Best Story Works Alaska Podcasts (2024)

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1200 Miles to Durango - TDS Photo Podcast 31:31

1d ago31:31

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #968, Oct. 8, 2024. Today's theme is "1200 Miles to Durango." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Most folks aren't crazy enough to load up an EV in Northern CA and drive over a thousand miles to Durango, CO. But that's exactly what I did last week for our photography workshop. And it was amazing. Hear all about i…

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Opening Doors in Israel and Gaza 25:59

5d ago25:59

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God is miraculously opening doors for Samaritan’s Purse to respond in both Israel and Gaza. Bev Kauffeldt and John Silkman, who are helping lead this response, share about what the Lord is teaching them personally and about our partners on the ground. One year after Hamas attacked Israel and the war began, God is equipping Samaritan’s Purse to give…

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Start With Your Bag, Then Work Backwards - TDS Photo Podcast 25:41

8d ago25:41

25:41

This is The Digital Story Podcast #967, Oct. 1, 2024. Today's theme is "Start With Your Bag, Then Work Backwards." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue It's a law of nature that any horizontal surface in the home must have stuff on it. And so it goes for our camera bags as well. If there's room inside, we will put something there. So if you want to…

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Surrendering Control to God 26:00

12d ago26:00

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Relinquishing control is hard, but God is sovereign. Dave Philips, a deputy director for international projects at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how we can witness suffering firsthand, and choose to surrender it to the Lord—trusting Him with everything. Hear powerful Scripture that Dave clung to during his recent trip to Sudan. Resources: Read more abo…

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We Think a Picture Should Be of Something That Actually Happened - TDS Photo Podcast 34:43

15d ago34:43

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #966, Sept. 24, 2024. Today's theme is "We Think a Picture Should Be of Something That Actually Happened." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I've been waiting for this AI shoe to drop, and now that it has, I'm loving this discussion. With the announcement of the iPhone 16, Apple put its stake in the ground regar…

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Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin 25:14

19d ago25:14

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In the red light district of Berlin, thousands of women are trapped in prostitution. Oftentimes, these women feel dirty and unworthy of love. Alabaster Jar volunteers and staff come alongside these women to show them they are daughters deeply cherished by God. Marina and Mariana, who lead Alabaster Jar for Samaritan’s Purse Germany, talked with Kri…

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Let's Get Real: A Smartphone-Only in Alaska is Ridiculous - TDS Photo Podcast 39:01

22d ago39:01

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #965, Sept. 17, 2024. Today's theme is "Let's Get Real: A Smartphone-Only in Alaska is Ridiculous." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Alaska is geological wonder, seafaring history, indigenous culture, goldrush, hardship, wildlife, and wild west. It is truly bigger than the life most of us have ever experienced.…

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Finding Treasure in the Field 25:03

26d ago25:03

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Disasters are not a distraction from ministry, they are opportunities for ministry. Kristy Graham sat down with Jeremy Zerkle from North American Ministries, who shared Scripture and stories from the field, where he has seen the Church step up amid devastating disasters across the U.S. Resources: Volunteer with U.S. Disaster Relief! Call the Billy …

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2 Stories About Photography and Life - TDS Photo Podcast 22:27

29d ago22:27

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #964, Sept. 10, 2024. Today's theme is "2 Stories About Photography and Life." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Very few things happen in a vacuum, and photography is certainly not one of them. This week I have two stories that illustrate the connectedness of our artistic passion with the world in which we live…

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Print Black & White Like a Pro - TDS Photo Podcast 31:40

1M ago31:40

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #963, Sept. 3, 2024. Today's theme is "Print Black & White Like a Pro." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Seeing a gorgeous black-and-white print emerge from your inkjet printer will make you fall in love with photography all over again. And you don't have to spend a $1,000 on a fine art printer to experience th…

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A Hope and a Future 26:18

1M ago26:18

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College students from Ukraine now have the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education at North Carolina’s Montreat College through Samaritan’s Purse. Hear from Dr. Paul Maurer, the president of Montreat College, about how the Lord has directed this partnership as well as some of these Ukrainian students about what this opportunity has meant…

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Getting Ready for Alaska - TDS Photo Podcast 31:59

1M ago31:59

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #962, August 27, 2024. Today's theme is "Getting Ready for Alaska." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue In less than 2 weeks, I'm boarding a plane as the first leg of my trip to Alaska. I've never been there, and I want to be prepared for anything that I may encounter. Since I'm smack dab in the middle of my plann…

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Before They’re Broken: Human Trafficking Prevention 25:49

2M ago25:49

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Barry Jessen, the country director for Samaritan’s Purse in Cambodia, talked with Kristy Graham about how the Lord led him and his family to Cambodia over a decade ago. Barry shared what it has been like to see people break free from physical and spiritual bondage through anti human trafficking and safe migration programming. Resources: Hear more f…

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Zero Computational Photography with Process Zero - TDS Photo Podcast 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

This is The Digital Story Podcast #961, August 20, 2024. Today's theme is "Zero Computational Photography with Process Zero." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Are you ready to see what kind of pictures your iPhone captures with absolutely no computational photography applied? You might wonder how that could even happen. The latest version of Ha…

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Faithfully Ministering to the Next Generation in Peru 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Travel with Kristy Graham to Lima, Peru, where you will hear what it was like to witness Operation Christmas Child outreach events and a graduation ceremony for The Greatest Journey. Many kids received shoebox gifts, but most importantly, they heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You will also hear directly from the hearts of pastors and Operation Chr…

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Roof Top Camping and Nimble Photography - TDS Photo Podcast 44:13

2M ago44:13

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #960, August 13, 2024. Today's theme is "Roof Top Camping and Nimble Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue As I wandered through the campgrounds during my latest outing, I noticed some very impressive encampments that I'm sure required plenty of manpower to set up. Being the Nimble Photographer that I …

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Step Out in Faith 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Holly Silkman talks with Kristy Graham about a new project in Israel that will impact people physically, mentally, and spiritually: an equine therapy center. Hear how the Lord opened the doors for this incredible leap of faith and what her prayer is for this program. Resources: Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is bringing relief to Israel and…

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County Fair and Fabulous Olympics Photography - TDS Photo Podcast 37:54

2M ago37:54

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #959, August 6, 2024. Today's theme is "County Fair and Fabulous Olympics Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue If the steamy summer doldrums have put your photography on ice, then a colorful county fair might provide the inspiration to get you back outside. Even though fairs themselves are timeless ac…

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Spreading Hope on the Island of Carriacou 26:05

2M ago26:05

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This week, hear directly from residents of Carriacou, who are picking up the pieces after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl. Kaitlyn Josten was on the ground from the beginning of the response. She spoke with beneficiaries, pastors, and Samaritan’s Purse partners about how they are finding hope in the heartache. Resources: Read more about the medi…

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Hiking or Biking for Summer Photo Adventures? - TDS Photography Podcast 29:50

2M ago29:50

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #958, July 30, 2024. Today's theme is "Hiking or Biking for Summer Photo Adventures?" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Two popular summer activities for outdoorsy types are hiking and biking. The days are longer and the air is warmer, tailor-made for both forms of exercise. But what if we want to combine our fa…

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Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Liberia Ebola Response Part 2 26:14

3M ago26:14

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When they didn’t feel like they could take another step, the Samaritan’s Purse team fighting Ebola in Liberia encouraged each other with Scripture. The verses they shared suddenly became a lifeline even though they had heard them countless times over the years. Kristy Graham talked with John Freyler and Dr. Lance Plyler about how they were able to …

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Behind the Scenes at the Olympics - TDS Photo Podcast 39:36

3M ago39:36

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #957, July 23, 2024. Today's theme is "Behind the Scenes at the Olympics." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Opening ceremonies for the Paris Summer Olympics are this Friday. Certainly this is a thrilling moment for athletes from all over the world who will compete for their countries. But it's also an exciting …

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Remembering the Liberia Ebola Response: 10 Years Later 25:39

3M ago25:39

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Ten years ago, Samaritan’s Purse responded to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Kristy Graham spoke with our staff who were on the ground from the beginning about their experiences fighting the deadly disease and the suffering they witnessed daily. Hear from the hearts of our team members about how they witnessed God’s faithfulness even as they walked…

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How Still Photography, Once Again, Tells the Story - TDS Photo Podcast 19:16

3M ago19:16

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #956, July 16, 2024. Today's theme is "How Still Photography, Once Again, Tells the Story" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue New York Times photographer, Doug Mills was on stage just a few feet from Donald Trump when an assassin's bullet grazed the former president's ear. Mills, who has been covering the preside…

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Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response 26:18

3M ago26:18

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Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaving total destruction in its wake. On Grenada’s Carriacou Island, nearly all structures were destroyed. Less than 24 hours after the storm hit, Samaritan’s Purse began serving those in desperate need of help and hope. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Kaitlyn Josten, who joined the first w…

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Are You an Off-the-Grid Ready Photographer? - TDS Photo Podcast 36:33

