven Schwieger. Kevin is the founder and CEO of Luke 5 Adventures. Luke 5 adventures is a non-profit adaptive hiking ministry based on Ohio. Kevin has spent his entire career in ministry with time spent on staff at Athletes in Action, church planting, and associate pastor roles in various churches. Kevin is also an outdoorsman who loves hiking, backpacking a...

Acts 2 is a story of explosive growth for the church.  It was not simply because of the message preached by Peter but by men and women who were committed to sincerely live in community and show the world a better way!

Today's guest goes by the name Jagger, he hails from NW Montana. Jagger was born with spina bifida but that doesn't stop him from doing what he loves to do. He loves all things outdoors but like a lot of my guests, he is most passionate about Turkey hunting! Jagger is a resiliant young man, deomonstrating that while he has to walk with crutches, this does not stop him. His uncle has played a lage...

Today is a just real talk.  Jon discusses some frustration in the very public failings of Christian leaders.  This seems to be a very regular occurrence in the Christian world and it simply ought not be.  If you are a teacher or a leader, you are held to a higher standard by God.  You sin always has fallout and affects those who you are called to lead.

I met today's guest back in September when we were both speaking at an event in Cartersville, Georgia. After hearing him speak, I knew I wanted him on the show. His name is Blake Hamby. Blake says, he has always had a passion for hunting. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for a year in 2008 as a Wildlife Management major. After that, he worked as a Wrangler, guiding people on horseb...

We all seek something: a deer, a duck, a fish, an elk, but are we committed to seeking after God?  

At age 9 our guest was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma after spending more than 100 days in the hospital, he got to go home....for 1 day before returning for another 60+ days. His treatments were brutal. For years Sky fought this deadly disease....during his recovery,  Blake Lawson of Haller Back Game Calls taught Skye to build a pot call and that lead to his starting his own call bus...

The New Year is a time of reflection and one this is very clear, our God, is a God of second chances!  It doesn't matter how bad you messed up, or if you don't have anything to offer God, in His goodness and grace He extends His forgivesness and invites you to walk with Him!   Want to discuss this more?  Reach out to Jon at jon@christianoutdoors.org.