The Stand Outdoors

From First Gobbler to Lasting Faith with Len Puccio

Pennsylvania turkey hunter Len Puccio joins hosts Dave Baker and Mike Hayes to share how he went from hunting with his grandfather at 12 to becoming an avid turkey hunter. Len talks about patience, reading turkey behavior, and effective calling, telling the story of his son’s first longbeard, and sharing how coming to Christ at 22 reshaped his life. We want to hear from you! Send us notes, questions, prayers by going to TheStandOutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] and send a message through our contact page. [https://thestandoutdoors.com/contact/] Check out the Targeting the Truth bible studies [https://thestandoutdoors.com/bible-studies/] and Hunting Videos [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] on our site and stay tuned for speaking engagements coming soon! Dave Baker: dbaker@wordfm.org Mike Hayes: thestandoutdoors@outlook.com Website: thestandoutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/thestandoutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/thestandoutdoors] Instagram: @thestand.outdoors [https://www.instagram.com/thestand.outdoors/] TikTok: @thestandoutdoors [https://www.tiktok.com/@thestandoutdoors] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors [https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors] MENTIONS: Targeting the Truth Bible Study Series (Free) [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] SPONSORS: WordFM: https://www.wordfm.org/ [https://www.wordfm.org/] Hot Frog Print Media: https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/ [https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/] Whitetail Heaven Outfitters: https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/ [https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/] Steel Pixel Studios: https://steelpixelstudios.com/ [https://steelpixelstudios.com/] REMEMBER: STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH & KEEP TARGETING THE TRUTH!

Deer Tracking, Song Writing, and Soul Reaching with Nate Hosie

Nate Hosie, a Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter and dedicated hunter, sits down with Dave and Mike to reflect on how childhood hunts with his dad and grandfather sparked a lifelong love for the outdoors. He opens up about juggling touring, filming, and chasing gobblers with being a husband and dad, and why his relationship with Jesus matters far more than any big buck or big stage. Nate shares how getting alone in God’s creation settles his soul, and he gives a sneak peek at his upcoming song “Hunting”, which explores the deeper spiritual journey behind time in the woods and the hope we’re all chasing. We want to hear from you! Send us notes, questions, prayers by going to TheStandOutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] and send a message through our contact page. [https://thestandoutdoors.com/contact/] Check out the Targeting the Truth bible studies [https://thestandoutdoors.com/bible-studies/] and Hunting Videos [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] on our site and stay tuned for speaking engagements coming soon! Check out more of Nate Hosie and Head Hunters TV: Nate's Music: Nate Hosie [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nOdbGDRfXlH2mKOeYqi8v] Instagram: @natehosie [https://www.instagram.com/natehosie/] Facebook: Nate Hosie [https://www.facebook.com/nate.hosie] Head Hunters YT: @HeadHunters_TV [https://www.youtube.com/@HeadHunters_TV] Head Hunters Instagram: @headhuntertv [https://www.instagram.com/headhuntertv/] Head Hunters Facebook: Head Hunters TV [https://www.facebook.com/HeadHuntersTV] Head Hunters Website: https://www.headhunterstv.com/ [https://www.headhunterstv.com/] Dave Baker: dbaker@wordfm.org Mike Hayes: thestandoutdoors@outlook.com Website: thestandoutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/thestandoutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/thestandoutdoors] Instagram: @thestand.outdoors [https://www.instagram.com/thestand.outdoors/] TikTok: @thestandoutdoors [https://www.tiktok.com/@thestandoutdoors] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors [https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors] MENTIONS: Targeting the Truth Bible Study Series (Free) [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] Romans 1:20 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+1%3A20&version=NIV] SPONSORS: WordFM: https://www.wordfm.org/ [https://www.wordfm.org/] Hot Frog Print Media: https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/ [https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/] Whitetail Heaven Outfitters: https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/ [https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/] Steel Pixel Studios: https://steelpixelstudios.com/ [https://steelpixelstudios.com/] REMEMBER: STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH & KEEP TARGETING THE TRUTH!

