Houndsmen and hound women join the hound-hunting sport chiefly for one purpose, to experience the audible thrill of the chase, the proverbial music of the hounds.  Imagine if you will, a consummate hound hunter since youth, loving this sport above all other experiences and facing the real possibility that he will lose his hearing, rendering him no longer able to experience the sport that which he truly loves?

Our guest this week was that hunter.  His story includes his failed attempts to join the military, his early days of competition hunting, his affinity for bluegrass music, his discovery of a hidden talent which he exhibits for our host, and the story of his fear that surgical attempts to save his hearing could leave him totally deaf.   It’s a story of faith, determination,and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.

Brad Hall works for jet engine manufacturer Rolls Royce in Indianapolis.  He is launching a new venture in the form of a podcast to bring coon hunters of faith to his microphone to share their stories, all of which center around the sport of raccoon hunting and include testimonies of faith.   Steve takes the opportunity to explore the content Brad plans to bring to his show as the two longtime friends share this common interest.