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April 21, 2025 58 mins

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, Jesse began hunting at 12 and cherishes the peace of nature, especially on the water, where he feels closest to God. As a father to an 11-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter, he encourages their growing faith, largely nurtured by his wife, while hoping to share his love for fishing and hunting with them. With a successful career in sales at City Electric, secured through a miraculous job opportunity, Jesse uses his testimony and outdoor experiences to inspire others, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and gratitude in Christ.

 

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Introduction & Outdoor Beginnings

1:33 - Start in Hunting: Jesse began hunting at 12.Neighbors took him deer hunting.

2:08 - Turkey Hunting Spark: Jesse’s cousin introducedturkey hunting. A gobble hooked him.

4:01 - Kids’ Outdoor Interest: Jesse’s kids are young. Hisdaughter loves fishing; his son prefers art.

 

Testimony & Finding Faith

5:07 - Jesse’s Testimony: Jesse shares his past. He facedaddiction and jail time.

7:26 - Salvation in Jail: Jesse found Jesus in jail. AGideon Bible changed him.

9:28 - Life-Changing Moment: Jesse felt God’s call. Heaccepted Christ during a prayer circle.

12:06 - Leading Prayer: Jesse started prayer calls in jail.He saw God move.

47:07 - Gideon Ministry: Jesse joined the Gideons. He nowdistributes Bibles in jails.

 

Faith, Family & God’s Creation

18:12 - God in Nature: Jesse sees God everywhere outdoors.Sunrises and oceans inspire him.

19:04 - Spiritual Connection: Jesse feels closest to God onwater. It reflects Jesus’ stories.

21:38 - Kids’ Faith: Jesse’s kids love God. His wife teachesthem Bible stories.

24:02 - Church Impact: Jesse’s church nurtures kids’ faith.They serve and grow.

29:52 - Father’s Role: Jesse says dads must model Christ’slove. Kids need to see it.

 

Hunting, Fishing & Kids’ Future

32:34 - Kids’ Talents: Jesse’s son plays guitar. Hisdaughter sings “Jesus Loves Me.”

35:13 - Bucket List Hunts: Jesse dreams of fishing inBimini. He loves ocean adventures.

37:05 - Early Fishing: Jesse fished with cane poles as akid. Simple methods worked.

39:56 - Plans for Kids: Jesse wants kids fishing more. Hehopes they’ll hunt soon.

41:17 - Sharing Experiences: Jesse aims to capture hunts oncamera. He wants kids to love nature.

 

Reflections & Closing

38:31 - Favorite Bible Verse: Jesse picks Psalm 34:6. Godsaved him from troubles.

43:53 - Gratitude for God: Jesse marvels at his life now.His job and family are miracles.

51:59 - Job Miracle: Jesse’s faith led to a job. God movedhis application forward.

56:36 - Call to Share Faith: Jesse urges Christians to shareJesus. Outdoors opens doors.

57:51 - Wrap-Up & Merch: Jacob thanks Jesse. They pluggreatoutdoorspodcast.com for Christian gear.

 

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