3M ago36:33

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #955, July 9, 2024. Today's theme is "Are You an Off-the-Grid Ready Photographer?" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Some of the most important images in my personal library were captured during the Tubbs Fire of 2017. I documented the events the best I could during our 10-day evacuation flee. But I could have d…

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The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief 26:20

3M ago26:20

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, and the next generation is here to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ when homeowners are at their lowest. In this week’s episode, Bruce Poss with North American Ministries shared how he has seen God’s faithfulness through this next generation of servant leaders. Krist…

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How Megatank Printers Change Everything - Canon G620 Review- TDS Photo Podcast 29:27

3M ago29:27

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This is The Digital Story Podcast #954, July 2, 2024. Today's theme is "How Megatank Printers Change Everything - Canon G620 Review." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue When my aging All-In-One Canon printer rattled out its final 5x7, I began shopping for a replacement. There are many options in this category, but I wanted to take advantage of th…

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Suffering Well: Pastor Skip Heitzig 25:14

4M ago25:14

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Kristy Graham talks with Pastor Skip Heitzig, who pastors Calvary Church in Albuquerque and serves on the board of directors of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Skip shares how he came to know Christ through a Billy Graham sermon and talks about what it has been like to travel the world with Franklin Graham, witnessing Samaritan’s Purse projects in action…

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An Anchor of Hope: Brazil Flood Response 26:19

4M ago26:19

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In response to major flooding across southern Brazil last month, Samaritan's Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team to help in Jesus’ Name. Hear stories from Leslie Klein, a member of our Disaster Assistance Response Team, and testimonies from pastors on the ground, who have witnessed the body of Christ come together in the wake of this tra…

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Leading in Humble Confidence: Israel 26:18

4M ago26:18

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John Silkman, the country coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse in Israel, spoke with Kristy Graham about how he strives to walk in humble confidence and reliance on the Lord as he leads in a complex, tense region of the world. John shared what he is seeing on the ground in Israel and how Samaritan’s Purse programs build bridges in communities, providi…

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The Final RAD Cast Outdoors Podcast but Not the End for Patrick and David 24:46

4M ago24:46

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Please check out David and his content @bowspider on TouTube, instagram and facebook. Check out www.bowspider.comCheck out Patrick's new show, @anglingwisdom on all your favorite podcast apps and on YouTube. You can also follow on instagram and Facebook. His new website is www.anglingwisdom.comBy Fishing, Hunting, Anlger, Elk, Walleye, Deer by Patrick Edwards and David Merrill

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Matt Rinella from Hunt Quietly 56:02

5M ago56:02

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Matt Rinella from the Hunt Quietly podcast joins us to visit about stewardship, social media and the outdoors and also how to responsibly enjoy the wonderful resources we have. Matt Rinella has a PHD in ecology and is passionate about the outdoors and keeping it pristine. Subscribe to RAD Cast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. Th…

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One Week in Alaska 26:14

5M ago26:14

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For 17 weeks every summer, military veterans and their spouses are invited to Operation Heal Our Patriots for a week-long marriage retreat. Kristy Graham takes listeners behind-the-scenes to experience what these military couples do day by day, immersing them in what life is like at Samaritan Lodge Alaska. Hear how the Lord transforms marriages thr…

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Our Ultimate Healer 26:10

5M ago26:10

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God is our ultimate healer—He can heal physically and, more importantly, spiritually. Samaritan's Purse medical staff and volunteers treat people’s physical conditions, and they also share the love of Christ. Hear from members of our medical staff who have led teams providing cleft lip and cataract surgeries in remote corners of the world, served i…

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The Greatest Love 26:20

5M ago26:20

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Parenting is a challenge, and when faced with a crumbling economy and healthcare system, expecting mothers in Venezuela felt helpless. A Samaritan’s Purse maternal-child health clinic near the Colombia-Venezuela border provides much-needed medical attention for moms and babies. While at the clinic, these families are cared for by doctors and chapla…

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Jesus Pursues You 24:26

6M ago24:26

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Dr. Ed Carns has served in the far corners of the world with Samaritan’s Purse both with World Medical Mission and the Disaster Assistance Response Team. He shares his testimony of how God used people in his life to point him to Christ and encourage him in his faith. The stories he shares with Kristy Graham demonstrate how God pursues each person i…

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Building Resiliency in Christ 25:42

6M ago25:42

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Bev Kauffeldt has served with Samaritan’s Purse around the world for more than two decades. Her life experience internationally coupled with her own testimony and cancer diagnosis have taught her to rely on God for strength daily. Bev candidly shares about failure and how it has taught her to rely on Christ. Resources: Find out more about the Samar…

