KWTX TV; Waco, TX – Fort Hood: Outdoor organization helps troops handle stress, focus on faith

Oct 6, 2020

FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) – A Central Texas veteran and others are giving active duty military members ways to handle their stress while focusing on faith.

Marine Corps veteran Rick Wolf started the Soul Survivor Outdoor organization in 2014, providing military men and women in several states with fun activities including skydiving, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing and others, while also having conversations about faith and fellowship.

Wolf says with personal trials of life and war, every service member deserves a way to express their feelings and faith.

“Here’s a person that’s willing to lay their life down for their country,” he said.

“I guess I feel convicted, and so does everyone else involved in our organization, to deliver a life-giving message for those willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice.”

Wolf says his main goal is for the organization to have a chapter at every military installation.

Radio Interview: Rick Wolf at KBRITE

Rick Wolf visited KBRITE Radio and sat down with Crystal Castro-Morillon to discuss the vision and mission of Soul Survivor Outdoor, and how we engage active-duty military and build resiliency and spiritual fitness through Christ-centered outdoor adventure. And, with Easter fast approaching, they also got to talk about what the Resurrection means to him personally.

Forged In The Fires Podcast: Guest Rick Wolf 

SSO founder and president Rick Wolf was a guest on the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob which was just released. Listen in as Rick and Rob talk resilience, purpose, and what started the spark for SSO and how it is changing the lives of our active duty service members.

Hobby or Obsession – by Rick Wolf

It’s the title of a video series and of at least one book. The premise is that we shouldn’t be “fans” of Jesus, sitting in the stands or standing on the sidelines cheering Him and others on in the epic battle for the souls of the world. We ought to be engaged in spiritual combat right alongside our savior.

Christ Over Fear Podcast: Guest Rick Wolf

Thank you Chad Jenkins for hosting SSO founder and president Rick Wolf on Christ Over Fear today. It was a great conversation about our mission of serving active duty military service members through Christ centered outdoor adventure.

Ministry to Active Duty – by Rick Wolf

It’s perhaps the most relevant area of ministry in our time. It’s a bold statement. The military is a true “melting pot.” It’s hard to find a more diverse group in our society; race, creed, nationality, gender, religion or philosophy. It’s young; largely Millennials and Gen Zs. It’s a place where next-gen ministry touches every area of our culture.