The Hidden Acres Podcast

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 24-26, 2023. The chapel speaker was Troy Nesbitt from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 2, which was on Saturday morning, March 25, 2023. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, s...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 24-26, 2023. The chapel speaker was Troy Nesbitt from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 4, which was on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, sen...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 24-26, 2023. The chapel speaker was Troy Nesbitt from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 1, which was on Friday evening, March 24, 2023. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, sen...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Sportsmen’s Retreat, which was March 24-26, 2023. The chapel speaker was Troy Nesbitt from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 3, which was on Saturday evening, March 25, 2023. Enjoy! For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-...

In this very short episode, Eric and Taylor look back at March, and look ahead to what’s coming up in April. There's a lot going on so they make it fast! April Preview - New Cabin in Hickory Grove! - Sportsmen’s Retreat, March 24-26 - Summer Staff Spring Training starts March 31 Here's the Quick App link. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call ou...

In what’s becoming an annual tradition, we sat down with some pastors and ministry leaders at the 2023 EFCA Central Conference, and it was a blast! 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 podcast@hacamps.org , or look us up on social media. Music Cr...

In this update episode, Taylor and guest host Kenzie Kraling look back at February, and look ahead to what’s coming up in March. Plus a recruiting update, shoutouts, and our favorite segment, Questions for Kids! March Preview - New Cabin in Hickory Grove! - Sportsmen’s Retreat, March 24-26 - Summer Staff Spring Training starts March 31 Recruiting Update - Lots of recruiting going on. We need staff...

In this very special episode, Kenzie Kraling takes you on the road with her as she goes on a recruiting trip to Cedarville University with esteemed alumni Steve and Dana Pinkley. For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to podcast@hacamps.org , or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundc...

In this update episode, Taylor and Eric look back at December and January, and look ahead to what’s coming up in February. Plus our favorite segment, Questions for Kids! February Preview - Winter Blast 2: Feb 3-5 - Winter Blast 3: Feb 10-12 - New Spring Equipping Class kicks off, February 6 Recruiting Update - Lots of recruiting going on. We need staff! - Emmaus, Feb 6-7 - Wartburg, Feb 8 - UNI, F...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Men’s Retreat, which was January 20-22, 2023. The chapel speaker was Mark Vance from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 4, which was on Sunday morning, January 22, 2023. The title is: “The Lion’s Den Legacy–Faithful to the End, Daniel 6 & 7.” For more information about Hidden Acres C...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Men’s Retreat, which was January 20-22, 2023. The chapel speaker was Mark Vance from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 3, which was on Saturday evening, January 21, 2023. The title is: “God Opposes the Proud, Daniel 4 & 5.” For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, v...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Men’s Retreat, which was January 20-22, 2023. The chapel speaker was Mark Vance from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 2, which was on Saturday morning, January 21, 2023. The title is: “Faithful in the Fire, Daniel 2.” And just a heads up: in this message, Mark discusses some very heavy...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four of the chapel messages from our 2023 Men’s Retreat, which was January 20-22, 2023. The chapel speaker was Mark Vance from Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. This message is from chapel session 1, which was on Friday evening, January 20, 2023. The title is: “Undefiled by the World, Daniel 1.” For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit haca...

Our longest, most action-packed episode yet! In this episode, Eric and Taylor look back at all God did through Hidden Acres in 2022. Plus the top 10 books we read in 2022, and we start the year off right with an email that gets Eric’s tear-generator fired up. Happy New Year! Eric’s Top 10 books of 2022: 1 Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute 2 In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwe...

It’s our annual call-in show! In this new time-honored tradition, we open up the phone lines and take questions from callers. Ask us anything! Quick note that we won’t have an episode for you in two weeks, but we’ll be back in January! Merry Christmas! For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to podcast@hacamps.org...

In this update episode, Taylor Mugge and guest host Kenzie Kraling recap November and look forward to December. Plus everyone's favorite segment, Questions for Kids! November Recap - Summer Camp Registration opened on November 1 - Staff Worship Night, Nov 26 December Preview - CCCA National Conference, Dec 5-8 Recruiting Update - Lots of recruiting going on. We need staff! - SALT Cedar Rapids and...

For this interview, Eric and Taylor were able to sit down with Ben Wilhite, director of Eleven:6, the organization we partner with to provide the academic piece of The Residency and our summer class. Ben’s a dreamer with a lot of big ideas. Visit eleven6.org for more information and to get in touch (especially if you've got a big idea for Ben!). For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Ce...

In this update episode, Eric and Taylor recap October and look forward to November. Plus a few shoutouts and the big announcement of the 2023 Summer Camp theme! October Recap - Senior Saints’ Day, Oct 4 - Ladies’ Horse Retreat 2, Oct 7-9 - Staff Appreciation Night, Oct 9 - CCCA Fall Fellowship, Oct 17-19 November Preview - Summer Camp Registration opened on November 1, register today! - Staff Wors...

On October 17-19, 2022, most of our staff (and all of our students!) attended a Christian Camp and Conference Association event held at Maranatha Bible Camp in Maxwell, NE. These events are always informative, refreshing, and a lot of fun, so we thought we’d bring you along. Enjoy! To find out more about the CCCA, visit ccca.org . For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hac...

In this interview, Taylor was able to sit down with Paul Erdmann, a former board member who was very involved in the early days of camp. He’s got a lot of great stories to tell. Enjoy! For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org , call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to podcast@hacamps.org , or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://...

Today we’re pleased to bring you two of the chapel messages from our 2022 Women’s Retreat, which was September 16-18, 2022. The chapel speaker was Molly Sanborn, a.k.a. The Cheeseball Chick. Molly is a dynamic speaker and now a writer from Minneapolis, MN. Find her and her new book online at cheeseballchick.com, and on all the socials as @cheeseballchick . This message is from chapel session 4, wh...

Today we’re pleased to bring you two of the chapel messages from our 2022 Women’s Retreat, which was September 16-18, 2022. The chapel speaker was Molly Sanborn, a.k.a. The Cheeseball Chick. Molly is a dynamic speaker and now a writer from Minneapolis, MN. Find her and her new book online at cheeseballchick.com, and on all the socials as @cheeseballchick . This message is from chapel session 1, wh...

In this update episode, Eric and Taylor recap September and look forward to October. Plus a few shoutouts and the return of Questions for Kids! Also, some T3 campers finally get their big moment in the spotlight. September Recap - Labor Day, Sep 2-5, 1057 campers - Women’s Retreat, Sep 16-18, 322 women - Ladies’ Horse Retreat 1, Sep 23-25 - Pastors’ and Wives’ Retreat, Sp 25-27 October Preview - S...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four chapel messages from our 2022 Labor Day Family Camp. The chapel speaker was Mike Hartwig, a financial counselor and national marriage speaker from Des Moines, IA. Mike and Lee Ann Hartwig have worked with marriages for over 25 years. As the leaders of Marriage Matters®, they have trained hundreds of couples in the principles of a strong marriage. Mike is c...

Today we’re pleased to bring you all four chapel messages from our 2022 Labor Day Family Camp. The chapel speaker was Mike Hartwig, a financial counselor and national marriage speaker from Des Moines, IA. Mike and Lee Ann Hartwig have worked with marriages for over 25 years. As the leaders of Marriage Matters®, they have trained hundreds of couples in the principles of a strong marriage. Mike is c...