First Light Ep. 16 — Kingdom Living

In this episode, Chuck Halford wraps up the six responses that are often referred to as the six steps for living as a believer. He reminds us that these aren't just steps to follow, but natural responses to God that become evident in the life of every believer. Chuck encourages us to look for these moments in our everyday lives, to nurture them, and to let them grow as we trust in God and His promises.

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." — Matthew 6:33

"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him." — Colossians 2:6

In this episode of the Rolling Thunder Podcast, Spence sits down with Ducks Unlimited conservationist David Schuessler and longtime waterfowler Jimbo Robinson to crack open DU's "Into the Vault" — the organization's premier auction featuring rare and one-of-a-kind items. Together they dive into how the event fuels DU's mission to conserve wetlands and waterfowl habitat, what makes this year's lineup of firearms, artwork, and outdoor experiences stand out, and why "Into the Vault" has become a must-watch moment for hunters and collectors alike.

In this powerful episode, Chuck Halford dives into the feeling of being stuck — in life, in faith, or in circumstances beyond our control. He unpacks how difficult and disorienting these seasons can be, but reminds us that through the Lord's wisdom and guidance, we don't have to stay there. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2, Chuck challenges us to reject the patterns of this world and renew our minds through biblical thinking — because true transformation doesn't come from culture, but from Christ.

When life feels stuck, God is still at work. As Psalm 40:2 says, "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand."

Tune in and be encouraged to lean on the Lord, renew your mind, and keep moving forward in faith.

This week, Frawley, Spence, and RT had a talk with Matt Ryan (@duckdogvet). We let Matt nerd out on what he does day to day in the clinic, as well as some helpful tips to keep you hunting dog as healthy as possible, for as long as possible. If you have a 4 legged hunting partner- or even just one at the house- you're going to want to check this one out!

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On this episode, Spence sits down amongst the shop's chaos to introduce you to the new kid on the block- William Frawley. Get to know the new podcast host, as well as a run down on our recent trip to ATA in Indianapolis.

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This week, we are revisiting a "Just Hunting" episode- Sweet Corn. Spence, Drake, and RT sit down and relive a few days in November when they went to Alberta. The Great White North was a lot whiter the second time around- and it was quite a bit greater, too.

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We're just over the halfway mark of the Arkansas duck season! On this episode, we did a halftime sit down with Drake Levey and Tripp Hodges to talk about their recent holiday hunting adventures. Ducks, rats, perms, naps and...turkeys? 

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On this episode, we heard from Tripp Halford himself about the first couple of days in Arkansas. We forgot to contact his publicist to inform him that we made an episode about his opening day hunt- 11 year olds these days.... We bragged about his good grades, his lottery luck, and his recent affection for collecting turtle shells.

Sorry for our recent dry spell on releasing episodes. We are getting the train back on the tracks and have some good ones in the queue, and better ones coming behind them!

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On this episode, our friend Mr Dan Thiel from Ducks Unlimited stops by the shop to visit with Spence Rob and RT.

Ask any duck hunter what they think of DU, and you'll get a wide range of answers.....  but listen as we ask Mr Thiel about his job and you'll gain perspective about much larger and more complex Ducks Unlimited is.  You'll also see as we did, just how important Dan Thiel's role is in conserving waterfowl habitat for future generations.

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We put the headsets on the boys in the tuning room to answer the  number 1 question we always get asked.......  What's the difference between the Brute, the Brute R, and the Brute XL.

If you're a duck call nerd you're going to enjoy this one!

Spence and Tripp are in the podcast studio talking about a recent Honker hunt here in Somerville, as well as discussing their plans for the upcoming duck season.  

In this episode of the podcast, Rob Kinney and Spencer Halford sit down to review some of their favorite episodes over the course of the last hundred...or so... episodes of the Rolling Thunder Podcast. 

The podcast wouldn't be much without your listenership and your support. Thank you for your support! 

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In this episode, Rob Kinney and Spence Halford sit down in the freshly painted conference room at the new shop in Somerville to share a few details about the Grand Opening on 9/17/2022 and a few more details about the Brute XL. 

This is not episode 100 

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In this episode of First Light, Chuck Halford reflects on the importance of paying attention—not just in the small details of life, but in the most important relationship we have: our walk with the Lord. He shares how being present and attentive can shape our faith, our decisions, and the way we live each day.

