The Voice of Camp Nathanael

With Devon Scott

On this episode, we invite the speaker for our first middle school week of camp, Devon Scott! He shares about his personal testimony, how he ended up speaking at camp, and how he's teaching on contentment during the week! 
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:09 Devon's Testimony
12:00 Speaking at Camp
15:30 Teaching on Contentment 

Summer Camp 2025

Our summer camp director, Austin Rafferty joins the show to day to talk about all things summer camp! We'll talk about the updates and work that has went into getting the campus ready, some new activities that we're offering this year, and we'll dive into our camp theme and what we want campers to take away from it. 
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:05 Summer Camp Preparations
06:37 New Activities
11:29 Summer Camp Theme
29:27 Camp Registration

With Tony & Sarah Barber

This episode comes to you from the middle of our annual work week! What is work week? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out. Our speaker, Tony Barber, and his wife Sarah join us on this episode to talk about their church's connection with camp, the power of prayer, and field hockey. Thanks for listening to the Voice of Camp Nathanael!
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:20 History with Camp Nathanael
10:46 Work Week Projects
15:44 The Power of Prayer

With Josh Holland

Our guest today is Josh Holland. Josh is a longtime friend of camp, and also the speaker for our spring men's event! We'll get into his background with Camp Nathanael, his time serving in the navy, what exactly a military chaplain is, and why Christian community is important. Thanks for tuning in!
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:15 Background
08:22 Serving in the Navy
23:59 Stronger Together
29:06 Upcoming Events

With Spencer Breedlove

Today we bring on a special guest and friend of camp Spencer Breedlove! Spencer has been a speaker for camp weeks, summer staff orientation, and most recently, our Married Couple's Retreat! Listen to this episode to hear us discuss how Spencer got involved with camp, the couple's retreat, and why creepy porcelain dolls don't make good wives.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:35 History with Camp Nathanael
13:13 Current Ministry
21:36 Couple's Retreat Topics
28:41 Upcoming Events

Mark 11

It's almost Easter Sunday, so today we dive into Mark 11 to look at the triumphant entry of Jesus on palm Sunday. We'll also talk about why Jesus curses a fig tree, that time Jesus flipped some tables, and the importance of bearing fruit in the Christian life. Thanks for tuning in to the Voice of Camp Nathanael, and happy Easter!
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:31 Importance of Reading Scripture
07:47 Mark 11 Discussion
34:36 Upcoming Events

Missionary Highlight - Austin & Katie Rafferty

Welcome to another missionary highlight episode of The Voice of Camp Nathanael! This time, we get to know our new camp director, Austin Rafferty, and his wife Katie. They tell us about their history with camp, how they met each other, how they ended up with so many kids, and provide a demonstration of God's provision. 
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:15 Rafferty Backstory
13:52 Joining Camp Nathanael
24:11 Current Roles & Responsibilities

The Image of God

On today's episode, we continue our series of diving in our doctrinal statement. This time, we're talking about what it means to be made in the image of God, as well as how Genesis 3 lead to our depraved state. If you're interested in knowing what we believe and why we believe it, then check it out!
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:35 The Doctrinal Statement
07:22 The Trinity
13:53 The Image of God
24:56 Genesis 3
35:25 Upcoming Events

With Ellie Franklin

Today we have one of our newest interns Ellie Franklin joining us! Ellie gives us the details on her testimony, how she ended up working at Camp Nathanael, and what kind of roles she is stepping into during her time here. We'll also let you know the details of our upcoming overnight events and Kickstart soccer. Also, Steven laughs in this episode. A lot! Thanks for tuning in.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:03 The History of Ellie
11:50 What Makes Camp Different?
14:30 Ellie's Time at Camp
25:57 Upcoming Events

Missionary Highlight - Nathan Keeney

On this episode, Nathan Keeney joins us to talk about his testimony. how he ended up at Camp Nathanael, and the many roles he takes on. Also, Lee brings up Christmas songs again for some reason. Thanks for tuning in to 50 episodes of the show!
 
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:51 Missionary Highlight - Nathan Keeney
26:55 Upcoming Events