Pete Rogers is an award-winning outdoor writer, photographer, and podcaster. For over 25 years, he has combined his passion for the outdoors with his love for writing, publishing over 1,200 magazine articles, 4,000 photographs, and six books, earning more than 60 awards. Pete has traveled to 47 states and several Canadian provinces, hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring God’s creation. In 2019, he launched the Christian Outdoors Podcast, which merges his faith with his outdoor adventures and reaches over 2.4 million listeners worldwide, ranking in the top 1% of global podcasts. Collectively, his media platforms engage an audience of over 35 million annually. Pete serves on the Board of Directors for the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and is a two-time past president of the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPe).

TOPICS

Introduction & Early Life

01:06 - Pete Rogers introduces himself as host of the Christian Outdoors podcast.

02:43 - Pete shares his late start in hunting and a lifelong love of fishing.

05:30 - Moving to North Carolina as a response to God’s calling.

08:50 - Discussing the importance of following God’s plan even without knowing the destination.

Finding Faith Through the Outdoors

12:15 - How nature helped Pete grow closer to God.

16:30 - Using outdoor experiences as opportunities to reflect on faith and family.

19:45 - Teaching children about God through time spent outdoors.

23:00 - Pete’s testimony of relying on God’s guidance during uncertain times.

27:15 - Reflections on Psalms 119:105 and walking in faith without seeing the full path ahead.

Parenting, Hunting, and Spiritual Lessons

30:40 - Introducing his children to hunting and the outdoors with a faith-first approach.

34:55 - The importance of one-on-one time with kids to build relationships and teach values.

38:20 - Teaching kids patience and humility through hunting and fishing trips.

42:00 - Sharing mistakes made while introducing children to hunting, including starting big game hunting too early.

46:30 - Emphasizing starting children on small game hunting to develop foundational skills.

50:45 - Importance of gun safety and the spiritual responsibility of teaching it to children.

55:10 - Using outdoor adventures as teaching moments about God’s creation and the value of life.

Legacy, Faith, and Family Priorities

59:30 - How Pete’s children now carry on their faith as adults.

01:02:50 - The significance of protecting children's eternal well-being over worldly accomplishments.

01:07:15 - Statistics on how fathers’ involvement in church influences family faith:

When mothers take children to church alone: 17.7% stay active.

When fathers lead: 93% of children remain engaged in faith.

01:11:30 - Making family meals a time for spiritual discussions and reflections.

01:16:45 - Encouraging fathers to prioritize leading by example through their actions and words.

Professional Journey & God's Guidance

01:20:30 - Pete’s calling into ministry at age 15 and journey through seminary.

01:24:00 - Transition from pastoring to working as a USDA trapper and how God opened unexpected doors.

01:28:15 - Starting the Christian Outdoors podcast in 2019 and God’s role in its rapid growth.

01:33:46 - From 22,000 downloads in two years to over 3.6 million annual downloads after trusting God’s timing.

01:37:10 - Emphasizing consistency, preparation, and letting God handle the rest.

Finding God in Everyday Moments

01:41:30 - Seeing God in sunrises, beaver swamps, and the simple beauty of creation.

01:45:00 - Encouraging listeners to shift their attitude to recognize God’s presence daily.

01:49:00 - Final reflections on faith, family legacy, and the importance of fathers guiding their families spiritually.

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Pete Rogers’ Socials:

Website: https://christianoutdoors.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJN0xBHTLu_mPvzqX32Nzw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_outdoors_podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianOutdoorPodcast#