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The Hidden Acres Podcast
by Hidden Acres Christian Center
Updates, interviews, stories, and chapel messages from Hidden Acres Christian Center in Dayton, Iowa, a nonprofit camp and retreat center owned by the Central District of the Evangelical Free Church of America. We are a place set apart for you.
Episodes
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2026 Women's Retreat Breakout: "I Am ______ Filling in the Blank With Truth"
Throughout our lives, we collect labels from our roles, accomplishments, failures, relationships, experiences, and other people's opinions. Some are painful, while others are good things that can quietly become the foundation of our identity. Led by Mandy Stenberg, this session challenges women…
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2026 Women's Retreat Breakout: "Practicing Joy"
Joy isn't an occasional gift; it's a priority to God and a spiritual practice for His people. In this session led by Wendy Pierce, we will dig past surface-level happiness to uncover what true biblical joy really is and why God cares so deeply about our delight. We'll address the real-life…
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2026 Women's Retreat Breakout Session: "The Theology of Food: How God Uses Food to Teach us to Trust, Obey, and Enjoy Him"
In the world where food is fast, convenient and provides instant feel-good gratification, we face daily temptations to turn to food for comfort, hoping that it will satisfy not just our stomachs but our hearts as well. In this session led by Rebecca LeVake, we will consider the way God uses food...
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2026 Women's Retreat Breakout: "Tools for Discipleship: Growing Together in Faith"
Jesus gave us a clear mission–walk alongside others as they grow closer to Him. Simple to say, harder to live out. In this session led by Pam Beadle, you'll gain practical, real-life tools for building meaningful discipleship relationships, whatever season of faith you're in. Want to come to one…
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2026 Women's Retreat Session 4
Listen in to our 2026 Women's Retreat Speaker Emily Jensen as she dives into the Bible and teaches us about how true worship is our right response to who God is and what He's done! To join us in person for next time, check out our website at hacamps.org to see a list of all of our upcoming events.
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2026 Women's Retreat Session 3
Listen in to our 2026 Women's Retreat Speaker Emily Jensen as she dives into the Bible and teaches us about how true worship is our right response to who God is and what He's done! To join us in person for next time, check out our website at hacamps.org to see a list of all of our upcoming events.
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2026 Women's Retreat Session 2
Listen in to our 2026 Women's Retreat Speaker Emily Jensen as she dives into the Bible and teaches us about how true worship is our right response to who God is and what He's done! To join us in person for next time, check out our website at hacamps.org to see a list of all of our upcoming events.
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2026 Women's Retreat Session 1
Listen in to our 2026 Women's Retreat Speaker Emily Jensen as she dives into the Bible and teaches us about how true worship is our response to who God is and what He's done! To join us in person for next time, check out our website at hacamps.org to see a list of all of our upcoming events.
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2026 Labor Day Family Camp Session 4: Love One Another
Listen in to Greg Speck's message during Labor Day Family Camp Retreat Weekend 2026! Interested in coming to an event here at Hidden Acres? Check out our upcoming retreats and how you can get involved at hacamps.org.
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2026 Labor Day Family Camp Session 3: You Are Forgiven
Listen in to Greg Speck's message during Labor Day Family Camp Retreat Weekend 2026! Interested in coming to an event here at Hidden Acres? Check out our upcoming retreats and how you can get involved at hacamps.org.
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2026 Labor Day Family Camp Session 2: Hope
Listen in to Greg Speck's message during Labor Day Family Camp Retreat Weekend 2026! Interested in coming to an event here at Hidden Acres? Check out our upcoming retreats and how you can get involved at hacamps.org.
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2026 Labor Day Family Camp Session 1: Living For Jesus
Listen in to Greg Speck's message during Labor Day Family Camp Retreat Weekend 2026! Interested in coming to an event here at Hidden Acres? Check out our upcoming retreats and how you can get involved at hacamps.org.
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Season 7: Episode 6 Intern Takeover
Join us for a not-so-typical podcast as the Summer Interns takeover! Get to know our leadership team and hear personal stories from their experiences at camp. From leading activities on stage to programming games to mentoring other counselors to making cabin assignments to working behind the…
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Season 7: Episode 5
Listen in as the team heads to a conference and interviews both alum and new friends about what's happening in their ministry! Be encouraged and catch a glimpse of what God's doing through people all around the Midwest, while also hearing from some past summer staffers. Furthermore, Josh gives an...
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2026 Memorial Day Family Camp: Session 4
Listen in to the sermons from Quintin Stieff as he dives into Nuggets of Wisdom inspired by Peter, Paul, James, and John.
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2026 Memorial Day Family Camp: Session 3
Listen in to the sermons from Quintin Stieff as he dives into Nuggets of Wisdom inspired by Peter, Paul, James, and John.
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2026 Memorial Day Family Camp: Session 2
Listen in to the sermons from Quintin Stieff as he dives into Nuggets of Wisdom inspired by Peter, Paul, James, and John.
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2026 Memorial Day Family Camp: Session 1
Listen in to the sermons from Quintin Stieff as he dives into Nuggets of Wisdom inspired by Peter, Paul, James, and John.
