Send us a Text Message. Feel the bite of the Arctic wind as Alain takes us deep into his polar bear hunt, facing the harsh realities of the icy wilderness. From navigating treacherous fissured ice with dog teams to setting up Spartan camps in bone-chilling temperatures, Alain's vivid storytelling brings the Arctic to life. He shares captivating sto…

Send us a Text Message. Jason Wilson, a lifelong hunter from Georgia, is on a mission to mobilize hunters to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Join us as Jason shares his passion for hunting and fishing, with a special love for spearfishing. Learn about the gravity of low voter turnout among hunters, with nearly 10 million unregistered to …

Send us a Text Message. Brandon Park takes us on a captivating journey through his lifelong hunting adventures, deeply influenced by childhood memories with his grandfather. From the scenic wilderness of Colorado to the rugged terrains of Washington, Brandon shares thrilling tales of close encounters with Roosevelt elk and turkey, offering a vivid …

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we trek through diverse terrains and unforgettable hunts, from the dense woods of Texas to the mountainous expanse of Colorado. From a Volkswagen Tiguan navigating hunting grounds to a calf moose standoff, the episode is packed with vivid, jaw-dropping narratives. Whether it’s the rapid-fire bugles of elk or the s…

Send us a Text Message. What happens when you move from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the rugged wilderness of Alaska? Join us as we sit down with Wesley Verhamme, a listener with unique roots in both Alaska and Kansas, who shares his incredible hunting journey. From bagging his first duck at Mosquito Lake with a single-shot .410 shotgun to navig…

Send us a Text Message. Imagine stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the unknown terrain of bowhunting. Join me, as I bring on my good friend Rick Trimmer, the man who introduced me to the Molokai Axis Deer Hunt. We'll reminisce about our recent Hawaiian escapades and how Rick’s courage to embrace new challenges fostered unforgettable fr…

Send us a Text Message. Join us for a thrilling conversation with Bill Vanderheyden, the genius behind Iron Will broadheads, as he shares his inspiring journey from a mechanical engineer in Wisconsin to a pioneering designer of high-performance hunting gear in Colorado. With a background in bow hunting and a drive fueled by a commercial product fai…

Send us a Text Message. Imagine taking down two deer with a single shot or trekking through the African wilderness under the cover of darkness. Join us for an enthralling conversation with the multi-faceted Baker Leavitt, a man whose hunting tales stretch from the fields of Georgia to the savannas of Africa. We delve into his diverse career at Blac…

Send us a Text Message. Imagine getting a call at work that leads you to an adventure filled with treed lions, snowy mountains, and side-splitting laughter. Join us as Scott Daugherty, a seasoned hunter from Gunnison, Colorado, recounts his thrilling and often humorous journey from coon hunting to mountain lion tracking. Inspired by the classic nov…

For the last Humanize episode of the season, I thought it would be edifying to explore how Discovery Institute's institutional programs dovetail with the work of the Center on Human Exceptionalism. Who better to ask than our intrepid president, Steven J. Buri?By Discovery Institute Center on Human Exceptionalism

As we seek to develop a distinctly biblical worldview, we also need a biblical understanding of the direction and climax of history. How do we understand the book of Revelation? What should our understanding be of the apocalypse? What is a Christian view of history? In this episode, Institute founder Steven R. Martins interviews David Forsythe, aut…

Send us a Text Message. When laughter mingles with the profound wisdom of the woods, you know you're in for a treat. Julius Craig, a name synonymous with Delta Fludge Outdoors, joins me to swap tales that stitch together the fabric of a hunter's life. From the comical tale of his roadside rendezvous with law enforcement to the deeply personal refle…

Send us a Text Message. When a former law enforcement officer swaps his badge for a bow, the result is as captivating as it is inspiring. This is the essence of our latest encounter with John Mulligan, affectionately known as Johnny Utah, as he walks us through the tall grasses of his life's work and passion. From the rolling hills of Kentucky to t…

