Wild Faith Podcast

Wild Faith Podcast

Welcome to the Wild Faith Podcast, where the wonders of the great outdoors intersect with our journey through faith. As passionate hunters, fishermen, and believers of Christ, we’re dedicated to sharing our stories and the powerful testimonies of others who have found God in his glorious creation. Our mission is clear: cultivating a community of devout outdoor enthusiasts who walk in the footsteps of Christ and inspire others to do the same. Guided by the Word of the Lord, we answer the call to become fishers of men (Matthew 4:19). Join us as we navigate the path of the faithful outdoorsman, celebrating victories, overcoming challenges, and reveling in the awe-inspiring moments that define our journey into the wild.

Episodes

October 23, 2025 15 mins

In this week’s Migration Minute, Luke is joined by Elliott Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting to break down how the first cold fronts of mid-October are shifting bird patterns across the Central Flyway. Elliott shares what he’s been seeing in the field — from early pushes of teal and gadwalls to the first greenheads showing up — and dives into how he’s adapting decoy spreads, calling strategy, and hide setups for these changing con...

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In this episode of Wild Faith, Evan talks about something we all wrestle with — the pace of life right before it all ramps up. The hunts, the holidays, the deadlines, the noise. Before the big rush hits, Evan shares what God’s been laying on his heart about slowing down, listening to the pull of the Holy Spirit, and remembering what truly holds value. He talks honestly about how easy it is to lose focus when life gets loud — how we...

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It’s finally here — the first real cold front of October, and deer movement is about to blow wide open. In this week’s Chasin’ the Rut, Evan breaks down exactly how to hunt the October 20–25 window across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. From a youth season recap to mid-week cold-front strategy, stand setups, and daily game-plan breakdowns — this is the week mature bucks start showing in daylight. Buck sign is popping, scrapes are ...

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In the first episode of The Migration Minute, Luke sits down with Cal Ness from Midwest Flyways to kick off the new series and talk early-season waterfowl. They break down what Cal’s been seeing across the Midwest for early-to-mid October migration, how he’s adjusting his spreads and calling as the first big pushes of birds roll through, and the small details that make a big difference this time of year. Cal also shares one piece o...

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In this episode, Evan and Luke break down one of deer hunting’s longest-running debates — moon vs. weather — and uncover what’s actually happening when deer appear to disappear.

They dig into real movement data, talk through how changing food sources and cover shifts influence daylight activity, and explain why it’s not that deer stop moving — it’s that they move differently.

From cold fronts and barometric pressure to staging area...

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Chasin’ the Rut is back for Season 2. We’re rolling into the week of October 13th–19th, right on the tail end of the October lull — that stretch when whitetail movement slows, temperatures swing, and hunters start wondering when things will break loose.

In this episode, we’re revisiting powerful conversations with three experienced bowhunters: Dan Johnson from Sportsman’s Empire, Shane Simpson, and Cody Butler.

They share practica...

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October 10, 2025 2 mins

In this Friday Fuel, Evan shares a powerful reminder that forgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s freedom. Drawing from Colossians 3:13, he unpacks how letting go of bitterness opens the door to peace, healing, and purpose. Life is short, and we weren’t created to live chained to anger or resentment. God calls us to forgive just as He forgave us—to hand over the weight, walk in grace, and live free.

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This week on Wild Faith, I’m joined by Shane Simpson — hunter, tracker, and founder of TRAKR — for a deep dive into early season bowhunting and deer recovery. We kick things off catching up on life and hearing about Shane’s first hunts of the year before getting into his background — from growing up hunting with family to tracking wounded deer each season with his dog, Callie.

Shane shares insight on early-season whitetail patterns...

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October 6, 2025 20 mins

In this final episode of the season, we kick things off by announcing the winner of our Bucks and Ducks Final Episode Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered and supported us this fall—tune in to hear who won.

We dive into some early and mid-season hunting strategy, including:

  • The best times of day to hunt ducks as the migration ramps up

  • Tactics for hunting morning bedding areas for early to mid-season bucks

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Are you ready to give up? Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and like the fight is too heavy to keep going? You’re not alone. Life has a way of piling on stress, pressure, and pain — but the truth is, God has not called you to quit. He has called you to endure, to rise, and to find your strength in Him.

 

In this Friday Fuel, we dive deep into what it really means to keep going when life gets overwhelming. We’ll talk about the battle...

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This week on Wild Faith I’m joined by my buddy Eric Clements to talk all things fall hunting. We kick it off with early season goose hunting—decoy spreads, calling, and what’s working right now. Eric also shares about his trip out west chasing elk in Wyoming this fall—the highs, the challenges, and what he learned along the way. We wrap it up by laying out our own fall hunting plans and how faith, family, and the outdoors all tie t...

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In this week’s Ducks & Bucks episode, Luke's flying solo and answering some listener-sent hunting questions. We dive into early October strategies for both duck hunting and deer hunting to help you make the most of this crucial part of the season. First, I break down whether concealment or decoy spread size matters more when hunting early season ducks. Then, we shift gears to whitetails and bowhunting—should you be aggressive i...

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In this episode, we take you inside our past South Dakota hunting trips — packed with pheasants, ducks, and deer. From long drives and missed shots to campfire laughs and brotherhood in the blind, it’s a conversation about more than just hunting.

We kick things off by catching up on early season hunts and the excitement of getting back out there, then dive into the stories that made South Dakota unforgettable. You’ll hear funny mom...

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This week on Bucks & Ducks, Evan and Luke dig into the number one mistake duck hunters make in the blind—something that costs birds every season. Then they shift to the deer woods, where they break down how saddle hunting is revolutionizing mobile whitetail hunting, giving hunters more flexibility and opportunities. And to wrap it up, Luke shares a quick look at his 24-hour run and the mindset it took to get through it.

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America is hurting. Division, hatred, and violence are tearing us apart, and it’s exactly what the enemy wants. In this episode, we dive into what it will really take to heal this nation—not more politics, not more finger-pointing, but a return to Christ.

We’ll talk about what Jesus said in Luke 6:27–38 about loving your enemies, how to respond when the world hates you for your faith, and why forgiveness and grace are the only way ...

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On this week’s Bucks & Ducks, we kick things off with a quick catch-up on the hot-weather bow opener and the Vikings game tonight. From there, we dive into the age-old duck camp debate: what’s your go-to duck call and why?

We also put hunting and football head-to-head with the big question — would you give up hunting for a year if it meant the Vikings finally won a Super Bowl? Luke pressed me on my early-season whitetail strate...

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From Evan and Luke at Wild Faith we pray so deeply for Charlie Kirk, his family, his wife, his children, and this country. We all need some spiritual healing and this country so desperately needs a spiritual healing.

The only way through these dark times is through the light of Jesus Christ. Please join us in prayer for this great country.

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In this episode of the Wild Faith Podcast, we sit down with Ross Nelson for part one of his story. Ross shares what it takes to prepare for a moose hunt in the Alaskan bush — from the grind of being the “pack-out mule” to a technical breakdown of the gear that makes or breaks success. Beyond the weight of the pack, Ross opens up about how the wilderness has shaped his faith, the peace he finds in solitude, and the brotherhood that ...

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In this episode, we dive into early season hunting strategy from both the blind and the stand. For waterfowl, we cover how weather fronts affect goose movement, plus the decoy spreads and setups that give you the best shot. For deer, we break down whether to focus on food sources or bedding areas in the early season — and how to read conditions to make the right call.

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We live in a world run by fear. But God says, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” This devotional explores Isaiah 41:10 and shows how God’s presence steadies our hearts against fear.

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