174 - Whats your Excuse - T8 Outdoorsman
What happens when life suddenly changes? When your plans are trashed, and everything you planned for suddenly and drastically changes?
Derek Demun was living the dream, A world class snowboarder, he was chasing winter across the globe. When at the age of 21 a construction accident changed it all. breaking his back at the T-8 Derek was suddenly a parapalegic from the chest down. How did he cope? What were his challenges? Where did he turn for help?
Today, T-8 Outdoorsman is chasing his dream of hunting, fishing and more. In his wheelchair he continues to live his dreams, hunting elk, deer, alligators and more. Derek is an inspiration and he shares how his faith in Christ has sustained him through all of this. Now age 34, Derek is still in his wheelchair, and still rolling through life with a positive attitude and making the most out of his situation.
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Pete spends many days a year afield enjoying God’s creation while hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping. He has traveled to 49 states, as well as numerous Canadian provinces, pursuing his passion in the outdoors. Through these and other experiences, Pete has published more than 1,400 magazine articles and 4,000 photographs in his career. His stories and photographs have earned more than 60 awards in literary, photographic, and videography competitions. He is also the author of six books.
Christian Outdoors Podcast has been awarded “Best Podcast” four years in a row by the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association. His weekly episodes are exciting and uplifting and bring a passion for the outdoors and his Lord and Savior.
Currently, Christian Outdoors has more than 14 million downloads and is growing. More about Pete can be found at christianoutdoors.org/
A lifelong lover of God’s creation, Jon is an avid whitetail deer hunter and outdoorsman. His passion for the outdoors has also led to years of involvement in the outdoor industry, including serving on the CVA Pro Staff team. For Jon, hunting is about much more than the pursuit—it’s an opportunity to slow down, enjoy God’s creation, build relationships, and recognize the connection between faith and the outdoors.
Whether preaching from the pulpit, recording weekly devotions with Christian Outdoors, sharing his testimony at a sportsman’s banquet, or simply gathering around a campfire with fellow outdoorsmen, Jon enjoys connecting with people and pointing them toward Jesus. For Jon, faith, family, community, and the outdoors are opportunities to serve, build relationships, and give God glory.
Jon would love to connect with your group for a men’s gathering, sportsman’s banquet, church event, or conversation about faith and the outdoors. He can be reached at jon@christianoutdoors.org.
