CREEK STEWART: A Popular Male Christian Speaker
CREEK STEWART: A Popular Male Christian Speaker
As a world-renowned Wilderness Survival Instructor, Creek Stewart has taught survival skills for over two decades to tens of thousands of people. He is the host of three television shows and the author of more than 40 books. Now, Creek is leveraging his unique experience, combining incredible survival stories, powerful personal testimony, and on-stage survival skill demonstrations to help people strengthen their faith and embrace life’s challenges.
There are profound parallels between wilderness survival and the Christian walk. Creek still teaches survival skills, but now he is a popular male Christian speaker, sharing these lessons from a distinct, faith-based perspective. His keynote presentation, WILD GOD, weaves together stories of faith and survival with live demonstrations to inspire spiritual growth, build resilience through God’s strength, and teach audiences how to overcome adversity by trusting His plan. He delivers this message through four impactful segments:
1) There’s Something About the Wilderness
God uses the wilderness throughout the Bible to draw people closer to Him. From the very beginning, with Adam and Eve, we see the significance of spending time in the wild with God. The wilderness is a significant theme throughout scripture, where God often communicated with figures like Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and John the Baptist during their time in remote, wild areas.
Before Jesus began His public ministry, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, where He had an uninterrupted encounter with God. In Deuteronomy 8:2-6, God is reminding the Israelites of their journey through the wilderness, saying, “You shall remember all the way which the LORD your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart.” This passage shows that the wilderness was not a place of punishment but of preparation—a sacred space where God refined, instructed, and equipped His people, the Israelites, for the future He had planned for them.
The same is true today. Creek Stewart, through his experiences as a male Christian motivational speaker, emphasizes that when we are in the wilderness—whether literal or metaphorical—God is calling us to listen. It is not the call of the wild but the call of God, an invitation to encounter Him without distraction.
Creek has led thousands on wilderness adventures, guiding them to experience personal transformation. This unique approach even earned him an invitation to present a TED Talk on the topic of wilderness and personal growth. Watch Creek’s TED Talk below:
2) What To Do If You’re Lost?
One reason Creek is such a famous Christian speaker today is his ability to blend survival skills with a message of faith. A skill he often teaches is what to do when you're lost. Having hosted the television show SOS: HOW TO SURVIVE on The Weather Channel, Creek has studied countless real-life survival stories. Many of these stories begin with someone lost in the wilderness.
The natural instinct is to self-rescue—to do more, work harder, and find a way out on your own. But, as Creek teaches, doing more rarely leads to success. Instead, it often leads to exhaustion, confusion, and sometimes even injury. The real key is to surrender to the reality of being lost, put up a signal, and wait for rescue. The same principle applies to life: attempting to “do more” to save yourself—whether through work, money, or experiences—will always leave you unfulfilled. Only by surrendering to Jesus, our Rescuer, can we find true peace and purpose.
As Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Likewise, in Matthew 16:24-25, Jesus tells His disciples, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me.”
Creek powerfully illustrates this truth in his role as a male Christian motivational speaker, inviting people to stop striving and to let Jesus do the saving.
3) Mountain Peaks & Dark Valleys: Creek’s Personal Testimony
Another reason Creek is a popular male Christian speaker is his relatable and raw personal testimony. Men, especially, connect with his honest reflections on the challenges he has faced, including a failing marriage and the tragic loss of his daughter. Creek’s journey is a testament to the redemptive power of Jesus in life’s darkest moments.
In wilderness survival, valleys are where resources like water, wood, and food are found. On the mountaintops, you’re exposed to the elements, lacking the essentials needed to thrive. Similarly, in life, it is in the valleys—the times of struggle and hardship—where God forges our character and strengthens our faith.
James 1:2-4 reminds us, “Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds, because the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” Creek draws deep on these principles in WILD GOD, sharing how his dependence on God during his most challenging times led to profound transformation. Through the valleys, God shaped him into a man of resilience and faith, a message that resonates with audiences at Christian men’s conferences.
4) Igniting Passion
What would a presentation from Creek be without fire? Fire is, undoubtedly, the most essential survival skill. In a captivating live demonstration, Creek teaches how to start a fire using the Bow Drill. With skill and precision, he spins out a smoldering ember, places it into a tinder bundle, and blows it into a flame.
He then relates this ember to each individual. Just as a small ember can ignite a powerful fire, so can God ignite the flame of our lives when we surrender to Him. Creek Stewart, as one of today’s powerful Christian speakers, encourages his audience to trust the Creator, who can take the ember of their lives and turn it into a flame of purpose and passion.
Romans 12:6-8 speaks to this truth: “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…” Creek invites people to discover and use their God-given gifts to glorify Him.
WHY is Creek a Popular Male Christian Speaker?
Creek’s wilderness survival theme sets him apart from other male Christian speakers, especially for Christian men’s conferences. His authentic storytelling, combined with his unique on-stage survival demonstrations, offers a raw and engaging presentation that resonates with men of all ages. By sharing his personal struggles—surrendering his marriage to Christ and navigating the grief of losing a child—Creek shows how trusting Jesus through life’s challenges can lead to profound transformation.
Creek’s authenticity and humility, combined with his unparalleled ability to connect survival skills with spiritual truths, have made him one of the most famous Christian speakers and a sought-after speaker for faith-based events.
Creek is no stranger to the stage. He has been the keynote speaker for the National Boy Scout Jamboree (with over 50,000 in attendance), delivered a TED Talk, and regularly speaks for organizations, nonprofits, and churches. Interested in booking Creek for your next event? Reach out to Creek’s team today!
“Creek truly shined as the Emcee and speaker for our Sporting Clays fundraiser. His ability to eloquently articulate our organization’s mission and purpose while highlighting our achievements was remarkable. What set Creek apart was his genuine and engaging approach, drawing from his own life experiences to connect with our audience in a passionate and captivating manner. It’s evident that Creek’s love for God and the outdoors, coupled with his expertise in outdoor survival, made him the perfect fit for the event. We are grateful for his invaluable contribution, and look forward to working with him again!”
“At men’s camp this weekend, we heard an incredible, raw, and powerful message from a true warrior of faith. This man, with an unshakable love for Jesus, shared how he fully surrendered his life to God, and it hit us all hard. His words weren’t just inspiring—they challenged us at our core. He spoke with passion about stepping up as men, supporting one another, and pushing ourselves to be the best we can be in every area of our lives. His authenticity and strength lit a fire in the camp, reminding us what it means to walk with Christ with courage, integrity, and purpose. It was life-changing.”
“Creek has a deep love for Jesus that shines through his powerful gift of communication. He captivated our team during a fire-starting training experience with his enthusiasm, excellent sense of humor, and ability to weave Biblical truths through his training.”
