Fathers And The Great Outdoors

Jesse Davis is a devoted Christian, father, and outdoor enthusiast who transformed his life through faith, now serving as a Gideon distributing Bibles in jails. Born in 1985 to a single teenage mother in a challenging environment marked by addiction, he faced his own struggles with opiate addiction and incarceration before finding salvation in a Wake County jail through a Gideon Bible. A passionate turkey hunter and fisherman, Jess...

Jon Goodwin is a passionate hunter, pastor, and father who blends his love for the outdoors with a deep Christian faith, sharing both through his role as co-host of the Christian Outdoors Podcast and his Wild Game Freaks platform. Drawn to the woods through summers in Pennsylvania’s Poconos, he embraced hunting in his 20s to bond with his wife’s family, later passing the tradition to his three children. With nearly 80,000 Instagram...

Welcome to the premiere episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, a new series where fathers dive deep into God’s Word. Join Jacob Whitley and Jeremy Carnes in this first episode as they explore what it means to grow in faith, sharpen one another through Scripture, and lead their families with purpose. Inspired by Proverbs 27:17—'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another'—this series is all about real conversations, biblic...

Ben Ricks is a biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and co-host of the "Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists" podcast, where he shares fisheries research and angling tips. An avid fisherman and hunter from a young age, he grew up in eastern North Carolina, influenced by his father and grandfathers, who fished and hunted out of passion and necessity. With degrees from NC State and Auburn, Ben’...

Ben Willis is an avid outdoorsman, devoted father, andskilled craftsman who has dedicated his life to sharing his passion for fishing, hunting, and faith with his family. Growing up in eastern North Carolina, Ben was immersed in the outdoors from a young age, influenced by his father’s background as a commercial fisherman and his family’s deep-rooted hunting traditions. Now, as a father of two daughters, he focuses on passing down ...

Brad Smith is a dedicated outdoorsman, Marine Corps veteran, and passionate hunting and fishing guide based in North Carolina. Growing up in South Carolina, Brad developed a deep love for the outdoors through hunting and fishing trips with his father and grandfather, experiences that instilled in him a strong appreciation for nature and conservation. After serving in the Marine Corps for over 16 years, he transitioned into outdoor ...

Brant Knotts is an avid outdoorsman, devoted father, and strong man of faith who is passionate about teaching his children the value of hunting, fishing, and respecting God’s creation. Growing up on a family farm in Ohio, Brant developed a deep love for the outdoors through hunting deer, turkey, and waterfowl, as well as fishing with his father. Now raising his own family in North Carolina, Brant makes it a priority to pass down th...

Pete Rogers is an award-winning outdoor writer, photographer, and podcaster. For over 25 years, he has combined his passion for the outdoors with his love for writing, publishing over 1,200 magazine articles, 4,000 photographs, and six books, earning more than 60 awards. Pete has traveled to 47 states and several Canadian provinces, hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring God’s creation. In 2019, he launched the Christian Outdoors ...

Greg Staggs is an avid outdoorsman, devoted Christian, and passionate mentor who blends faith, family, and the great outdoors into every aspect of his life. Growing up in Missouri, Greg developed a love for hunting and fishing at an early age, learning patience and perseverance through experiences like rabbit hunting with beagles, frog gigging, and catfishing. Over the years, he has honed his skills in mobile hunting, using kayaks ...

Hank Gibson is an experienced outdoorsman, hunter, and conservationist with a deep passion for public land hunting, bowhunting, and passing down outdoor traditions. Despite not coming from a hunting family, he learned through persistence, trial and error, and a strong desire to connect with nature. Over the years, he has honed his skills in mobile hunting, utilizing kayaks to access remote hunting locations, mastering thermals to r...

Tyler Sparks is a father of two and a mobile hunter who focuses on his family and faith in whatever he does. Growing up with a love for fishing, he later developed a deep appreciation for bowhunting and the ethical pursuit of game. Tyler is committed to passing down his knowledge to his young children, introducing them to hunting and fishing at an early age through hands-on experiences and interactive learning. He believes that the...

Jay Proctor is an avid outdoorsman growing up hunting and fishing with his father and stepfather. He is now introducing his kids to the great outdoors as he passes along the same experiences and lessons he got to learn growing up.

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Chris Campanelli is the host of The BaseCamp Podcast, bringing real-life discussions from a cast of outdoor-minded individuals forging a life in modern America. Chris lives life hunting and fishing and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle with his kids and nephew.

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Jeremy Carnes is an avid mobile hunter and a father of three. With a drive to constantly improve himself as an outdoorsman and a conservationist, Jeremy consistently spends his time in the Kentucky mountains where he is introducing his children to God and the great outdoors. Running his own social media channel “Seek First Outdoors,” he closely follows Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these t...

Drew Blake is the president of Guiding Eyes Outdoors, a foundation dedicated to giving the blind, disabled, military veterans, first responders, and children who have lost parents in service to our country and their communities the opportunity to explore the outdoors. With a long family history of hunting and fishing, Drew knows where to take anglers and hunters to places where they will have the fullest experience possible. Even h...

Dan Moore is a retired bow hunting and safety instructor who has taught thousands of beginners through Firearm Hunter Safety courses and Bow Hunter Education courses for over 18 years. Now he is mentoring his grandson and helping to bring him up in the outdoors just as he did with his own kids.

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https://www.greatoutdoorspodcast.com//post/7-dan-moore-hunting-isnt-a-hobby-its-a-lifestyle

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Joel Pouliot is a dad and entrepreneur who grew up exploring the vast secluded outdoors in Canada. He currently runs Ruck-Up Media and recently created an AI-powered app called Dryads which helps campers, hunters, and fishermen navigate the outdoors with the most effective approaches to different tasks or identifications of plants and animals.

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Stephen Ziegler, now the new owner of Delong Lures, grew up with his family playing and learning in the great outdoors where he is now raising his own two kids. His hard work and determination have led to a life of success as an entrepreneur in the outdoors world from selling fishing lures that have a historical name to them, to filming hunting content. Stephen takes his passion to a new level as he teaches his kids and other youth...

David Petty is the father of two boys he is bringing up in the blessings of the outdoors. As a father, he has the great challenge of teaching patience in fishing and hunting and the rewards of the harvest that come to those who wait for opportunity.

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https://www.greatoutdoorspodcast.com//post/4-david-petty-%E2%80%93-mentoring-patience-thanking-god-for-the-harvest

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