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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.
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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 some familiar guest voices joining in on the fun. With retreat season coming to a close, the new “Pave The Way” construction project kicking off, and summer camp just around the corner, there’s no shortage of excitement here at Hidden Acres.
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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 through division, politics, and small compromises that gradually pull us away from truth. Drawing from Genesis, John, and Revelation, the message emphasizes that it is only God’s Word that is true and never failing.
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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 through division, politics, and small compromises that gradually pull us away from truth. Drawing from Genesis, John, and Revelation, the message emphasizes that it is only God’s Word that is true and never failing.
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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 through division, politics, and small compromises that gradually pull us away from truth. Drawing from Genesis, John, and Revelation, the message emphasizes that it is only God’s Word that is true and never failing.
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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 through division, politics, and small compromises that gradually pull us away from truth. Drawing from Genesis, John, and Revelation, the message emphasizes that it is only God’s Word that is true and never failing.
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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 summer’s theme, Treasure, inspired by 2 Corinthians 4. There are still summer camp and year-long positions open! For more info on how to apply, visit hacamps.org.
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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 this is an encouraging conversation about calling, leadership, and supporting those who serve. Interested in working at camp for a year? Head to hacamps.org to learn more about our Project Path and Resident Programs which allow you to experience and be a part of this ministry in a unique way.
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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 hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 exciting sneak peeks into what’s ahead for Hidden Acres in 2026.
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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 over the years. She is creator of Meet Me in the Bible, a doable 5-step framework for studying the Bible and leading others to do the same.Colleen is on staff at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, where she leads and teaches Women’s Bible Study and serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry. She also speaks and leads workshops at conferences throughout theyear.She enjoys cheering on her two sons, Sam and Tate, and her husband, Wes, as he mobilizes students to help plant churches around the world.For more information about Colleen, visit www.colleensearcy.comFor more information about Hidden Acres, visit www.hacamps.org
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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 you know about the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12)?2. Which spiritual tactic is most effective against you: deception, division, distraction, or destruction?3. Re-read Ephesians 6:13-17. What piece of armor is a challenge for you to put on? Which piece of armor are you most familiar with putting on?4. How can you better employ the weapon of God’s Word (Ephesians 6:17)?5. This passage concludes with prayer (Ephesians 6:18-20). Take turns praying for each other. Pray specifically for one way you would like God to work in your life, your family, your church, and your community.
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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 way that God might be calling you to better live as someone who knows him personally.2. What do you find harder: “putting off the old” (Ephesians 4:22) or “putting on the new” (Ephesians 4:24)?3. Evaluate your walk and talk based on Ephesians 4:25-32. What do you need to “put off?” What do you need to “put on?”4. List the different roles in life from Ephesians 5:15-6:9.5. What is one way God might be calling you to more faithfully love others in your role(s) in life?
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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 you like your father?2. In what ways would you like to be more like your Heavenly Father?3. Share about a home repair or renovation project that you’ve experienced. How is that a helpful picture of what the Holy Spirit wants to do in you?4. What are of your life do you need power to be more like Jesus? Pray for that for each other.5. Have you personally embraced your Heavenly Father’s purpose to know Christ and grow in Him?
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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 “blessings” believers in Christ receive according to Ephesians 1:4-14.2. Which of these blessings are an encouragement to you right now?3. Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough or don’t have what it takes in life?4. How might the truths of these Bible verses help you when you feel like you haven’t got what it takes?5. Have you personally placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord?
