14: Greg Staggs – Hunting, Catfishing, and God’s Plan

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 and lightweight setups to navigate public land. Beyond the pursuit of game, Greg sees the outdoors as a place of spiritual connection, where he deepens his relationship with God and teaches his sons valuable life lessons rooted in faith, ethics, and perseverance. Whether sharing hunting stories, discussing his personal testimony, or reflecting on God’s blessings, Greg’s journey is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of passing down traditions to future generations.

 

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Timestamped Summary

Introduction & Early Experiences

02:43 - Greg’s childhood in Missouri and early outdooradventures.

05:30 - Rabbit hunting with beagles and learning to trackgame.

08:50 - First experiences frog gigging and nighttimespotlight hunting.

12:15 - The process of gigging frogs and the legal aspectsof the sport.

 

Faith, Family, and Outdoor Traditions

16:30 - Finding God in the quiet moments of nature.

19:45 - How the outdoors has strengthened Greg’s faith.

23:00 - Teaching his sons biblical values through huntingand fishing.

27:15 - Prayer as part of the hunting process and theimportance of patience.

30:40 - Greg’s testimony of struggles and how faith led himthrough.

34:55 - Miracles and blessings: Greg’s journey in trustingGod’s plan.

38:20 - Learning perseverance and spiritual growth throughhunting failures.

 

Personal Testimonies & Spiritual Turning Points

42:00 - Overcoming personal hardships with prayer and faith.

46:30 - The story of Greg’s "miracle babies" andtheir connection to faith.

50:45 - Greg’s father’s conversion to Christianity beforepassing away.

55:10 - The emotional impact of seeing his father acceptChrist.

59:30 - How Greg’s sons carry on the family’s faith-centeredhunting traditions.

 

Catfishing & Learning Through Struggles

01:02:50 - Greg buys a 26-foot catfish boat to start a newoutdoor challenge.

01:07:15 - How his sons reacted differently to strugglingwith catfishing.

01:11:30 - The learning curve of catching trophy catfish.

01:16:45 - Entering catfishing tournaments and learning fromexperts.

01:20:30 - The balance between patience and adapting toconditions when fishing.

 

Final Reflections on Faith, Hunting & Fatherhood

01:24:00 - The importance of passing down outdoor traditionsand faith to the next generation.

01:28:15 - Greg’s future hunting and fishing goals,including western mule deer hunts.

01:33:46 - Closing thoughts on how hunting deepens faith andbuilds lifelong bonds.

 

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