One hunting trip changed everything for Hunter Rasmussen.
And instead of asking “Why me?” — he asked, “What is God trying to teach me?”
Hunter Rasmussen (@1_legged_hunter) is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and faith-driven creator with a mission to help people rise above their hardest moments and chase the purpose God has placed inside them.
After returning home from his mission, Hunter was praying for months, asking the Lord what to do with his life. During a random hunting trip with his cousin — before he even had a chance to seek answers to his questions — the unthinkable happened. A tragic accident left him shot in the leg, deep in the woods, bleeding heavily, unsure if he would survive.
In those terrifying moments, Hunter felt the Spirit tell him that if he closed his eyes, it would be the last time. He also felt a calm assurance: "everything would be okay."
Against the odds, the main artery in his leg was untouched — a miracle that saved his life.
Weeks in the hospital followed. Emergency surgery. Doctors unsure if his leg could be saved. A blessing given at exactly the right moment. Tissue healing when it shouldn’t have. And a journey that forced Hunter to relearn how to stand, walk, and redefine who he was — physically, mentally, and spiritually.
His “identity card,” once built around athletics, activity, and constant motion, was completely ripped up. But instead of staying stuck in the loss, Hunter learned to align his will with God’s. To give himself "10 minutes" to feel frustrated, annoyed, pissed off, or hurt — and then pray and move forward.
Now, Hunter speaks to youth and adults about resilience, faith, and doing hard things. From his upcoming book and clothing brand "On the Hunt", to the message he shares daily, his life is a reminder that recognizing God’s hand helps us remember "why" we’re here — and who we’re becoming.
If you’re walking through something hard right now, this episode is for you.
Listen in, share it with someone who needs hope, and follow Hunter at @1_legged_hunter for faith-filled motivation and perspective.
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