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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 Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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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 in West Des Moine, IA, and it was an absolute blast. We’re so thankful to be a part of such a thriving and gospel-focused community. To find out more about EFCA Central, visit www.efcacentral.org/ For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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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 PreviewSpring Blaze, May 2-4Just You and Me Dad, May 9-10Senior Saints DAYS, May 13 and 14Memorial Day Family Camp, May 23-26For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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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.For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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.Discussion Questions:1. What did the spiral of sin look like in your life?2. What are the three biblical steps toward transformation?For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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.Discussion Questions:1. What enemies are aligned against you?2. What are the two most amazing words in the Bible?For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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.Discussion Questions:1. How does each member of the Godhead contribute to our salvation?2. What is the human role in salvation?For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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 wherever you listen to the Hidden Acres podcast.And if you know of anyone looking for a summer job, here’s our Summer Staff Website and our Summer Staff Application.For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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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 16March Preview HA Marriage Retreat, March 14-16 Sportsmen’s Retreat, March 20-23 Summer Staff Spring Training, March 28-30Recruiting Update Soteria Church, Des Moines, Wednesday, February 26 Valley Spring Reset, W Des Moines, Sunday, March 2 Madrid EFC Youth Group, Madrid, Sunday, March 2 Boone EFC AWANA, Boone, Wednesday, March 5 New Life Church, Pleasant Hill, Sunday, March 9 Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Des Moines, March 14-15Here’s the Summer Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application.For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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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 silent auction, a live auction, and a dessert auction. Plus a great message given by former camp counselor and current ministry leader Josh Denhart. You won’t want to miss it!For more information, visithacamps.org/gala-and-auction You can also start bidding on the silent auction items right now:32auctions.com/HAGala25 For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visithacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email [email protected], or look us up on social media.If you’d like more information about being on our Summer Staff, here’s theStaff Website, the link for ourQuick Info Form, as well as the fullStaff Application.Music Credit: Life by Roahttps://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E8: January 2025 Update
In this month’s update episode, Josh and Taylor recap November/December/January and look forward to February. November/December/January Recap - Summer Staff Worship Night, Nov 30 - Giving Tuesday Telethon Fundraiser, Dec 3 - Impact Youth Conference, Jan 3-5 - Men’s Retreat, Jan 17-19 - Winter Blast 1, Jan 24-26 February Preview - 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 Recruiting Update - Cornerstone Youth Group in Ames, Wed, Jan 29 - Stonebridge Youth Group in Cedar Rapids, Wed, Jan 29 - Iowa Falls EFC, Wed, Feb 5 - Salt Company in Columbia, MO, Thur, Feb 6 - CMS at Emmaus University in Dubuque, Mon-Tue, Feb 10-11 - Navs Disciplemaker Conference here at camp, Sat, Feb 15 - Moody Camp Fair in Chicago, Wed, Feb 19 - Valley Youth in W Des Moines, Sun, Feb 23 - Soteria Youth in Des Moines, Wed, Feb 26 Here’s the Summer Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application. Also, here’s the link to Bible Pathways, the totally real sponsor for this episode. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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2025 Men's Retreat Chapel Session #4
Chapel session #4 from our 2025 Men's Retreat, held in the Chris Clark Airnasium on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025. The chapel speaker is Alex Tunnicliff, Lead Pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford, MI.
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2025 Men's Retreat Chapel Session #3
Chapel session #3 from our 2025 Men's Retreat, held in the Chris Clark Airnasium on Saturday evening, January 18, 2025. The chapel speaker is Alex Tunnicliff, Lead Pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford, MI.
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2025 Men's Retreat Chapel Session #2
Chapel session #2 from our 2025 Men's Retreat, held in the Chris Clark Airnasium on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025. The chapel speaker is Alex Tunnicliff, Lead Pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford, MI.
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2025 Men's Retreat Chapel Session #1
Chapel session #1 from our 2025 Men's Retreat, held in the Chris Clark Airnasium on Friday, January 17, 2025. The chapel speaker is Alex Tunnicliff, Lead Pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford, MI.
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S6E7: 2024 in Review + Top Ten Books
Merry Christmas! In this gift-wrapped episode, Josh and Taylor look back at all God did at Hidden Acres in 2024. Plus the top 10 books we read this year. Thanks for a great ministry year and we look forward to seeing you in 2024! Josh’s Top 10 books of 2024: 1 Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper 2 Praying Like Monks: Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton 3 Three Views on Remarriage After Divorce by Zondervan 4 The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 5 Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund 6 Two Views on Women in Ministry by Zondervan 7 Echoes of Exodus by Alastair J. Roberts & Andrew Wilson 8 The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis 9 Scribes and Scripture by John Meade and Peter Gurry 10 Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Warren Taylor’s Top 10 books of 2024: 1 Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney 2 The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer 3 Echoes of Exodus by Alastair J. Roberts and Andrew Wilson 4 Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop 5 Forgive by Tim Keller 6 Journey into God's Word by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays 7 This Momentary Marriage by John Piper 8 Don't Follow Your Heart by Thaddeus Williams 9 The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken 10 The Gospel of Exodus by Michael P.V. Barrett For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E6: 2024 Call-In Show