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Season 7: Episode 4
Hosted by Josh and Jonah, it’s time once again for our annual call-in show! In this month’s episode, a handful of lucky callers put their camp trivia skills to the test for a one-of-a-kind prize: the chance to name a tree at camp. No, seriously. Play along as you listen and keep an ear out for…
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2026 Sportsmen's Retreat: Session 4
Listen in on guest speaker for the 2026 Sportsmen's Retreat, Jimmy Sites, as he dives into the reality of spiritual deception and the subtle ways it shapes our lives. Reflecting on the fall of humanity through Adam and Eve, he explores how Satan, the great deceiver, continues to “hunt” us today...
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2026 Sportsmen's Retreat: Session 3
Listen in on guest speaker for the 2026 Sportsmen's Retreat, Jimmy Sites, as he dives into the reality of spiritual deception and the subtle ways it shapes our lives. Reflecting on the fall of humanity through Adam and Eve, he explores how Satan, the great deceiver, continues to “hunt” us today...
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2026 Sportsmen's Retreat: Session 2
Listen in on guest speaker for the 2026 Sportsmen's Retreat, Jimmy Sites, as he dives into the reality of spiritual deception and the subtle ways it shapes our lives. Reflecting on the fall of humanity through Adam and Eve, he explores how Satan, the great deceiver, continues to “hunt” us today...
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2026 Sportsmen's Retreat: Session 1
Listen in on guest speaker for the 2026 Sportsmen's Retreat, Jimmy Sites, as he dives into the reality of spiritual deception and the subtle ways it shapes our lives. Reflecting on the fall of humanity through Adam and Eve, he explores how Satan, the great deceiver, continues to “hunt” us today...
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Season 7: Episode 3
Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner! With only 75 days until camp, we’re counting down to a season filled with new friendships, unforgettable memories, and life-changing moments. In this episode, Josh and Jac recap highlights from our recent Gala and share a preview of this...
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Season 7: Episode 2
Listen in to Josh as he talks with Hidden Acres’ new Spiritual Formation Director, Matt Candlish! In this episode, you’ll hear Matt share about his heart for ministry, his journey of serving others across many different states, and his deep passion for walking and pouring into others. We hope…
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Season 7: Episode 1
Welcome back to the Hidden Acres Podcast! Listen in as Josh and Jaq reflect on our first retreat of the year, staff shares CCCA's takeaways, upcoming spring events, and more! Episodes are posted monthly!
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2026 Men's Retreat Session 4: The Making of a Godly Warrior
Listen in as the speaker for the 2026 Men's Retreat weekend, Jonathan Lotz, leads us in 4 different sessions all about the theme "Act like Men" (1 Corinthians 16:13-14). Session 2's key scripture is 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit…
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2026 Mens Retreat Session 3: The Making of a Godly Father
Listen in as the speaker for the 2026 Men's Retreat weekend, Jonathan Lotz, leads us in 4 different sessions all about the theme "Act like Men" (1 Corinthians 16:13-14). Session 3's main scripture is Ephesians 6:4. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call...
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2026 Men's Retreat Session 2: The Making of A Godly Husband
Listen in as the speaker for the 2026 Men's Retreat weekend, Jonathan Lotz, leads us in 4 different sessions all about the theme "Act like Men" (1 Corinthians 16:13-14). Session 2's key scripture is Ephesians 5:25-33. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org…
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2026 Men's Retreat Session 1: Characteristics of a Godly Man
Listen in as the speaker for the 2026 Men's Retreat weekend, Jonathan Lotz, leads us in 4 different sessions all about the theme "Act like Men" (1 Corinthians 16:13-14). Session 1's key scripture is Psalm 15. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our...
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2025 in Review
Merry Christmas! In this episode, Josh and Jac take time to reflect on an incredible year at Hidden Acres. From record-breaking retreats and welcoming new staff members to our annual telethon and so much more, it’s been an amazing journey. Listen in as they celebrate what God has done and share...
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2025 Women's Retreat Session 1
Session 1 from our 2025 Women's Retreat, which was September 12-13, 2025. The speaker was Colleen Searcy, and the title is, "Delighting in Scripture." Colleen loves to give women courage—courage to teach, lead, and read their Bibles. And she finds a lot of joy in sharing the tools she has learned...
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2025 Labor Day Family Camp Session #4
Audio from chapel session #4 (Sunday evening) of our 2025 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 29-September 1. The main session speaker is Tyler Parson from CrossRidge Church in Ida Grove, IA. The theme of this message is “Families on Mission.” Breakout questions from this session: 1. What do...
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2025 Labor Day Family Camp Session #3
Audio from chapel session #3 (Sunday morning) of our 2025 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 29-September 1. The main session speaker is Tyler Parson from CrossRidge Church in Ida Grove, IA. The theme of this message is “Families of Love.” Breakout questions from this session: 1. Name one…
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2025 Labor Day Family Camp Session #2
Audio from chapel session #2 (Saturday evening) of our 2025 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 29-September 1. The main session speaker is Tyler Parson from CrossRidge Church in Ida Grove, IA. The theme of this message is “Families of Prayer.” Breakout questions from this session: 1. How are...
