TRUST THE GUIDE | Episode #10 | "7 Nights and a 6-Pack: My Darkest Hour"

Amidst 2 years of a deep depression, Billy is alone for several days in the Alaska wilderness. With nothing to do but reflect, study nature, and pray incessantly, a moose cow and her yearling calf "speak" to Billy in such a way that instantly brought peace, purpose, and hope into his life. The Hold Gospel of Jesus Christ
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[@joelmcmahan7386]

Oh boy my favorite story teller. Thanks again MDMM. God bless you and your family. 👍🇺🇸

[@davetribble9114]

Billy, thanks for sharing Christ Jesus each time you have your story time. It is so encouraging to hear a brother in Christ share the gospel message with his hunting stories. Stay encouraged , you are very important to so many!

[@JL-xn3zy]

Amen

[@JL-xn3zy]

Amen

[@user-mh9ym1ui3c]

Billy, I can totally relate. I spent 12 years of my life with who I thought was the woman I was going to grow old with. Turned out I was more in love with her, than she was with me. I made the decision to leave. Unlike you, I spent 10 years questioning my decision. At times, thought about putting a gun in my mouth. It just dawned on me one day, I was doing better for myself and my family without her.(wish it was a trip to Alaska to make me realize it) obviously don't know the woman, but I'm sure it was her loss. Keep doing the things your doing.

[@dannerjohnson958]

I really liked this story...thank you

[@MelissaStJohn-lr7ve]

Hi Billy, I am a Christian, and would say from all the episodes i have watched of your guiding, there is no question that you are on the right path! I have done a lot of hunting in Saskatchewan, Canada! i agree with you, saying that most people are not out there to harvest meat, but to be closer to nature and learn a little more about themselves.I have experienced a few deep valleys in my life too. Trusting in the Lord has brought me the joy that is available to all of us. Please keep doing what you are doing. Your videos are excellent! Even though i am 71 years young, and maybe won't be heading to Alaska to hunt, i have learned so much about the beauty and majesty of that place! Thank you! Doug

[@joanlovelace6865]

Bless you Billy.

[@chrisfuller2667]

You sir are my inspiration I one time had your dream but I went the other way and married the girl next door and I love my wife of 45 years but I have never made it into Alaska and I am sorry for that. As far as the suicide thing I was there too but if God is in our lives you loose the feeling in time. Faith will bring you peace if you trust your Father .

[@kerrydavis5644]

Straight from the heart , your testimony is the most powerful tool your ministry has , God bless you

[@hankgriffin5397]

Your absolutely right! Billy

[@tomdorsey6028]

Yes! We all need to strive to "keep the Son in our hearts" !! Prayers for us all.

[@colinjohnston5465]

You are doing a great job. Please keep doing what you're doing during these very difficult across the globe. Very interesting tale today and of course, you are right. That yearling moose, whatever happened to it next, never gave up. Thank you.

[@ericlucksted6616]

Myself, living and being “Alaska”, means a having a different kind of values. We need more people like you. Ethical, living life, understanding value of life, among other things, is my true belief of what it means to be “Alaskan”. You seem like one hell of a man. It would be a pleasure to meet you.

[@HermanDunn-zm1lm]

Thank you Billy, very moving and very valuable and revellant thank again.

[@ericarmel5584]

Oh thank you billy I really needed this

[@ChrisAycock]

👍🏻 Thank you Billy, I can’t explain what your words have meant to me ! ( Desperate hunter )

[@JL-xn3zy]

Ephesians 3:20

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Good luck to ya on your hunting season. Gods speed and may you get what ever 🏆your heart wants most. Good hunting Chris Alcock. 👍

[@husqv5147]

Great video and sharing. Praise our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

[@merillynpaxson342]

Love and Prayers 🙏❤️🦋🌻

[@stevenlcotney5577]

Billy, I wait for your personal weekly devotions. I thank you for sharing. Outdoorsmen in tune to their surroundings and quarry see things in a different light, plus find comfort there in the opportunities of the pursuits. As I have watched wild animals for over 43 years, there is no worry in their lives but to live, to survive, to thrive, and to breed till death finds them through natural mortality. There is a lot of noise many can tune out and learn from the ways of the wild! Keep worshiping the Creator and enjoy His creation. Keep bringing it, Billy!

