• Ep 123: Gates Shaw: Retired Pastor, Passionate Quail Hunter, & Outdoorsman

  • May 29 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • Podcast

Ep 123: Gates Shaw: Retired Pastor, Passionate Quail Hunter, & Outdoorsman

  • Summary

  • Rev Gates Shaw, the esteemed retired Pastor of St. Mary's on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, is a man of multifaceted interests and unwavering commitment. Renowned for his passion for quail hunting and the great outdoors, Rev Shaw's influence extends far beyond his pastoral duties. Despite his retirement from Church work in 2013, he remains deeply engaged in serving his community, serving as a counselor to those in need, and lending his influence to several organizations.

    For over three decades, Rev Shaw has poured his heart into his Family’s Brierfield Farm in Bibb County, Alabama, where his love for the land and its conservation has flourished since 1993. His home in Birmingham, AL, is not just a dwelling but a sanctuary of warmth and wisdom, where we are privileged to share in his life's journey.

    Our conversation with Rev Gates Shaw takes us on a drive “looking and seeing” through a few small windows of his past, exploring the formative years that shaped his remarkable character. As we sit with him, topics ranging from the importance of conservation to the deep necessity of solitude, from books to read, the transformative power of poetry, and the profound value of camaraderie unfold before us. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Rev. Shaw's life and insights, a tapestry woven with threads of faith, adventure, and deep-rooted humanity.

    Rev Gates Shaw, Brierfield Farm, Birmingham AL, St. Mary's on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, quail hunting, outdoorsman, conservation, solitude, literature, poetry, camaraderie, Alabama, Bibb County.


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    We would love to hear from you, if you have any questions, comments, poems, and or recommendations for us, email us thestoriedoutdoors@gmail.com Music written and recorded by Brad Hill.

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