Outdoor Crusade Walk With God Outside
Outdoor Crusade
Outdoor Crusade exists to help people step away from the noise, spend more time outside, grow in faith, build stronger families, and live the outdoor life with purpose.
This website brings together faith, field-to-fork cooking, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, homesteading, firearms safety, gear, and real outdoor stories.
Jody Blackwelder
Jody Blackwelder is the founder of Outdoor Crusade, an outdoor media creator, and the creator behind faith-centered outdoor content focused on family, practical skills, and outdoor living.
His background includes outdoor retail, hunting equipment, media, streaming, and a lifelong belief that the outdoors can help people reconnect with God and what matters most.
Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage people to walk with God, renew their body, mind, and spirit, learn useful outdoor skills, and enjoy creation with gratitude.
Outdoor Crusade is about faith without pretense, family without distraction, and outdoor living with purpose.
Outdoor Crusade Trusted Gear Picks
Practical gear reviews and buyer guides for hunting, fishing, homesteading, outdoor cooking, camping, survival, and real outdoor life. These guides are built for working families who want gear that earns its place.
Browse All Gear
Start with the full Outdoor Crusade gear hub and find reviews by outdoor use, category, and need.
Waterproof Boots
Rubber boots for mud, hunting, homesteading, wet ground, and long days outside.
Outdoor Cooking
Cast iron, campfire cooking, BBQ gear, wild game tools, and field-to-fork equipment.
Homesteading Gear
Canning, food preservation, garden tools, homestead gear, and practical self-reliance equipment.
Fishing Gear
Budget lures, tackle, rods, reels, and practical fishing gear for real family trips.
Hunting Gear
Useful hunting gear, field essentials, and practical equipment that does not waste money.
Latest From the Field
Read the newest Outdoor Crusade articles from faith, news, recipes, hunting, fishing, firearms, outdoors, and homesteading in one professional news-style feed.
The 40 Day Reset
The Outdoor Crusade 40 Day Reset is a grace-centered journey built to help people step away from constant noise, spend intentional time outside, walk with God, and renew the body, mind, and spirit.
It brings together Scripture, prayer, outdoor action, habit change, stillness, discipline, and practical encouragement for real people trying to build a healthier and more faithful life.
From Noise to Renewal
This is not about earning God’s love. It is about creating space to hear Him, moving your body, reducing distraction, spending time in creation, and letting daily small steps become a new way forward.
The reset is for people who feel worn down, distracted, unhealthy, anxious, spiritually dry, or ready for a fresh start with God.
Podcast and Episodes
Catch up on Outdoor Crusade podcast episodes featuring Christian faith, hunting, fishing, outdoors, homesteading, conversations, stories, gear talk, and practical encouragement.
Listen Where You Like
Follow Outdoor Crusade on your favorite podcast platform so new episodes are easy to find.
Faith and Outdoors
Explore Christian encouragement, outdoor devotionals, personal reflections, Scripture-based guidance, and reminders to slow down, step outside, walk with God, and find renewal in His creation.
CAMO News
Stay in the know with daily outdoor news, tips, updates, and summarized stories from the worlds of hunting, fishing, camping, gear, and outdoor living.
Field to Fork Recipes | Wild Game & Outdoor Cooking
Discover practical recipes for your harvest, from wild game to foraged ingredients, outdoor meals, camp cooking, cast iron, BBQ, and family table favorites.
Hunting Tips, Stories & Gear Reviews
Get expert tips for your next hunt, read stories from the field, and find practical reminders about preparation, respect, safety, and outdoor discipline.
Fishing Adventures & Techniques
Explore fishing adventures, learn new techniques, and get practical recommendations for anglers who love time on the water.
Shooting & Firearm Knowledge
Build a stronger foundation in firearm safety, shooting fundamentals, responsible ownership, range preparation, maintenance basics, and practical education.
Explore the Great Outdoors
Discover trails, camping ideas, survival skills, outdoor safety, family adventure help, and practical articles for exploring the outdoors with confidence.
Modern Homesteading | Self-Sufficiency & Sustainable Living
Learn about gardening, raising livestock, food preservation, sustainable living, and the rewarding journey of modern homesteading.
Outdoor Gear Reviews & Product Guides
Find practical gear reviews and product guides across cooking, hunting, fishing, firearms, camping, survival, homesteading, and off-grid living. This section pulls the latest gear articles from all Outdoor Crusade gear categories.