Drawing from Scripture, Chuck reminds us to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2), and to "pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and still more will be added to you" (Mark 4:24). This episode calls us to slow down, tune in, and pay attention to the One who is always present and guiding us.

In this episode, Rob Kinney, RT Bailey III, and Spence Halford are joined Spence's good friend, Derek Goddard. Derek has been there since the early, early days of Rolling Thunder Game Calls and has seen a few things. Spence and Derek talk about some early tradeshow stories and share a few from archive. 

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In this episode, Rob Kinney and Spence Halford are joined by Benelli USA's Director of Products, George Thompson. George helped us peak behind the curtain of the Benelli's design process and relentless pursuit of excellence in their design and manufacturing. It takes an awful lot of work and know-how to go from a blank sheet of paper to swinging on a duck in the timber. Benelli is the BEST for a reason. 

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In this episode Spence is up in Liberty Missouri for the Rogers Waterfowl Weekend. He catches up with Stevie Rogers, the Head Buyer and Head of Marketing at Rogers Sporting Goods. The Rogers story is a special one filled with generations of a family all working together to build a brand and a business while all still managing to get along and share a common vision. If you've never been to a Waterfowl Weekend, you need to mark your calendars for the next one. 

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On our way back from West Point, MS, we fired up the podcast board and recorded an episode with our good buddy, Thomas Gilpin. Thomas is a lot of things; he's a hunter, a co-owner and guide of Ole Dog Outfitters in Alberta, a surfing and taco connoisseur, and a part-time paleontologist and shark tooth hunter when he's back home in South Carolina. He's packed a lot into his life and he's not close to slowing down. Grateful to call him a friend. We think you'll enjoy hearing from him! 

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In this episode, Rob Kinney, RT Bailey, and Spence Halford are joined by Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline to talk turkeys, Nashville, and the highs and lows of being an independent country music band today. We sure enjoyed this one! Be sure to check out Muscadine Bloodline's Touring schedule for this coming fall. 

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In this episode, Rob Kinney, Spence Halford, and RT Bailey are joined by Walker Davidson. You'd be hard-pressed to find another young man who has done and seen some of the things as Walker. Walker grew up in the rich bird dog culture of Alabama and it is that passion that has taken him to guide with Red Rock Outfitters in Oklahoma and HookFire in Argentina. We hear stories from his days as a Scout in field trials, hunting wild quail in the mountains of Argentina, and duck hunting in lagoons at the foot of those same mountains. Did we mention he's 24?

If this podcast doesn't light your fire...your wood's wet. We think y'all are in for a treat. 

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In this episode Rob and RT are joined by our good buddy Adam Campbell of Hillside Kennels to talk about starting a puppy the right way. Adam has an incredible way of explaining the complex in way that the rest of us can understand. You'll want to have this one on repeat. 

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In this episode, Spence, Rob, and RT stop by the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper office in West Point, MS to pay Mr. Bobby Cole a visit on our way to Venice, LA for a redfishing trip. This is one that we've wanted to record for a while now. We learn about what it means to be a "Gamekeeper," more about Bobby's literary pursuits, and a share a few stories that you might not have heard from Bobby if you're a fan of the Gamekeeper Podcast. We are always better from having spent time with Bobby. 

Bobby began working at Mossy Oak in 1995 in the marketing department. Today he helps oversee the conservation brands of BioLogic, Nativ Nurseries and GameKeepers. He is also one of the hosts of the Gamekeepers Po Bobby is also a published author with "The Dummy Line," among others.

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We are joined by our very own, three-time World Cutdown Champion and Waterfowl Category Manager, Drake Levey on the podcast this week. Drake has hunted and been around the waterfowl world his whole life. He shares stories about growing up in Stuttgart, Arkansas hunting with his dad, attending the youth calling camps put on by Butch Richenback, and about blowing in the World Cutdown Classic on Main Street in Stuttgart. His is a life steeped in a rich duck hunting history and a passion for all things waterfowl.

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It's Spence's turn to weigh in on the spring's hottest debate. He's going on the record to offer his opinion about fanning turkeys, population decline, traveling to hunt, and how to appropriately disagree with fellow hunters. 

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In this episode of the First Light Podcast, Chuck reflects on lessons drawn from his past hunting spots and the simple tools that guided him—like carrying a compass into the field. Just as a compass points you in the right direction, he explains how faith in the Lord provides direction for life. The object of your faith, he reminds us, is what you will ultimately worship.