[@flynwilliams3202]

I just recently started watching your videos and I’m so proud to see your “evolution” to a deeper relationship to Jesus Christ. The Journey just begins with Him. Press into his Holy Spirit and let Him guide you into that deep relationship. I have been hunting for 50 years and all those times pale in comparison to Him. I only subscribe to two channels and one is yours. I jfelt impressed by God to encourage you.

[@georgeduanejr]

Thank you for your testimony. Love your channel and the display of Gods creation

[@DavidHartlinGuiding]

I'm so glad you took that mask off when you did I was just about to turn it off I'm so tired of seeing all this BS great episode though Billy thanks again

[@perryknetter8577]

You are getting stronger every episode with your faith, and sharing your life and faith Great Job Billy Americans need to hear the word. This one took me back to when I just went to church and didn't know the Lord God Bless you and your family

[@glensladek-bp3zc]

Again Billy, I find myself replying to a message that says 2 years ago. Guess what, I sure relate thanks for taking the time. Glen

[@joatmonjoatmon8911]

Billy, I came across your videos the other day…I love your hunting videos! I too live in a very rural area. I’m at minute 46 in this video and I told myself the next time the FedEx or UPS man comes I am going to step outside my comfort zone and tell him Jesus loves him. It wasn’t two minutes and my dogs started barking and heard some rumbling through the woods and here came the FedEx truck. I literally laughed out loud and said “Okay God!”. It was a different driver that I never saw before. I won’t lie, it was difficult/scary to do but I told him as he was walking off…”hey, I just wanted to let you know Jesus loves you!”. He laughed and said “Jesus loves you too!”. Thanks Billy for allowing yourself to be used by God. Love you man! Tom

[@RealChoice1776]

Love your videos I never get tired and I enjoy them always I am always learning. Thx God Bless 1Peter 5:7

[@justinwilliamson4031]

You’re doing a good job Billie! The Lord knows that. The enemy tries to get us to doubt ourselves and the power of God. By every form of deception Satan tries to get us off track. Stay close to the Lord, and keep doing what you’re doing! I love your shows and your fire side chats.We all love you dude!

[@frankcrose1376]

Yes

[@timmcgill-mi6vk]

You spoke directly to me with your testimony. Thank you for sharing. Happy hunting.

[@telatimberho]

Your a rockstar!! Love ya

[@brandonrothstein4813]

Thank you for being so open about your struggles and how prayer is so important. Keep the videos coming, God bless

[@grizz3312]

Thank You Billy, I have strayed from God for a long time after loosing my wife to cancer at 44 and then 15 years later loosing my oldest son to a work accident. I was very angry and depressed but I am retired now and living alone in northern Michigan and with the solitude I am finding my way back. I watch a lot of your hunting videos but just came across this one and sir you have made me realize just how blessed I am and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being "the man with the sun in his heart". You helped me greatly in my journey back to the Lord our God. God Bless you and your beautiful family. If I was 20 years younger I would love to book a hunt with you but I'm afraid my health would prevent that now. God Bless and stay safe.

[@kellymcclary9379]

Looking great. Ill always watch. 💋❤ prayers to you, your wife and family.

[@calvindillard9819]

Praying you and your ministry! Pray for my health please!!

[@marilynsimpson4640]

Awesome witness

[@victorowen3398]

Billy Thank you for your HONEST testimony !!! LOVE your ministry !!! YOU just spoke my life and by the GRACE of GOD i live .

[@ronwatson4902]

You're the most honest open transparent man I've heard and I want you to know how much I appreciate that.From one wolf to another God Bless and be safe in Alaska this year.As safe as you can be anyway.

[@JB12577]

Powerful heartfelt message, thank you for sharing.

[@bobkoval]

Blessings brother

[@JL-xn3zy]

Phenomenal message and ministry Brother. May God bless and protect you and your family. 💪in✝️

[@tommybarrios3307]

Greetings Billy, Yet another great episode. I can surely relate, on depression, alcohol use, the list goes on. But the one thing that stood out to me the most, is the way you chose to honor your Mother. That speaks highly of any man. Your a good man Billy. Keep this fellowship going and maybe someday we can all get together, break bread, share stories and pray. Regards, Tommy B PS. Do you think Paul wore camo?..lol..just a little humor..