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2025 Labor Day Family Camp Session #1
Audio from chapel session #1 (Saturday morning) of our 2025 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 29-September 1. The main session speaker is Tyler Parson from CrossRidge Church in Ida Grove, IA. The theme of this message is “Families of Faith.” Breakout questions from this session: 1. List the...
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2025 Memorial Day Family Camp Session #4
Audio from Chapel Session #4 of our 2025 Memorial Day Family Camp, which was May 23-26, 2025. The speaker is our very own Jesse Evans, Army Chaplain, and Education Director here at Hidden Acres, but also a former EFCA pastor. The theme of the weekend is The War On Sin. For more information about...
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2025 Memorial Day Family Camp Session #3
Audio from Chapel Session #3 of our 2025 Memorial Day Family Camp, which was May 23-26, 2025. The speaker is our very own Jesse Evans, Army Chaplain, and Education Director here at Hidden Acres, but also a former EFCA pastor. The theme of the weekend is The War On Sin. For more information about...
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2025 Memorial Day Family Camp Session #2
Audio from Chapel Session #2 of our 2025 Memorial Day Family Camp, which was May 23-26, 2025. The speaker is Jesse Evans, Army Chaplain and Education Director here at Hidden Acres, but also a former EFCA pastor. The theme of the weekend is The War On Sin. For more information about Hidden Acres...
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2025 Memorial Day Family Camp Session #1
Audio from Chapel Session #1 of our 2025 Memorial Day Family Camp, which was May 23-26, 2025. The speaker is our very own Jesse Evans, Army Chaplain and Education Director here at Hidden Acres, but also a former EFCA pastor. The theme of the weekend is The War On Sin. For more information about...
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S6E14: Season 6 Finale
Now that summer camp is right around the corner, it’s time to put the regular podcast schedule to rest for a while. In this episode, Josh and Taylor talk about summer camp, look back on a great year of ministry, and say thanks for listening. See you in the fall! For more information about Hidden...
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S6E13: 2025 EFCA Central Conference Mini-Interviews
What’s better than a two-day conference for EFCA churches packed with solid teaching, great worship, engaging workshops, and camp cookies? Mini-interviews of course! As is tradition, we sat down with some pastors and ministry leaders at the 2025 EFCA Central District Conference at Valley Church…
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S6E12: April 2025 Update
In this month’s update episode, Josh and Taylor recap March AND April, and look forward to May. May Preview Spring Blaze, May 2-4 Just You and Me Dad, May 9-10 Senior Saints DAYS, May 13 and 14 Memorial Day Family Camp, May 23-26 For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit...
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2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat Session #4
Audio from Chapel Session #4 of our 2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 20-23, 2025. The speaker is Terry Baxter, co-founder and full-time missionary with GoServe Global, but also a former EFCA pastor and Iowa State Representative. The theme of the weekend is Spiritual Boot Camp: Ephesians....
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2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat Session #3
Audio from Chapel Session #3 of our 2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 20-23, 2025. The speaker is Terry Baxter, co-founder and full-time missionary with GoServe Global, but also a former EFCA pastor and Iowa State Representative. The theme of the weekend is Spiritual Boot Camp: Ephesians....
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2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat Session #2
Audio from Chapel Session #2 of our 2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 20-23, 2025. The speaker is Terry Baxter, co-founder and full-time missionary with GoServe Global, but also a former EFCA pastor and Iowa State Representative. The theme of the weekend is Spiritual Boot Camp: Ephesians....
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2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat Session #1
Audio from Chapel Session #1 of our 2025 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 20-23, 2025. The speaker is Terry Baxter, co-founder and full-time missionary with GoServe Global, but also a former EFCA pastor and Iowa State Representative. The theme of the weekend is Spiritual Boot Camp: Ephesians....
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S6E11: Gala Fundraiser Message by Josh Denhart
Today, Josh and Taylor step out of the way and let you listen to the message given by Josh Denhart at our 2025 Friends and Family of Hidden Acres Gala and Auction (FAFOHAGAA) on Sunday, February 16, 2025. To hear more from Josh, visit LeadVolunteers.com or listen to the Lead Volunteers Podcast...
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S6E10: February 2025 Update
In this month’s update episode, Josh and Taylor recap January and look forward to March. February Recap Winter Blast 2, Jan 31-Feb 2 Summer Staff Spring Equipping Class starts, Feb 3 Winter Blast 3, Feb 7-9 Gala Fundraiser, Feb 16 March Preview HA Marriage Retreat, March 14-16 Sportsmen’s…
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S6E9: 2025 Gala and Auction
Today, Taylor is joined by Hidden Acres’ own Ministry Director, Ryan Graden, to talk about the upcoming Friends and Family of Hidden Acres Gala and Auction Fundraiser event (a.k.a the FAFHAGAF). This event will be held at Hidden Acres on Sunday, February 16 at 3:30 pm. It’ll have a great meal, a...
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Updates, interviews, stories, and chapel messages from Hidden Acres Christian Center in Dayton, Iowa, a nonprofit camp and retreat center owned by the Central District of the Evangelical Free Church of America. We are a place set apart for you.
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