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Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word 26:15

6M ago26:15

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Scripture is alive and active, and no matter the circumstances we face in life, God’s Word can help lift our eyes beyond our current situation and towards our eternal hope in Jesus Christ. This week, we are taking you behind the scenes to Samaritan’s Purse staff devotions where Randy Bishop talks about the history of the English Bible and how impor…

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Top 5 Spring Fishing Lure Options 15:10

6M ago15:10

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Patrick shares his top 5 lures for the spring fishing season. He shares his go to lures for catching trout, walleye, bass and crappie in the spring. His top five are: 1. Rattle Bait2. Flutter Fish Spoon3. Suspending Crankbait4. Paddle tail and jig5. Marabou Crappie Jig Subscribe to RAD Cast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. This …

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Rick Young - Wild Hunting Stories and Adventures 43:25

6M ago43:25

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Rick Young from Rick Young Outdoors joins David Merrill at the International Sportsman's Expo in Salt Lake City. Rick shares some wild stories of hunting adventures across the globe. You can find Rick's innovate hunting products at https://rickyoungoutdoors.com/Subscribe to RAD Cast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. This podcast …

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Hope Is Where the Healing Starts 25:58

6M ago25:58

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God is our hope and our ever-present help in trouble, but there are times when our circumstances seem impossible. For some families in countries with minimal health resources, their children suffer from an untreatable condition: a heart defect. This is where Children’s Heart Project steps in to provide life-changing heart surgery, and God works in …

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The Heart of a Country Director 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Country directors play a key role in leading and carrying out the mission of Samaritan’s Purse in our 15 country offices around the world. They work to ensure the passion for the Gospel stays at the forefront of everything their office engages in—from preventing human trafficking to providing clean water. Kristy Graham spoke to Edward Densham, the …

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Cody Robbins - Live 2 Hunt 54:01

7M ago54:01

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Cody Robbins from Live 2 Hunt Tv joins David and Hunter Merrill for a podcast on hunting, filming and enjoying the outdoors. Cody gives tips on how to help kids enjoy the hunting experience and shares tips and tricks for hunting and more. Subscribe to RAD Cast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. This podcast is proudly sponsored by…

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Insightful Tips and Adventures of Legendary Muskie Angler - Pete Maina 1:12:27

7M ago1:12:27

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Welcome to another exciting episode of RADCast Outdoors, a podcast powered by Bow Spider, sponsored by PK Lures and High Mountain Seasonings. This time, we play host to the legendary angler extraordinaire, Mr. Pete Maina, who has earned worldwide acclaim for his skill and understanding of muskie fishing. From formative years at a fishing resort in …

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The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Operation Heal Our Patriots 26:19

7M ago26:19

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Operation Heal Our Patriots transforms lives and gives veterans and their spouses hope in Jesus Christ. This week-long marriage retreat in Alaska provides military couples with Biblical training and Godly counsel, but the ministry does not stop there—Operation Heal Our Patriots walks with these couples for life. Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground…

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VPA Archery - Quality Broadheads 44:30

7M ago44:30

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David sits down at Western Hunt in Salt Lake City with Alex and Jeff from VPA. VPA manufactures broadheads here in the USA and makes some of the best broadheads on the market. Check them out at: https://vparchery.com/collections/all-broadheadsSubscribe to RadCast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. This podcast is proudly sponsored…

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Helping Vulnerable Women Feel Seen and Loved 26:14

7M ago26:14

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Samaritan’s Purse protection programing around the world helps vulnerable women and girls experience God’s love in tangible ways by creating safer communities built on the foundation of Christ. Kristy Graham talked to Monica Napier, the global protection technical advisor, about her passion for this important work and her recent trip to Niger. Kris…

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From Obesity to Successful Hunting Career (David Merrill w/ Hunter McWaters) 31:31

7M ago31:31

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Hunter McWaters joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about his show, the Hunters Quest Podcast. David and Hunter talked about Western Hunt expo, podcasting on hunting, Hunter's show and hunting heritage. https://www.thehuntersquest.com/Subscribe to RadCast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. This podcast is proudly sponsored …

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Serving as a Spouse in Ministry 24:48

7M ago24:48

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Joy Dagher is a devoted wife, mother, and ambassador for Christ, who has chosen to cling to the promises of God in all circumstances. Joy and her husband, Sami Dagher, who was featured in our last episode, have spent their lives sharing the Good News in dangerous places while also raising a family. Kristy Graham asked Joy about her life as a spouse…

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