[@dannerjohnson958]

Awesome testimony...thank you

[@markgomes6036]

Thank you Billy for the great message.

[@raywoll3597]

If there is anyone out there right now struggling with depression or anxiety. Take if from someone who knows, prayer is the answer. I was in the deepest pit of darkness. My live was over. I was winding down, giving up, when I finally called out to my God, Lord and Savior Jesus. It was still a long hard battle. But, had I not turned to Him, I don't think l'd be here today. Thanks for the encouraging words Billy. I still need that from time to time, especially these days. My prayers are going to you and yours. And special prayers for anyone going through struggles like depression. God bless. Love.

[@amydame5819]

Thank you for sharing how "the LIGHT/SON" has changed your heart! Keep shining the light for others to hear/see. Matthew 5:15-16 May God bless you, your family and ministry

[@freeman436]

Thank you brave and humble man for sharing your experience. The bedrock of all my prayers is gratitude. The only thing I ask of the Holy Spirit is to let me be a vehicle of His will, not my own. Stay strong my brothers.

[@thomasswartzentruber5958]

Thanks you for sharing Billy! I love your transparency and honesty!

[@jamieellis976]

I enjoyed hearing your testimony and trials of depression and faith. I've had those myself. I enjoy hunting and being in nature. Love the verses you shared from Psalms and Philippines. I dream of Alaska and all it's grandeur, of it's vastness and rugged unconquerability (if that's a word). I also can relate to needing to trust the Lord in regards to politics and the state of our country. Also in regards to my children. I had to be reminded that God picked the times that we would be born into, it's not random. Praise Jesus and I'll pray God blesses you. Thanks. Your brother in Christ. p.s. Would love to hunt with you in Alaska some day.

[@jayman5628]

I truly believe you're going to help alot of people with this channel, myself included.

[@buckeyeranger6438]

Great timing, needed this. Realization......searching. Touched by your message. Thank you. Godspeed. Stay frosty.

[@garymaynard4379]

Thanks for sharing Billy, Peace ☮️🕊️. Moose from upstate NY.

[@pattyobrien5637]

Yes, they are trying to dehumanize us. I have yet to wear a mask anywhere. It helps I live in a small town. Love your stories and sermons. Thank you!

[@richardfisher9252]

God Bless God

[@Naumets1]

Thankyou man I needed that

[@aaronwoods5900]

Your a good man Billy! Kodiak greetings

[@gabrielruelas5902]

Thank you for speaking your voice , you are the man with the with the sun shining in his hart. 👍

[@thomasbridenstine5562]

Billy, been watching you for a short time but I've enjoyed every episode. Your Trust the guide series. Thanks for your witness for the Lord. May God continue to bless you, Amen.

[@johngoodman7160]

GOD will use each and every one of us for his personal spread of the word God has a plan for you and you will be blessed

[@danielgylten941]

Nothing in nature retires. Best line ever. Get on living or dying. Make a choice. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully some day we cross paths. And our mothers r amazing.

[@BLAM777]

I've been thinking about this for awhile now. There's a christian song I just heard called come what may that speaks to what your saying. It's like you said that young moose doesn't worry about weather it's going to be eaten or what it will eat, it lives it's life and keeps moving forward. Yes I feel closer to Him on a mountain top or in a swamp. Just love what He's created for us to enjoy.

[@brucenilssen5383]

Thank you yet again Billy.... There's always someone to talk to in prayer.

[@WILDBOYZ]

Keep story telling your experiences! We are enjoying them and we are experiencing the Holy Spirit working in our own lives while you do so! Thanks Billy!

