Unleashed

Brothers in the Field: The Bond That Goes Beyond the HuntThere’s nothing quite like sharing a hunting camp with good friends. You plan for months, check the wind, compare trail camera pictures, and head into the woods hoping for a chance at that buck of a lifetime. But often, what you carry home goes far beyond the hunt.As the whitetail rut approaches, Brent Henderson gets ready to hunt Missouri with his friend Kyle and shares how a love for God and the outdoors has led to friendships that have carried him through some of the toughest seasons of life. From hunting camps and campfires to a friend arriving with coolers full of wild game after Brent’s open-heart surgery, these stories reveal what it means for men to show up for one another.In this episode of Unleashed, Brent looks at the fishermen Jesus called to follow Him and the friendship between David and Jonathan. He also shares how men can build a band of brothers through honest conversation, prayer, shared adventure, and discipleship.The episode closes with Brent’s song “Brother to Brother,” a reminder that we’re stronger when we stand together.Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15–18; Ecclesiastes 4:9–10.For men’s groups: Learn more about The Big 5 Mankillers and download the free facilitator’s guide at WarnerPress.org.

Episode 172: Another Lesson from a Deer Stand — Adapt and OvercomeI thought the buck had expired. As I reached for his rack, the deer suddenly jumped up and kicked like a mule, its hooves passing only inches from my face.Sometimes the lesson comes a little closer than you’d like.In this episode of Unleashed, outdoorsman and speaker Brent Henderson takes you by pontoon boat, canoe, and on foot into the deer woods of Ohio and Missouri—where broadheads failed, bucks had other plans, and a little creativity saved the hunt.There’s adventure, humor, and a lesson that reaches far beyond hunting: what do you do when the plan falls apart?Because it happens outside the woods, too. Someone you love lets you down. Disappointment wears you out. Life takes a turn you never saw coming—and you have to decide how to respond.Through honest personal experience and biblical encouragement, Brent explores adapting and overcoming, finding strength in brotherhood, and trusting God through hard times. Like tension on a bowstring, the pressure you’re facing can become part of what moves you forward.Whether you’re a deer hunter who loves a good story or someone looking for hope in a difficult season, this episode will challenge you to face the unexpected with faith and take your next step.Your circumstances matter. So does what you choose to do next.

There’s nothing quite like walking to your tree stand in the dark on a morning you’ve waited for all year. Every step matters. Every sound gets your attention. You settle in, bow ready, wondering what might step out as the rising sun slowly reveals the woods around you.This week on Unleashed, Brent Henderson returns to the Indiana woods for his first hunt back since heart surgery. A bow mishap nearly ends the trip before it starts, an owl gets a little too close for comfort, and a quiet morning eighteen feet up gives him something he’ll need when life hits back the following day.In Episode 171, “Lessons from a Tree Stand: Where Are Your Roots Planted?” Brent shares the anticipation, humor, and gratitude of getting back into the stand, along with a lesson that followed him home. Just as daylight reveals what we couldn’t see in the woods, God can reveal His presence and truth in our darkest moments when we seek Him.Whether you’re listening on the drive to deer camp or wishing you were in the woods, join Brent for a conversation about what holds us steady when disappointment knocks the wind out of us. Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7–8; Luke 6:43–45

Episode 170: Searching for Jesus: What If He Is Who He Says He Is?Some intriguing recent findings are drawing fresh attention to Jesus and the biblical accounts. Could they strengthen the case for Christianity and the historical reliability of Scripture?Brent explores these questions alongside personal stories, honest curiosity, and a deer-season comparison hunters will recognize: When evidence points to something we’ve been searching for, we decide whether to pursue it.What if Jesus really is who He says He is?That deserves a closer look. And if it’s true, the question becomes more than whether we find Him interesting: What are we going to do with Jesus?A conversation about searching honestly, examining what we believe, and the choice that comes with what we discover.Listen with your questions. Share it with someone who’s searching.

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your God-given purpose isn't a lack of preparation—but your unwillingness to take the first step?Too many men spend their lives getting ready. They read the books, attend the conferences, make the plans, and wait for the perfect moment. But preparation without action can become another way of avoiding the life God created them to live.In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brent Henderson explores the extraordinary power of taking action through the illustration of the first domino. One small move can trigger something far greater than you ever imagined—but nothing happens until you knock that first domino over.Drawing from his experiences in the outdoors, his work coaching men, and biblical teaching, Brent challenges you to examine your priorities, confront the excuses keeping you stuck, and stop confusing information with transformation.You'll discover why knowing your purpose isn't enough, how to identify what matters most, and why faith requires more than good intentions.Are you spending your life preparing to live it?It's time to stop waiting, take the first step, and start living with purpose.READY. AIM. FIRE!Learn more about Brent Henderson, his books, and Unleashed Plus at https://unleashed.men.