Chuck also shares a powerful reminder: "You Can Trust the Sun." Each sunrise declares God's presence and prominence, a daily assurance that He is constant and unchanging. Through hunting stories, Scripture, and personal reflection, this episode encourages listeners to keep their eyes fixed on the true source of direction and strength.

In this episode Spence and Rob recap the 4th Annual Rolling Thunder Charity Golf Scramble, we talk about changes to the film series, we release some more information about Calls for Conservation and the Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp pot calls, and more that's going on in the world of Rolling Thunder. 

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In this episode, we've got a host of characters on the mics. Rob is joined by Drake Levey, Tripp Hodges, and RT Bailey to talk about the 4th Annual Rolling Thunder Golf Scramble, the summer shows that we are planning to attend, and the Rolling Thunder Road Tour we are planning for the fall. 

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In this episode, Spence and Rob are joined by leading turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain to discuss how fanning turkeys may be affecting the decline in turkey population. As the social media debate surrounding fanning (also known as reaping) intensifies, we ask Dr. Chamberlain to weigh in on the topic from his perspective as a scientist and a hunter. 

No matter which side of the debate you find yourself on, Dr. Chamberlain will offer some insight that we believe will challenge you. 

This conversation is the first of several that we intend to publish on this topic, so stay tuned! We welcome hearing from you and are grateful you've taken the time to listen. 

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In this episode we catch up with a few members of Team RTGC to talk about their recent turkey trips and to look back on some of their favorite moments of turkey season 2022. The season isn't over yet and we are going to squeeze out every drop. 

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In this episode, Rob and RT Bailey are on the back porch of Feathers Chapel to talk about the Nancy's Vision Youth Turkey Hunt that took place in Pennsylvania the last weekend of April. RT went up to PA to spend time with Jeff and Hunter Wallis and Josh Grossenbacher and film the weekend. It was a special time. 

Nancy's Vision was created in memory of Nancy Rucker Wallis, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2020.  Her love of the outdoors, in particular her interest in her son Hunter's outdoor passions and career, led naturally to the creation of Nancy's Vision Youth Turkey Hunt.  Nancy dedicated her life to a career in the medical field because of her compassion for others, especially children.  Her years as a pediatric nurse created a lifelong desire to help sick children and subsequently led to the decision to donate all proceeds from this hunt to the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.  The Catch-A-Dream-Foundation, based in Starkville, Mississippi, grants once-in-a-lifetime hunting and fishing experiences to children 18 years old or younger who have life-threatening medical conditions.

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In this episode, Rob is in Indiana with Taylor Sweetin, Cody Clemons, and Dalton Fish for the Indiana Wild Turkey opener. Taylor and Cody are two close friends from Arkansas who have been traveling the country the last several years hunting turkeys together. We talk about their journeys together and the trips they have planned in the future. The Wild Turkey takes us all many places with great folks. This was one of those trips. 

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In this episode, we call Scott Rhodes from South Carolina. For the last 12 years, Scott has been the host of the Low Country Turkey Invitational (LCTI.) The LCTI has long benefited research and habitat management for a variety of species. This year and hereafter, the proceeds from the LCTI will go to benefit the Low Country Game Bird Foundation. We talk to Scott about the founding of the Low Country Game Bird Foundation and how the funds will be directed towards the research and conservation of the bird we care so much about, the Wild Turkey. 

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In this episode we call up some friends to get their insight into taking their children hunting. We discuss essential do's and essential don'ts and other considerations. We talk about success looks like and what it means to have fun in the woods - because that's what it is all about. 

Special thanks to Britt Oswald, Tom Oglesby, Brooks Tinsley, Ricky Padgett, and Kelan Samples for joining us on the show this week. 

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In this episode, Rob and Spence recap Youth Camp in Tennessee and the opening of the Tennessee turkey season for the kids. We talk about the weekend and look ahead to the opening of the adult season in Tennessee as well. At the end, Spence reads a story about from the turkey woods that's one for the ages. 

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In this episode, Rob and Spence have Hunter Wallis and Josh Grossenbacher on the show to answer your questions about turkey hunting and drop some pretty serious turkey knowledge. We cover everything from gear, to calling, to tactics in the woods. Not gonna want to miss this one!  

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In this episode, Spence gets on the phone with Kenny Winters of Winter Timber Outdoors to talk about his newest store location in Auburn, Alabama. The two dive into the vision behind the shop, the importance of location, and what makes the concept stand out. They also reflect on the value of seeing a brick-and-mortar storefront thrive in today's waterfowl industry—a reminder that community, tradition, and face-to-face connections are still at the heart of the business.

