Facilitating Discipleship Through Outdoor Adventure with Michael Batenburg, President of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure

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According to Michael Batenburg, founder of Back2Basics Adventures, there are five stages for those in their faith development: clueless, curious, committed, convicted, discipling. This last stage, discipleship, is the ultimate path to building a strong foundation for your faith so that you can help others grow in their own. 

God created man from the ground, therefore it’s no surprise that many men feel a deep inner connection to the wilderness. That’s one reason Michael Batenburg is giving others a beautiful, comfortable environment to connect and be vulnerable through his outdoor ministry adventures. 

Back2Basics Adventures takes people on adventures all around the world, but they recently finished constructing a permanent location in Tennessee called Feather Ridge. Michael details all the amazing features of this new location, including its scenic surroundings and activities. 

Everyone gets busy with life’s distractions, but sometimes all you need is a break to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. So, tune in to learn how nature and outdoor adventure can uplift you in your faith journey! 

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE 

• A quick summary of Michael’s fence post story 
• Back2Basics Adventures’s new location in Tennessee 
• Adventuring on trips all around the world 
• The significance of Back2Basics Adventures for men and their faith 
• Technology as a crutch and distraction 
• Experiencing the magic of nature 
• How Michael’s program can play a role in discipleship 
• Keeping the positivity from a “mountaintop experience” in everyday life 
• Closing prayer led by Mike 
• Check out the Back2Basics Adventures website, and connect with Michael on LinkedIn! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jesus Calling: Enjoy Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Comer 

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