Episodes

  • Code Word: Chicken

    Code Word: Chicken
    May 12 2022

    We’ve got so much serious fun in store for you in our season 3 finale! Hosts Fish Face and Rents go head to head in a game of Code Word and hear an incredible name game story (there's a name hint in the title of this episode!). Bluffs camp director Coleman "Busta Rhyme" Ross stops by to discuss how staff learn problem solving-skills at camp, and Silverado's Bailee "Flythagorean Theorem" Johnson tells us how she made her way to serving on staff at camp! Finally, one year after he first joined us on the podcast to announce a brand-new Pine Cove camp in Georgia, President & CEO Reed "S.I." Livesay returns to fill us in on all things Springs as we finally get ready to open our new camp in the Southeast!

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    39 mins
  • We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

    We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!
    May 10 2022
    We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout YOU? Today on the podcast you’ll get to hear the secret to winning the Spirit Stick at Pine Cove—just don’t tell anyone we told you! Hosts Smilin’ and Pikapoo play a Name Game Game, plus Pine Cove City counselor Hannah “Ravenclog” Young tells us one of her favorite camper stories from the summer. Finally, Crier Creek Director TJ “Philly” Connor explains the importance of optimism in leadership! Resource link for more about the show Not subscribed yet? That's a bummer. Fix that by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or search for us in your favorite podcast player.
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    35 mins
  • Pivots, Roctober, Springs (Things Found in this Episode)

    Pivots, Roctober, Springs (Things Found in this Episode)
    May 5 2022
    At camp we like to JUMP, PIVOT, ROCK, and SPRING! Hear from Kelley “Edelweiss” Mathews about her career after working for Pine Cove in the 90s! We talk to our Southeast Vision and Strategy Officer Bill Wellons on the process of acquiring and starting the Springs. Shores staffer Molly “Gig and Run” Martin shares her memories as a fifth grade camper and the impact of discipleship then and now as a counselor. Smilin’ and Rents go head to head in a seriously fun game of 100,000 Cone Pyramid, and then we wrap up the episode hearing about relational bandwidth from Timbers Director Taylor “Roctober” Gembol!

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    41 mins
  • “Feelings of Pumptitude”

    “Feelings of Pumptitude”
    May 3 2022

    We’re pumped for this week’s episode! Listen in as campers share their favorite memories with the Towers’ oldest counselor: Shiloh! Annelise and Carol join in on the fun and play a game of “Password” against Taylor and Dex! What’s the best thing you ever ate at camp? We asked, and the people answered! Next, we talk with Tomisin “Skippy” Alausa about her three summers at Silverado and how she got to camp. Finally, Karen Thomas shares her love for Pine Cove and what it means to her to serve on our board!
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    37 mins
  • True Love & True Grit

    True Love & True Grit
    Apr 28 2022
    This episode is all about the true love found in Jesus, and the true grit found at camp! Listen in to learn how Outback camper Bella Zgorba’s counselor pointed her to Truth in the midst of lies. We talk to teacher Jane Blume to learn why she started giving to Pine Cove. Our hosts Taylor “Fish Face” Jervis and Annelise “Smilin’” Morrison play “Is This a Camp Name, Skit Villain, or TV Villain?” and Woods staffer Sarah “Moonpie” Howard shares her story of growing up at camp and becoming a counselor! To wrap up our episode, we hear from Outback Director David “Fumblerooski” Hall on instilling grit and work ethic in summer staff!

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    37 mins
  • Just Add Fire!

    Just Add Fire!
    Apr 26 2022
    We are fired up to share this week’s episode! Camper mom Caroline Graham tells the story of her son sharing the Gospel after getting saved at the Timbers! Taylor “Fish Face” Jervis hosts “How’d They Come Up With That?” as Dex and Carol guess the stories behind a few camp names (the game of name games, if you will)! Lastly, hear how Timbers campers experience camper share and the long-time tradition of popping fireworks to celebrate what the Lord has done!

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    27 mins
  • I Bumped the Lamp (Actually I Broke It)

    I Bumped the Lamp (Actually I Broke It)
    Apr 21 2022

    BUMP THE LAMP - Actually, we broke it! Shores staffer Erin “Ear Beans” Bixler tells her tasty name game story! We interview Chris “Broflex” Boddy about our long-standing integrity motto: bump the lamp! Emmy “Jeanie” Tane shares about how a Georgia girl ended up in Columbus, Texas working at Silverado, hosts Caroline and Dexter untwist words in Mad Gab: Pine Cove edition, and Madeline “Fork” Lloyd shares about how her time at Silverado prepared her for a full-time job!


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    34 mins
  • It's Not About Me!

    It's Not About Me!
    Apr 19 2022
    IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! We interview the Springs’ team about the Southeast’s newest establishment and how they’re gearing up for their first summer of camp! Hosts Taylor and Annelise ask themselves (“Self?”), “Are WE smarter than an elementary camper?” Craig “Dutch” Langemeier chats with Towers Director Andrew “Get Smart” Boshell about how to train staff to be others-focused inside and outside of camp! To wrap up our episode, Gracie “Hokolate Hip” Read shares why she became a counselor and how her faith has grown over two summers at the Ranch!  Resource link for more about the show

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    36 mins