Primitive Camping & Bushcraft25 Aug 2025

The Quiet Truth of Camping Alone on the River

Show Notes:
Sometimes it only takes one comment to spark deep reflection. A listener recently told me, “You lost me when you got all preachy. That’s not what I signed up for.” I get it. Some folks want nothing but gear talk and survival skills, and believe me, I love that too. But for me, faith isn’t separate from the outdoors. It’s the lens I see it all through.

In this episode, I share two powerful memories from camping along the river: one morning when I realized I wasn’t out there to find God but was already standing in what He made, and another when the verse “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) came alive in the sound of the water. Those quiet moments shaped the way I camp, the way I see creation, and the way I live.

You’ll also hear one of my favorite fire tips: how to prepare your fire the night before so it’s ready to spring back to life in the morning. Just like faith, sometimes all it takes is tending the coals, a little preparation, and a spark to get the flame going again.

If you’re here for the gear, you’ll get it. If you’re here for the grit, you’ll get that too. But you’ll also hear the faith that fuels everything I do. And maybe the one thing you didn’t sign up for will end up being the thing you need most.

Action of the Week:
Start a fire this week in your backyard, a fire pit, or even a pizza pan for practice. Prepare your tinder, kindling, and fuel ahead of time so it’s ready to go. As the flames catch, put your phone away and sit in the stillness. Notice the details. If you believe, look for God’s fingerprints. If you don’t, let the outdoors teach you something anyway.

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