In this episode, we sit down with Joel Raether from Hunt Hike Harvest to talk elk hunting, his newest venture Puck Outdoors, and the role functional strength plays in long-term wellness and success in the mountains. Joel shares how slowing down, staying intentional, and building strength the right way can help hunters perform their best on even the toughest hunts.

Check out Joel’s work:
🔸 Hunt Hike Harvest – https://www.hunthikeharvest.com
🔸 Puck Outdoors – https://www.puckoutdoors.com

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Faith, Family & Corndogs with Tyler Dunn

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Idaho’s own Tyler Dunn to talk about life, raising kids in faith, and his family’s 2025 Idaho deer and elk season where he took a nice mule deer buck at 750yds! Tyler shares how he got into working in the outdoors industry and running a corndog food truck, and why helping good people with good products is what drives him most.

Episode Bible Verse:Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) — “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”

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Operation Trailhead: Mile 3 — Make Your House a Home

Before you can make your house a home, you’ve got to make your heart one.
In this Mile 3 reflection, Aaron talks about what it means to prepare your mind and body as a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit — and how that presence should flow through your home, marriage, and family.

This episode reminds us that we can’t add to the finished work of the cross, but we can set our hearts on the hope in Jesus and let His Spirit guide our every step.

Whether you’re sitting at the dinner table or hiking under the early morning stars, this one calls you to unity, humility, and readiness — to make your life a home where Christ is welcome and reflected through you.

“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” — Matthew 18:20

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Operation: Conservation

In this episode of the Prayin and Slayin Podcast, we sit down with Eric Dippold, Bryan Suchey, and Joshua Newsted from the North American Pronghorn Foundation. These men are working tirelessly to conserve one of the most iconic species of the American West—the pronghorn. Together, we dive into the mission of the foundation, their efforts on the ground, and how everyday sportsmen and women can play a role in sustaining pronghorn for generations to come. PLUS...we dive into several hunting stories!

Learn more about the North American Pronghorn Foundation:
🌐 Website: https://www.northamericanpronghorn.org
📲 Facebook: North American Pronghorn Foundation
📸 Instagram: @northamericanpronghorn

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On this Operation: Trailhead reflection, Aaron sits on the back porch and draws lessons from the sparrows—birds that don’t complain, don’t compare, and don’t manufacture struggle. In a world overflowing with comfort, we often create “hardship” in our minds instead of choosing the kind of real challenges that grow us.

Released on the anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, this episode pauses to honor those who have walked through unasked-for hardship—our military, first responders, and their families—and to remember Charlie’s fearless determination to face hard conversations with faith-filled fire.

This is a call to reset your depth perception, embrace discomfort, and intentionally step into the hard things that make you stronger.

AS ALWAYS: KEEP PRAYIN & SLAYIN

The Prayin and Slayin Podcast is the official podcast of Light The Fire Outdoors, a Veteran Owned and Operated outdoors brand building business committed to serving Veterans and Conservation support missions in their local communities.

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OPERATION: CONSERVATION

Guest: Kendrick Chittock – Partnerships, Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance

In this episode, we sit down with Kendrick Chittock of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to talk about pushing boundaries and capturing moments in the wild. Kendrick shares his passion for hunt photography, the lessons that come from testing your limits, and the unique conservation mission of RMGA. We dig into the differences between nannies and billy's, what that means for ethical hunting, and how faith has guided Kendrick’s steps through challenges and victories. From the mountains to personal growth, this is a conversation about chasing your calling—on the hunt and in life.

Links & Resources:
📖 Kendrick’s Substack – https://dkendrickc.substack.com/
📸 Kendrick’s Photography – https://www.dkendrickc.com/about
🐐 Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance – https://www.goatalliance.org/

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OPERATION: TRAILHEAD – Just Strong Enough to Resist
When the trail is rough and the way forward isn’t clear, you don’t have to be the fastest, smartest, or strongest to make it through—you just have to be strong enough to resist.

In this episode, Aaron shares a revelation from some time spent scouting in Texas while bushwhacking through tough, unmarked trails. Drawing from James 4:7 and 1 Corinthians 10:13, we break down what it really means to resist the devil, why you don’t have to win the fight in your own strength, and how God always provides a way out in times of trial.

We’ll also explore the power of intentionally seeking resistance in life—choosing the hard thing in training, in relationships, in spiritual battles—because resistance not only makes the devil flee, it makes you stronger.

If you’ve been chasing comfort, this is your call to step into the struggle, build your spiritual toughness, and be ready for whatever comes your way.

Scripture References:

• James 4:7

• 1 Corinthians 10:13

  
  

Until next time… Keep Prayin’ and Slayin’.

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OPERATION: Hunt – Healing Through the Bowstring w/ Jason McCoy of ENDEX Archery

In this powerful episode of OPERATION: Hunt, we sit down with Jason McCoy, founder of ENDEX Archery, to hear the story behind the mission. A veteran himself, Jason opens up about his personal battle with PTSD and how picking up a bow became more than just a hobby—it became a lifeline. His journey through the dark and back into the light laid the foundation for ENDEX Archery, a nonprofit organization helping veterans and first responders find healing and community through the sport of archery.

Whether you're a fellow veteran, a first responder, or someone passionate about the outdoors and mental health, Jason's story is one you won't want to miss.

🔗 Learn more about the mission or get involved: www.endexarchery.org
📧 Reach out: [email protected]
📱 Follow @endexarchery on all major platforms.

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🎙️ New Horizons & Mid-Year Wins | Solo Update with Aaron Stonehocker

In this special solo episode, Aaron hops on the mic to bring you behind the scenes with a mid-year update from Prayin and Slayin. From exciting new ventures to heartfelt gratitude, this one’s a personal check-in you won’t want to miss.

Aaron kicks things off by announcing the launch of the PRAYIN AND SLAYIN Podcast Network, a new way to expand the mission and bring more faith-filled, purpose-driven voices into the outdoors space. First up on the network? Hunting the Frontlines with veteran and conservationist Justin Wilson—a powerful show that aligns perfectly with our vision.

He also reveals a brand new series coming to the Prayin and Slayin Podcast: OPERATION: Trailhead—a personal, faith-centered reflection series where Aaron shares moments when God revealed truth and purpose during key crossroads in life.

Plus, Aaron takes a moment to celebrate some hard-earned wins from LTFO client DEADNUTS OUTDOORS and reflects on the growth, grit, and goodness that’s come to life in just the first half of the year.

Whether you’ve been riding with us from day one or just hopped on the trail, Aaron shares his heartfelt thanks for your support and gives a glimpse of where we’re headed next.

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🎧 EPISODE: Ironman Outdoors – Where Brotherhood Meets the Backwoods

In this episode, we sit down with the crew from Ironman Outdoors, a ministry changing lives one hunt and one retreat at a time. From treestand talks to post-hunt prayers, these guys are giving men space to unplug, connect, and hear from God—in the woods, where it all started.

We talk real stories from the field, the heart behind their retreats, and how the outdoors opens the door for transformation that church pews sometimes can’t. If you’ve been needing a reset, this one’s for you.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Book a retreat with the Ironman team here → www.ironmanoutdoors.org

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