Prayin and Slayin Podcast

Everyone starts somewhere—but no one succeeds alone. In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we're joined by Jason and young hunter Zi as they share the story behind Zi's first successful turkey hunt. While the longbeard was the goal, the real story is about mentorship, humility, and having the courage to ask for help. Whether it's in hunting, life, or our walk with Christ, growth begins...

What happens when faith, perseverance, and servant leadership come together? This week on the Prayin and Slayin Podcast , we're joined by Kristen Kopehafer —Pennsylvania Game Commission District 1 Commissioner, conservation advocate, entrepreneur, and passionate outdoorswoman. Kristen shares the incredible journey behind the fight to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania , the years...

In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we sit down with Hunter and Megan Alsip to break down a season that perfectly illustrates the hierarchy of a life well-lived: God First, Family Second, and Hunt Third. The Alsips share the incredible story of their Ohio season, which kicked off with Megan dropping a massive buck they called the "Trump Train." While Megan set the bar high, Hunter’s...

The Standard of Execution. In this episode, we sit down with Hayden Crass from Kentucky. Hayden is a man who understands the grind of the construction industry and carries that same work ethic into the timber. We dive into the details of his recent milestone: harvesting his first buck out of a saddle. Saddle hunting requires a higher level of preparation, mobility, and discipline. Hayden breaks do...

"The rank changes, but the mission to lead remains." In this episode of Prayin and Slayin , we sit down with a true pillar of the Central Texas veteran community: retired Army First Sergeant/Master Sergeant Jess Todd. After 22 years of service, Jess has transitioned his tactical precision and leadership from the frontlines to the treestand and the turkey woods. We break down the story of his recen...

🎙️ THE STORY OF CYCLONE: 177" OF COLORADO HERITAGE | COLTON TALTON "Let us not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." — Galatians 6:9 In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast , we sit down with Colton Talton of Final Ascent Media to add another incredible chapter to our collection of hunting stories. Colton shares th...

🎙️ OPERATION: HUNT | DEVoN ROUNSAVILLE: FAITH, FIREPOWER, AND THE FRONTLINE Service. Struggle. Absolute Grit. In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast , we sit down with retired Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier Devon Rounsaville . This isn’t just a hunting story; it’s a blueprint for keeping the faith when the world tries to break you. THE MISSION DEBRIEF: * 92G Service: The reality of...

Quentin Owen | First Buck with a Bow, Saddle Hunting, and Faith Through the Journey In this episode of the Prayin & Slayin Podcas t, we sit down with Quentin Owen out of Tennessee as he shares the story of his very first buck with a bow — and to make it even better, it also came from his very first season saddle hunting. Quentin takes us back to his roots growing up in blue-collar Tennessee, w...

Episode Description: In this special co-hosted episode, Prayin and Slayin Podcast host Aaron Stonehocker joins Hunting The Frontlines Podcast host Justin Wilson for a candid, unscripted conversation reflecting on 2025 — the lessons, the growth, the hard moments, and the wins. Together, they unpack: The biggest takeaways from this year in podcasting and life Where both shows are headed in 2026 Visi...

In this OPERATION: Hunt episode of the Prayin & Slayin Podcast, we sit down with Mike Unruh — Retired Military Police Officer, former K9 Handler, and current Operating Officer of The Fallen Outdoors. The Fallen Outdoors is the largest non-paid, all-volunteer organization in the country dedicated to getting veterans outdoors to heal through camaraderie and time spent in God’s creation. Mike sha...

Welcome back to the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast , and thank you for helping make our first full year something special. In this Annual Kickoff Episode , Aaron recaps the biggest wins from 2025 and lays out what’s coming in 2026 — including the launch of the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network , the growth of Hunting the Frontlines , the expansion of Operation Hunt , the release of the PATENT P...

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Raether from Hunt Hike Harvest to talk elk hunting, his newest venture Puck Outdoors , and the role functional strength plays in long-term wellness and success in the mountains. Joel shares how slowing down, staying intentional, and building strength the right way can help hunters perform their best on even the toughest hunts. Check out Joel’s work: 🔸 Hunt H...

