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Podcast Season 3, Episode 6

by Pine Cove

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This episode is all about the true love found in Jesus, and the true grit found at camp! Listen in to learn how Outback camper Bella Zgorba’s counselor pointed her to Truth in the midst of lies. We talk to teacher Jane Blume to learn why she started giving to Pine Cove. Our hosts Taylor […]

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Kai’s Story: The God Who Sees

by Katelyn Sullins

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The very first instance in Scripture of a human being declaring a name over God is in Genesis 16, when Hagar calls God “El Roi,” which means “the God who sees.” It is not surprising, the significance that being seen holds in our lives now. For Hagar, being seen meant she was not alone in […]

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Podcast Season 3, Episode 5

by Pine Cove

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We are fired up to share this week’s episode! Camper mom Caroline Graham tells the story of her son sharing the Gospel after getting saved at the Timbers! Listen in to hear Pine Cove City staffer Nick “Treble with a T” Hurt tell us about his journey getting to camp! Taylor “Fish Face” Jervis hosts […]

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Podcast Season 3, Episode 4

by Pine Cove

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BUMP THE LAMP – Actually, we broke it! Shores staffer Erin “Ear Beans” Bixler tells her tasty name game story! We interview Chris “Broflex” Boddy about our long-standing integrity motto: bump the lamp! Emmy “Jeanie” Tane shares about how a Georgia girl ended up in Columbus, Texas working at Silverado, hosts Caroline and Dexter untwist […]

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Staff Favorites: Packing Hacks

by Jessica Anthony

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While it might be a little too early to actually start packing for camp, we thought it would be fun to share some of our staff’s favorite packing hacks. While some of these tips are camp-specific (hello, theme nights!), most of these can be used for every packing scenario. “Our favorite trunk is only $30, […]

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Staff Profile: Trent “UGA” McClure

by Jenny Sowers Rutland

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Trent “UGA” McClure has worked in many roles at camp over the last seven years. His various experiences at youth camp, the Forge, the Institute of Wilderness Studies, and Pine Cove City have prepared him well as he gets ready to help open Pine Cove’s newest youth camp: the Springs. Talking to Trent is like […]

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Podcast Season 3, Episode 3

by Pine Cove

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IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! We interview the Springs’ team about the Southeast’s newest establishment and how they’re gearing up for their first summer of camp! Hosts Taylor and Annelise ask themselves (“Self?”), “Are WE smarter than an elementary camper?” Craig “Dutch” Langemeier chats with Towers Director Andrew “Get Smart” Boshell about how to train staff […]

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Podcast Season 3, Episode 2

by Pine Cove

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The Fruit of the Spirit is NOT a coconut, a banana, OR a watermelon! On this episode, we have Tavian “Drippy” Bonds sharing how he came to work at the Woods! Plus, Timbers staffers tell us about God’s faithfulness to produce fruit in campers’ lives over multiple summers. Our hosts, Dex and Carol, try to […]

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A Brand-New Way to Live

by Craig Langemeier

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The four Gospels tell us amazing stories of how Jesus lived. The miraculous stories of provision of healing and food. The deeply moving stories of caring for the hurting and the outcast. The ushering in of an entirely different view of how to live out and think about things. He patiently taught and trained those […]

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Podcast Season 3, Episode 1

by Pine Cove

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We NEVER STOP JUMPING on opening day! Today we’ll hear from Austin “Homestar” Langemeier about Silverado’s opening day traditions and learn how Noah “Beef” White received his well done camp name! To finish up our episode, Christin Sharpe will share her experience as a Pine Cove mom. Not subscribed yet? That’s a bummer. Fix that […]

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