<![CDATA[Duck Dog Devo]]>Duck Dog Devo is a short, weekly devotional for hunters, dog trainers, and anyone learning patience, discipline, and faith the hard way.

Each episode connects lessons from duck dog training and hunting life to practical biblical truth—reminding us that faith, like training, is built through consistency, pressure, and trust over time.

These aren’t sermons.
They’re reflections from the field.

If you’ve ever trained a dog, waited in a cold blind, or learned that growth comes through repetition and obedience, this podcast is for you.

Train patient. Hunt honest. Walk faithful.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:14:07 GMTTue, 03 Feb 2026 17:09:35 GMT60Bret Newell<p>Duck Dog Devo is a short, weekly devotional for hunters, dog trainers, and anyone learning patience, discipline, and faith the hard way.</p><p>Each episode connects lessons from duck dog training and hunting life to practical biblical truth—reminding us that faith, like training, is built through consistency, pressure, and trust over time.</p><p>These aren’t sermons.<br />They’re reflections from the field.</p><p>If you’ve ever trained a dog, waited in a cold blind, or learned that growth comes through repetition and obedience, this podcast is for you.</p><p><b>Train patient. Hunt honest. Walk faithful.</b></p>episodicBret Newellbnewell@southerntidesrealty.comno<![CDATA[Steady at the Shot]]>The conversation explores the concept of steadiness in duck dogs and draws parallels to self-control and wisdom in life. It emphasizes the importance of waiting for the right time to act and the significance of self-control in moments of high emotion and pressure.

Takeaways

  • Steadiness is about waiting for the right time to act.
  • Self-control is essential in moments of high emotion and pressure.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Steadiness in Duck Dogs
  • 02:05 Self-Control and Wisdom
  • 03:04 Steadiness in Life
]]>800835ca-8efc-44b7-899a-4f0bb2ec5811Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the concept of steadiness in duck dogs and draws parallels to self-control and wisdom in life. It emphasizes the importance of waiting for the right time to act and the significance of self-control in moments of high emotion and pressure.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Steadiness is about waiting for the right time to act.</li><li>Self-control is essential in moments of high emotion and pressure.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Steadiness in Duck Dogs</li><li>02:05 Self-Control and Wisdom</li><li>03:04 Steadiness in Life</li></ul>no00:05:5816Steady at the Shotfull<![CDATA[Whose Praise are You Seeking Ep.15]]>The conversation explores the parallels between training a duck dog and seeking approval in life. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the handler, seeking Christ's approval, and staying faithful to one's purpose.

Takeaways

  • Focus on the handler
  • Seeking approval

Chapters

  • 00:00 Training and Distractions
  • 02:13 Seeking Approval and Pleasing Man
  • 04:05 The Importance of Christ's Approval
]]>8be74416-0486-4190-9d7b-3a9394f77585Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:13:03 GMT<p>The conversation explores the parallels between training a duck dog and seeking approval in life. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the handler, seeking Christ's approval, and staying faithful to one's purpose.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Focus on the handler</li><li>Seeking approval</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Training and Distractions</li><li>02:13 Seeking Approval and Pleasing Man</li><li>04:05 The Importance of Christ's Approval</li></ul>no00:07:0615Whose Praise are You Seeking Ep.15full<![CDATA[Stay in the Heel Position Ep.14]]>Training a duck dog's heel work is foundational for effective communication and preparation for future tasks. This concept is compared to the idea of staying close to Jesus in the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of connection and closeness for effective communication and direction.

