On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with twin brothers Chad and James Hampton, founders of Huntin’ the Truth Ministries, pastors, outdoorsmen, authors, and hosts of Twin Factor. Their work brings together faith, hunting, mentorship, and a simple question that has become central to their ministry: What are you hunting for?

Chad and James grew up hunting with their father, beginning with bow hunting when they were seven years old. What started as a shared love of the outdoors eventually became the foundation for Huntin’ the Truth Ministries in 2004. We talk about how they began using hunting as a way to connect with people, share their faith, and mentor young people—including kids growing up without fathers and children with disabilities.

We also spend time discussing their new devotional, 100 Days of Strength for Hunters. Chad and James explain why they believe everyone is hunting for something, whether or not they ever step into the woods. The devotional encourages readers to slow down, spend time with God, and think intentionally about what they are pursuing and where that pursuit is leading them.

Our conversation also gets into the challenges facing young people in a world increasingly dominated by technology, social media, and constant distraction. Chad and James share why they return to the biblical story of Solomon as an example of the difference between pursuing things that appear fulfilling and pursuing a life grounded in purpose, faith, and relationships.

Finally, we talk about what it has meant to spend their lives working together as twins. They share how their different strengths complement one another, how they have supported each other through difficult seasons, and why living out the principles they teach matters more than simply talking about them. We also discuss Twin Factor, their work with Gold Star families, and their upcoming talk show, What Do You Hunt For with the Twins?

Key Takeaways

• Chad and James began hunting with their father at seven years old, long before they realized the outdoors would eventually become central to their ministry.

• Huntin’ the Truth Ministries began in 2004 with a vision of using hunting and the outdoors as a way to share their faith, build relationships, and mentor others.

• Their devotional, 100 Days of Strength for Hunters, is built around the idea that everyone is pursuing something and encourages readers to intentionally consider what they are “hunting” for in life.

• Mentoring young people, particularly those without strong father figures in their lives, has been an important part of Chad and James’ work from the beginning.

• Through Twin Factor, the brothers have used television as an extension of their ministry, including helping create hunting experiences for Gold Star children who lost fathers on active duty.

• Chad and James see their twin relationship as both a source of accountability and a partnership in which their different strengths allow them to accomplish more together.

• Difficult seasons in their own lives have challenged them to live out the same lessons about faith, perseverance, and endurance that they share with others.

Theme music: "Playcation" by Mark Mundy

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The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast about music, creativity, and the people behind the work, but the conversations often reach beyond music into the experiences, relationships, and ideas that shape our lives. I sit down with musicians, songwriters, artists, authors, and other guests for thoughtful conversations about their work, their stories, and what they have learned along the way.

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