Music Making, Turkey Slaying, and Truth Telling with Nate Hosie

Nate Hosie, Pennsylvania singer-songwriter and avid hunter, joins Dave and Mike to share how early mornings in the woods with his dad and grandfather shaped his passion for the outdoors. He talks about balancing a busy music and hunting schedule with family life, why his faith matters more than trophies or stages, and how time in God’s creation brings real peace. Nate also previews his upcoming song “Hunting”, which digs into the deeper spiritual side of being in the woods and what we’re all truly searching for. We want to hear from you! Send us notes, questions, prayers by going to TheStandOutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] and send a message through our contact page. [https://thestandoutdoors.com/contact/] Check out the Targeting the Truth bible studies [https://thestandoutdoors.com/bible-studies/] and Hunting Videos [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] on our site and stay tuned for speaking engagements coming soon! Check out more of Nate Hosie and Head Hunters TV: Nate's Music: Nate Hosie [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nOdbGDRfXlH2mKOeYqi8v] Instagram: @natehosie [https://www.instagram.com/natehosie/] Facebook: Nate Hosie [https://www.facebook.com/nate.hosie] Head Hunters YT: @HeadHunters_TV [https://www.youtube.com/@HeadHunters_TV] Head Hunters Instagram: @headhuntertv [https://www.instagram.com/headhuntertv/] Head Hunters Facebook: Head Hunters TV [https://www.facebook.com/HeadHuntersTV] Head Hunters Website: https://www.headhunterstv.com/ [https://www.headhunterstv.com/] Dave Baker: dbaker@wordfm.org Mike Hayes: thestandoutdoors@outlook.com Website: thestandoutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/thestandoutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/thestandoutdoors] Instagram: @thestand.outdoors [https://www.instagram.com/thestand.outdoors/] TikTok: @thestandoutdoors [https://www.tiktok.com/@thestandoutdoors] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors [https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors] MENTIONS: Targeting the Truth Bible Study Series (Free) [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] Romans 1:20 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+1%3A20&version=NIV] SPONSORS: WordFM: https://www.wordfm.org/ [https://www.wordfm.org/] Hot Frog Print Media: https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/ [https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/] Whitetail Heaven Outfitters: https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/ [https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/] Steel Pixel Studios: https://steelpixelstudios.com/ [https://steelpixelstudios.com/] REMEMBER: STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH & KEEP TARGETING THE TRUTH!

Florida Bass Secrets & Faith That Shines

In this episode, Dave Baker and Mike Hayes share practical bass fishing tips focused on light spinning outfits (6–10 lb line), Gary Yamamoto 5" Senko worms (pumpkin green), and the Rapala 7g minnow-style lure. Mike also covers when to use frog lures and Jitterbug topwater baits, emphasizing natural presentations and timing the hook set. They then connect these fishing strategies to the Christian life, encouraging listeners to let their faith shine through consistent love and good deeds. We want to hear from you! Send us notes, questions, prayers by going to TheStandOutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] and send a message through our contact page. [https://thestandoutdoors.com/contact/] Check out the Targeting the Truth bible studies [https://thestandoutdoors.com/bible-studies/] and Hunting Videos [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] on our site and stay tuned for speaking engagements coming soon! Dave Baker: dbaker@wordfm.org Mike Hayes: thestandoutdoors@outlook.com Website: thestandoutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/thestandoutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/thestandoutdoors] Instagram: @thestand.outdoors [https://www.instagram.com/thestand.outdoors/] TikTok: @thestandoutdoors [https://www.tiktok.com/@thestandoutdoors] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors [https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors] MENTIONS: Targeting the Truth Bible Study Series (Free) [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] Matthew 5:14–16 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A14-16&version=NIV] 1 Peter 2:12 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A12&version=NIV] Philippians 2:14–15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A14-15&version=NIV] Proverbs 3:3–4 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A3-4&version=NIV] SPONSORS: WordFM: https://www.wordfm.org/ [https://www.wordfm.org/] Hot Frog Print Media: https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/ [https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/] Whitetail Heaven Outfitters: https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/ [https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/] Steel Pixel Studios: https://steelpixelstudios.com/ [https://steelpixelstudios.com/] REMEMBER: STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH & KEEP TARGETING THE TRUTH!

Decoys, Distant Birds, and Dealing with Anger

Mike Hayes and Dave Baker share proven turkey hunting tactics, from scouting and terrain to decoy setups and working with henned-up or hung-up gobblers. They wrap up with a faith-centered look at managing anger, drawing on Scripture and real-life stories to connect spiritual growth with time in the woods. We want to hear from you! Send us notes, questions, prayers by going to TheStandOutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] and send a message through our contact page. [https://thestandoutdoors.com/contact/] Check out the Targeting the Truth bible studies [https://thestandoutdoors.com/bible-studies/] and Hunting Videos [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] on our site and stay tuned for speaking engagements coming soon! Dave Baker: dbaker@wordfm.org Mike Hayes: thestandoutdoors@outlook.com Website: thestandoutdoors.com [https://thestandoutdoors.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/thestandoutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/thestandoutdoors] Instagram: @thestand.outdoors [https://www.instagram.com/thestand.outdoors/] TikTok: @thestandoutdoors [https://www.tiktok.com/@thestandoutdoors] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors [https://www.youtube.com/@thestand.outdoors] MENTIONS: Targeting the Truth Bible Study Series (Free) [https://thestandoutdoors.com/targetingthetruthpart1/] Proverbs 14:29 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+14%3A29&version=NIV] Proverbs 15:18 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+15%3A18&version=NIV] James 1:19–20 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A19-20&version=NIV] Proverbs 15:1 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+15%3A1&version=NIV] Ephesians 4:26 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A26&version=NIV] SPONSORS: WordFM: https://www.wordfm.org/ [https://www.wordfm.org/] Hot Frog Print Media: https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/ [https://www.hotfrogprintmedia.com/] Whitetail Heaven Outfitters: https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/ [https://whitetailheavenoutfitters.com/] Steel Pixel Studios: https://steelpixelstudios.com/ [https://steelpixelstudios.com/] REMEMBER: STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH & KEEP TARGETING THE TRUTH!