Walk Talks

Southland just concluded its week of Staff Training with Pastor Eric Gustafson. The Takeaway is a weekly podcast produced during the summer of 2025. Each episode will feature a highlighted portion of the preaching as well as testimonies from campers, staff and sponsors. We trust that you will be able to take encouragement from what God is doing in the lives of others.

For our final Walk Talks episode of the year, we’re excited to bring you a special Friday Focus edition! As you may have seen in the artwork and title, this episode is a bit unique—we have two guest speakers joining us. Just a couple of weeks ago, we hosted our first-ever Pastors and Youth Workers Conference here at Southland Christian Camp. It was a great success, and for this final Friday Focus...

During this final week in the life of Moses, we will examine several portions of Scripture that he wrote as he prepared to hand over the leadership of the nation to Joshua. Throughout this study of Moses’ life, we have explored his “mountain moments” and his “valley moments”—that is, we have studied both his obedience and his disobedience. This week, however, we will focus on the legacy Moses leav...

During this final week in the life of Moses, we will examine several portions of Scripture that he wrote as he prepared to hand over the leadership of the nation to Joshua. Throughout this study of Moses’ life, we have explored his “mountain moments” and his “valley moments”—that is, we have studied both his obedience and his disobedience. This week, however, we will focus on the legacy Moses leav...

During this final week in the life of Moses, we will examine several portions of Scripture that he wrote as he prepared to hand over the leadership of the nation to Joshua. Throughout this study of Moses’ life, we have explored his “mountain moments” and his “valley moments”—that is, we have studied both his obedience and his disobedience. This week, however, we will focus on the legacy Moses leav...

During this final week in the life of Moses, we will examine several portions of Scripture that he wrote as he prepared to hand over the leadership of the nation to Joshua. Throughout this study of Moses’ life, we have explored his “mountain moments” and his “valley moments”—that is, we have studied both his obedience and his disobedience. This week, however, we will focus on the legacy Moses leav...

On today’s Friday Focus episode Malachi Herbster has a conversation with Coach Jason Bell. // Jason Bell has been the head men’s basketball coach at Pensacola Christian College since June 2021. He graduated from Crown College with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education in 1998. Bell also published a book in 2019 titled Coach Your Team, Not Your Sport. Bell was born in Adrian, MI, but spent mos...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into one of the most sobering moments in Moses’ leadership journey. As the Israelites grumble once again over their thirst, Moses reaches a breaking point—and instead of following God’s command, he takes matters into his own hands. What does this passage teach us about obedience, leadership, and the weight of representing God well? Join us as we explore how a momen...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into one of the most sobering moments in Moses’ leadership journey. As the Israelites grumble once again over their thirst, Moses reaches a breaking point—and instead of following God’s command, he takes matters into his own hands. What does this passage teach us about obedience, leadership, and the weight of representing God well? Join us as we explore how a momen...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into one of the most sobering moments in Moses’ leadership journey. As the Israelites grumble once again over their thirst, Moses reaches a breaking point—and instead of following God’s command, he takes matters into his own hands. What does this passage teach us about obedience, leadership, and the weight of representing God well? Join us as we explore how a momen...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into one of the most sobering moments in Moses’ leadership journey. As the Israelites grumble once again over their thirst, Moses reaches a breaking point—and instead of following God’s command, he takes matters into his own hands. What does this passage teach us about obedience, leadership, and the weight of representing God well? Join us as we explore how a momen...

Several weeks ago, we had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Preshong, who will be leading the Green Team during the summer of 2025. In this week’s edition of the Friday Focus, we’re excited to introduce another key leader for the upcoming summer—Josh Gillespie, the team leader for the Blue Team. Josh is no stranger to Southland, having faithfully served over the past three summers in a varie...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through a pivotal stretch of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. From the spies’ fearful report and the people’s rebellion in Numbers 13–14 to God’s judgment and mercy, we see how unbelief can cloud vision and how intercession can move the heart of God. Then, in chapters 15–17, we witness both the consequences of disobedience and God’s reaffirmation of His chosen le...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through a pivotal stretch of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. From the spies’ fearful report and the people’s rebellion in Numbers 13–14 to God’s judgment and mercy, we see how unbelief can cloud vision and how intercession can move the heart of God. Then, in chapters 15–17, we witness both the consequences of disobedience and God’s reaffirmation of His chosen le...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through a pivotal stretch of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. From the spies’ fearful report and the people’s rebellion in Numbers 13–14 to God’s judgment and mercy, we see how unbelief can cloud vision and how intercession can move the heart of God. Then, in chapters 15–17, we witness both the consequences of disobedience and God’s reaffirmation of His chosen le...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through a pivotal stretch of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. From the spies’ fearful report and the people’s rebellion in Numbers 13–14 to God’s judgment and mercy, we see how unbelief can cloud vision and how intercession can move the heart of God. Then, in chapters 15–17, we witness both the consequences of disobedience and God’s reaffirmation of His chosen le...

Relationships are often complex, yet they form an essential part of our daily lives. Among the most significant—and sometimes most challenging—is the mother-daughter relationship. This unique bond is deeply rooted in emotion, identity, and shared experiences, shaping both individuals in profound ways. While it can be a source of unconditional love and support, it may also involve moments of tensio...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through Exodus 32–34, where Israel’s devastating failure at the foot of Mount Sinai meets the overwhelming mercy of God. We explore the shocking scene of the golden calf, Moses’ bold intercession, and the renewal of the covenant after Israel’s rebellion. These chapters confront us with the weight of sin, the power of intercessory prayer, and the glory of God’s p...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through Exodus 32–34, where Israel’s devastating failure at the foot of Mount Sinai meets the overwhelming mercy of God. We explore the shocking scene of the golden calf, Moses’ bold intercession, and the renewal of the covenant after Israel’s rebellion. These chapters confront us with the weight of sin, the power of intercessory prayer, and the glory of God’s p...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through Exodus 32–34, where Israel’s devastating failure at the foot of Mount Sinai meets the overwhelming mercy of God. We explore the shocking scene of the golden calf, Moses’ bold intercession, and the renewal of the covenant after Israel’s rebellion. These chapters confront us with the weight of sin, the power of intercessory prayer, and the glory of God’s p...

This week on Walk Talks, we journey through Exodus 32–34, where Israel’s devastating failure at the foot of Mount Sinai meets the overwhelming mercy of God. We explore the shocking scene of the golden calf, Moses’ bold intercession, and the renewal of the covenant after Israel’s rebellion. These chapters confront us with the weight of sin, the power of intercessory prayer, and the glory of God’s p...

Southland has been privileged to play a role in the nurturing and preparation of numerous men and women who are now serving God in full-time ministry. One such individual is Steve Murila, a native of Kenya. Steve spent several summers at Southland, working as a counselor and on the program team, where he also met his wife, Kelly. Today, Steve has returned to Kenya, where he is actively involved in...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into Exodus 19-20, where Israel gathers at the foot of Mount Sinai and experiences the awe-inspiring presence of God. We explore how God establishes His covenant with His people, the significance of the Ten Commandments, and what it means to live in obedience to His law. Why did God descend in fire and thunder? How does this moment shape Israel’s identity—and ours...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into Exodus 19-20, where Israel gathers at the foot of Mount Sinai and experiences the awe-inspiring presence of God. We explore how God establishes His covenant with His people, the significance of the Ten Commandments, and what it means to live in obedience to His law. Why did God descend in fire and thunder? How does this moment shape Israel’s identity—and ours...

This week on Walk Talks, we dive into Exodus 19-20, where Israel gathers at the foot of Mount Sinai and experiences the awe-inspiring presence of God. We explore how God establishes His covenant with His people, the significance of the Ten Commandments, and what it means to live in obedience to His law. Why did God descend in fire and thunder? How does this moment shape Israel’s identity—and ours...