Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Emily Phoenix, New Programming Coordinator at the Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence (KINDLE), and host of the Podcast "Cultivating Second Chair Leaders." Emily helps us define the idea of a Second Chair Leader and shares insights on the tensions, dynamics & blessings of leading from the second chair. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Chad Bird and Caleb Keith to discuss the fascinating and remarkably well-documented life of Jacob. What can we learn by examining his life and his ever-developing relationship with God? Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Caleb Keith and Chad Bird to dive into apologetics, evangelism and proclamation - what's the difference? In this episode, we dive into the finer points of apologetics and how to be prepared to defend our faith. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Dave McGinley invites us to let go of our own illusions of God in order to trade them for a truth that exceeds every expectation! What does it mean to believe in a God who is present everywhere, knows it all, fixes it all, has it all, and is good in all? Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Rachel Ferguson who asks us to consider how the tried and true practices of Christianity can anchor us to the Truth as we relate to those around us with love and goodness instead of retreating into cynicism or anger. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Warren Lattimore, who invites us to consider our lives in Christ through the lenses of faith, hope, and love, each offering us opportunities to see beyond division and live as ministers of reconciliation in a fractured world. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and special co-host, Gabe Kasper, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Gabe Kasper who invites us to consider our finite and infinite selves - confronting our insignificance and utter significance in light of the Gospel, and discovering that our truest self is who we are made to be in Christ Jesus. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and special guest co-host Warren Lattimore, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Shelly Schwalm, who asks us to consider: is empty good or bad? Shelly explores how we are invited to examine the "empty" in our own lives to see what God might be up to. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, with double special guest hosts Sarah and Tanner Olson (who also edits the podcast).

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Matt Popovits, who asks us to consider what we can learn from Jonah's defiance and questions of obedience. Wrestle, alongside Jonah (and our hosts), with God's unrelenting compassion toward undeserving people. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and special guest host Tanner Olson, who also edits the podcast.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by John Nunes who asks us to explore some of the societal identity traps that can divide people while inviting us to claim our baptismal identity as the unifying force of love within our churches, families, and communities. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Scott Giger who invites us to consider the necessary complexity of relationships on this side of heaven. How can we examine ourselves in order to live more peacefully with others? Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Sarah Salzberg, who invites us to compare our enjoyment of God's Word to the enjoyment we feel when savoring a delicious meal. From setting the table to chewing on each word, Sarah urges us to slow down as we meditate on Scripture.  Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Michael Zeigler, who invites us to consider Mark's Gospel as it was first heard - by a storyteller, full of action and emotion. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, we are joined by Chad Foster, who invites us to consider how Jesus' rabbinical Jewish background can add depth to our understanding of His teachings. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Scott Keith joins us to talk about parables - why Jesus used them and what we can learn about Him by studying them. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Scott Bruzek and Arthur Just share why being in Church — physically, bodily, incarnationally, locatedly, and communally — still matters. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. 

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Dr. Fred Niedner invites us to wrestle with some complex and challenging stories about God's character. Does God change God's mind? What does it mean for God to be man and God? For whom is God's mercy? Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti puts on a different hat as the guest at the campfire, discussing the idea of a biblically unambitious ambitious life. David Zahl invites us to explore our own "low anthropology" - understanding our own limitations and what a gift they can be in light of the Gospel. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by special guest host Tanner Olson and Chip May.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Dr. Heath Carter invites us into a conversation about the history of American Christianity and his own personal journey through mainstream evangelical Christianity. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

Our apologies for some of the audio "fuzz" in the background throughout this episode!

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Gabe Kasper invites us to explore what it means to follow Jesus with deep, resilient faith. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Dr. Chad Foster invites us into a conversation about adopting the perspective of first century Judaism as we contextualize scripture - and the rich understanding this brings to our reading of the Gospel. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

Find more of Rev. Dr. Chad Foster's teaching (including his Torah 1.0 and Torah 2.0 courses) at https://immlutheran.org/teaching/.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Dr. Ken Chitwood joins us  for a conversation around "cosmopolitanism" - the idea that we can engage in a diverse community with love and hospitality - and how, as our smaller pockets of the world are becoming more diverse, we can share the love of Christ through our openness and kindness to our ever-changing world. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

Read more of Ken's work by visiting www.kenchitwood.com.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

Support the Show.

Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Dr. Scott Bruzek and Rev. Dr. Arthur Just join us  for a conversation around artfully tending to the souls of the people around us - our families, our churches and our neighbors. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

Support the Show.

Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Marc Schwichtenberg joins us for a conversation around our favorite songbook of the Bible: the Psalms. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

Support the Show.

Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.

The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.

Today, Rev. Scott Christenson joins us for a conversation about the mystery of suffering and what wisdom Job's story has to offer in it. Pull up a chair and listen in around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down.

This podcast is hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, and Chip May, Executive Director of Camp Arcadia, and edited by Tanner Olson.

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