It’s late November and we’re back in the blind for another Road Hunter Podcast hunt. The ducks were slow, but the coots kept things interesting—we ended the morning with 3 coot, 2 ducks, and plenty of laughs.

While we wait on birds, we break down the final days of elk season: what went right, what went sideways, and what we learned as we close the book on another year in the mountains.

If you like duck hunting, real talk, and end-of-season storytelling, you’re in the right place.

Suffering Victoriously As Christians... "It is 'Go Time' to be Fully Invested in Serving Christ and His Kingdom!"  It was and seems to be once again time to be fully invested in serving the LORD.  There are four fundamental responses that need to be consistently practiced as troublesome times continue to unfold.  First, a prayer life built upon sound judgment and soberness.  Next, we need to remain fervent in our love for the brethren.  Third we need to be hospitable with a great attitude,  Finally, we need to invest our God-given gifts, talents, abilities, and resources to advance Christ's Kingdom.  The overall riding purpose is that God may be glorified in His people as we humbly do His will.

“Suffering Victoriously As Christians... Arm Yourselves with Christ's Purpose in Suffering for Doing what is Right!” As those who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we are to suffer like Christ according to the will of God. To accomplish this we must, "arm ourselves," by setting our mind, our intentions, and our purpose to share the gospel in both word and deed so others might become Christians! In following Christ's example, as we consistently invest our lives in the selfless sacrifice and service of others, we will grow in the holiness and righteousness of our Lord Jesus. In so doing, we will also experience the slander of those who will malign us as we lay aside our former fleshly lusts to embrace the righteous life of Christ and His love for lost souls. Our motivation in all this comes from knowing that all of us will stand before the judgment seat of Christ and be recompensed for the things we did in the flesh whether good or evil.

“Suffering Victoriously As Christians... In Your Marriage and the Family of God!”   Last week we introduced this lesson but this morning we will finish looking at the critically important human institutions of marriage and the church which is the family of God.  Remembering that we are looking at each of these human institutions, created by God, for God's purpose we will examine marriage in the same light.  Marriage is also designed to fulfill the LORD's ultimate purpose.  The husband and wife are to be subject to their God given purpose and role in the marriage relationship.  Submission to God's will in any relationship means the sacrifice of "Self."  In a person's sacrifice in marriage, to be in submission to the LORD's will, there is often pain of many different kinds.  We will focus on both the husband and wife in the LORD's call to submit to Him and His will while serving each other in marriage.  To fulfill His will we must also examine the critical spiritual nature and adornment of the wife and the husband as God's word directs.  We will conclude our lesson by examining our call to fulfill God's purpose as Christians in context to being a part of His family.  We will describe the purpose of our submission to one another and what the nature of that submission looks like.

“Suffering Victoriously As Christians... In Your Marriage and the Family of God!” In the past few weeks we have learned that we are to be in subjection to every human institution such as civil governments and the institutions were we are employed. This morning we will look at the critically important human institutions of marriage and the church which is the family of God. Remembering that we are looking at each of these human institutions, created by God, for God's purpose we will examine marriage in the same light. Marriage is also designed to fulfill the LORD's ultimate purpose. The husband and wife is to be subject to their God given purpose and role in the marriage relationship. Submission to God's will in any relationship means the sacrifice of "Self." In a person's sacrifice in marriage to be submission to the LORD's will there is often times pain of many and varied different kinds. We will focus on the both the husband and wife in the LORD's call to submit to Him and His will while serving each other in marriage. We will conclude our lesson by examining our call to fulfill God's purpose as Christians in context to being a part of His family. We will describe the purpose of our submission to one another and what the nature of that submission looks like.

Join us in the Eastern Oregon backcountry as we chase elk, glass the ridges, and talk through one of the biggest moments of the season—Eli missing a big buck on the very last day of deer season.

In this episode of The Road Hunter Podcast, we break down what happened, what we learned, and how those tough misses shape us as hunters. Plus, we share fresh elk sign, strategy talk, and the highs and lows of being deep in the timber.

If you love real hunting stories, honest conversations, and the raw beauty of Eastern OR, you’re in the right place.

Join us in the duck blind for an unforgettable hunt! 🦆 We double up on two birds while calling in ducks and swapping stories about the season. As deer season winds down, we talk about shifting gears into elk season — what we’ve learned, what’s next, and why the grind never stops for The Road Hunter crew. Tune in for good laughs, duck calls, and real talk from the blind.

In this episode of The Road Hunter Podcast, we talk about the slow late-October deer hunting season. Deer sightings have been scarce, and the rut feels late this year. We share what we’re seeing (and not seeing) in the field, discuss weather and moon phase factors, and swap thoughts on how to stay patient when the action cools down. Grab a coffee, settle in, and join the hunt talk!

“Suffering Victoriously As Christians... In Your Place of Work!” As we learned last week, we are to be in subjection to every human institution. The places of commerce and work were we earn our living, "by the sweat of our brow," is a very important place to serve the LORD according to His will. We are taught to serve our earthly masters with all respect and honor regardless of whether they are good or unreasonable. I serving them according to God's will we may need to endure unjust suffering at the hand of our earthly masters. If, when doing what is right according to God's ethical standard for our behavior in the work place we will find favor with the LORD and receive His blessings. To be able to do this we must look to Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith. I following Christ's example we recognize that Christ suffered when fulfilling His Father's will and so we also may suffer injustice when doing the LORD's will at our places of work. To look to His example will give us the strength and courage to set our faces like flint to serve the LORD in every way at our places of employment. In so doing, we will glorify His before men and receive praise, glory, and honor from the LORD on the last day.

In this episode of the Road Hunter Podcast, Ryan shares a deeply personal and emotional story from this past bow season — a once-in-a-lifetime shot on a massive trophy elk… that didn’t go as planned.

He walks us through the moment of the shot, the confidence he had in the placement, and the gut-wrenching days that followed searching for an animal that never turned up. It’s the side of hunting we don’t talk about enough — the reality, the responsibility, and the respect we owe the animals we pursue.

This isn’t a story of success, but it’s one every hunter needs to hear.