036- Remember How Powerful Your God Is with Benny Braden

In this week's episode, Benny Braden,  a record-setting hiker and founder of Responsible Stewardship, discusses his journey and the importance of outdoor stewardship. He grew up in East Tennessee surrounded by mountains and developed a love for hiking and the outdoors. After struggling with post-traumatic stress, he turned to hiking as a form of therapy and has hiked approximately 9,000 miles. Benny started Responsible Stewardship to address the increase in trash and pollution in outdoor spaces, and the organization has grown to include volunteers from around the world. Benny emphasizes the importance of leaving the outdoors better than we found it and the positive impact it can have on mental health. Benny Braden shares his experiences of finding God in nature and the importance of spending time in His creation. He discusses how being in the outdoors allows him to connect with God on a deeper level and find peace. Benny emphasizes the power of prayer and the impact it has on his relationship with God. He also talks about the importance of gratitude and how it has helped him navigate tough times in his life. Benny shares personal stories of wilderness experiences and the lessons he learned from them. He encourages listeners to trust in God, breathe, and not give up.Follow Benny on Instagram: TherealbennybradenCheck out Responsible StewardshipSupport the showFollow this podcast and it's host on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest episodes @My Valley, His Victory  @messagesfromthemountainWould also love for you to subscribe on YouTube My Valley, His Victory    or MessagesFromTheMountainUse code kenzie20 for 20% off your registration for HIGHLANDER Big Bear https://bit.ly/join_kenzie DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the provided links I may receive a small commission. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/aylex/wandererLicense code: 3E2WIQTKULU64TC4