Welcome to the premiere episode of the Seeking Truth series on Wild Ways Podcast!

Recorded spontaneously outdoors in British Columbia right after spotting a moose outside my door. Join host Lyman Miller as I share my personal journey of seeking guidance in a chaotic world through Bible study. We dive deep into imitating Jesus's life: relentless prayer, wilderness retreats, compassion, humility, hard work, discernment, and leaving behind modern distractions like social media and 'stupid traditions of man.'

Discover practical daily practices for peace, purpose, and aligning with faith while living close to nature.

If you're into Christian reflections, wilderness living, personal growth, Bible wisdom, or escaping the noise of the city—this kickoff episode is for you!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Moose Sighting & Starting the Seeking Truth Series
00:30 - Why Seek Truth? World Chaos & Bible Guidance
01:19 - Imitating Jesus: Undistracted Life & Relentless Prayer
02:28 - Key Habits: Compassion, Humility, Work Ethic & Discernment
03:02 - Avoiding Traditions of Man & Modern Distractions
03:37 - Daily Practices: Prayer, Exercise, Hard Work & Prudence
05:47 - Life's Mission: God's Help, Trials & True Satisfaction
06:10 - Outro: Future Episodes & Growth Teaser

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In this no-holds-barred episode of the Wild Ways Podcast, host Lyman Miller lays it all out from the bush in north central British Columbia. Fresh trapping season updates: weird January thaw messing with sets, down marten numbers but strong prices (XXL averaging $150 at Thompson), solid wolf catches helping ungulates bounce back, and why full-time outdoor living is healing but tough.

Lyman dives deep into long-standing frustrations – forestry companies and government logging over traplines without consultation, the mountain pine beetle epidemic that started unchecked in parks and wrecked monoculture forests, leading to massive fires and habitat loss. He calls out glyphosate spraying's impact on moose and ecosystems, and poor management that's left destruction in its wake.

The core rant: an allegory of a room full of friends divided by "different rules for different fools" in hunting, fishing, and foraging. One group gets exemptions (no licenses, no limits, free access), while regulated folks face strict bag limits, tags, and training – breeding resentment, non-compliance, and threats to real conservation. Lyman warns it's a dangerous game pushing people to ignore laws, but he stays positive, focusing on personal freedom, mental clarity in the wilderness, and influencing the next generation toward adventure.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Trapping Season Update (Thaw Issues, Marten/Wolf Prices)
2:00 – Forestry Animosity & Logging Conflicts
4:00 – Pine Beetle Epidemic & Government Failures
7:00 – Glyphosate & Moose Impacts
8:00 – The "Different Rules" Allegory Explained
12:00 – Division, Resentment & Potential Backlash
17:00 – Wilderness Healing, Positive Outlook & Bible Study Tease
20:00 – Outro & What's Next

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Thinking about ditching the 9-5 for full-time hunting, trapping, fishing, foraging, and wilderness living? In this Wild Ways Podcast episode, I share raw lessons from my chaotic first year making the leap in North Central BC.
I jumped in without a solid plan—big mistake. Reality hit hard: constant discomfort (cold, wind, breakdowns), income drops, procrastination on content, and the humbling power of nature. But it's also freeing—no more phone distractions, politics, or being beholden to anyone but God, family, and yourself.
Key tips covered:

Build a clear vision/mission (mine: God, family, lifestyle first)
Plan the transition—don't burn bridges impulsively
Cut expenses ruthlessly (fix your own gear, ditch subscriptions/eating out)
Schedule like a job (show up daily, even for filming/editing)
Embrace multiple revenue streams (trapping seasons, guiding, foraging sales, content, products)
Study old masters (e.g., Johnny Thorp beaver videos)
Handle ego, naysayers, and the learning curve
Prioritize adventure over comfort—especially as you age

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