
My Valley, His Victory
A Christian outdoors podcast where we share our love for God's Creation and share vulnerable moments to encourage others who are walking through a similar season.
Episodes
80 episodes
080 - Vaginismus: Healing From the Inside Out with Sam Dukes
In this episode, Sam Dukes shares her journey of growing up in Alaska, her love for the outdoors, and how these experiences shaped her relationship with God. She discusses the challenges of intimacy in marriage, particularly her struggles with ...
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Episode 80
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1:10:44

079 - I Was Ready to Burn My Bible with Megan Kieser
In this episode, Megan Kieser, an outdoor enthusiast and spiritual seeker shares her journey of connecting with God through the outdoor and His Creation. Megan discusses her nomadic lifestyle, her love for various outdoor activities, and how th...
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Episode 79
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53:57

078 - Trusting God With Your Womb with Kat Couch
In this episode, Kat Couch shares her journey as the founder of Fearfully and Wonderfully Wild, an adventure trip company for Christian women. She discusses her love for the outdoors, her faith, and how these elements intertwine in her life. Ka...
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Episode 78
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58:21

077 - I Didn't Want People to Know I Was A Christian with Lauren Hostetler
In this episode Lauren Hostetler, a registered nurse and founder of Moe Mountains, a Montana-based business that leads women-only backpacking trips shares her journey from Ohio to the mountains of Montana, where she combines her love for ...
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Episode 77
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53:48

076 - What if I’m Not Enough? Learning to Lead in the Mountains and in Faith with Rachel Zupke
In this episode, Rachel Zupke shares her journey as a wife, mother, coach, and mountaineer, emphasizing the importance of adventure, community, and faith. She discusses how her love for the outdoors has deepened her relationship with God and ho...
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Episode 76
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1:06:59

075 - Estranged: When Your Child Disowns You with Crystal Bailar
In this episode, Crystal Bailar, an outdoor enthusiast and pyrography artist, shares her journey into wood burning, her love for nature, and how these experiences connect her to God. She discusses her outdoor adventures, the meditative as...
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Episode 75
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58:55

074 - The Agenda Check: Why You're Really Doing What You're Doing with Van Braeden
In this conversation, Van Bradeen shares his journey of connecting with nature and God, emphasizing the importance of relationship over religion. He discusses how his hobbies, particularly hunting and hiking, have deepened his faith and underst...
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Episode 74
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53:57

073 - How Your Habits Reflect Your Heart with Diego Cano
In this episode, Diego Cano shares his journey from a Colombian childhood to becoming a passionate educator and outdoor enthusiast in California. He discusses his love for nature, the impact of solo travel on his life, and how his faith has dee...
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Episode 73
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41:23

072 - When the Body Heals But the Soul Still Hurts Laura Esquivel
In this episode, Laura Esquivel shares her journey as an advocate against sex trafficking through her work with Atlas Free. She discusses the organization's mission to create a global network of organizations fighting trafficking, the importanc...
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Episode 72
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1:03:45

071 - What to Do When God Doesn’t Give You the Birth Story You Hoped For with Denise Graves
In this episode, Denise Graves shares her journey of faith, family, and outdoor adventures. Growing up in Southern California with immigrant parents, Denise reflects on how her upbringing shaped her love for nature and the outdoors. She discuss...
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Episode 71
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1:02:25

070 - Where Does My Help Come From? with Chris Cameron
In this conversation, Chris Cameron shares his journey as a naturalist and educator, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature and the deeper life lessons that arise from these experiences. He discusses his work with seniors, the joy...
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Episode 70
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42:19

069- Stripping Away Idols: A Journey of Surrender with Rachel Meyer
In this episode, Rachel Meyer shares her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast. She discusses her business, Summit Fit, which focuses on helping women get fit for life's adventures, and reflects on her family's transient lif...
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Episode 69
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54:50

