467 - Jamey Blakeley's Journey to Christ

467 - Jamey Blakeley's Journey to Christ

Author: Christian Outdoors Podcast September 7, 2026 Duration: 1:07:46

Today’s guest is Jamey Blakeley, a businessman, outdoorsman, volunteer firefighter, and someone who has a powerful story of faith, perseverance, and God’s faithfulness.

Jamey lives in Jane, Missouri, and got his start in business back in 2018 when he opened a small outdoor store. After about 14 months, he closed the store and took a different direction, eventually building the businesses he operates today—Blakeley’s Trapping, The Trappers Pole, and Blakeley’s Baits & Lures.

But Jamey’s story goes far beyond business and the outdoors.

He’s also a volunteer firefighter and the founder of 4 State Chaplains, a nonprofit ministry providing chaplain support to first responders. Jamey has pursued training through Christian Leaders Institute, where he’s working toward his Diploma in Divinity and has also completed chaplain courses that he puts into practice through his ministry.

Jamey gave his life to Christ when he was about eight years old, but he’ll be the first to tell you that it wasn’t until early 2025 that he really began living his life fully for God. Earlier this year, his church recognized that growth and commitment by voting him in as a deacon.

And the road to get here certainly hasn't been easy.

At just 32 years old, Jamey has faced some serious challenges. In 2021, he experienced a severe medical event that nearly resulted in a heart attack and ultimately led to him receiving a defibrillator. Then, in 2023, he battled an infection that took nearly two years to overcome. Four surgeries and eight months with a wound pump left him unable to do much of anything for more than 16 months.

But what could have broken him became part of the testimony God is using today.

Jamey’s story is one of perseverance, redemption, faith, and learning that sometimes God uses the hardest seasons of our lives to prepare us for the work He has called us to do.

I’m really looking forward to this conversation and hearing how God has taken Jamey’s experiences—from the outdoors and business to firefighting, ministry, and some incredibly difficult seasons—and used them to give him a passion for serving others.

Jamey, welcome to the Christian Outdoors Podcast.

 

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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.
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