The Voice of Camp Nathanael
Join Lee Sharp & Steven Bell as they have a conversation with a guest about anything and everything. There will be stories, devotionals, behind the scenes looks at Camp Nathanael, and information about upcoming events! This is The Voice of Camp Nathanael!
Podcast Description
Join Lee Sharp & Steven Bell as they have a conversation with a guest about anything and everything. There will be stories, devotionals, behind the scenes looks at Camp Nathanael, and information about upcoming events! This is The Voice of Camp Nathanael!
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Episodes
Aug 15, 2025
With Bryan Walmer
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
27 min
Our second family camp speaker, Bryan Walmer, joins us for this podcast! Bryan serves as the lead pastor at Georgetown Bible Church and is teaching at seven sessions throughout our week of family camp. Tune in to learn about some signs of Jesus throughout John, what took Bryan so long to come to camp, and the crazy concept of spring break.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro (If You Can Call It That)
02:45 Who is Bryan Walmer?
09:34 Coming to Camp
12:28 Chapel Topics
26:10 Outro
Aug 1, 2025
With Scott Klooster
Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
26 min
Today's episode features the first of our two family camp speakers, Scott Klooster! Scott hails from Georgetown Bible Church and serves as the multiplication pastor, and to find out what that means, you'll have to tune in to the episode! We also talk about the family camp experience and how to share your testimony in 15 seconds.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:45 Who is Scott Klooster?
10:41 Sharing Your Testimony
16:15 Three Circles
22:16 Experience at Camp
Jul 15, 2025
With Bill Clark (2025)
Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
29 min
This episode, we welcome back one of our most frequent guests, Bill Clark! Bill has had a long history with Camp Nathanael, and is back once again as the speaker for our high school week. Tune in to learn about how he ended up at camp, and what he's learning about contentment.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:15 Bill Clark's History with Camp
10:42 Talking About Contentment
25:55 Outro
Jul 1, 2025
With Devon Scott
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
28 min
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
Jun 15, 2025
Summer Camp 2025
Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
31 min
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
Jun 1, 2025
With Tony & Sarah Barber
Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025
25 min
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
May 15, 2025
With Josh Holland
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
30 min
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
May 1, 2025
With Spencer Breedlove
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
30 min
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
Apr 15, 2025
Mark 11
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
37 min
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
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
33 min
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


