This week Nate discusses fond memories of his childhood deer hunting experiences. The importance of safety and not pushing yourself to take an unsafe shot. He reminds us of the emotions wrought by a hunter's first kill. Diving deeper into the gravity of shedding the life blood of an animal and what that means for us as stewards of God's creation. "Waking the Wild Within" is rarely comfortable but when you draw from the expereince spiritually, it is the most rewarding and authentic encounter a human can have. These experiences point to the Cross, and remind us of the significance of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf. This week we learn "The Value of Blood" and the importance of not turning a blind eye to the uncomfortable feelings it can evoke.

Snow storm, snow ducks. Uncomfortable situations that make you rely on the first thing God provided for you; your primitave self. Removing distractions and listening to God through suffering. Putting yourself in situations where you are receptive to what God is telling you, lessons to last an eternity.

What spurred Nate's sense of adventure.

Goose hunting woes and almost getting stranded in the marsh, God's grace got him ashore! Dealing with reality and living under real circumstances while shedding the artificial sense of security we all carry.