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Schism on the Horizon
As a lifelong United Methodist and former UMC Pastor, I am heartbroken at the impending schism that is before us. There is a great divide that is splitting the church and sadly, those on the left are labeling it as intolerant, and demeaning. While those on the right see it not as an issue of…
Read MoreIronman Outdoors
This past weekend I had the privilege of attending a weekend in LA. Also known as lower Alabama with Ironman Outdoors. It was a great weekend, and I am looking forward to having them on the podcast. Ironman Outdoors is a ministry established in Blythewood, SC in 2002 and uses hunting to expose men to…
Read MoreThe Fallen Outdoors
The Fallen Outdoors is a program designed to help military personnel enjoy the outdoors. Veterans and active duty personnel are welcome to join and to participate in the outdoor adventures. This week, we have with us Joel Campbell, the North Dakota director of The Fallen Outdoors. He shares with us details about some of the…
Read MoreFree will or Predestined?
In the world of theological discourse, there are few topics that bring the hair on the back of the neck up quicker than a discussion on predestination or free will. Has God given the choice to humans to understand and accept their eternity? Or has God, knowing humans are in capable of making good choices,…
Read MoreWhat are Missions
What are missions? What is missions? which ever is right, how do you define what it is? Dr. Philip Hunt joins me in this weeks episode of Christian Outdoors Podcast as we struggle with this question. Many people define missions as helping the poor, economically displaced or those who may not have heard the gospel.…
Read MoreHow to Enjoy God Everyday
This past Sunday, (02/02/2020) which also happened to be groundhog day. I was asked to speak at Mt. View, UMC in Taylors, SC. Ironically, this was the first church I pastored almost 34 years prior, and it was the first time I had been back in the pulpit. It was great to see some familiar…
Read MoreHer Wilderness
This week I have the honor of having as a guest one of the co-founders of Her Wilderness, MacKenzie Kroll. MacKenzie has begun a program to help get more women outdoors and to discover the wilderness. Or as she puts it, to #ownyourwilderness. By coordinating activities geared towards women, she enables women to find opportunities…
Read MoreSHOT Show Update
The Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade show got underway yesterday with a bang! Also known as SHOT Show, it is the largest shooting and hunting show in the world and each January manufacturers, media and buyers converge on Las Vegas for a week of shooting, gawking and some drooling at the new offerings for the year.…
Read MoreSome Reflecting and then; Discovering Your Gifts
Many people struggle with looking at themselves and recognizing their gifts. For others, it is obvious. The scripture tells us that God gives gifts to everyone. But many of us have some difficulty recognizing them. In this podcast, I spend some time reflecting on this past deer season and and sharing some of those experiences.…
Read MoreChristmas Reflections
As an outdoorsman there are many things within the world of the out of doors that fill my soul like few other things can. Flickering flames casting across the faces of your companions. The flocks of waterfowl announcing their arrival to a statue still lake; or the thunder of a gobbler through southern…
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