Faith, Family & Corndogs with Tyler Dunn In this episode, Aaron sits down with Idaho’s own Tyler Dunn to talk about life, raising kids in faith, and his family’s 2025 Idaho deer and elk season where he took a nice mule deer buck at 750yds! Tyler shares how he got into working in the outdoors industry and running a corndog food truck, and why helping good people with good products is what drives hi...

Operation Trailhead: Mile 3 — Make Your House a Home Before you can make your house a home, you’ve got to make your heart one. In this Mile 3 reflection, Aaron talks about what it means to prepare your mind and body as a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit — and how that presence should flow through your home, marriage, and family. This episode reminds us that we can’t add to the finished work of t...

Operation: Conservation In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast , we sit down with Eric Dippold, Bryan Suchey, and Joshua Newsted from the North American Pronghorn Foundation . These men are working tirelessly to conserve one of the most iconic species of the American West—the pronghorn. Together, we dive into the mission of the foundation, their efforts on the ground, and how everyday sp...

On this Operation: Trailhead reflection, Aaron sits on the back porch and draws lessons from the sparrows—birds that don’t complain, don’t compare, and don’t manufacture struggle. In a world overflowing with comfort, we often create “hardship” in our minds instead of choosing the kind of real challenges that grow us. Released on the anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassinati...

OPERATION: CONSERVATION Guest: Kendrick Chittock – Partnerships, Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance In this episode, we sit down with Kendrick Chittock of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to talk about pushing boundaries and capturing moments in the wild. Kendrick shares his passion for hunt photography, the lessons that come from testing your limits, and the unique conservation mission of RMGA. We dig...

OPERATION: TRAILHEAD – Just Strong Enough to Resist When the trail is rough and the way forward isn’t clear, you don’t have to be the fastest, smartest, or strongest to make it through—you just have to be strong enough to resist . In this episode, Aaron shares a revelation from some time spent scouting in Texas while bushwhacking through tough, unmarked trails. Drawing from James 4:7 and 1 Corinth...

OPERATION: Hunt – Healing Through the Bowstring w/ Jason McCoy of ENDEX Archery In this powerful episode of OPERATION: Hunt , we sit down with Jason McCoy, founder of ENDEX Archery , to hear the story behind the mission. A veteran himself, Jason opens up about his personal battle with PTSD and how picking up a bow became more than just a hobby—it became a lifeline. His journey through the dark and...

🎙️ New Horizons & Mid-Year Wins | Solo Update with Aaron Stonehocker In this special solo episode, Aaron hops on the mic to bring you behind the scenes with a mid-year update from Prayin and Slayin . From exciting new ventures to heartfelt gratitude, this one’s a personal check-in you won’t want to miss. Aaron kicks things off by announcing the launch of the PRAYIN AND SLAYIN Podcast Network , a n...

🎧 EPISODE: Ironman Outdoors – Where Brotherhood Meets the Backwoods In this episode, we sit down with the crew from Ironman Outdoors , a ministry changing lives one hunt and one retreat at a time. From treestand talks to post-hunt prayers, these guys are giving men space to unplug, connect, and hear from God—in the woods, where it all started. We talk real stories from the field, the heart behind...

🎙️ OPERATION: CONSERVATION — NWTF with Baylee Taylor In this episode of Prayin and Slayin , we're diving into the mission and impact of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) — and we’re joined by special guest Baylee Taylor , a key player on the NWTF Merchandise Management team . Baylee gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into managing partnerships, gear, and branded merchandise fo...

On this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we pick up where we left off with Justin Wilson, a US ARMY vet. This episode is part 2 of 2 where Justin shares the story of a jaw dropping Indiana 6 point: "GOAL POST" . Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠ www.lightthefireoutdoors.com ⁠⁠ where you can see more from Light The Fire Outdoors and if you would like to boost your support of the pod, be sure t...

On this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we are back with anther OPERATION HUNT series installment where we bring in US Military Veterans to talk about military life, careers, and share some stories from their service, and cap it off with a story from their latest successful hunting season. This episode is dedicated to Justin Wilson and his time serving in the US Army as a K-9 handler. Th...

On this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we host Joe Kondelis, Founder of the American Bear Foundation , as he dives into the inception of the organization and their reach and impact today. American Bear Foundation is an 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our traditions and rights to hunt stable bear populations across the USA, and give sportsmen a voice against ballo...