475 - Christian, Firefighter and Outdoorsman - Brion Whitten
Welcome to Christian Outdoors Podcast, where we share stories of resilience, faith, and transformation. And where we discuss all things outdoors and how to enjoy God every day. Today, we have an inspiring guest: Brion Whitten.
Brion grew up in Winona, Mississippi, and moved to Oxford with his family at the age of eight. Faced with challenges like poverty and a troubled youth, he made some choices that led him down a difficult path, including a couple of arrests during his teenage years. However, Brion turned his life around by joining the Marine Corps straight out of high school, which became a pivotal turning point for him.
Deployed to Iraq in 2004, Brion not only served his country but also experienced significant personal growth. He married his wife, Kelly, just before his deployment, and they have built a beautiful family together with two sons, Chase and Brooks.
In his 30s, Brion’s life took another transformative turn when Kelly’s father introduced him to Christ. Embracing his faith has become the cornerstone of his life, and he is passionate about sharing the Gospel with others.
At 43 years old, Brion continues to embody strength and resilience, using his experiences to inspire and uplift those around him.
Join us as we dive into Brion's incredible journey of faith, family, and the power of transformation. Let’s get started!
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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.
