Know & Grow

Send us Fan MailIn 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, and enjoy this episode!Power of Camp Study: https://www.ccca.org/images/ccca/research/2024-The-Power-Of-Camp-Survey-Summary.pdfChristian Post Article on Aliens: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/aliens-ufo-demons-thinking-like-christian-about-weird-stuff.htmlTimestamps:0:00 - Start2:49 - Weekly Whatsup  15:34 - Ministry News (and Aliens)25:08 -  Main Topic43:14 - Podcast Panel 49:50 - End

Send us Fan MailOn 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!Article: https://premierchristian.news/us/news/article/youversion-ceo-warns-ai-misquotes-scriptureTimestamps0:00 - Start3:15 - Weekly Whatsup16:46 - Ministry News26:04 - Main Discussion56:12 - Podcast Panel 1:03:15 - End

Send us Fan MailWorking 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-women-takes-on-genesis.htmlGot a question? Email [email protected], and we may answer your question on the podcast!Feburary 2026Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Weekly Whatsup14:31 - Ministry News24:53 - Main Discussion47:08 - Podcast Panel 58:54 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 2026Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:07 - Weekly Whatsup13:47 - Ministry News23:15 - Main Discussion48:57 - Podcast Panel55:18 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Start2:08 - Weekly Whatsup15:25 - Ministry News20:26 - Main Topic44:16 - Podcast Panel 49:29 - End

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:37 - Weekly Whatsup 23:33 - Ministry News40:00 - Main Discussion1:18:08 - Podcast Panel 1:25:46 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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!Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:20 - Chapel 1 (Saturday Morning)30:18 - Chapel 2 (Saturday Evening)57:06 - Chapel 3 (Final Chapel)1:09:23 - Outro

Send us Fan MailOn 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-believers-atheism-theism/October 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Weekly Whatsup 15:07 - Ministry News25:40 - Main Discussion52:29 - Podcast Panel 1:02:32 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 - Intro0:18 - Chapel 1 (Intro Chapel)24:37 - Chapel 2 (Evening Chapel)51:46 - Chapel 3 (Final Chapel)1:10:52 - Outro

Send us Fan MailOn 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:59 - Weekly Whatsup 11:26 - Ministry News16:23 - Main Discussion38:57 - Podcast Panel 50:32 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWe 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 licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/August 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Weekly Whatsup 9:40 - Ministry News17:00 - Main Discussion49:48 - Paul and Sunny Interview1:06:12 - Podcast Panel 1:10:03 - Outro

Send us Fan MailOn 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Weekly Whatsup 17:53 - Ministry News24:16 - Main Discussion39:33 - Podcast Panel 49:04- Outro

Send us Fan MailOn 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction3:15 - Weekly Whatsup 23:31 - Ministry News35:33- Main Discussion1:07:46 - Podcast Panel 1:15:46 - Outro

Send us Fan MailThis 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!If you have a question you would like featured on the podcast, email us!February 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:41 - Weekly Whatsup 14:05 - Ministry News22:06 - Main Discussion50:17 - Podcast Panel 1:00:23 - Outro

Send us Fan MailOn 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 2025Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:44 - Weekly Whatsup 13:43 - Ministry News25:43 - Main Discussion47:35 - Podcast Panel 1:01:35 - Outro

Send us Fan MailJoin 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 2024Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:43 - Weekly Whatsup 10:37 - Ministry News15:44 - Main Discussion38:34 - Podcast Panel 55:47 - Outro

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 2024Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:08 - Weekly Whatsup 8:24 - Ministry News15:07 - Main Discussion36:29 - Podcast Panel 48:13 - Outro