Sky Ranch Parent Camp: Recent Episodes
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Danny Loeffelholz and Paul Fritzsching, two Sky Ranch staff who are also fathers, to discuss what our kids aren’t telling us. Danny and Paul share from their experiences as counselors and fathers about how to better relate to today’s kids.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly shares part of her family’s journey, from adopting children from Ghana to bringing up kids in New York City. She offers encouragement for how to bring our kids along when God calls us to hard places.
Holly’s blog post, “What if My Calling Causes My Kids Pain?”
Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Isaiah 40:11
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes her sister to the show, Janie Burkett. Janie is a mother of four who lives in Dallas with her husband Jake. She is co-CEO of The Biscuit Bar, a casual comfort food restaurant with four Dallas locations. Together they discuss the tough choices mothers make for their children.
The Biscuit Bar restaurant
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Crystal Paine to the show to talk about her new book, The Time-Saving Mom. Crystal is founder of MoneySavingMom.com and has a desire to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives.
Crystal’s new book, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most
The Crystal Paine Show podcast
Connect with Crystal Paine: MoneySavingMom.com, Instagram, Facebook
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly leads a roundtable discussion with Sky Ranch counselors. These young Christian leaders offer insight and encouragement to parents on the impact of mental health on today’s kids.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Durell Comedy to the show to talk about fatherhood. Durell is a professional dancer and worship leader who has served churches in New York City, North Carolina, and Texas. Durell and his wife, Hannah, have 3 daughters and live in the Houston area.
Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston, TX
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Nicole Zasowski to the show. Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of From Lost to Found. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, she enjoys writing and speaking on topics that merge her professional knowledge, faith, and personal experience.
Nicole’s new book, What If It’s Wonderful?
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly leads a roundtable discussion with Sky Ranch counselors. These young Christian leaders offer insight and encouragement to parents on the impact of music on today’s kids.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Mandy Hayes to the show. Together they discuss the complexities of raising interracial families. Mandy lives in The Woodlands, TX, with her husband Marcus and three daughters, serving Crossroads Baptist Church.
Connect with Marcus and Mandy Hayes: Crossroads Baptist Church, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews Drew Dixon. Drew is Team Leader for Student Ongoing Curriculum at Lifeway and co-founder of Love Thy Nerd. He has written about video games for more than a decade.
Drew’s book, Know Thy Gamer: A Parent’s Guide to Video Games
LoveThyNerd.com
CommonSenseMedia.org
Drew’s writing at ThinkChristian.net
ESRB.org game ratings
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews Jasmine Holmes. Jasmine is an author and podcaster who has seen God break the chains of shame in her life through the power of the gospel.
Jasmine’s new book, Never Cast Out: How the Gospel Puts an End to the Story of Shame
Let’s Talk podcast
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews Candace Payne, also known as “Chewbacca Mom”. Candace is an accomplished author, speaker, podcast host, and content creator. Her passion is to help people discover the power, freedom, and hope from a joy that chooses to be defiant.
Candace’s books: Laugh It Up!, Defiant Joy Bible Study Guide, Simple Joys
Candace’s podcast: Shut The Should Up
Candace’s “Chewbacca Mom” video
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly shares encouragement for making the most of each season with your kids as you enter the new year. So often we miss the moments of today by longing for the next stage of life. Holly walks through her journey of raising five kids.
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Numbers 6:24-26
Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Phylicia Masonheimer to the show to discuss her new book, Every Woman a Theologian. Phylicia is a writer, speaker and podcast host teaching Christians how to know whay they believe and live it boldly.
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Phylicia’s new book, Every Woman a Theologian: Know What You Believe. Live It Confidently. Communicate It Graciously
Verity podcast, hosted by Phylicia
Then Sings My Soul book
Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews her daughter, Ava, on what it was like for her to grow up in a family of faith. Ava is now a student at Liberty University studying vocal performance.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly leads a roundtable discussion with Sky Ranch counselors. These young Christian leaders offer insight and encouragement to parents on how to navigate the battle between culture and the Bible.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly and members of the Sky Ranch Moms ministry share their holiday traditions to get you in the holiday spirit. These fun, practical, and inspiring ideas will help you prepare your home and heart for the season.
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EPISODE 9 - Kids and Mental Health with Kailee Lockette
Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Kailee Lockette to the show to discuss mental health and our kids. Kailee is a graduate of Liberty University and Dallas Baptist University and is a licensed Christian counselor in the North Dallas area.
North Dallas Christian Counseling
God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies book
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family book
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind book
Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach book
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly leads a roundtable discussion with Sky Ranch counselors. These young Christian leaders offer insight and encouragement to parents on how to disciple their kids.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Jodi Mockabee to the show. Jodi is a mother of five who is a champion for homeschooling and has a passion for sharing those resources with others. She recently moved her family from California to South Dakota to further their homeschooling adventure.
