Father Stephen Madbury on Hunting and his Ministry

Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! Today, we talk with Father Stephen Madbury, a Catholic priest from Arkansas who is passionate about hunting and God’s people. 

Here's what we discussed: 

Father Madbury talks about his military background and upbringing in Arkansas

Father  Madbury’s surprising participation in American Ninja Warrior in 2018 and 2020

The two talk recurve bows, emphasizing the challenge and satisfaction of pushing personal limits.

Father  Madbury's unique approach to social media, using it as a platform to share relatable content rather than imposing religious views on others.

Addressing the challenges of identity in social media and the "mimic desire" effect, where individuals desire what they perceive others want, leading to an exhausting chase for worldly pleasures.

Father  Madbury’s church 

Hospital visits, counseling, maintenance work around the church

The difficulty of surrender in ministry: doing everything right doesn't always yield expected results

Hunting parallels with ministry: the experience of control and surrender, understanding the limits of personal effort

Hunting as a spiritual activity: nature as a cathedral, a space for reflection and prayer

Upcoming hunting plans: continuing white-tail hunting, future elk hunts, Gator hunts, and a white-tail hunt in South Texas

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