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Highlights: finding passion in archery; practical and passionate; the emergence of outdoor sports through movies and tv shows; the intriguing factor of the outdoors; disrupting comfort zones; the challenges of teaching newly exposed people to the outdoors; travelling the county; getting Corporate America outside; gambling on people; why these events are essential today; shooting sports relieve stress; getting involved with Takedown Eventures

This is Part 4 of our study through the book of James. In this episode, we look at what James considers "worthless religion" and compare that to what he considers to be "true religion." We will look at James 1: 26-27.

"26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." 

-James 1:26-27

This is Part 3 of the study through the book of James. In this episode, I take a look at James 1:19-25 and why it is important to be "doers" of the Word, not just "hearers" of the Word.

This is Part 2 of the study through the Book of James. In this episode, I dissect verses 9-18 in the first chapter of James.

In this episode of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, I break down James 1:1-8 verse-by-verse and look at what it means to consider it pure joy when facing the hard times of life. 

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Wes Ireton is the producer of the upcoming YouTube series entitled "RISE. KILL. EAT." Be sure to connect with Wes on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. 

Chris Hamm is VP of Operations for HHA Sports and President of HHA USA. Check out the links below to learn more about HHA products and to find more information about HHA USA.

Mattie Montgomery is a husband, father, author, lead vocalist for the former band For Today, and is now the pastor of The Altar in Johnson City, TN. 

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At first thought, it would seem that the world of science and the perspective and belief in the God of The Bible do not go together. However, I don't believe that is always the case. The issue occurs when your belief in Science becomes your god. This week I discuss a little bit of the history between "The Church" and the "science community," seeing science from a biblical perspective, and I discuss what The Bible is not. 

This is Part 4 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Repeat. Series. This week, I re-post my conversation with Jarrett Samuels, founder of the Pursuit of Manliness. Check out the Pursuit Of Manliness Podcast today! You can also sign up for PoM's exclusive membership, Tribe. Tribe is a six-month program designed to challenge you and better equip you to live biblical manliness. 

This is Part 3 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Repeat. Series where I am highlighting and replaying some of my favorite conversations from 2019. This week, I am re-sharing my conversation with Kip Adams, Director of Conversation at the QDMA. 

"Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered the village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, 'Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.' But the Lord answered her, ' Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'" -Luke 10:38-42

This is Part 2 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Repeat Series. This week I am sharing my August 2019 conversation with Jeff Danker, co-host of the show BuckVentures. 

This is Part 1 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Repeat. Series. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some of my favorite conversations from the year 2019. This week, I am sharing my educational and fascinating conversation with Dr. Karl Miller of the University of Georgia's Whitetail Research Facility. 

In this week's episode of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, I record a short episode covering what it means to be "salt and light" as mentioned in Matthew 5:13-16. 

"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." -Matthew 5:13-16

Mike Swartzentruber and Paul Kurtz are two of the 3-man team that operates the pro-hunting, pro-America coffee brand, Hunter's Blend Coffee. It is their mission to roast "coffee with a purpose" and to continue to make the hunting world go 'round with delicious coffee. Check out Hunter's Blend Coffee for yourself! 

Highlights: doing mission work, working with farmers directly, hand-outs and the American spirit, branding in business, combatting sex trafficking sex trafficking with "real" jobs, what's the best roast of coffee?, roasting coffee consistently, The Rut Calculator, setting up for deer season, Hunt The Vote, Hunter's Blend Coffee referral program

Noel Gandy is a pastor and Buckventures pro-staff leader from the great whitetail deer state of Iowa. On this week's episode of the Rise, Kill. Eat. Podcast, we discuss Noel's story of moving from Mississippi to Iowa, how his relationship with the Buckventures crew began, and the Season 2 premiere of The Woodsman on MyOutdoorTV.

Highlights: preseason prep, taking your kids hunting and shooting, planting a church in Iowa, trusting in God, pastoring a church in 2020, Buckventures, balancing hunting and marriage, "shoot by sight, walk by faith," The Woodsman

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This week on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, I am joined by author John Eldredge. John is the author of the award-winning classic "Wild At Heart," "Fathered By God," "Beautiful Outlaw," and his most recent book, "Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad." Connect with John and the rest of the Wild At Heart team at the link below.

Highlights: why Wild At Heart has been a decades-long relevant book, how to perform a "masculinity" 180, initiation in the outdoors, the warrior heart, "do I have what it takes?" why the world needs authentic masculinity, connecting with Jesus as an outdoorsman, fishing with Jesus, "Get Your Life Back," the symptoms of a "fried soul," connecting with the real over the artificial

Joe Gauthier is the founder of the men's waterfowl ministry, Revelation Outdoors. ROWM was founded so that real men can come together, hunt and share Jesus. Be sure to check out Revelation Outdoors on their website and social media platforms. 

