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Chris Avery's story is about what can happen when faith, discipline, purpose, and consistency start changing the direction of a life.On this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Chris Avery—a life coach, marathon runner, man of faith, and creator of the Run with Christ Blueprint. Chris has overcome addiction, built a life around faith in Christ and endurance running, and is now preparing for an enormous challenge: running around the perimeter of the United States.This conversation goes well beyond running.Russell and Chris talk about the turning points that changed Chris's life, the role faith has played in that transformation, and how running became part of a larger journey toward purpose and discipline.They also get into a question that applies far beyond running:What happens when you stop focusing only on the finish line and start focusing on the purpose behind the journey?The conversation touches on addiction and recovery, replacing destructive habits with meaningful pursuits, faith-driven discipline, self-improvement, suffering, purpose, fatherhood, and the importance of consistency.Chris also explains the philosophy behind his Run with Christ Blueprint, a system designed to help men build faith and discipline.One of the biggest themes of the conversation is that transformation doesn't necessarily start with something enormous. It can start with something as simple as one mile.Chris started with one mile a day and continued building from there. That consistency eventually led to thousands of miles of running and the much larger challenges he's taking on today.The episode also explores the difference between pursuing discipline because of external expectations and pursuing discipline because of a deeper sense of faith and purpose.Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/WHAT WE TALK ABOUT• Chris Avery's journey from addiction to transformation• Faith, Christianity, and personal discipline• How running became part of Chris's life transformation• Starting with one mile and building through consistency• Marathon running and endurance• Chris's upcoming run around the perimeter of the United States• The Run with Christ Blueprint• Faith-driven discipline vs. worldly self-optimization• Purpose and why it matters• The role of suffering and difficult seasons in personal growth• Addiction, replacing destructive habits, and finding meaningful pursuits• Fatherhood and leading by example• Building consistency through daily action• Why the journey can matter more than the finish lineThis is a conversation about running, but it's really about something much bigger: what you're building your life around and what happens when you keep showing up.If you've ever struggled with finding purpose, building discipline, changing direction, or simply figuring out where to start, there's plenty here to think about.If you enjoy the conversation, like the video, subscribe to Wild Life Outdoors, and leave a comment. Let us know what part of Chris's story resonated with you.And if you know someone who could use this conversation, send it their way.00:00 Chris Avery: From Addiction to Endurance Running00:53 The Turning Point That Changed His Life07:36 Faith, Sacrifice and Running Without Training13:06 From the First Marathon to Thousands of Miles15:26 Running Every Day16:06 The Run Around the United States21:00 Leading by Example for Your Kids23:01 Starting With One Mile27:39 Addiction, Discipline and Replacing Old Habits33:06 Faith vs. Self-Optimization39:17 Can Suffering Refine Us?44:26 The Run with Christ Blueprint49:57 Discipline vs. Purpose54:21 Finding Purpose and Moving Forward55:26 Where to Find Chris Avery#WildLifeOutdoors #ChrisAvery #RunWithChrist #FaithAndDiscipline #MarathonRunning #EnduranceRunning #ChristianMen #Faith #Purpose #Discipline #AddictionRecovery #PersonalTransformation #OutdoorPodcast #WildLifeOutdoorsPodcast

Why I have been silent.

In this episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell sits down with Kira Cates to talk about one of the most overlooked issues in conservation today, the decline of reptiles and amphibians.From habitat loss to public perception, this conversation breaks down why herpetofauna are struggling and why they matter more than most people realize. Kira shares insight from field work and research, explaining how these species fit into larger ecosystems and what happens when they start to disappear.We also get into misconceptions around reptiles, the role of land management, and how hunters, anglers, and everyday outdoorsmen can play a role in conservation.If you care about wildlife, biodiversity, and protecting public lands, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.Subscribe for more conversations on hunting, fishing, conservation, and the people working to protect wild places.Join Kira in Thailand here: https://www.worldpackers.com/epic/experiences/volunteer-with-kindred-spirit-elephants/slots/jd720260524KIRAC?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnIA0_DexaU9LuTdwhjTY3UNM1We3iR8ROmrvXVpdSThfTGY-t_mHzp1gVYi4_aem_XrL4vtNDf2uvYky8IRj_wgKira's YouTube:  @kiracates  Kira's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kira_fauna/#WildLifeOutdoors #Conservation #Herpetology #Snakes #Amphibians #EndangeredAnimals #EndangeredSpecies

Chronic Wasting Disease is one of the most controversial and misunderstood issues in modern deer management. In Part 2 of our conversation, Tim Horton returns to break down the science, the myths, and the real challenges surrounding CWD in wild deer populations.In this episode we dive deeper into the biology of the disease, how it spreads through the landscape, and what current research is telling us about genetics and resistance within whitetail populations. Tim also explains the role that deer breeding operations and management strategies may play in the future of combating the disease.We also discuss how CWD is impacting hunters, land managers, and wildlife agencies across the country. From testing programs and surveillance to long term conservation implications, this conversation explores what the future of deer hunting could look like if the disease continues to spread.Whether you are a deer hunter, conservationist, or simply interested in wildlife management, this episode offers an honest and thoughtful look at one of the most important issues facing North American wildlife today.Wild Life Outdoors is a podcast about hunting, fishing, public lands, conservation, and the people who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting the wild places we all care about.Subscribe for more conversations with scientists, guides, conservationists, and outdoorsmen who live close to the land.Timmy Horton Outdoors: https://www.facebook.com/TimmyHortonBass/02:15 How CWD actually spreads across landscapes06:30 The role of genetics in disease resistance11:20 What current CWD research is revealing16:45 The impact of CWD on wild deer populations22:10 How states are responding to the disease27:30 The role of deer breeding operations33:40 Management strategies moving forward39:15 What hunters should understand about CWD45:00 The future of whitetail deer and conservation#WildLifeOutdoors #Conservation #Wildlife #TimHorton #TimmyHortonOutdoors #DeerHunting #CWD #Conspiracy

Chronic Wasting Disease is one of the most controversial topics in modern deer management. In this episode, Russell sits down with deer breeder and CWD researcher Tim Horton to unpack the science, the politics, and the real world implications surrounding CWD.What causes CWD to spread?Are current management strategies actually working?And could genetic resistance be the key to protecting wild deer herds?This conversation dives deep into the role of selective genetics, captive deer breeding, and how science is shaping the future of whitetail management. Russell and Tim discuss how resistant genotypes may influence herd survival, the differences between wild and captive testing, and why the conversation around CWD has become so heated among hunters, biologists, and policymakers.The discussion went longer than expected, so this episode has been split into two parts. Part 2 releases next week.If you care about the future of whitetail deer, hunting, and science based wildlife management, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.Subscribe for more conversations with hunters, scientists, conservationists, and outdoor leaders.Timmy Horton: https://www.facebook.com/TimmyHortonBass/0:00 Intro0:16 Welcome to the show8:58 CWD explained in simple terms16:41 Genetic resistance in whitetail deer20:27 Research and studies on CWD in Arkansas23:14 Deer populations and management challenges25:43 Scientific disagreements and study limitations31:50 Tim Horton background in captive deer breeding34:22 Testing and monitoring deer health36:06 Captive deer vs wild deer genetics38:11 Risk discussion and public perception of CWD41:43 State responses to CWD outbreaks42:01 Real world example from South Dakota elk wintering grounds#CWD #Hunting #Conservation #DeerHunting