Pastor, storyteller, and outdoorsman Robin Risher joins the All Things New Podcast with Scott Walters and Aubrey Pridgen. From small-town pulpits to viral storytelling, Robin’s journey is filled with humor, heart, and faith.
In this episode, Robin shares his testimony of salvation, his years of pastoring rural churches, and his new role with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) focusing on outdoor ministry. He also opens up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease, how faith and family give him strength, and why gratitude changes everything. Along the way, Robin tells unforgettable stories—like “In the Plow Dirt,” snake-handling misadventures, and lessons from tree-cutting gone wrong—that all point back to the goodness of God.
This episode is equal parts laughter and inspiration—showing how God uses even the hardest moments to reveal His strength.
📝 Show Notes
Guest: Robin Risher — pastor, storyteller, outdoorsman, FCA leader.
Highlights:
Robin’s childhood faith, early call to ministry, and testimony of salvation.
Life as a rural Mississippi pastor: from pulling calves to ministering at funerals.
The viral story “In the Plow Dirt” and how clean humor connects people.
His diagnosis with Parkinson’s at age 42, lessons in perseverance, and the role of gratitude.
Family life: married to Tracy, father of three (doctor, pharmacist, Marine), and proud grandfather of eight.
Service in the National Guard (including a near-fatal training accident).
Stories from pastoring in tough places, including shepherding a church once led by Edgar Ray Killen and using it as an opportunity to share the gospel with reporters.
Transitioning into FCA Outdoor Ministry, working with youth through hunting, fishing, archery, and bass teams.
Scripture Themes: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (“When I am weak, then I am strong”), Revelation 21:5, John Maxwell on leadership, Hebrews 10:25 on fellowship.
📌 Calls to Action
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Connect with All Things New Ministry:
📧 Email: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com
📞 Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495
📞 Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816