Highlights: how God uses "messed up" people, "religion" vs relationship with Jesus, being "too strong," discovering duck hunting, men and the church, scripture in duck hunting, Jesus' humanity, Revelation Outdoors Waterfowl Ministry, developing a team, musters in ROWM, validation from The Father

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This week on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, I am joined by Brett Williams and Steven Caudle of DoeNation Outdoors. They share an amazing platform where it is their mission to help people in need by donating 100% of their venison to local food pantries and organizations. In this episode, we discuss what motivated them to begin this platform and how you can get involved.

Highlights: hunting opening weekend in Kentucky, balancing family and out-of-state hunts, archery hunting, finding quiet time, scouting for out-of-state hunts, DoeNation Outdoors, putting God in the center of the plan, honoring God through generosity, "hunting with a purpose," the process of donating deer, expanding the DoeNation Outdoors program

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Pete Rogers is an  outdoor writer and podcaster from the great state of South Carolina. Be sure to connect with him at the links below and check out some of his recent books and publications where he shares his stories and his knowledge of how to "enjoy God everyday" in the great outdoors. Also, check out his show the Christian Outdoors Podcast.

Highlights: whitetail hunting in South Carolina vs Kentucky, deer hunting with a handgun, pre-season prep, getting started in hunting through reading, being a general outdoorsman, appreciating God's Creation, becoming an outdoors writer, being vulnerable to create content, using the outdoors to share the Gospel, The Christian Outdoors Podcast, "enjoying God"

Today’s guest on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast is Pastor Joe Bufford of Hillcrest Baptist Church right here in my home state of Kentucky. Joe has a lot of titles in addition to pastor including the role of pro-staff leader for the BuckVentures team as well as author of the year-long devotional book for outdoorsmen entitled “Dominion.” After you hear our conversation be sure to head over and pick up a copy of his book today.

Highlights: "The Woodsman," following the call of ministry, the challenges of ministry, "the pit, the palace and the prison," dealing with division, being The Church right now, preparations for the hunting season, hunting pronghorns, "Dominion"

In order to protect the tradition and the future of hunting, it is crucial for us, the current generation of hunters, to introduce today's youth to the hunting experience. Today's guest on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast is Jeff Barlow of Nimrod Outdoors and he has taken his platform and turned it into an opportunity to teach the youth about the great outdoors. Connect with Jeff and learn more about Nimrod Outdoors at the links below.

Highlights: preseason prep in Utah, using maps to scout, being introduced to the outdoors, the start of Nimrod Outdoors, the history of Nimrod, "late-onset hunters," involving the youth in the outdoors, finding dead-heads in Utah, lessons learned in filming hunts, "don't underestimate your kids," Camp Nimrod, the meaning of hunting

Travis "T-Bone" Turner is one of the industry's most knowledgeable archery guys and today he is sharing some of that knowledge right here on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast. As a competitive archer, T-Bone earned several championship wins and now as co-host of the Sportsman Channel Show, Bone Collector, he has turned his platform into an opportunity to help average joe's, celebrities, and professional athletes get into the sport of bowhunting. Connect with T-Bone at the links below.

Highlights: Bowfest, introduction into archery, humble beginnings, instructing celebrities and athletes, finding somebody to critique your archery techniques, similarities between competitive archery and bowhunting, putting pressure on yourself, what to practice on right now, sighting in your bow, intentional practice, choosing the right arrow, FOC, the physics of heavy arrows

This week, I am joined by Tony Smotherman of CVA. Tony is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to own and operating muzzleloader rifles and offers sound advice on caring for and operating your CVA muzzleloader. Be sure to check out the resources below and connect with Tony!

Highlights: BuckVentures, determination and passion, hemp farming, balancing life and hunting, whitetail management in Kentucky vs Tennessee, hunting with a muzzleloader, bolt-action muzzleloaders, long-range shots, muzzleloader vs centerfire rifles, resources for new muzzleloader owners, "the blue collar guy's gun of choice," the meaning of hunting

This week's episode of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast is a very special one as I have the opportunity to share a great and meaningful conversation with Jim Liberatore. Jim is the CEO of Outdoor Sportsmen Group and the writer and producer of the upcoming film "The Harvest." To support "The Harvest" and to learn more about the film, check out the links below!