Send us a Text Message. Gather 'round the campfire for our centennial episode as we honor Larry Peterson, the man whose hunting legacy courses through our veins. Joined by Dylan Peterson and Steven Bryant, we spin yarns of our shared adventures and the laughter that echoes through the wilderness. Our tales traverse from Saskatchewan's elk-rich fore…

In this episode of Humanize, Wesley focuses on AI — artificial intelligence. Are we on the verge of an era if incalculable human progress because of the power of AI? Or are we threatened with being made obsolete and perhaps extinguished in an age of intelligent machines? Or, perhaps, a combination of both? The program features two experts who have …

Send us a Text Message. Aaron Snyder of Kifaru, a seasoned adventurer with a heart forged in the great outdoors, joins us for a fireside chat brimming with wild escapades and profound wisdom. Celebrating our 99th episode—a testament to the journey we've all been on together—we traverse the emotional terrain of hunting, encountering the raw edge whe…

Send us a Text Message. When Central Texas whispers its call of the wild into a young boy's heart, a lifelong hunter is born. Will Cooper, our esteemed guest, weaves a captivating narrative of his evolution from a bright-eyed youth, taking his first shots on family land, to his present-day role as a raconteur of the hunt and a steward of the outdoo…

Most people support responsible environmental policies but may be unaware of how radical the leading edge of the movement has become as an increasing number of activists support granting personhood rights to nature. Is nature rights a subversive threat to human exceptionalism and our thriving or is it the next necessary step in society’s moral grow…

Send us a Text Message. From the curious beginnings of a 17-year-old discovering the thrill of the hunt to leading Carbon TV's innovative digital presence, Jules McQueen joins us to weave a tale that traverses the raw beauty of the outdoors and the screens that bring it to life. Our conversation peels back the curtain on how Jules turned her vision…

What were the top five moments of apologetic history in the early church according to Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada? Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Wesley to go over these historical moments and what we can learn for our own apologetic today. Brought to you by the Cántaro Institute.…

Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what happens when a Bellator heavyweight champion swaps the gloves for a bow? On our latest Hunting Stories podcast, we do just that, inviting Cory "Overtime" Anderson to share his first forays into the hunting world, as well as the laughs and lessons he's picked up along the way. From his initial rabbit hunts to…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up in the true north, wild and free? Our guest Spencer Rempel doesn't need to imagine; he's lived it, and he brings his incredible stories to our latest podcast episode. From the history-soaked northern Canadian wilderness to the adrenaline rush of hunting cougars with dogs, Spen…

We live in a time in which eliminating suffering is considered by many to be society’s ultimate purpose. Too often, this leads to policies that eliminate suffering by eliminating the sufferer. Still, for those not experiencing intense pain or anguish, arguing for improved care instead of increased access to assisted suicide or euthanasia can seem l…

Send us a Text Message. Embark on an auditory expedition with the formidable Jana Waller-Bair, the seasoned hunter and captivating host of Skullbound Chronicles and Skullbound TV and on Carbon TV, as she recounts her evolution from a young Wisconsin outdoorswoman to a prominent figure in the hunting world. Our conversation with Jana is a masterclas…

Send us a Text Message. Episode 93 of The Hunting Stories Podcast is live with the one and only Tony Gilbertson, an ace in the art of elk calls and a treasured contributor to the hunting community. In our latest episode, we unpack Tony's evolution from a rifle hunter taught by his father to a masterful archer, as he weaves a colorful narrative of h…

Why Christian education? With secular educational institutions across the country, why do we need to set that aside and not even consider that as an option for the education of our children? Ryan Eras of the Wolf's Head House and Chairmaster of the Niagara Classical Academy answers those questions and provides an introduction to Christian classical…

Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey into the heart of archery elk hunting with the remarkable Jason Phelps, a true innovator who's turned his passion for the wilderness into a symphony of success with Phelps Game Calls. His story, woven from childhood hunts to the thrill of the bow, captures the essence of a tradition transformed by innovat…

Send us a Text Message. I recently sat down with Phil Mendoza, a legend in the archery world and the visionary behind No Limits Archery and the Mile High Hunt Expo. Together, we took an introspective look at the transformation from rifle to bow, exploring how commitment to craft and community shapes the essence of a hunter. Phil's own evolution mir…

