#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
Lessons on resilience, mindset, and starting over

We also talk about:

Balancing sports and hunting growing up
Mental health, routine, and staying grounded
Practical hunting safety (this part matters)
Why the outdoors is still his therapy

This episode is for anyone who's:

Going through a hard season
Trying to find purpose after pain
Balancing life, family, and the outdoors
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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From Hunting Accident to Purpose: Losing a Leg, Finding Faith & Fighting Back with Hunter Rasmussen