The Storied Outdoors

In this episode of the Storied Outdoors, we are joined by Chase Bowers, Pastor of Temple Bible Church in Texas and Josh Farmer, Regional Church Relations Manager for Compassion International as they recap some of the adventures they shared with Brad this summer at the Refuge in Wyoming. They recall stories of horseback riding, fly fishing and harrowing tales of near misses and close calls. We excavate what sabbath means for a pastor and Josh tells about the meaningful work Compassion International is doing across the globe. This episode is chock-full of funny stories, and tall tales from a fantastic trip out west. We know you will enjoy hearing from Chase and Josh in this episode.

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In this episode, we hear about two fishing trips to the same area with wildly different weather conditions. Brad explores the juxtaposition of real life and what's portrayed in social media, as well as how fishermen are generally at odds with the weather. Either way, it was exciting; fish were caught, and memories were undoubtedly made.

An undisturbed river is as perfect as we will ever know, every refractive slide of cold water a glimpse of eternity.”— Thomas McGuane

Fishing in rainy conditions may make fishermen seem crazy to the great mass of unimaginative people, but then few fishermen care what they think.”— John Gierach

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In this episode, we are joined by artist and illustrator, Breezy Brookshire. Breezy is an Indiana native and enjoys all things books and nature and is self- proclaimed hobbit-ish. Brad and I met Breezy in 2019 at Hutchmoot in Franklin, Tennessee and fell in love with her art and illustrations. She has illustrated the likes of Audrey Bunny, A Little More Beautiful, and most recently, she illustrated a book in collaboration with our friends, Ken and Shay at Wolfbane Books entitled, The King of All Things. We cover the creative process, how the outdoors inspired so many of her works, and her complicated relationship with grief and inspiration. We know you will enjoy this whimsical conversation with the amazing artist, Breezy Brookshire.

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Dr. Brian Toone, assistant professor of computer science at Samford University joins us on the show this week. You may be wondering what a professor in computer science is doing on an outdoor podcast? Well, Brian is not only a brilliant professor, he is also an avid cyclist. And when I say avid, he’s at a different level than 99% of cyclists in America. Recently, Brian competed in the 2023 Paris-Brest-Paris cycling event, a 761-mile ride through France where he finished the endurance race in under 59 hours.

We’re going to get into that more during this conversation, as well as his performance in the Race Across America where he was the first American to finish that year and third overall. We also talk about one thanksgiving where he decided to ride his bike from Alabama to Michigan to be with his family for the holiday. You’ll enjoy this episode with Brian Toone even if you’re not a cyclist. We are so excited to share this conversation and the incredible things Dr. Toone is doing with the research he’s conducting as he rides.

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Chis Hanson is the founder of 3GEngagement, a digital marketing company, bourbon connoisseur, sled dog Racer, and Fly fisherman extraordinaire. Chris grew up spending much of his time in Northern Minnesota, moving all over and living in more than one place without electricity and running water. He quit school in the 8th grade and pursued a life in the woods. During that time he fell in love with the world of training and racing sled dogs, which took him on a one-year journey of racing all over the Midwest, Canada, and Alaska.

Chris traveled a long road with many twists and turns through college, car sales, internet manager for a dealership, and eventually the E-commerce Director and digital Strategist.

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Ep 91: Sgt Amos Benjamin: Mental Health Advocate And Avid Outdoorsman Part 2

Sgt. Amos Benjamin

Sgt. Amos Benjamin is a former Marine, motivational speaker, and advocate for traumatic brain injury treatment and mental health. He recently told his story in an international bestseller book authored by Joey Jones, entitled Unbroken Bonds of Battle. Amos is a war hero, a father, husband, and a friend to many and in these two episodes, you’re going to hear an amazing story of heartbreak, survival and faith.

We were able to sit down with Amos in his home and hear this amazing story. We laughed together, we cried together, and some of what you were about to hear is almost unbelievable. This story was too long and too good to be just one episode, so we hope that you will stay tuned for both. You will be inspired, but we hope that you will leave with an appreciation for what so many men and women in uniform have done for our country. Also, there’s a pretty hilarious elk hunt story at the end, so stay tuned for both episodes as we hear from Amos Benjamin.

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Sgt. Amos Benjamin

Sgt. Amos Benjamin is a former Marine, motivational speaker, and advocate for traumatic brain injury treatment and mental health. He recently told his story in an international bestseller book authored by Joey Jones, entitled Unbroken Bonds of Battle. Amos is a war hero, a father, husband, and a friend to many and in these two episodes, you’re going to hear an amazing story of heartbreak, survival and faith. 

We were able to sit down with Amos in his home and hear this amazing story. We laughed together, we cried together, and some of what you were about to hear is almost unbelievable. This story was too long and too good to be just one episode, so we hope that you will stay tuned for both. You will be inspired, but we hope that you will leave with an appreciation for what so many men and women in uniform have done for our country. Also, there’s a pretty hilarious elk hunt story at the end, so stay tuned for both episodes as we hear from Amos Benjamin. 

Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship Click Here

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Tune in to the season seven intro episode where Brad and Bryan recap some of the highlights of the last season and look forward to the season ahead. They tell some untold stories of their summer adventures, and some of the behind-the-scenes stories of guests to come. We’re so excited to start this season seven with you. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

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In this episode of TSO, our friend, and former guest, James D. Witmer; an old soul, a writer, a bird watcher, and a gardener as well as a husband and father shared an essay he recently wrote. James the managing editor for Story Warren, an online network founded by S.D. Smith that serves to help “foster holy imagination in the children you love.” They provide resources and media reviews for children in an effort to be allies in imagination.