Highlights: defining a successful hunt, "shooting guns is fun," Outdoor Sportsmen Group, outdoors media, reaching non-hunters, "The Harvest" film, who do you say Jesus is?, against the grain of Hollywood, meshing faith and hunting, getting involved, Hunt The Vote, get out and vote

It is certainly possible that we have never seen a time, at least in our lifetime, where family is so important. It is our responsibility, as parents, to raise our kids to be able to one day provide for themselves and to teach them the skills necessary to one day be sustainable members of society. This is exactly what drew me in to Henry and Lakeisha’s story. They have prioritized their relationship with God, they have prioritized their marriage in a world where marriages fall apart every day, and they have prioritized the art of being self sufficient. And the incredible thing is that they are teaching all of these skills to their kids. Connect with Henry and Lakeisha at the links below!

Highlights: family time and marriage, building a platform as a married couple, the start of HALO Chronicles, turkey hunting, putting your family first, involving your kids in hunting, Turning Point USA, continuing to build a family bond, learning new things, accepting challenges, balancing hunting and family

Patrick Tyndall is the founder of the men's ministry, "Ironman Outdoors." On this episode of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, Patrick breaks down the inspiration of Ironman Outdoors and how important it is for men to connect with other men in order to either begin their relationship with God or enhance that relationship. Check out the links below to learn more about Patrick and Ironman Outdoors.

Highlights: raising kids that hunt, teaching Sunday school classes, creating an environment for men to connect, growing from a class to a ministry, manhood discussions, taking off your "camo," being a "spiritual man," the story of Brutus, being a man today, what it's all about

Today, I share a great conversation with Adam as he tells the history of the Weatherby brand, his personal story that took him from ministry to the CEO seat of a world-renowned firearms manufacturer, and his experience with taking over at the business.

Show Highlights: growing up in the Weatherby family, how Wratherby, Inc. ended up in Southern California, taking over at the business, adapting firearms to new generations, blending tradition and progression, time in ministry, seeking God's preparation for life, balancing work and life, moving the business from California to Wyoming

Today’s guest on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast is Eliot Sprague. Eliot is a bowhunter and avid outdoorsman from all the way across the world, in the great land of Australia. Today, Eliot and I have a great conversation about living in Australia, his experiences while out hunting in the Outback, and, of course, his faith in God. I’m excited to share this episode with you guys today! Connect with him at the links below!

Highlights: life in Australia, hunting fallow deer, introduction into the outdoors, the move from the US to Australia, Australian culture, finding rest to refocus, introduced and invasive species, Adam Greentree, evolving as a hunter, heavy arrows vs speed, respecting the animal, bad shots, the importance of practice, Australian wildlife

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My guest today is Bud Fisher. Bud is one of the co-founders of the hilarious and wholesome hunting lifestyle brand Catchin' Deers. Catchin' Deers was founded on the mentality of brotherhood and camaraderie and in the spirit of hunt camp with the guys. On today’s episode, Bud and I share a great conversation on what it means to take hunting seriously but at the same time make sure that you’re enjoying the hunt and having a good time with those around you.

Topics Discussed: life in Canada, tattoos, being introduced into hunting, experiencing "good" hunts, Catchin' Deers, walking around Times Square, the brotherhood of hunting, involving faith in business, partnering with Tractor Supply stores, creating content, Rut Daniels, Rut at trade shows

I’m excited to share the conversation I had with my guest on the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast today. Jordan Miller is the owner and operator of the brand Run 2 Gun. Run 2 Gun provides hunters and outdoorsmen with premier preparation resources. Jordan has put together a great brand that offers superior training programs as well as a line of dietary supplements in order to prepare you for your next hunt. If you’re interested in checking out Run 2 Gun’s supplements and products, head over to run2gun.com. Also, use the promo code “risekilleat25” at check out and you’ll take 25% off of your order. That is a huge discount on products that are already reasonably priced. So again, head over to run2gun.com and use the promo code “risekilleat25” and take 25% off of your order. This code was made specifically for you guys, the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast faithful, so make sure you check it out today.

Topics discussed: hunting and living in South Dakota; being a role model and having role models; navigating tap applications and seasons in South Dakota; Kentucky elk draw system; Live Beyond Average Podcast; pursuing passions; seeing God in the process; building a community around you; Run2Gun products & services; personal discipline; Seeker supplements

“Then a voice told him, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.” These words are the NIV translation for the 13th verse of the book of Acts chapter 10. These words are familiar to hunters and outdoorsmen of the faith and they resonate throughout our community of hunters as almost an anthem and a challenge to the pursuits that we enjoy. But to isolate this verse without reference to the other verses within its context misses a much greater opportunity to understand what God is telling Peter and ultimately, what God is saying to us today, just 2000 years later. So what I want to do today is to tell the full story of Acts 10 and what the significance is of this chapter. So, in order to do that, let’s dive into Acts Chapter 10 together.

