In this OPERATION: Hunt episode of the Prayin & Slayin Podcast, we sit down with Mike Unruh — Retired Military Police Officer, former K9 Handler, and current Operating Officer of The Fallen Outdoors.

The Fallen Outdoors is the largest non-paid, all-volunteer organization in the country dedicated to getting veterans outdoors to heal through camaraderie and time spent in God’s creation. Mike shares his story of service, transition, and continued mission — now serving those who served by connecting them to the healing power of hunting, fishing, and community.

We also discuss Mike’s role as the owner of Ridge 2 River — our very first retail partner carrying the patent-pending Knee Bag by Light The Fire Outdoors. You can find the Knee Bag at: www.ridge2river.com

Learn more about The Fallen Outdoors at: www.thefallenoutdoors.org

This episode is brought to you by our presenting sponsor: Deadnuts Outdoors 2D Targets.

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Deadnuts goes a step further by contributing an additional 5% of every sale using our code back to the License To Kill Initiative at Light The Fire Outdoors — a program dedicated to sponsoring hunting and fishing license costs for veterans across the country.

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Keep Prayin & Slayin.

Welcome back to the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast, and thank you for helping make our first full year something special.

In this Annual Kickoff Episode, Aaron recaps the biggest wins from 2025 and lays out what’s coming in 2026 — including the launch of the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network, the growth of Hunting the Frontlines, the expansion of Operation Hunt, the release of the PATENT PENDING Knee Bag, and the official launch of our giving-back mission: The License to Kill Initiative.

We’re heading into 2026 fired up and ready to bring you the greatest collection of hunting stories this world has ever heard.

Episode Highlights

• Thank you for supporting our first full year
• First-ever partner of the show: DEADNUTS OUTDOORS
• DEADNUTS sponsors the PODCAST Network!
• Network launch and new shows
• Hunting the Frontlines with Justin Wilson is growing fast
• Operation Hunt may become its own standalone podcast
• Launch of the PATENT PENDING Knee Bag
• First-ever dealer: Ridge to River Outdoors (MO)
• New partnerships and more coming in 2026
• Launch of Operation: Trailhead testimonial series
• New swag coming for Prayin’ & Slayin’ and Hunting the Frontlines
• Launch of the License to Kill Initiative (veteran license sponsorships)

Partner Spotlight: DEADNUTS OUTDOORS

DEADNUTS OUTDOORS is the first official partner of the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast. We’re proud to work alongside them as we expand their brand and push the mission forward. They also stepped up in a major way by sponsoring the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network.

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Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network

Listen to every show in the network:

Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast – PODCAST Hunting the Frontlines (Justin Wilson) – Hunting the Frontlines Operation Hunt (Standalone show coming soon) – PODCAST

The License to Kill Initiative

10% of proceeds from merch, swag, Knee Bags, and business partners goes back into our mission. Those funds are now being used to sponsor hunting and fishing licenses for veterans across the country, supporting conservation while removing barriers for those who’ve already given so much.

See the first sponsoree group of 2026 on the Impact Page: www.lightthefireoutdoors.com

Stay connected and support the mission: www.lightthefireoutdoors.com LTFO Facebook GEAR

Over and out.

Welcome back to the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast — and thank you for helping make our first full year something special.

In this Annual Kickoff Episode, Aaron recaps the biggest wins from 2025 and lays out what’s coming in 2026 — including the launch of the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network, the growth of Hunting the Frontlines, the expansion of Operation Hunt, the release of our PATENT PENDING Knee Bag, and the official launch of our giving-back mission: The License to Kill Initiative.

We’re heading into 2026 fired up and ready to bring you the greatest collection of hunting stories this world has ever heard.

✅ Thank you for supporting our first full year
✅ First-ever partner of the show and network: DEADNUTS OUTDOORS
✅ Network launch + new shows
✅ Hunting the Frontlines w/ Justin Wilson is growing fast
✅ Operation Hunt may become its own standalone podcast
✅ Launch of the PATENT PENDING Knee Bag
✅ First-ever dealer: Ridge to River Outdoors (MO)
✅ New partnerships + more to come in 2026
✅ Launch of Operation: Trailhead testimonial series
✅ New swag coming for Prayin’ & Slayin’ + Hunting the Frontlines
✅ Launch of the License to Kill Initiative (veteran license sponsorships)

DEADNUTS OUTDOORS 2D Targets is the first official partner of the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast — and we’re proud to work with them as we expand their brand and push the mission forward. They also stepped up big by sponsoring the Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network.

🔗 Shop DEADNUTS OUTDOORS
🔗 Follow DEADNUTS OUTDOORS: facebook.com/deadnutsoutdoors

Listen to every show in the network here:

✅ Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast

✅ Hunting the Frontlines (Justin Wilson)

✅ Operation Hunt (Standalone show coming soon)

10% of proceeds from merch, swag, Knee Bags, and business partners goes back into our mission — and now those funds are being used to sponsor hunting and fishing licenses for veterans across the country.

✅ See the first sponsoree group of 2026 on the Impact Page:
🔗 www.lightthefireoutdoors.com/impact

📲 Stay connected + support the mission:
🔗 www.lightthefireoutdoors.com/gear

Over and out.

🔥 Episode Highlights🤝 Partner Spotlight: DEADNUTS OUTDOORS🎙️ Prayin’ & Slayin’ Podcast Network🎯 The License to Kill Initiative

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

Podcast Partner Spotlight:
This episode is brought to you by DEADNUTS OUTDOORS — makers of the most realistic 2D targets in the game, built right here in the USA. Get those reps in before your next hunt and support a good cause.
Use code prayin&slayin for 10% off, and a portion of proceeds goes directly to our Veterans and Conservation Mission at Light The Fire Outdoors!

KEEP PRAYIN AND SLAYIN!

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.”

Partner Highlight:This episode is brought to you by DEADNUTS OUTDOORS — makers of the most realistic 2D archery targets on the market. Made 100% in the USA, these full-size big game targets bring any backstop to life. Prayin and Slayin Podcast listeners get 10% off using code "prayin&slayin" at checkout:
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Keep Prayin and Slayin!

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

PRAYIN and SLAYIN is proudly presented by DEADNUTS OUTDOORS, 100% hand made in the USA 2D Targets for unmatched realism during your season practice reps with the gun or bow! Check them out and get 10% off your order using code: prayin&slayin at check out - www.deadnutsoutdoors.com

As always: KEEP PRAYIN AND SLAYIN!

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

Partner Highlight:
This episode is brought to you by DEADNUTS OUTDOORS, makers of the most durable 2D archery targets on the market. Support the show and the Light The Fire Outdoors Veteran and Conservation mission by ordering through our exclusive link or using code prayin&slayin on their site:
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KEEP PRAYIN AND SLAYIN!

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.

This podcast is powered by our partners at DEADNUTS OUTDOORS 2D Targets. Get 10% off your order using code: prayin&slayin and DEADNUTS OUTDOORS will also kick back a portion of the proceeds to the LTFO Veteran and Conservation support mission!

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/

Prayin and Slayin Network Partner:
🎯 Deadnuts Outdoors 2D Targets! – Get your American-made 2D Archery and Firearm targets for 10% off using our exclusive code: prayin&slayin
Proceeds support Light The Fire Outdoors’ Veteran and Conservation mission.

Keep Prayin and Slayin!

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’.

PARTNERS:
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