Ep. 26 - The Unforgettable Hunt: Turkey Tales and Life Lessons

We share our most memorable turkey hunting experiences and reflect on how these adventures connect to life's deeper lessons about patience, perseverance, and finding meaning in suffering.

• Wes's first successful turkey hunt resulting in a double within 20 minutes
• Comparing the excitement of turkey hunting to the thrill of elk hunting
• Brandon's intense encounter with three gobblers that tested his patience and strategy 
• A high-stakes creek-crossing adventure to retrieve a turkey in neck-deep water
• The satisfaction of introducing children and newcomers to their first turkey hunting experiences
• Exploring Elizabeth Elliott's wisdom on suffering from her book "Suffering is Never for Nothing"
• How recognizing, accepting, and offering our suffering as a sacrifice can transform our perspective
• The connection between love and suffering, and why avoiding pain means avoiding meaningful relationships

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Chapters

• 0:00 Morning Prayer and Turkey Hunting Stories
• 12:50 West's First Turkey Hunt Double-Up
• 23:25 Comparing Turkey Hunting to Elk Hunting
• 34:41 Brandon's Close Encounter Turkey Hunt
• 48:38 Creek Crossing Adventures in Turkey Hunting
• 1:01:16 Elizabeth Elliott and the Gift of Suffering