Takeaways

  • Heel work in training a duck dog is foundational for effective communication and preparation for future tasks.
  • Staying close to Jesus is essential for effective communication and direction in the Christian faith.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Foundation of Heel Work
  • 03:02 Connection and Communication
  • 04:02 Staying Close to Jesus
]]>d75722ec-a1a2-417b-9207-7db2e2e092bcTue, 18 Aug 2026 19:20:13 GMT<p>Training a duck dog's heel work is foundational for effective communication and preparation for future tasks. This concept is compared to the idea of staying close to Jesus in the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of connection and closeness for effective communication and direction.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Heel work in training a duck dog is foundational for effective communication and preparation for future tasks.</li><li>Staying close to Jesus is essential for effective communication and direction in the Christian faith.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Foundation of Heel Work</li><li>03:02 Connection and Communication</li><li>04:02 Staying Close to Jesus</li></ul>no00:07:4414Stay in the Heel Position Ep.14full<![CDATA[When the Whistle Blows Ep.13]]>The conversation explores the significance of training and understanding commands in duck dog handling. It emphasizes the need for a well-trained dog to respond promptly to specific commands.

Takeaways

  • Training is crucial for a duck dog's responsiveness to commands.
  • The whistle serves as a vital communication tool in duck dog handling.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Training
  • 00:03 Understanding Commands
]]>42bb62b2-70d7-49ad-acd0-73a5deaed4f9Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT<p>The conversation explores the significance of training and understanding commands in duck dog handling. It emphasizes the need for a well-trained dog to respond promptly to specific commands.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Training is crucial for a duck dog's responsiveness to commands.</li><li>The whistle serves as a vital communication tool in duck dog handling.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Training</li><li>00:03 Understanding Commands</li></ul>no00:06:4313When the Whistle Blows Ep.13full<![CDATA[Don't Let Perfection Steal Your Momentum Ep.12]]>The conversation explores the idea that growth and development come through daily faithfulness and imperfection, rather than through perfection. It draws parallels between the training of dogs and the way God grows us, emphasizing the importance of showing up and being faithful each day.

Takeaways

  • Daily faithfulness
  • Growth through imperfection

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Daily Faithfulness
  • 00:01 Growth Through Imperfection
]]>8a97e0db-25ef-4f17-8dc2-14b2cb33228fWed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:57 GMT<p>The conversation explores the idea that growth and development come through daily faithfulness and imperfection, rather than through perfection. It draws parallels between the training of dogs and the way God grows us, emphasizing the importance of showing up and being faithful each day.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daily faithfulness</li><li>Growth through imperfection</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Daily Faithfulness</li><li>00:01 Growth Through Imperfection</li></ul>no00:04:4012Don't Let Perfection Steal Your Momentum Ep.12full<![CDATA[Make Room for One More Ep.11]]>The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistency and growth, the heart of the gospel, and building reliability and impact through faithfulness and prayer. It highlights the value of every soul to God and the celebration of every person coming to faith.

Takeaways

  • Consistency over time produces results
  • The value of every soul to God and the celebration of every person coming to faith

Chapters

  • 00:00 Consistency and Growth
]]>4a7946f3-bd85-43a3-84e6-6f197fe727eeSat, 04 Jul 2026 15:03:40 GMT<p>The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistency and growth, the heart of the gospel, and building reliability and impact through faithfulness and prayer. It highlights the value of every soul to God and the celebration of every person coming to faith.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consistency over time produces results</li><li>The value of every soul to God and the celebration of every person coming to faith</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Consistency and Growth</li></ul>no00:04:3111Make Room for One More Ep.11full<![CDATA[Finish The Retrieve Ep.10]]>The conversation explores the themes of faithfulness, endurance, and the importance of finishing. It draws parallels between duck dog training and the Christian walk, emphasizing the significance of staying faithful until the end.

Takeaways

  • Faithfulness is proven at the finish
  • The goal is to stay faithful until the end

Chapters

  • 00:00 Faithfulness in Training
]]>6089e592-f3ec-482b-8f2c-bd9ff7900f2dTue, 09 Jun 2026 18:32:13 GMT<p>The conversation explores the themes of faithfulness, endurance, and the importance of finishing. It draws parallels between duck dog training and the Christian walk, emphasizing the significance of staying faithful until the end.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Faithfulness is proven at the finish</li><li>The goal is to stay faithful until the end</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Faithfulness in Training</li></ul>no00:03:1710Finish The Retrieve Ep.10full<![CDATA[Trusting the Handler Ep.9]]>The conversation explores the concept of trust and faith through the analogy of blind retrieves in duck dog training. It draws parallels between trusting the handler's guidance in training and trusting God's wisdom and direction in life.

