In the world of Elk Calling one name is tatamount to success and that is Chad Shearer. Chad has won everything you can win in competition Elk Calling. In addition to this, he is good at calling actual elk! As a guide and outfitter in Montana, he has led hunreds of hunters to the trophy of a life time. Hes hunted on 6 contentents and taken more game than just about anyone alive. In addition to all fo this, he is passionate about sharing his faith in Jesus Christ.&nbsp; Today, we learn about competition elk calling, and calling elk when hunting. There is a difference. We also hear for the first time Chad sharing some personal events he and his family have endured this year. We at Christian Outdoors are humbled Chad felt comfortable enough to share with us and you the audience. Through it all, his faith has remaind secure.&nbsp; &nbsp;

293 Chad Shearer- Elk Calling Champion

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We have all been bored in the deer stand. Aaron Futrell is no different. To combat his boredome, he wrote the Deer Stand Devotional. A book that inspires and parallels the deer season for most hunters. THis eight part book, follows the 8 weeks of the deer season with inspiritional stories that enlighten and draw us closer to Christ.&nbsp; Aaron is also a veteran, and a small business owner that makes fishing lures. His story of resiliance and valor are encouraging to all of us. Follow along today and listen to his story and go to  and buy his books.&nbsp; &nbsp;

295 - Deer Stand Devotional - Aaron Futrell

While hunting in Wyoming in 2018, Lee Brooke faced all hunters worst nightmare. He came face to face with a Grizzly bear while returning to claim his elk he'd shot the evening before. Unfortunately for Lee, during the night a sow grizzly bear had claimed his elk. Before he could react, the bear was on top of him, clawing, biting, and tossing him about.&nbsp; "I remember looking down and seeing my mustache and my nose laying on the ground" Lee tells us in his harrowing recount of the nightmare. After spending 7 hours on the mountain, rescue finally arrived. The details, and recovery are all part of this show. You will not want to miss one second as Lee recounts thay fateful day.&nbsp; His wife Martha also joins us as she shares her story of getting the news, the months in the hospital, dozens of surgeries and more.&nbsp; Through all of this Lee adn Martha clung to their faith to help them through nthis ordeal.&nbsp; This is one of the most intersting and captivating stories we have had on Christian Outdoors Podcast and one you will want to save to share for later.&nbsp; &nbsp;

297 - A Grizzly Tore My Face Off-Lee and Martha Brooke

Are you a Christian and need firearm training? Do you know how to select your first firearm? Have you ever been taught proper firearm care and use? Today on Christian Outdoors, we are joined with Jason Wood. Jason owns and operates "Cloud and Fire Outdoors" a firearms and survival school for Christians.&nbsp; jason saw a need to help beleivers be better prepared for emergencies and opened his firearms training to teach and instruct believers in proper firearm selection, care, use and maintenance. He also uses survival school to train basic life skills in case of a real emergency.&nbsp;

299 - Cloud and Fire Outdoors-Jason Wood

Kirk Smally has one of the most inspiring and heart wrenching stories we have had the honor of hearing here at Christian Outdoors. Kirk is the founder of Stand for the SIlent, a non-profit he began after his 11 year oild son took his own life due to bullying in school. Kirk and his wife took this pain and used it to help others who are dealing with this horror.&nbsp; He has spoken to more than four million youth about the effects of bullying, and travels extensively to share his message. If you have children, you will want to hear this show. The statistics he shares are staggering and heart breaking. More than 60,000 children have taken their own lives in the past seven years directly due to bullying. Kirk is committed to preventing the pain he feels for others.&nbsp; Jon Goodwin joins me on this show as co-host due to his training in this specific area. If you want Kirk to come speak at your school, church etc. He can be found at; .&nbsp; &nbsp;

301- Stand for the Silent-Kirk Smally

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