In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Anthony Dyer for an honest and wide ranging conversation centered on the outdoors, personal growth, and finding purpose through time spent outside.Anthony shares his background and the path that led him deeper into the outdoor lifestyle, including how challenging experiences in the field shaped his mindset and values. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, mistakes that turned into growth, and why discomfort in the outdoors often translates into clarity in everyday life.The conversation explores the deeper side of outdoor culture, touching on discipline, responsibility, mental toughness, and the importance of slowing down in a world that rarely does. Anthony also opens up about how the outdoors can serve as a reset button, helping people reconnect with themselves, their priorities, and the land.We also discuss the importance of conservation, respecting the resource, and why ethical outdoor practices matter now more than ever. From personal stories to broader conversations about stewardship and community, this episode reflects what Wild Life Outdoors is all about.If you are passionate about hunting, fishing, conservation, and becoming a better version of yourself through the outdoors, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Subscribe to Wild Life Outdoors for long form conversations focused on outdoor culture, conservation, and the people who live it every day.Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com#WildLifeOutdoors #AnthonyDyer #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingPodcast #FishingPodcast #OutdoorsAndMentalHealth #FindingPurposeOutdoors #HuntingLifestyle #FishingLifestyle #ConservationPodcast #OutdoorStorytelling #ModernMasculinityOutdoors #HuntingEthics #ConservationAndHunting #PublicLandHunting #PersonalGrowthOutdoors #OutdoorDiscipline #OutdoorMindset #HuntingStories #FishingAsTherapy #ConservationMindedHunters #FindingMeaningInNature

In this powerful episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Stephen Gadberry for a raw and thought provoking conversation that blends faith, service, masculinity, and the outdoors.Stephen’s life story is anything but ordinary. From military service and deep personal hardship to answering a calling into seminary and priesthood, Stephen shares how discipline, suffering, and purpose shaped the man he is today. This episode dives into what it means to live with intention in a chaotic world and how faith and the outdoors can ground us when everything else feels unstable.The conversation spans a wide range of topics including growing up through adversity, learning the value of hard work later in life, hunting and fishing as a form of connection and reflection, and why building things with your hands still matters. Stephen opens up about how hunting, fly fishing, knife making, fitness, and cooking wild game all connect to living a life rooted in responsibility and service.Russell and Stephen also discuss the modern challenges men face today, the importance of mentorship, how faith can feel inaccessible to many, and why authenticity matters more than appearances. Whether you come from a faith background or not, this episode challenges listeners to think deeper about purpose, sacrifice, and what it truly means to live well.If you are passionate about the outdoors, personal growth, faith, or finding meaning beyond the noise, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Subscribe to Wild Life Outdoors for more long form conversations on conservation, hunting, fishing, and the values that shape the outdoor community.Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherstephenjgadberry/?hl=enBucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTkForetold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com00:00 Introduction and opening story02:10 Stephen Gadberry background and upbringing07:30 Hardship early in life and finding faith13:45 The role of discipline and hard work18:20 Military service and the call to seminary25:10 How Stephen knew he was being called30:20 Faith authenticity and breaking stereotypes35:40 Hunting fishing and building with your hands42:10 Memorable hunts and lessons learned47:30 Bucket list hunts and outdoor goals52:30 Knife making fly fishing and craftsmanship54:00 Final thoughts on faith purpose and the outdoors#FaithAndMasculinity #OutdoorsAndMentalHealth #ChristianMenPodcast #FindingPurposeAsAMan #MilitaryVeteransFaith #HuntingAsTherapy #OutdoorsAndSpirituality #ModernMasculinityCrisis #MenFindingPurpose #FaithBasedOutdoorPodcast #HuntingAndPersonalGrowth #WildernessAndFaith #WildLifeOutdoors #StephenGadberry #FaithAndTheOutdoors #HuntingAndFaith #ChristianOutdoorsman #MasculinityAndFaith #MilitaryToPriesthood #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingStories #FlyFishingPodcast #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithBasedPodcast #PublicLandHunting #KnifeMaking #WildGameCooking #ModernMasculinity #HuntingLifestyle #FlyFishingLifestyle #OutdoorStorytelling #MenAndFaithPodcast #SpiritualGrowthOutdoors #HuntingCommunity

In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Ingrid Lyons, Executive Director of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, for a critical conversation about the future of public lands and the fight to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Ingrid breaks down what is happening right now in northern Minnesota, including the ongoing threats of sulfide ore mining near the Boundary Waters and why these decisions matter far beyond Minnesota. We discuss how public land policy is shaped, who actually has a voice in these decisions, and why outdoor recreationists, hunters, anglers, and everyday citizens must stay engaged.This episode dives deep into conservation advocacy, grassroots organizing, and the real world consequences of losing protected wilderness. Ingrid explains why the Boundary Waters is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the United States, what makes it ecologically irreplaceable, and how short term resource extraction could permanently damage watersheds, wildlife habitat, and outdoor access.We also talk about how listeners can get involved, why advocacy is not just for activists, and how protecting public lands directly impacts hunting, fishing, paddling, and outdoor traditions for future generations.If you care about public lands, conservation, wilderness access, and the future of America’s wild places, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Subscribe to Wild Life Outdoors for honest conversations about conservation, public lands, outdoor culture, and the policies shaping the wild places we love.Save the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actnow26Sportsmen of the Boundary Waters:https://sportsmenbwca.org/stauber-resolution/#WildLifeOutdoors #IngridLyons #BoundaryWaters #BoundaryWatersCanoeAreaWilderness #BWCA #PublicLands #PublicLandConservation #WildernessProtection #MiningNearWilderness #SulfideMining #OutdoorConservationPodcast #EnvironmentalPolicy #PublicLandAccess #GrassrootsConservation #WildernessAdvocacy #HuntingAndFishingConservation #OutdoorRecreation #CanoeingWilderness #MinnesotaWilderness #ConservationPodcast #PublicLandsPodcast #EnvironmentalActivism #ProtectingWilderness #OutdoorEthics #ConservationEducation #WildPlaces #OutdoorAdvocacy