Know & Grow
Welcome to the Official Inspiration Hills Podcast! Our hope is that through this podcast, you will not only learn more about Inspiration Hills, but will come to KNOW and GROW in Christ.
Episodes
In today's episode of the Know & Grow podcast, Lucas, Trey, and Jonah talk about the "Power of Camp Study" conducted by CCCA in 2024. It is an interesting study that shows the power and impact of camp. The boys also talk about aliens and why they might be asked about them a lot this upcoming summer because of Inspiration Hills' summer camp theme, "Not of this World." Sit back, relax...
On this episode of the Know & Grow Podcast, Jonah, Lucas, and Trey are joined by executive director Kristi Schaeffer to look back at her time at Inspiration Hills and look to the future of where Inspiration Hills plans to go. Kristi discusses the many building projects in the works and how each relates to the camp's mission statement. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Know & Grow Podcast...
Working at a summer camp can have a profound impact on those who take a job there. But what are those impacts? Join Lucas, Mad-dawg, Trey, and Jonah as they explore the benefits of getting a summer job at camp. Hear personal stories, tough lessons, and shocking truths that they have noticed over their years at camp.
Ministry News Article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/the-faithful-series-centered-on-biblical-wo...
Welcome to this special edition of the Know & Grow Podcast! Today, we will hear from Josh Lucas, the chaplain at Winter Retreat at Inspiration Hills. Josh goes over Ephesians 2:10, which states that we are God's workmanship, the theme of the retreat. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the preaching of Josh Lucas!
Feburary 2026
Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2026! This episode, Mad-dawg, Lucas, and Jonah reveal the upcoming theme for Summer Camp! What is the new theme, you may ask? Listen to find out!
Ministry News Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/happy-80th-birthday-john-piper-ministry-history-long-obediance/
January 2026
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:07 - Weekly Whatsup
13:47 - Ministry News
23:15 - Main Discussio...
Welcome to a special Christmas episode of the Know & Grow podcast! Today, we talk about Advent. Specifically, what it means to wait, why waiting is important, and why we may not be so good at waiting.
December 2025
Timestamps
0:00 - Start
2:08 - Weekly Whatsup
15:25 - Ministry News
20:26 - Main Topic
44:16 - Podcast Panel
49:29 - End
Welcome to another episode of the Know & Grow Podcast! Today, Jonah and Lucas are joined by Josh Lucas, a local pastor and summer camp chaplain. Josh brings a great perspective on church/camp relations, as well as impactful stories from his 7 years of volunteering at camp. Sit back and enjoy the episode!
Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/the-carpenters-son-nicolas-cage/
November 2025
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Welcome to this special edition of the Know & Grow Podcast! Today, we will hear from Josh Dykstra, the chaplain at the Camp Connection Retreat 2025 at Inspiration Hills. Josh goes over Ephesians 2:10, which states that we are God's workmanship, the theme of the retreat. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the preaching of Josh Dykstra!
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Chapel 1 (Saturday Morning)
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On today's episode of the Know & Grow podcast, Lucas, Jonah, and past summer staffer Sunny talk about the power of high ropes and how it can help guests in their faith walk. They also discuss who would be on their Mount Rushmore of faith leaders. Sit back, relax, and listen to the power that camp can have on people!
Article from Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/children-born-beli...
Welcome to this special edition of the Know & Grow Podcast! Today, we will hear from Tanner Mans, the chaplain at the Middle School Retreat 2025 at Inspiration Hills. Tanner goes over Ephesians 2:10, which says we are God's Workmanship, the theme of the retreat. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the preaching of Tanner Mans!
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Chapel 1 (Intro Chapel)
24:37 - Chapel 2 (Evening Chape...
On today's episode of the Know & Grow podcast, Lucas, Jonah, and Mad-dawg discuss the importance of initiatives, their purpose, and the lessons they offer.
September 2025
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - Weekly Whatsup
11:26 - Ministry News
16:23 - Main Discussion
38:57 - Podcast Panel
50:32 - Outro
We are back from Summer Camp! Things have quieted down here at the Hills, and Jonah, Lucas, and Mad-Dawg are here to debrief the summer. They discuss how God moved through staff and campers alike, lessons God taught them, and even get to chat with two Summer Staffers about the summer! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Know & Grow Podcast!
Transition music by: Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is li...
On today's episode of the Know & Grow Podcast, Lucas, Jonah, and Madison (Mad-Dawg) go over the importance of sequencing and purposeful programming. They review how this information is relayed to the Summer Staff and discuss some minor upcoming changes. Finally, they tackle a listener's question about underrated camp items.
March 2025
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Weekly Whatsup
17:53 - Ministry N...
On today's episode of the Know & Grow Podcast, Jonah, Lucas, and DJ discuss the importance of prayer, how to pray with thanksgiving, the heart posture behind prayer, and the importance of breaking the habit of mumbled prayers.
March 2025
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:15 - Weekly Whatsup
23:31 - Ministry News
35:33- Main Discussion
1:07:46 - Podcast Panel
1:15:46 - Outro
This month's episode of the Know & Grow podcast is all about discipleship, its importance, and the heart posture that is necessary for its success. Lucas, Jonah, and Lexy go in-depth on the vital role discipleship plays for Inspiration Hills as a ministry and why we feel called to enter into that space. Enjoy!
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February 2025
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On this month's episode of the Know & Grow podcast, Jonah, Lucas, and Lexy sit down to discuss the importance of relationship building and how it directly fulfills the Inspiration Hills mission statement.
January 2025
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
2:44 - Weekly Whatsup
13:43 - Ministry News
25:43 - Main Discussion
47:35 - Podcast Panel
1:01:35 - Outro
Join us for today's episode as we chat with Madison, the event coordinator here at Inspiration Hills! We explore her time at camp as a summer staffer and how she became a part of the full-time staff.
December 2024
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - Weekly Whatsup
10:37 - Ministry News
15:44 - Main Discussion
38:34 - Podcast Panel
55:47 - Outro
Welcome to the first episode of the Know & Grow podcast, brought to you from the staff at Inspiration Hills! Today, Lucas, Lexy, and Jonah discuss the importance of a strong mission statement and how it sets the tone for everything that happens at camp.
November 2024
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Weekly Whatsup
8:24 - Ministry News
15:07 - Main Discussion
36:29 - Podcast Panel
48:13 - Outro
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