068 - Doubt Welcomed, Questions Answered, Jesus Found with Macy Smith
In this episode Macy Smith shares her vibrant personality and diverse interests, including ministry, martial arts, and motorcycles. Macy discusses her role as an enrollment advisor at Asbury Theological Seminary and her part-time work as a mark...
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Episode 68
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52:57

067 - The Breakup That Brought Me to Jesus with Russell Reynolds
In this episode, Russell Reynolds shares his journey as a single father, engineer, and host of the Wildlife Outdoors podcast. He discusses his passion for fishing, conservation, and how being in nature connects him with God. Russell reflects on...
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Episode 67
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47:39

066 - Sabbath is a Gift from God with Eryn Lynum
In this episode, Eryn Lynum shares her journey from a theology-focused education to becoming a master naturalist, intertwining her love for nature with her faith. She discusses her new book, 'The Nature of Rest,' which explores the biblical pri...
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Episode 66
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49:23

065 - Hearing God's Voice and Acting on Faith with Amanda Still
In this episode, Amanda Still shares her journey of faith, family, and the joy of outdoor activities. Living in Nashville with her husband and four children, Amanda discusses the differences between her life in Canada and the U.S., the importan...
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Episode 65
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55:35

064 - Diagnosed at Work: When a Job Becomes God's Lifeline with Mason Daniels
In this episode of My Valley, Mason Daniels, an Arizona-based nomad and outdoor professional. Mason shares his journey from Appalachia to a life dedicated to outdoor adventures and public land management. He discusses his passion for nature, th...
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Episode 64
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1:00:40

063 - Project Endure: Why You Should Push Your Own Limits with Joe Rinaldi
In this episode, Joe Rinaldi shares his journey from being a physical therapist to founding Project Endure, a coaching business aimed at helping others find strength in their struggles. He discusses his passion for sports and fitness, the chall...
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Episode 63
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49:07

062 - From Baseball to Big Mountains with Ronnie Forslund
In this episode Ronnie Forslund, an expedition filmmaker and high-altitude mountaineer shares his journey from growing up in Las Vegas to discovering his passion for the outdoors and filmmaking. He discusses how his faith plays a crucial role i...
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Episode 62
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47:44

061 - Finding Truth in Simplicity with Matthew Thoenen
In this episode of My Valley, His Victory, Matthew Thoenen, an adventurer and ministry worker shares his journey of connecting with God through nature, his experiences in full-time ministry, and the lessons learned from his outdoor adventures. ...
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Episode 61
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53:07
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060 - The Challenges of Loneliness with Jonathan Zaharek
In this episode, Jonathan Zaharek, a professional landscape photographer and ultra hiker, shares his journey of self-discovery and faith through his love for the Adirondack Mountains. Jonathan discusses his passion for hiking, particularly the ...
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Episode 60
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54:14

059 - Overcoming the Fear of Man with Mark Anderson
In this episode, Mark Anderson, an aspiring AMGA guide and freelance photographer living in Lake Placid, New York. Mark shares his journey from Southern California to the Adirondacks, his military background, and how his love for the outdoors h...
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Episode 59
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1:01:34
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058 - Love Can Change Someone with Juan Flores
In this episode, Jonathon Flores shares his transformative journey from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, where he rekindled his relationship with God and founded Outdoor Adventures +. This initiative aims to connect the BIPOC community with nature t...
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Episode 58
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1:02:46
057 - Overcoming Lies and Embracing The Truth with Madeline Primrose
In this episode Madeline Primrose, a passionate traveler and follower of Jesus shares her experiences of traveling around the world, connecting with people, and how her adventures have deepened her faith. She emphasizes the importance of flexib...
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Episode 57
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1:06:59
056 - Lessons from a Gift I Can Never Repay with Greg Johnson
In this episode, Greg Johnson shares his journey from a youth minister to the director of Stonewater, a retreat facility that focuses on youth development through outdoor adventures. He discusses his love for the wilderness, the importance of c...
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Episode 56
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55:08
