Born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin, Chad Stillman was introduced to sports and the outdoors at a young age.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;. 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 the ranks, he received a promotion to the SWAT Team and ultimately settled in as an FBI Task Force Investigator.  To warn our audience, this isn't an easy conversation to listen to as Chad takes us on the emotional journey of his story. Struggling at times to share it here, he details the events of January 17, 2018, a day that changed his life and the lives of others forever. 7 years later and battling with PTSD from the events of that evening, he gives credit to time in the outdoors, the support of friends and family, but most notably his faith, for sustaining him when the pressures of life are too much. &nbsp; &nbsp;          &nbsp;

337 -  Chad Stillman - Outdoorsman, Law Enforcement Officer, and Survivor

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about what he is working on this time of year, scouting trips and mindset. Then he really gets into backpack hunting. He talks about strategy and the advantages of this style of hunting. He breaks down all his gear and the reasoning behind why he uses what he does. It's a great podcast filled with next-level information this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans

Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans

Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Eastmans

Kryptek - https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans

Mathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans

MTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-Eastmans

Outdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-Eastmans

onX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans

Sig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans

Silencer Central - https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans

Stone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-Eastmans

SecureIt - https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans

Zamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans

Episode 496:  Backpack Hunting Solo With Brian Barney

Have you ever played the comparison game? &nbsp;Thought that you weren't enough? &nbsp;Here is some good news. &nbsp;God doesn't do that. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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 . &nbsp; &nbsp;

338 - Devotions with Christian Outdoors

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.&nbsp; Whether it is a small plot in the woods, a large field, or something in between. Seed bed preparation, seed selection, and the Anabolic seed coat can the the winning combination to having the perfect plot.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;          &nbsp;

339 - Designing and Planting the Best Food Plots for Deer Heath Rayfield

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.&nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;          &nbsp;

341- How Archery and Jesus Saved My Life - David Wooten

Did you know that God knows all about you? &nbsp;He knows the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yet He still desires a relationship with you.&nbsp; Join Jon this week as he takes a brief look at this topic. &nbsp;Praying that this encourages your soul!

342 - Devotions with Christian Outdoors - Fully Know

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 sport. He quickly began competing at a national level. He placed first in the National Field Archery Association’s tournament, and he placed in the finals in both the International Bowhunting Organization’s Indoor World and the Archery Shooters Association’s national tournaments. Rick also competed at a state and local level and won several championships. Archery eventually had to take a back seat to the military, but as Rick reached retirement, he eagerly jumped back into the sport, once again, competing and placing in several local competitions. Rick later completed in the 2017 Department of Defense’s Warrior Games in 2017, taking home two silver medals. He later took a Gold Medal in Archery at the 2021 Invictus Games. Hoping to support other veterans, wounded warriors, and share his love for archery, Rick started coaching the Warrior Games SOCOM archery team in 2019. Today Rick continues to shoot archery and compete as often as possible, but his primary focus is on coaching and helping others enjoy and appreciate archery. &nbsp;          &nbsp;

343 - Disabled Veteran and SOCOM Coach - Richard Deverecks

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. &nbsp;Hope this challenges you and encourages you as well. &nbsp; 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

344 - Devotions with Christian Outdoors - Faith of a Child

Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena.

Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans
Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans
Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Eastmans
Kryptek - https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans
Mathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans
MTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-Eastmans
Outdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-Eastmans
onX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans
Sig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans
Silencer Central - https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans
Stone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-Eastmans
SecureIt - https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans
Zamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans

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