[@patrickjehlen1018]

Billy, love you hunting and other videos watching them all. As an old fat guy living in a cabin in Alaska, I find myself wishing I was there hunting myself. As a Christian for the last forty years and while making LOTS of mistakes, I've also learn a thing or two. With the alcohol subject I have found at the very LEAST, it's a lousy witness to a lost and dying world as well as supporting a hellish business which keeps 30 million people addicted and dying from their product. As you grow in Jesus, you will start feel the displeasure of the Lord whenever you drink or go into a liquor store. I don't say these things in self righteousness as was drug addict and drunk for a number of years. Again, really like you hunting videos, especially the brown bear. Hope to take one before the clock runs out but he will have to come to me! lol Have had browns at my front door over the years and hope it happens one more time..........................Ps Your the kind of guy God can use mightily as time is running out for this world......................In Christ. Patrick

[@SantiagoRodriguez-sh2fj]

Thanks Billy for sharing your story. Ive been laying awake tonight praying for the lord to provide me guidance and to ease my mind. I came out to the couch and found your video. I understand now I need to put my faith into the lord and trust no matter what happens he will be with me and everything will be okay. God Bless you Billy and keep doing the lord's work.

[@brianmartin9369]

Thanks for the story. My life has a very similar story also.

[@rogermiller4912]

Amen

[@johnumhauer6691]

Great job Billy, such a great story for all. God has you doing this for his glory.. God bless !

[@nancyjoner9960]

Thank you Billy!!! I have watched your hunting videos over and over. I subscribed and found your Follow the guide, camp fire videos. So much you say ,I can relate to. I was a slacker Christian, your videos have woke me up. Thank you so much! I was a farm raised bull headed country girl, Milked cow's for year's in SW Washington. I now live in North Idaho and have always found my peace in the Mountains , I also would get close to God and then drift... You have woken my heart with your words. I am 63 now. Thank you so much, God bless you ! Prayers for you and your family! Nancy

[@rayburke6151]

Billy keep up the GREAT work & sharing your walk with God with us

[@jimzara253]

20 years ago I went through similar depression. Outwardly my life was great, but inwardly self doubt created spiraling depression that was only relieved by the grace of God and the wonderful people He put in my life. I would love to tell you I’ve never experienced it again but that is not true. Whenever I get caught up in the world, the devil shows up and leads me down a horrible emotional path. Thankfully God is always there with me. I lean into Him and low and behold He picks me up. He is always there. He always has the right answer. He always fills my heart with what is truly good. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Billy for these. So good. Such great reminders mixed with awesome stories. God is awesome.

[@scottcofer942]

Your candid honesty is raw, and sobering! Many men or most, if their honest, can relate to your past! Good for us guys to spill our beans like that. Hard for us, but to get it up and out so it doesn’t fester and hurt us long term is essential to our good mental health... Inspirational!

[@donaldhofman5257]

True! I faced the same problem! God brought me through it!

[@jimjett9996]

That is me , I hunt and I go to the woods to be amazed at the creation of God ! The peace of mind and of solitude . Not so much the killing of animals now days , as I did when I was young. Love what you do , and think your a great influence to your followers. Keep it up , and thanks to your family for sharing you with us !

[@curly874]

If I ever start filling sorry for myself, I try to praise the Lord. One passage states "Dwell on the good things of God."

[@kevinsavage7771]

Billy, thanks f or your worship to God by sharing your life and testimony to the world. May God bless you and your family and may your ministry grow in its outreach to the outdoors man world. And thanks for the wilderness adventures, be safe brother.

[@mvanburenjr6852]

Well done Billy. I’ve just recently discovered your videos and I watch them as often as possible! Many blessings to you and your family.

[@frankcrose1376]

Yes

[@skipfricke4686]

Billy Thank you for your videos and especially for these where you share you faith. Since I have found these I have shared with some of my friends. Keep up the good work, both in the field and in your faith. God's blessings in all that you do.

[@martywood3734]

Mr.Molls your are truly an inspiration, it has been a while since I’ve been on here, and I got on here tonight, I’ve been struggling with a lot of things and I got to your channel and saw this video so I played it not really knowing what it was about but now I see why the lord picked this video for me to watch you’ve truly opened my eyes to a lot of things and praise Jesus for you and your chats like this! Thank you and just know I’ll be down here in Arkansas watching ever chance I get keep up the great work!!!