Takeaways

  • Trust in the Lord
  • Faith means continuing to move on His command

Chapters

  • 00:00 Blind Retrieves and Trust
]]>d3d2c16f-a5d4-4419-99c2-3a2b218c1dceMon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the concept of trust and faith through the analogy of blind retrieves in duck dog training. It draws parallels between trusting the handler's guidance in training and trusting God's wisdom and direction in life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trust in the Lord</li><li>Faith means continuing to move on His command</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Blind Retrieves and Trust</li></ul>no00:03:31Trusting the Handler Ep.9full<![CDATA[Correction Builds Confidence Ep.8]]>The conversation explores the parallels between dog training and spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of correction, discipline, and humility in building confidence and trust. It draws connections between the training of dogs and the shaping of faith, highlighting the transformative power of correction when received with humility.

Takeaways

  • Correction builds confidence
  • Discipline is not rejection, it's refinement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Building Steady Faith
]]>d1e37a6e-14e9-4867-a73b-97adb0fc76fbWed, 27 May 2026 17:24:35 GMT<p>The conversation explores the parallels between dog training and spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of correction, discipline, and humility in building confidence and trust. It draws connections between the training of dogs and the shaping of faith, highlighting the transformative power of correction when received with humility.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Correction builds confidence</li><li>Discipline is not rejection, it's refinement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building Steady Faith</li></ul>no00:03:108Correction Builds Confidence Ep.8full<![CDATA[Waiting in the Blind Ep.7]]>The conversation explores the parallels between hunting, training, and faith, emphasizing the importance of patience, waiting, and discipline. It draws connections between the stillness in hunting and the waiting in faith, highlighting the transformative power of active, patient anticipation and the strength gained through discipline and trust.

Takeaways

  • Patience and discipline are essential in both hunting and faith.
  • Waiting in faith is not idle time, but a call to active, patient anticipation of God's deliverance and power.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Training and Waiting
]]>96797510-db4e-455b-877a-b693ea095029Mon, 11 May 2026 20:49:06 GMT<p>The conversation explores the parallels between hunting, training, and faith, emphasizing the importance of patience, waiting, and discipline. It draws connections between the stillness in hunting and the waiting in faith, highlighting the transformative power of active, patient anticipation and the strength gained through discipline and trust.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Patience and discipline are essential in both hunting and faith.</li><li>Waiting in faith is not idle time, but a call to active, patient anticipation of God's deliverance and power.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Training and Waiting</li></ul>no00:02:567Waiting in the Blind Ep.7full<![CDATA[Built By Rhythm Ep.6]]>Establishing a daily rhythm with God leads to consistent, intentional fellowship and forms a heart that expects God to meet us there. Rhythm creates space for trust and daily rhythm forms a heart that expects God to meet us there. Over time, those repeated mornings shaped David into a steady leader, not because life was easy, but because his faith was practiced daily.

Takeaways

  • Daily rhythm forms a heart that expects God to meet us
  • Consistent, intentional fellowship with God leads to steady leadership

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Daily Rhythm
]]>b4e68b3c-1286-432b-9ffa-3c89d2fb5f1dMon, 04 May 2026 18:39:20 GMT<p>Establishing a daily rhythm with God leads to consistent, intentional fellowship and forms a heart that expects God to meet us there. Rhythm creates space for trust and daily rhythm forms a heart that expects God to meet us there. Over time, those repeated mornings shaped David into a steady leader, not because life was easy, but because his faith was practiced daily.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daily rhythm forms a heart that expects God to meet us</li><li>Consistent, intentional fellowship with God leads to steady leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Daily Rhythm</li></ul>no00:03:156Built By Rhythm Ep.6full<![CDATA[Who's Being Trained Ep.5]]>The conversation explores the humbling nature of training, the reflection and self-awareness it brings, and the importance of faith, consistency, and trust in the training process. It emphasizes the idea that responsibility and challenges reveal inner character, and encourages self-awareness and self-improvement.

