200 Episode Celebration

200 Episode Celebration

Author: Pete Rogers September 25, 2023 Duration: 1:03:32

 200th Episode Celebration. 

In the world of Podcasting 90% of all podcasts end before their 10th episode. Of the 10% remaining, only .5% make it to 100 episodes. Today CHRISTIAN OUTDOORS PODCASTS celebrates 200 episodes of content designed to "discuss all things outdoors and how to enjoy God every day." 

For the past 4 years we have pushed, climbed, crawled and fought our way through every week of recording podcasts. I have grown as a host, and as a producer. Many new friendships have been started through this podcast and God has worked and moved through the conversations about the outdoors and his grace and love for us. God has blessed us beyond measure. 

What began as a small mission and ministry has grown into more than 1,600,000 downloads and a subscriber base of more than a million. It is truly humbling to see how God is working in and through this show. 

Today, Jon Goodwin, Pastor of Heartland Bible Church in Gasport, NY and Chris Taylor, pastor of Immanuel Baptist in Glasgow, Ky join me as they have done so many times before. 

We spend a few minutes reminiscing, and then we each "make a case for Jesus" By each of us encouraging the listener to accept Jesus as their personal savior. Three different men from different parts of the country and different churches all make a case for Jesus. This may be one of the most powerful episodes we have ever done. 

But don't worry, we are set in and season 5 looks to the best yet! I have great guests coming on board and some older ones are coming back as we continue to strive to "discuss all things outdoors and how to enjoy God every day." 

 

If you want to contact any of us from this show our emails are:

Jon Goodwin:  wildgamefreaks.jon@gmail.com 

Chris Taylor:   chris@immanuelglasgow.church 

Pete Rogers: pete@christianoutdoors.org 

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For twenty-five years, Pete Rogers has been writing and speaking about the wilderness, but he found the conversations happening around campfires and in duck blinds often went deeper than just tactics or gear. Those moments sparked Christian Outdoors Podcast, which he launched in 2019 after considerable reflection. This isn't a sermon from a mountaintop, but a series of genuine conversations rooted in a simple, guiding mission: to explore all things outdoors and discover how to find joy in a spiritual connection every single day. You’ll hear from hunters, anglers, hikers, and conservationists who share their own stories from the field, blending practical outdoor wisdom with personal reflections on faith and creation. Pete draws on his long background as an outdoor writer and author to steer these discussions, creating a space where the thrill of a turkey hunt and the quiet of a sunrise sit comfortably alongside matters of spirit. It’s a unique blend, born from a nonprofit based in Taylors, South Carolina, that feels less like a produced show and more like an invitation to join a like-minded community. Each episode of this podcast is built on the idea that the natural world and a life of faith aren't separate journeys, but are beautifully and inextricably woven together.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 394

Christian Outdoors Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode 43- Human Trafficking- A Christian Response [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:26
Human Trafficking affects 16 million people annually. Each year 5 million people in the USA alone are trafficked for labor and sex. Today we discuss what the Christian response to this crisis and how we can become more a…
Episode 42- Tony Smotherman - The Travelin' Hunter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:12
Tony Smotherman is one of the most respected gentlemen in the hunting industry. For over 25 years he has carved a living out of the hunting lifestyle. From early beginnings as a writer, to then buying Tennessee Outdoor n…
41 - Enjoying God Through Trying Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:35
Life often kicks us down, and then stomps on us when we are down. How can we find a way to enjoy God during these hard times? Today, I discuss how we can keep our eyes on God during these times and know that He is right…
40 - How A Dog Shooting Me Changed My Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:07
December 2018 Matt Branch's life changed when a freak hunting accident caused him to lose his left leg at the hip. Matt played football at LSU from 2008-2012, and was on one of the best teams to ever play college footbal…
39 - Raised Hunting's Founder- David Holder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:05
In the world of TV hunting shows, some shows stand out above the rest. This is one of those shows. The stories they tell, and the videography are on a different level. Raised Hunting is not your ordinary hunting show, it…
38 - 5 Mistakes Deer Hunters Make- & 5 Mistakes Christians Make [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Deer hunters are creatures of habit, so too are Christians, we seldom deviate from our comfort zones - unless it suits us. Today I explore the 5 biggest mistakes deer hunters make, and then at about the 26 minute mark, I…
37 - Bassfishing Hall of Fame Inductee - Davy Hite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:05
Davy Hite and I go back nearly 40 years and we spend some time discussing our history, people who have meant a lot to us, and some of the accomplishments in Davy's career. We discuss his challenges along the way, his suc…
36 - Hog Hunting with Patsburg Hoggers - Sims Wingard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
Feral hogs are an issue in many places, Sims Wingard spends much of his free time, chasing hogs with his well trained Leopard hounds in Lower Alabama. Today we hear his stories of hog hunting and how he shares his love o…
35 - The Hunting and Fishing Comedian - Daren Budlow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:04
Daren Bulow of Casper, Wyoming joins me today to discuss how he has taken his comedy business and turned it into a way to help nonprofit companies and businesses. By managing his performances to generate funds for strugg…
34 - Does Creation Speak to you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:49
The Creation Speaks is a ministry by my guest this week Pat Mingareli. A professional photographer, Pat uses his talents and gifts to minister through his pictures. He shares with us his passion for creation and sharing…