It is a sad reality in today's world that churches must begin to take action to protect their members and staff from violence. As I write this, the news came out of another shooting at a church in Lexington, Kentucky. Kris Maloney saw this need a few years ago, and using his military and Law Enforcement training began teaching churches how to protect their members and staff. This local assistance has transformed into a full ministry and business. Sheepdog Church Security was founded to provide e...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 349
Anyone who has hunted turkeys in the Southeast for any period of time has seen a sharp decline in the huntable population of the wild turkey. I was fortunate enough to grow up in the good old days of the wild turkey here in South Carolina. Spring mornings filled with thunderous gobbles from 7-10 different birds every morning was heaven for this hunter. Today, those same woods are silent. What happened? This is the question we are attempting to address in this episode. Today we have Travis Sumner...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 347
This week Jon shares a story about a hunt that resulted in two punched tags. He looks at Philippians 3.14 makes some applications. Trusting this gives you a little encouragement and that you are having an amazing week!
Jul 09, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 346
Josh Vegors is a happily married father of four boys, and is the host of the Forging of Men Podcast, where he inspires men to pursue strength, faith, and purpose through honest conversations and stories from the outdoors. As an avid outdoorsman and dedicated Christian, Josh encourages men to embody both courage and humility in their daily lives. He brings this unique perspective as a guest on the Christian Outdoors Podcast, sharing insights on how faith and adventure shape his journey and callin...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 345
This week Jon takes a look at the idea of what it means to have the faith of a child, talks about the fact there are no outcasts when it comes to Jesus, and that Christ followers can be guilty of hindering others from seeing Jesus clearly. Hope this challenges you and encourages you as well. As always if you wish to discuss this topic further, or discuss having Jon speak at one of your events, reach out at jon@christianoutdoors.org
Jul 02, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 344
Rick Devericks is a medically retired 20-year Special Operations Green Beret Army Veteran from Brunswick, Ohio. Rick’s military service to our nation has taken him through 10 combat deployments in six different countries. Rick now lives in North Carolina near Fort Bragg with his family. He is passionate about his family and God, but also about veterans, archery, hunting, and the outdoors. Rick started shooting archery at the age of 15 and soon thereafter found himself enthusiastic about the spor...
Jun 30, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 343
Did you know that God knows all about you? He knows the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yet He still desires a relationship with you. Join Jon this week as he takes a brief look at this topic. Praying that this encourages your soul!
Jun 25, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 342
After tragically losing his father as a child, David Wootten lived a lost and reckless life of rebellion as a teen and young adult that ultimately led to joining the Army. A career ending injury in Iraq coupled with struggles with PTSD, alcohol and drugs left him on the verge of losing his family and even his life. It wasn't until a pastor introduced David to the sport of archery and to a God he thought had abandoned him that he finally found the love, peace and purpose he had been searching for...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 341
This week Jon shares about his hunting trip to Illinois that included a pretty serious bout of pneumonia and uses that to try and illustrate our need to pursue help when we struggle. Scripture referenced this week: Galatians 6.2; James 5.16; Matthew 11.28-30 As referenced in this week's episode, Jon is available to talk and pray with you if you have are carying a burden that you need help and counsel with. Reach out at jon@christianoutdoors.org and set up a phone call....
Jun 18, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 340
Food Plots have been the rage for deer hunting for quite some time now. But there is a lot more to it than just casting seed on the ground and hoping a trophy buck will show up. Today, we have one of the best food plot designers, around. Heath Rayfield has been developing and maintaining food plots for decades and knows a thing or two about how to create a plot to fit your specific needs. Whether it is a small plot in the woods, a large field, or something in between. Seed bed preparation, seed ...
Jun 16, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 339
Have you ever played the comparison game? Thought that you weren't enough? Here is some good news. God doesn't do that. He isn't impressed with how much you have but rather just wants you to be faithful with what you have been given! Join Jon this week as he discusses this topic. If you would like to hear it more in depth then head to hartlandbible.org/sermons/ and select the June 8 sermon. As always, if you wish to discuss this topic in greater detail you may reach out to Jon directly at jon@ch...
