Twin brothers Chad and James Hampton, pastors and authors, have made hunting a significant part of their lives. They harvest several deer each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten by their families. For the brothers, hunting is not just about putting food on the table, but also about their Christian faith.
"We know that God's given us that food to manage and also consume so that we can be what He's created us to be," Chad Hampton told Fox News Digital. The Hamptons, who founded Huntin' the Truth Ministries and host the outdoor show "Twin Factor," point to Genesis 1:26 when explaining their view of hunters as stewards of God's creation. They believe that by harvesting their own food, they are managing God's creation and fulfilling their role as caretakers.
The connection between faith, food, and the outdoors is also a theme in their new book, "100 Days of Strength for Hunters," a devotional designed to help outdoorsmen strengthen their relationship with God. The book combines Scripture, hunting stories, practical applications, and prayer, and is intended to be a resource that hunters can take with them into the field.
The Hamptons' approach to food resonates with the national conversation about eating "real food" and knowing where food comes from. They believe that many Americans have become disconnected from their food, and that hunting can be a way to reconnect with nature and with God. "We have to live what we preach," James Hampton said. "And that is loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths and seeking Him."
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