The One Where Camp Became Holy Ground

🎧 The One Where Camp Became Holy Ground

 

Ever had a moment so powerful you wished you could stay there forever?

 

Yeah, me too.

 

In this episode, we’re talking about mountaintop moments — those highs when God feels close, the light shines bright, and faith seems unstoppable.

 

🌟 LED Spotlight

 

I’m joined by Riley Watkins, Camp Director of Camp Oak Haven in Alleyton, Texas, and Pristine Hysten, a former camper turned volunteer leader who now serves alongside his wife at the same camp where I first met him as a teen.

 

We swap stories of sacred encounters under the oak trees, what makes camp so special, and how we help folks stay connected to the light long after they leave the mountain.

 

🎬 Kingdom Culture

 

We explore how pop culture keeps trying to recreate those same moments of awe. From Simba being held up in The Lion King to the wild world of Pootie Tang, we look at how movies and music chase the feeling of transcendence — and why only God delivers the real thing.

 

❓ God Questions

 

“Why does God seem closer at camp or on the mountain than in everyday life?”

 

We dive into Peter’s reaction on the Mount of Transfiguration and talk about why we’re tempted to build tents and stay where the glow feels strongest.

 

🏋🏾‍♂️ Training in Righteousness

 

I’m giving you this week’s challenge: Build an altar where you are.

 

Because discipleship isn’t just for mountaintop moments — it’s for every day.

 

🎙️ Segments This Episode

LED Spotlight: Camp stories, sacred spaces, and Riley and Pristine’s unforgettable mountaintop moments

Kingdom Culture: How The Lion King and Pootie Tang tap into our craving for transcendence

God Questions: “Why does God seem closer on the mountain than in my everyday life?”

Training in Righteousness: How to build an altar right where you are

 

🔗 Mentioned This Episode

Camp Oak Haven, Alleyton, TX

Leadership Camp experiences

Pop culture’s obsession with awe and wonder

 

✉️ Send in Your Question

Got a faith question or a moment you’d love to unpack? Drop it at BeLED.org

 

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