Christian Outdoors Podcast

In the third installment of our dive into game call makers, today we are joined by the co-owner of Black Label Game Calls. Russell Andrews is also a National Champion caller in many levels including the 2025 NWTF Gobbling Champion and the 2025 World Gobbling Champion. He also shares his testimony of how God has helped him through a trying time in his life.    Russell Andrews, Co-Owner and Operator...

In John 4 we read about an encounter that Jesus had with a lady at a well in Samaria.  Prior to this we learn that the religious elite wouldn't even enter into Samaria due to their prejudices.  The question we must ask ourselves is, are my prejudices limited my ability to live holy and to offer hope to the world?

We continue our dive into game call companies this week with the founder of Haller Back Game Calls. Yes it is spelled correctly! its founder Blake Lawson says, "that's how we say it here." So that is how they spell it!    Blake Lawson the owner of Haller Back Game Calls began making calls in 2016 as a hobby and started the business in 2018 with quality over quantity in mind. From the mountains of...

In 1 Peter 2.9 Peter quotes from the Old Testament and tells his audience that they are a royal priesthood.  What exactly does that mean?  Today Jon offers some applications that should touch all of our lives. Wish to talk about this further or have Jon speak at your next event?  Contact Jon at jon@christianoutdoors.org .  

It's a God Thing!  This is the message behind Dead End Game Calls. Mitchell Johnston is the creator and believer behind Dead End game Calls. A World Champion turkey Caller, as well as an evangelist for the Gospel of Christ, Mitchell has one focus and that is to use his talents to further the kingdom of God.  As unorthodox as it may sound, God can and does use us where we are if we allow it. Mitche...

This week's devotion focuses on staying faithful where you are.  This is often easier said than done but our lives will be more effective when living faithfully where we than longing to live faithfully somewhere else. 

 BOWADX, a company founded in 2013 by Chad Davis, has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a small garage. Today, it has evolved into a global enterprise, catering to archery enthusiasts around the world, with our lifestyle archery gear being shipped to more than 30 countries and all across the United States. At BOWADX, we take pride in our strong grounding in faith, which is reflected in...

Ben Klusmann has a passion for his home state of South Dakota and wants to share it with everyone he can. Thus, So Dak Horizons was born. Ben spends his days hunting, fishing and exploring his home state of South Dakota for everything that he can.  I have to say, personally, I have to agree with him that South Dakota is one of the most overlooked gems of a state. Its terrain is breathtaking, the a...

First off, I'd like to apologize for not getting the devotions up the last few weeks.  We have had some technical difficulties that altered our ability to upload.  This episode was uploaded several weeks ago after Jon got home from his time away in the mountains.

House in the Woods is a nonprofit organization offering outdoor programs to bring together small groups of active military, veterans, and their family members to relax, share, bond, and deal with the stress, loss, grief, and other emotions which can haunt the grieving soul.  We offer canoeing, kayaking, hiking, hunting, fishing, nature tours, campfires, swimming, wildlife identification and spotti...

Taurus USA has long been considered the best carry sidearm.  But there is a lot more to Taurus than the perfect carry sidearm. Whether you want to carry a compact .380, or a 9mm or maybe you prefer the full frame 1911 models. There is one for you to choose from.  For those of us who lvoe hunting with handguns, nothing beats the Raging Hunter. Now with 5 caliber options, and 4 different barrel leng...

It is a sad reality in today's world that churches must begin to take action to protect their members and staff from violence. As I write this, the news came out of another shooting at a church in Lexington, Kentucky. Kris Maloney saw this need a few years ago, and using his military and Law Enforcement training began teaching churches how to protect their members and staff. This local assistance...

Anyone who has hunted turkeys in the Southeast for any period of time has seen a sharp decline in the huntable population of the wild turkey. I was fortunate enough to grow up in the good old days of the wild turkey here in South Carolina. Spring mornings filled with thunderous gobbles from 7-10 different birds every morning was heaven for this hunter.  Today, those same woods are silent. What hap...

This week Jon shares a story about a hunt that resulted in two punched tags.  He looks at Philippians 3.14 makes some applications.  Trusting this gives you a little encouragement and that you are having an amazing week!

Josh Vegors is a happily married father of four boys, and is the host of the Forging of Men Podcast, where he inspires men to pursue strength, faith, and purpose through honest conversations and stories from the outdoors. As an avid outdoorsman and dedicated Christian, Josh encourages men to embody both courage and humility in their daily lives. He brings this unique perspective as a guest on the...

This week Jon takes a look at the idea of what it means to have the faith of a child, talks about the fact there are no outcasts when it comes to Jesus, and that Christ followers can be guilty of hindering others from seeing Jesus clearly.  Hope this challenges you and encourages you as well.   As always if you wish to discuss this topic further, or discuss having Jon speak at one of your events,...

Rick Devericks is a medically retired 20-year Special Operations Green Beret Army Veteran from Brunswick, Ohio. Rick's military service to our nation has taken him through 10 combat deployments in six different countries. Rick now lives in North Carolina near Fort Bragg with his family. He is passionate about his family and God, but also about veterans, archery, hunting, and the outdoors. Rick sta...

Did you know that God knows all about you?  He knows the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yet He still desires a relationship with you.  Join Jon this week as he takes a brief look at this topic.  Praying that this encourages your soul!

After tragically losing his father as a child, David Wootten lived a lost and reckless life of rebellion as a teen and young adult that ultimately led to joining the Army. A career ending injury in Iraq coupled with struggles with PTSD, alcohol and drugs left him on the verge of losing his family and even his life. It wasn't until a pastor introduced David to the sport of archery and to a God he t...

This week Jon shares about his hunting trip to Illinois that included a pretty serious bout of pneumonia and uses that to try and illustrate our need to pursue help when we struggle. Scripture referenced this week:   Galatians 6.2;  James 5.16;  Matthew 11.28-30  As referenced in this week's episode, Jon is available to talk and pray with you if you have are carying a burden that you need help and...

Food Plots have been the rage for deer hunting for quite some time now. But there is a lot more to it than just casting seed on the ground and hoping a trophy buck will show up. Today, we have one of the best food plot designers, around. Heath Rayfield has been developing and maintaining food plots for decades and knows a thing or two about how to create a plot to fit your specific needs.  Whether...

Have you ever played the comparison game?  Thought that you weren't enough?  Here is some good news.  God doesn't do that.  He isn't impressed with how much you have but rather just wants you to be faithful with what you have been given! Join Jon this week as he discusses this topic.  If you would like to hear it more in depth then head to hartlandbible.org/sermons/ and select the June 8 sermon. A...

Born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin, Chad Stillman was introduced to sports and the outdoors at a young age.  Growing up, if you couldn't find him on the soccer or football field, chances are he was in the woods or on the water. Those two passions would lead to a stint as a semi-pro kicker for the Racine Raiders and a cameraman for  Bowhunting.com . By 22 years old, he was fresh out a colleg...

Sin doesn't remove our calling, but it does make it harder. This week Jon seeks to share that we are not to live a life of surrender to the results of sin in this world but we are go back and look at the divine intent of creation and live that out as followers of our God. Scripture used or referenced: Genesis 1.26-31; Genesis 2.18; Genesis 3.14-19; Mark 2.17; Luke 2.17; Romans 6.23; John 8.11; Joh...

The day he left for basic training, Aaron Ritter renounced Jesus and all religion. Living a life of selfishness, and as he puts in "the life of a rock star" (whatever that is). Years in the Navy, as a firefighter, living on the edge daily. Several failed marriages and then a horrific motorcycle accident that ripped part of his right leg off.  A faithful father and mother who never stopped praying...