Jun 11, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 338
Born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin, Chad Stillman was introduced to sports and the outdoors at a young age. Growing up, if you couldn't find him on the soccer or football field, chances are he was in the woods or on the water. Those two passions would lead to a stint as a semi-pro kicker for the Racine Raiders and a cameraman for Bowhunting.com . By 22 years old, he was fresh out a college, a homeowner and embarking on his lifelong dream of working in law enforcement. Quickly moving up in...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 337
Sin doesn't remove our calling, but it does make it harder. This week Jon seeks to share that we are not to live a life of surrender to the results of sin in this world but we are go back and look at the divine intent of creation and live that out as followers of our God. Scripture used or referenced: Genesis 1.26-31; Genesis 2.18; Genesis 3.14-19; Mark 2.17; Luke 2.17; Romans 6.23; John 8.11; John 11.25 Do you have a sin that you are struggling to overcome? Feel free to reach out to Jon. He wou...
Jun 03, 2025•16 min
The day he left for basic training, Aaron Ritter renounced Jesus and all religion. Living a life of selfishness, and as he puts in "the life of a rock star" (whatever that is). Years in the Navy, as a firefighter, living on the edge daily. Several failed marriages and then a horrific motorcycle accident that ripped part of his right leg off. A faithful father and mother who never stopped praying for their son. A passion for the outdoors, and finally a life surrendered to Jesus. Limb-itless Outdo...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 335
This week Jon talks about a fun little narrative in John 6 where the disciples forgot to wait for Jesus and then got stuck in a storm. While there fear and discouragement seems to have been the choice of the disciples, we find Jesus pursuing them and meeting their needs in the midst of the storm. As always, if you wish to discuss this further, feel free to shoot Jon an email at jon@christianoutdoors.org.
May 28, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 334
Al Quackenbush is The Faithful Sportsman. Begun several years ago, Al blogs, comments, and reviews items for national publications, and renound websites. His style of "telling it like it is" and honest reviews has brough him a lot of exposure through the years. Al and his wife are also survivors of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2015. His story of escaping the nightmare of that fateful day is riviting. This show is about how the grace of God protected Al throughout his life and has enabled hi...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 333
In today's devotion, Jon challenges us to set aside our excuses and to grab ahold of the call that God has on our lives, to embrace the reality of who God is, and to Be still. Exodus 4.10-11; 1 Timothy 1.15; Acts 9.15; John 20.13; John 20.17; Judges 6.14-15; Psalm 46.10
May 21, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 332
How important is strength conditioning? For top tier athletes, it is essential for success. Bert Sorin and the folkls at SorinEx are setting the bar for the best strength equipment made today. With literally hundreds of products, and dozens of patents on strength and exercise equipment. They are the best in the business when it comes to providing essential equipment for colleges, universities, military and more. Bert is also a dedicated outdoorsman, father, husband and follwer of Christ and toda...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 333
This week Jon speaks on differentiating between the voice of the accuser and the voice of the restorer. The lesson this week comes from John 8.1-11 where we find Jesus combatting accusers and restoring the accused! John 8.1-11; John 3.17; James 4.7 As always, should you wish to dialogue about this topic further or have Jon speak at your next event, please reach out to Jon at jon@christianoutdoors.org . You also can hear Jon teach on this topic in greater detail on Hartlandbible.org....
May 14, 2025•18 min•Season 6Ep. 330
Listeners know there is nothing more I enjoy more than turkey hunting. The allure of the spring woods being awakened to the thurnderous gobble of a mature turkey stirs my soul like nothing else. It is refreshing when I get the chance to talk with kindred spirits. Today, Jon Goodwin joins me again on a conversation with Travis Sumner. Travis has "been there and done that" in the world of hunting turkeys. From years spent with NWTF, to conservation groups, and mentoring new hunters. Decades as a m...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 329
Today Jon takes a unique look at the Great Commandment, found in Matthew 22, and challenges our listeners to get curious about their neighbor. After all, how can we love people if we do not seek to know them better? Want to discuss this concept more or have Jon speak at your next event? Shoot him an email at Jon@christianoutdoors.org . God Bless!