Takeaways

  • Self-awareness
  • Responsibility and challenges reveal inner character

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Humbling Nature of Training
]]>45cfe322-cb25-49ec-ba1d-1ab94bea85a9Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:32 GMT<p>The conversation explores the humbling nature of training, the reflection and self-awareness it brings, and the importance of faith, consistency, and trust in the training process. It emphasizes the idea that responsibility and challenges reveal inner character, and encourages self-awareness and self-improvement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-awareness</li><li>Responsibility and challenges reveal inner character</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Humbling Nature of Training</li></ul>no00:02:42Who's Being Trained Ep.5full<![CDATA[Pressure Reveals the Training Ep.4]]>Life's pressures reveal the strength of faith and character, drawing parallels between dog training and spiritual growth.

Takeaways

  • Pressure reveals character
  • Training prepares for performance

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Purpose of Pressure
]]>d5ab8723-3316-4435-a485-de4d619429b6Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:33:20 GMT<p>Life's pressures reveal the strength of faith and character, drawing parallels between dog training and spiritual growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pressure reveals character</li><li>Training prepares for performance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Purpose of Pressure</li></ul>no00:02:324Pressure Reveals the Training Ep.4full<![CDATA[Obedience Before Understanding EP.3]]>The devotionals explore the themes of faith, trust, and obedience through the lens of training DuckDogs. It emphasizes the importance of trusting the handler, understanding the difference between trust and understanding, and the relationship between obedience and clarity.

Takeaways

  • Faith and trust are essential in obedience
  • Clarity often comes after obedience

Chapters

  • 00:00 Faith and Trust
]]>6a417c9b-e2cb-4494-a4fa-95e40bc9d8bbMon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:34 GMT<p>The devotionals explore the themes of faith, trust, and obedience through the lens of training DuckDogs. It emphasizes the importance of trusting the handler, understanding the difference between trust and understanding, and the relationship between obedience and clarity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Faith and trust are essential in obedience</li><li>Clarity often comes after obedience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Faith and Trust</li></ul>no00:02:253Obedience Before Understanding EP.3full<![CDATA[Consistency Beats Intensity Ep. 2]]>The conversation explores the parallels between dog training and faith, emphasizing the importance of consistency, repetition, and diligence in achieving desired results. It draws on biblical references to highlight the significance of staying patient and faithful during the process.

Takeaways

  • Consistency over intensity
  • Repetition builds understanding

Chapters

  • 00:00 Consistency in Training
]]>db4e2b77-fce7-43ff-b1af-5d690463fbdeWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:51 GMT<p>The conversation explores the parallels between dog training and faith, emphasizing the importance of consistency, repetition, and diligence in achieving desired results. It draws on biblical references to highlight the significance of staying patient and faithful during the process.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consistency over intensity</li><li>Repetition builds understanding</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Consistency in Training</li></ul>no00:02:502Consistency Beats Intensity Ep. 2full<![CDATA[Intro to Duck Dog Devo]]>The podcast 'Duck Dog Devo' explores the parallels between training duck dogs and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of patience, consistency, and trust in the process. It encourages reflection on personal growth and the role of faith in everyday experiences.

Takeaways

  • Patience and consistency are key in training and personal growth.
  • The process of training is as much about the handler as it is about the dog.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Patience Test
]]>0aa137dd-905f-40bb-8b8e-7f3c8e031bf9Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:44 GMT<p>The podcast 'Duck Dog Devo' explores the parallels between training duck dogs and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of patience, consistency, and trust in the process. It encourages reflection on personal growth and the role of faith in everyday experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Patience and consistency are key in training and personal growth.</li><li>The process of training is as much about the handler as it is about the dog.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Patience Test</li></ul>no00:03:041Intro to Duck Dog Devofull