To say the least, bioethics is controversial. Many in the mainstream movement reject the sanctity and equal dignity of human life around issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, and biotechnology. But there is a robust pushback against such approaches—a human dignity bioethics, if you will—that promotes medical ethics and public health policies t…

Send us a Text Message. When Brett Thompson recounted his first hunting trip, where an elusive banded duck almost met its match, I knew our listeners were in for a treat. Each of his stories, woven with the fabric of family and tradition, brings the wilderness of Idaho alive with an authenticity that only a true outdoorsman can convey. From an emot…

Send us a Text Message. Gather 'round the hearth as we explore the visceral connection between the wild outdoors and the warmth of the kitchen with our esteemed guest, Jesse Griffiths. In a tale that marries the primal thrill of the hunt with the delicate art of cuisine, Jesse, author, chef, and culinary conjurer, takes us through the forests teemi…

It is no secret that most of society’s critical institutions are suffering from a crisis of trust. One of these is science, which heretofore enjoyed the confidence of the vast majority of the American people. To learn, what happened, whether the loss of confidence is deserved, and what can be done about it, Wesley asked the Director of the Discover…

Send us a Text Message. When Ashley Covert traded her vegan lifestyle for the woods and wild game, her journey opened up a world of respect for nature, ethical hunting, and self-discovery. As we sit down with Ashley, she recounts the poignant transition sparked by a craving during pregnancy that led her from a plant-based diet to embracing the hunt…

Send us a Text Message. When the stadium lights dim and the roar of the crowd fades, where does the heart of a champion lead? For Derek Wolfe, Super Bowl hero and former Denver Bronco, the call of the wild was impossible to ignore. Step off the beaten path with us as Derek recounts the transformation from NFL glory to becoming a master of the mount…

Racism has been America’s lingering cancer. There is no question that great strides have been made in eradicating this evil from our culture since the bad old days of slavery and Jim Crow. But alas, the urgent task is not completed, and as a result, a great divide still lingers among too many Americans based on superficial and irrelevant difference…

Send us a Text Message. Embark on a wilderness journey with seasoned archer and hunter, Brandon McDonald, as he weaves the tale of his archery and black bear hunting exploits. Drawing you into his world, Brandon's story begins with the birth of his YouTube channel—an endeavor meant to capture hunting memories—that flourished into a go-to resource f…

The terms "Cultural Marxism", "Social Justice", and "Woke" have been dropped on previous episodes of The Apologist podcast, but the occasions did not allow us to go into depth on what these terms actually mean. As part of a much larger discussion, cultural theologian Dr. Andrew Sandlin joins us to kick off our exploration of the definition, develop…

We are in the midst of a transgender moral panic. Where only recently, very few people sought what used to be called a sex change, today the numbers of people seeking to “transition” to the other gender—particularly among children and teenagers—is becoming a flood. Much of the American medical establishment and the Biden administration claim that i…

Send us a Text Message. As I welcomed the extraordinary father-son duo, Finn and John Waddell, to the mic, we unearthed the layered narrative of hunting traditions that have shaped their bond. Our journey with the Waddell's takes us through laughter-filled tales of moose mishaps and deer that turn up their noses at garden pumpkins, to the poignant …

Apologetics is not solely confined to first world countries and isolated centers of intellectualism, it can and ought to be employed everywhere. There is a present need to develop a distinctly biblical apologetics, wherever that may be. Together, Institute directors Steven R. Martins and Daniel J. Lobo, discuss the need for apologetics in Latin Ame…

Send us a Text Message. When Leigh McClendon isn't captivating the internet with his viral cat antics, he's living a less-known, but equally engaging life as an ethical hunter. This episode takes you through the unexpected journey of a social media star who's just as comfortable with a rifle in hand as he is behind the camera. Leigh's candid discus…

For much of our podcast series, we have approached things from a rather Van Tillian approach in regards to our apologetic, and that is for the most part because Van Til set out to develop a distinctly biblical apologetic. But as it concerns the development of a distinctly biblical worldview, while Van Til has much to share, we would do well to turn…