301- Stand for the Silent-Kirk Smally
Kirk Smally has one of the most inspiring and heart wrenching stories we have had the honor of hearing here at Christian Outdoors. Kirk is the founder of Stand for the SIlent, a non-profit he began after his 11 year oild son took his own life due to bullying in school. Kirk and his wife took this pain and used it to help others who are dealing with this horror.
He has spoken to more than four million youth about the effects of bullying, and travels extensively to share his message. If you have children, you will want to hear this show. The statistics he shares are staggering and heart breaking. More than 60,000 children have taken their own lives in the past seven years directly due to bullying. Kirk is committed to preventing the pain he feels for others.
Jon Goodwin joins me on this show as co-host due to his training in this specific area. If you want Kirk to come speak at your school, church etc. He can be found at; kirk@standforthesilent.org.
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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.
