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Ep. 683: The Healing Power of the Outdoors with Pastor Yates

Published: 2025-03-31 09:00:00
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Steven Rinella talks with Pastor Shane Yates of Task Force Heroes, Janis Putelis, Austin "Chilly" Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider

Topics discussed: The military CV that goes on and on; the important work that Task Force Heroes does for the veteran and first responder community; showering in love and massaging the heart; knowing the rules of where you are; more Chetiquette; what makes a good street cop; being with them; recalling experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan; suicide rates; the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms in dealing with trauma; how the outdoors can help heal us; what’s our hope hooked to?; spiritual resiliency; and more. 

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Referenced Books

A Table in Thy Presence
by Kerry Cash
Shane describes being handed this book about a Navy chaplain assigned to Marines during the first push into Iraq. The book discusses the chaplain's ministry to military personnel and the dangers they faced. This book was influential in Shane's decision to pursue becoming a military chaplain, as someone suggested it would be a good fit given his law enforcement and tactical background.
Referenced at 00:46:05