From Hunting Accident to Purpose: Losing a Leg, Finding Faith & Fighting Back with Hunter Rasmussen
Release Date: 03/18/2026
From Hunting Accident to Purpose: Losing a Leg, Finding Faith & Fighting Back with Hunter Rasmussen
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#104: What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? In this episode of Reckoning, I’m sitting down with Hunter Rasmussen—an outdoorsman, athlete, and speaker whose life was forever changed by a hunting accident that led to the loss of his leg. But this story isn’t about loss… it’s about purpose. Hunter shares: The day of the accident and how it unfolded The moments that saved his life His battle through recovery, surgeries, and identity loss How faith carried him through his darkest moments What it’s really like getting back into hunting and the outdoors ...
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info_outline#104: What happens when your entire life changes in an instant?
In this episode of Reckoning, I’m sitting down with Hunter Rasmussen—an outdoorsman, athlete, and speaker whose life was forever changed by a hunting accident that led to the loss of his leg.
But this story isn’t about loss… it’s about purpose.
Hunter shares:
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The day of the accident and how it unfolded
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The moments that saved his life
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His battle through recovery, surgeries, and identity loss
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How faith carried him through his darkest moments
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What it’s really like getting back into hunting and the outdoors
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Lessons on resilience, mindset, and starting over
We also talk about:
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Balancing sports and hunting growing up
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Mental health, routine, and staying grounded
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Practical hunting safety (this part matters)
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Why the outdoors is still his therapy
This episode is for anyone who’s:
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Going through a hard season
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Trying to find purpose after pain
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Balancing life, family, and the outdoors
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Or just needs a reminder to keep going
Hunter’s story is proof that your comeback can be stronger than your setback.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Hunter's Journey
06:53 The Healing Process and Identity Reconstruction
30:29 Finding Purpose and Sharing the Story
33:38 Adapting to the Outdoors Post-Accident
42:03 Looking Forward: Future Adventures in Nature
42:26 Safety First: Lessons Learned from a Hunting Accident
47:40 Mental Health and Resilience: Overcoming Life's Challenges
54:44 Fun and Food: Lighthearted Moments in Hunting
58:32 Closing Thoughts: Gratitude and Future Aspirations
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