May 07, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 328
Kayak Fishing is picking up popularity all across the country with more and more anglers preferrig human powered boats rather than the giant gasoline engines. Kayak fishing poses it's own set of skills and challenges which is what draws many anglers to this activity. As such more and more tournaments have begun with kayak anglers. Bass fishign tournaments, redfishing tournaments and more are gaining popularity. Chase Carlock of Southwest Indiana Outdoors joins us today to discuss all things Kaya...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 327
This week Jon asks a simple question; what do you need to say yes too? Saying yes can be terifying especially when we feel unqualified. The Scriptures are littered with men and women who were not qualified but still were called into the service of our Savior. How can this be possible? The simple answer is this: our Savior is qualified! This week devotion shares the following Scriptures: Exodus 3.11; 3.13; 4.1; 4.10; 4.13 Isaiah 56.8-9 Ephesians 3.20 If you wish to discuss this topic in further d...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 326
When you do not have a mentor in the outdoors what are your options? At the age of 30 Johnny Mack made the decision he wanted to start hunting. He signed up for his hunter education course in Washington state and took to it like a fish out of water. No one to guide him, he plowed into YouTube videos, and poicking peoples brains to find out all he could about hunting. 4 years, later he took his first big game animal. A black bear in the backcountry of Washington. His story of that day, hunt and m...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 325
This past Sunday Christians all around the world celebrated the resurrection! Celebration was happening because we know the entirety of the story. But what about those early Christ followers who were struggling because they had seen their Savior get crucified. The emotions were high. Today, Jon takes a look at one of those followers. A follower who struggled and rejoiced. Who wept uncontrollably and then hugged Jesus uncontrollably as well. Jon discusses some lessons we can learn from the life o...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 324
Is fitness a priority for you? Do you enjoy working out with a purpose? Today we have with us the founder of Wheeless Fitness Brett Wheeless talks about the importance of fitness that is designed for overall better health, not just bulking up. We discuss how to get motivated for fitness and some of the things everyone can do to make their health better. Brett uses his fitness business as an avenue to share his lvoe for Christ and share the gospel with his clients and encourages them to treat the...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 323
In this episode of Devotions with Christian Outdoors Jon takes a brief look at some of the details surrounding the Triumphal Entry during Holy Week. Jesus reveals His heart for the spiritually blind. Jesus reveals His heart for the nations. Jesus reveals His heart for the marginalized. Matthew 21.1-17; Luke 19.41-44; John 3.17
Apr 16, 2025•17 min•Season 6Ep. 321
Seven days that changed the world. From a triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to a hill called Golgatha, to an empty tomb. It all happened in seven days. The sacrifice of Christ cannot be overstated. God became man and took on the sin of the whole world, so that YOU would not have to carry the burden of sin. For six hours he hung on the cross to take away the sins of the entire world...for YOU. His death is our hope in eternal life with him. his resurrection is proof that our souls live forever. We ...
Apr 14, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 321
As we are quickly approaching Holy Week, Jon discusses some of the details that happened shortly before the Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday). This week he shares four truths all coming from John 11 and John 12. If you are hoping to get the most out of this devotion it is encouraged that give John 11 and 12 a read. Additional Scriptures to read: Joshua 4.6-7; Joshua 4.19-24; Luke 10.38-42; 1 Peter 2.4-5. Truth #1 - God's Timing is Perfect. Truth #2 - Devotion looks different with different people. T...
Apr 09, 2025•19 min•Season 6Ep. 320
Walking the halls of the turkey show a few weeks ago, I was flagged down by today's guest. He was working the booth of Backwoods Mafia, an appareal company that has solidified their space in the outdoor market. Our conversation quickly moved to his other company American Threads, where he customizes appareal inhouse for clients. But what really stood out about Landon was his drive as an entreprenuer and his passion for Christ. We instantly began sharing our faith stories there in the halls of th...
Apr 07, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 319