[@serverlan763]

I was experiencing the best wilderness hunting of my life in NZ when I was in my 20s but I also too suffered from Depression, mostly about girls and direction ( lack off) in my life

[@campdn]

Thanks Billy. Another great episode!

[@rmlestes]

Thank you, for the good messages shared.

[@jhammon30]

I wish I could afford you Billy. No doubt it would be a great experience on all levels. Keep bringing the videos. God bless.

[@ryanaustin2617]

Thank you for sharing.

[@eltonroberts8817]

Very awesome praise God 👏 🙌

[@user-sc8gd2kr1b]

Only Jesus Saves🥰🙏🏻✝️⚔️💯

[@barthettema3727]

Thanks Billy for opening our eyes, ears and most of all our Hearts to the Lord. Jer: 29 vs 11 "God isn't asking you to figure it out; He is asking you to trust that he already has" so test if you want to test but believe that everything is happening because God planned it that way. Before you were born; your life's journey was already written by Him. Stay safe Billy and we will keep Don and his family in our prayers. God bless and regards from South Africa. .

[@Elidogz]

This is awesome billy , God has really blessed you , i have been watchin your videos for a while now all the way down here in Arkansas . Love those grizzly hunts maybe one day i could go on one of those adventures . Take care my friend 🙏🏼

[@musicmanhunter1]

enjoy your chats

[@smitty1hunter]

"There's a race of men that don't fit in, A race that can't stay still; So they break the hearts of kith and kin, And they roam the world at will. They range the field and they rove the flood, And they climb the mountain's crest; Theirs is the curse of the gypsy blood, And they don't know how to rest." Excerpt from poem by Robert W. Service. I believe that many people go outdoors to seek purpose. I had often felt I didn't quite fit in at an early age and often spent many hours outdoors and with my dogs. I like people and have friends but even today I still seek solitude in the outdoors to sort of reset and get close to God through Creation. This poem reminds me of that. Being on a faraway mountain top struggling with a trip can really make you appreciate life at home and all your blessings.Thanks for posting Billy, I know your heartfelt testimony will help many people in a lot of ways.

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

yeah Billy I feel the same way about the mask thing anyway yes prayer to me is a conversation with God and within it you give him praise and thanks for all his love and all that you have and don't have, prayers to you and your family, stay safe

[@bobdibb7622]

Glad God, answered your prayers about continuing these videos. And knowing that a active Christian are attacked by evil , because that’s who devil is worried about . Evil doesn’t waste time on the weak .

[@jeffnunes9780]

Keep doin’ em. I’m still watching.

[@ElectricDyck01]

Podcast?

[@bobkuhn861]

😊💖🐶🐶🙏

[@Scott-jj5on]

That mask is classic, great content Billy!!

[@travisfinkbeiner7055]

Billy I believe you have just told my story in a round about way!! I’ve watched most of your hunts and I’d be hounded to be a client one day!! I have a cousin that guided up there in the late 90’s early 2000. Not sure who it was for but he raised 1/2 wolf 1/2 something else to help pack out. Only the females could go as the weren’t as heavy and could pack 50lbs of meat!! I’m not a god searching man and I’ve experienced and felt the same way!! I don’t pray ever or ever ask for anything but for some reason eventually life turns around. I chalk it up to guardian angels. Spelled wrong!! Or a high power of sorts. But I s funny cause I’m in a slump and this video pops up!! Hun Merry Christmas!!

[@garden2tableproduce]

My kind of guy i love being alone in the wilderness im deep in the smokey mountains.

[@fencepost5369]

Thank You😂

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

Good joke!! I liked the slight sarcasm in it!! 🤪

[@calf6349]

Billy, I firmly believe that your depression was spiritual warfare direct from satan. God knew that you would be the teacher, evangelist you are today. Well, he and his angels told satan told that you would be a fisher of men, and the last thing he wants is a faithful, effective man of God. Your faithfulness is a true inspiration to me. I would love to share a sheep camp with you any time. if not in this world, we will, for sure, share one with Jesus on a future day. thanks !

[@jonjefferson5453]

I need to hunting with you Thank you God bless 🙏

[@longgone9869]

Sounds like you were telling my story