“Then a voice told him, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.” -Acts 10:13

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My guest today is Matt Branch, a former LSU football player, a husband, a father, an avid hunter, and a great man of faith. Matt is no stranger to adversity and he is using his story to be an advocate for disabled outdoorsmen, hunting and gun safety, and prioritizing what really matters in life. So I think you guys are really going to enjoy my episode with him! 

Topics discussed: working in the agriculture business; Monroe, LA; playing football at LSU; intro to hunting; the hunting accident; facing death; dealing with phantom pains; having a strong mindset; impacting others; using a prosthetic and hunting; knowing where your food comes from

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Dr. Brooks Tiller is a physical therapist from the Nashville, TN area. In this week's episode of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast, we discuss the importance of community, passing on the tradition of hunting, valuing health, and much more. You can connect with Dr. Brooks Tiller at the links below:

Topics discussed: working during the pandemic, helping the community, meat in the freezer, being introduce into the outdoors, seeing God in His Creation, introducing others into the outdoors, teaching others, changing careers and passions, living life to the fullest, defining successful hunts, knowing where your food comes from, The Healthy Hunter Podcast, the versatility of hunting topics, the eastern US hunter

This 5-week devotional is designed to encourage outdoorsmen and hunters in their spiritual pursuit of God, The Creator. When we view the act of hunting through the lens of what the Bible tells us about Creation, diligence, perseverance, and harvesting blessings it can allow us to grow in our relationship with God, the owner and Creator of all things. Enjoy Week 5 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Devotionals.

One of my favorite things about doing the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast is being able to connect with people all across the country that have the same passion for hunting and the outdoors and a passion for pursuing God and growing in their relationship with Him. That remains true today with my guest AJ Howard. AJ is the founder of Unbounded Pursuit, a video and content resource for people who love the outdoors and love Jesus. AJ and I have a great discussion about life, hunting, and our relationship with God and I really think you guys are going to enjoy this episode!

Topics discussed: teaching/coaching, getting into hunting later in life, getting to know Jesus, marriage, Unbounded Pursuit, creating positive content, consuming positive content, connecting with other outdoorsmen, "the one-person rule," LookUp videos, pursuing God

This 5-week devotional is designed to encourage outdoorsmen and hunters in their spiritual pursuit of God, The Creator. When we view the act of hunting through the lens of what the Bible tells us about Creation, diligence, perseverance, and harvesting blessings it can allow us to grow in our relationship with God, the owner and Creator of all things. Enjoy Week 4 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Devotionals.

Chad Davis is the president of the archery apparel brand, BOWADX. Chad and I have an inspiring conversation about pursuing your passions, trusting in God, family, and, of course, hunting. You can check out Chad and what he is doing with BOWADX at the links below. Enjoy the show!

Topics discussed: quarantine life, trusting in God, "the archery bug," BOWADX, following you passions, being an "employee" for God, leaving a legacy, learning new things, giving to others, involving family in hunting, hunt/life balance, the pandemic and hunting, early whitetail hunting, BOWADX's new turkey call

This 5-week devotional is designed to encourage outdoorsmen and hunters in their spiritual pursuit of God, The Creator. When we view the act of hunting through the lens of what the Bible tells us about Creation, diligence, perseverance, and harvesting blessings it can allow us to grow in our relationship with God, the owner and Creator of all things. Enjoy Week 3 of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Devotionals. 

Today's episode features the third part to our "God. Freedom. Great Outdoors." Series. Over the past 3 weeks, I have dissected the meaning behind the slogan of the Rise. Kill. Eat. Podcast. On this episode, I discuss what the "Great Outdoors" means to me and what it means to this show. Enjoy! 

Quote from today's episode: "But also remember it when everything comes together. Remember it when you pull the trigger and you watch the animal drop to the ground. Remember it as you approach your downed animal and see the fruits of your countless hours of hard work, diligence, patience, and perseverance. And also remember to give thanks to God for putting you on this Earth and giving you the opportunity to hunt. You are healthy enough to hunt, you are wealthy enough to hunt, you are knowledgeable enough to hunt, and you live in a country where you have the opportunity to hunt. Be thankful in your pursuits and get out and enjoy the Great Outdoors."