Today it’s our annual call-in show! In this time-honored tradition, we open up the phone lines and take questions from callers. Ask us anything! For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. If you’d like more information about being on our Summer Staff, here’s the Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E5: Telethon Fundraiser Details
In this very special episode, Josh and Taylor are joined by Ministries Director Ryan Graden himself to talk through some of the details for our upcoming Telethon Fundraiser, which will be livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube on Tuesday, December 3, from noon to 8 pm. If you’d like to partner with us in this exciting project, here’s our donation page. For more information, visit our website. The other upcoming event they talk about is the Summer Staff Worship Night, which will be on Saturday, November 20, from 6-8 pm at camp. If you’d like more information about being on our Summer Staff, here’s the Staff Website. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E4: Summer Camp Theme Introduction
In this very special episode, Josh and Taylor walk through the theme for Summer Camp 2025: Wilderness Register for camp today at hacamps.org. Here’s the Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E3: October 2024 Update
In this month’s update episode, Josh and Taylor recap October and look forward to November. October Recap Senior Saints’ Day, Oct 1 Ladies’ Horse Retreat 2, Oct 4-6 EFCA Young Adult Retreat, Oct 4-6 The big SALT retreat, Oct 11-13 CCCA Fall Fellowship, Oct 14-16 Ladies’ Horse Retreat 3, Oct 25-27 Started interviewing for 2025 summer staff November Preview Summer Staff Worship Night, Nov 30 Giving Tuesday, Dec 3 Recruiting Update Northwestern in St. Paul Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Bethlehem College in Minneapolis Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Cedar Valley Christian School in Cedar Rapids Wednesday, October 30, 2024 University of Sioux Falls Monday, November 4, 2024 Christ Community Church in Ames Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Crosswinds EFC in Spirit Lake Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Ankeny EFC Friday, November 8, 2024 Grace Church in Mason City Sunday, November 10, 2024 SALT Company in Ames Thursday, November 14, 2024 Grand View Christian School in Des Moines Monday, November 18, 2024 Pella Christian Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Indianola Community Church Sunday, November 17, 2024 Ankeny Christian Academy Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Emmaus University in Dubuque Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Oakdale EFC Sunday, November 24, 2024 Summer Staff Worship Night at Camp Saturday, November 30, 2024 Here’s the Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E2: Dr. Jacob Sorenson Interview
In this very special episode, Josh and Taylor interview Dr. Jacob Sorenson, an innovative camp researcher and founder of Sacred Playgrounds, an organization dedicated to the study of Christian summer camps. To find out more about Dr. Sorenson and Sacred Playgrounds, visit www.sacredplaygrounds.com. The findings from the Rhythms of Faith Project can be found at www.rhythmsoffaith.com. You can also find The Sacred Playgrounds Podcast wherever you listen to the Hidden Acres Podcast. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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S6E1: Summer Season Recap and Fall Preview
Welcome to the new season! In this season 6 kickoff episode, Josh and Taylor recap the incredible summer season we had, and look forward to the new school year. Fall Preview Sr Saints Day, Oct 1 Two more Ladies Horse Retreats, Oct 4-6 and 25-27 EFCA Young Adults Retreat, Oct 4-6 Summer Camp (and all other event) registration opens November 1 Marriage Retreat Dec 6-8 Fundraiser Telethon on Giving Tuesday, Dec 3 Pool closed for updates in December Recruiting Update Kairos in Ames, Wednesday, Oct 2 FCA Fields of Faith in... West Sioux, Wednesday, Oct 2 Sioux Center, Sunday, Oct 6 Storm Lake, Wednesday, Oct 9 Ankeny EFC, Wednesday, Oct 9 Northwestern, Wednesday, Oct 9 Dordt, Wednesday, Oct 9 UNW in St Paul, Wednesday, Oct 30 Bethlehem College in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Oct 30 Here’s the Staff Website, the link for our Quick Info Form, as well as the full Staff Application. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
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2024 Women’s Retreat Session #4
Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2024 Women’s Retreat, which was September 13-15, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Rebekah Johnson from Veritas Church in Iowa City, where she serves as the Director of Women's Ministries and Small Group ministry leader. This message is from chapel session #4, which was on Sunday morning, September 15, 2024. The speaker for this session was Mandy Stenberg, who is on staff at Hidden Acres. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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2024 Women’s Retreat Session #3
Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2024 Women’s Retreat, which was September 13-15, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Rebekah Johnson from Veritas Church in Iowa City, where she serves as the Director of Women's Ministries and Small Group ministry leader. This message is from chapel session #3, which was on Saturday evening, September 14, 2024. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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2024 Women’s Retreat Session #2
Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2024 Women’s Retreat, which was September 13-15, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Rebekah Johnson from Veritas Church in Iowa City, where she serves as the Director of Women's Ministries and Small Group ministry leader. This message is from chapel session #2, which was on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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2024 Women’s Retreat Session #1
Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2024 Women’s Retreat, which was September 13-15, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Rebekah Johnson from Veritas Church in Iowa City, where she serves as the Director of Women's Ministries and Small Group ministry leader. This message is from chapel session #1, which was on Friday evening, September 13, 2024. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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2024 Labor Day Family Camp Chapel #4
Today we’re pleased to bring you three of the four chapel messages from our 2024 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 30-September 2, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Steve Brant, Lead Pastor at New Life EFC in Tama, IA. This message is from chapel session #4, which was on Sunday evening, September 2, 2024. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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2024 Labor Day Family Camp Chapel #3
Today we’re pleased to bring you three of the four chapel messages from our 2024 Labor Day Family Camp, which was August 30-September 2, 2024. The main chapel speaker was Steve Brant, Lead Pastor at New Life EFC in Tama, IA. This message is from chapel session #3, which was on Sunday morning, September 1, 2024. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.
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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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