In this episode Rob and Spence sit down with Tripp to relive their trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas in the orange groves. We hear a first-hand account of Tripp's bird and Spence gives us a run down on Kelan and Weston's hunt. 

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In this episode, Rob and Spence catch up after Rob's Florida trip and ahead of Spence's trip with Kelan and the boys to Florida for a shot at their first Osceolas. Spence has been on the road visiting some of our customers in Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. Lots going on in the Rolling Thunder world and we are just getting cranked up. 

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It's finally back. In this episode Rob is down in Florida with Michael Boozer and a crew from South Carolina for the youth opener. We talk to a few pairs of fathers and their children to relive some moments from some memorable hunts. Every turkey is special but firsts are always special and a couple of these young hunters filled their tags on their first Osceolas this past weekend. You're gonna love this one. 

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Don't get used to this. This will be the shortest episode we ever put out. In this episode, Rob and Spence recap NWTF and look forward to turkey season opening in Florida. 

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We thought it was about time that you met Team RTGC. In this episode, Spence talks to the team at Rolling Thunder Game Calls and introduces the whole gang. Some folks you know and others you may be meeting for the first time. However, each plays a significant and unique role in keeping the machine moving forward. On the podcast you'll hear from Aaron Blackwood, Jason King, Josh Grossenbacher, Rob Kinney, Russ Ginn, RT Bailey III, and Drake Levey. 

We'll see y'all at NWTF next week! 

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In this episode we catch up with Josh Grossenbacher to get a run down of the new calls in the mouth call lineup for the spring. Josh gives his recommendations on calls for beginners and we look forward to NWTF. 

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In this episode, Rob and Spence take a break from helping the guys pack turkey calls to share some big news for 2022. Let's just say, you'll need to update your rolodex...

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In this episode, Rob and Spence get together once the dust has settled on a pretty salty 4-5 days of hunting in Oklahoma and Arkansas to determine who the winner was of our friendly wager. Let's just say that there might have been a few mail-in ballots that confused matters but we came up with an amenable solution.

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Finally, we get some colder weather and favorable conditions; just in time for a couple of trips the Rolling Thunder team has planned west of the Mississippi. We've got a group headed to Oklahoma and a crew will be headed over to Arkansas for a few days. Things are looking promising for good weekend for the waterfowl community, in general. Good luck out there! 

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Every now and then a dog comes along that changes everything. River was one of those dogs. It breaks you when they pass but the memories you have with them and of them carry you through it. In this episode, Spence recalls how he met River and how his life has been and will always be different because of their meeting. 

Cheers to you, River. 

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Chuck unpacks The Four F's — Friends, Foundation, Focus, and Faith — and how each plays a vital role in building a meaningful and God-centered life. He explores how these guiding principles can shape a believer's journey by pursuing a deeper, more purposeful life goal. Chuck reminds listeners that while our paths may shift, and life's direction can change over time, God remains constant — present in every decision, every step, and every season. With a blend of Scripture, personal insight, and practical wisdom, this episode offers encouragement for keeping faith at the center, no matter where life leads.

In this episode, we are joined by Shane Olson of Habitat Solutions. Shane is a duck hunter and waterfowl property developer out of Oklahoma. We talked duck hunting, shifting flyways, beaver control and cooperation, and some about his approach in methodology for farming for ducks and land management. Shane founded Habitat Solutions in 2017 and focuses on developing recreational and hunting properties to create and rehabilitate the land to maximize its potential by converting acres of deprived farm and ranch land and converting that into habitat for native and migratory wildlife.

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In this episode, we catch up with a couple of our buddies, Kelan Samples, Michael Boozer, and Scott Rhodes after coming out of the duck woods. We talk about duck hunting in the timber, learn more about the Low Country Invitational in South Carolina, and share a few life lessons learned from a room full of girl dads (once Kelan nods off.)

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In this episode, we catch up with our good buddy, John Garrett Strange. John Garrett grew up hunting with his dad and brother and that passion continues to this day. We talk about that special window of time in November when you can shoot ducks with leaves still on the trees and tie into a rutting buck in the same day. We talk the rut, patterning deer, and rifle hunting vs. bow hunting (among other things.) If you haven't yet, go check out the Strange Hunting Strategies Podcast  wherever you get your podcasts. 

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