Mentioned:
Jodi’s book, The Whole and Healthy Family: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures book
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly welcomes Becky Leach for a discussion on social media and our kids. Becky is a writer, speaker, and artist who has a passion to share her story of hope and freedom through Jesus.
Mentioned:
Becky’s book, The Pivot: Believing God When You Really, Really, Don’t Want To
Be Real app (Apple, Google)
Husband Jeff Leach, Texas State Representative
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly leads a roundtable discussion with Sky Ranch counselors. These young Christian leaders offer insight and encouragement to parents raising kids in today’s culture.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews Linda Paulk, President and CEO of Sky Ranch. Linda served 20 years in corporate America before joining Sky Ranch, and she has a passion for camping ministry and creating an environment where youth and families can come to know and follow Christ.
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Thank you for listening to Around The Campfire, a podcast of Sky Ranch Ministries, hosted by Holly Knight. Today Holly interviews Marcus Hayes, lead pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church in Woodlands, TX. Together they discuss how to make discipleship a priority in our homes.
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Crossroads Baptist Church
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Saturday already?! Your camper's best week ever is at a close and we can't WAIT to see you at closing show!
John and Paul talk about your child's transformation over the course of their week, the lasting impact camp has and what to expect upon arrival.
John and Paul talk about your camper's week and what they're learning before they head back home!
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How can YOU disciple your kid in the midst of all your busy-ness each day? John and Paul talk about intentionality as a parent and how the world doesn't have to disciple your kid.
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Discipled by the world - Today, John and Paul talk about how the world attempts to disciple us and your child's desire to grow. Don't miss out on your camper's best week ever! Download the Bunk1 app today!
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Today, John and Paul talk about identity, pressures kids face and living in truth.
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What kids may not be saying - Here, John and Paul talk through what kids are thinking and why. How do we have grace for where they are and keep a relationship of communication?
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Summer's here! John Morgan, Vice President of Ministry Programs, and Paul Fritzsching, Director of Summer Camp, run you through the arrival process, what to expect once you're on camp, and what your camper can expect for their BEST WEEK EVER!
John and the Summer Camp team talk about what your camper learned during Bible study and introduce today's devotional leader, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Candice Myers.
Saturday already?!
John and Van Site Director Mike McGuire give details on what the pick-up process will look like once you arrive on camp.
John and the Summer Camp talk about what your camper learned today during Bible study, introduce today's devotional leader, Director of Equine Ministries, Rope Myers, and discuss the incredible night event your child will get to take part in on their last day of camp.
See you bright and early tomorrow morning!
John and the Summer Camp team share what your camper learned during today's Bible study, and introduce today's devotional leader, SkyMoms Parenting Mentor, Lisa Clark.
John and the Summer Camp team talk about what your camper learned during Bible study and introduce today's devotional leader, Director of Legacy Programs, Clinton Pfalser.
John and the Summer Camp team talk about what your camper learned in Bible study today, introduce today's devotional leader, Paul Fritzsching, and tell you about the amazing night events that are planned.
John Morgan--Vice President of Ministry Programs at Sky Ranch welcomes you to the 2021 Session. Paul Fritzsching, Director of Summer Camps, joins John to walk you through the week as the official host of Parent Camp.
In this episode, John and Paul introduce you to some key staff members of Sky Ranch, and John and Camp Director Mike McGuire discusses our drop off procedures.
Play this episode after you drop your kid(s) off!
Hear from Parent Camp Host John on what to expect from the Sky Ranch Parent Camp podcast, and hear from our President and CEO, Linda Paulk on the meaning behind our theme, Oasis.
Camp's over already?!
For the final episode of Sky Ranch Parent Camp, John Morgan and Mike McGuire discuss the new pick-up procedures for your camper.
Parent Camp host Chris Witt brings Sky 3&4 manager Claire Micale back to the show to talk about what your camper is learning today.
Zach Schroeder, Director of Summer Camp Ministries, leads this week's final devotional.
In today's episode, host Chris Witt talks with Sky Ranch Morph & Quest Manager Jonny Van Ommering about what your camper is learning today.
On today's episode of Parent Camp, host Chris Witt talks with Sky 3&4 manager Claire Micale about what your camper is learning today.
Rope Meyers, Director of Equine Ministries, leads today's devotional out of Luke 12:22-34.
On today's episode, Sky Ranch Parent Camp host Chris Witt talks with Sky 1&2 Manager Scott Ellis about what your camper(s) are learning today!
Play this episode after you drop your kid(s) off!
Hear from John and Parent Camp host Chris Witt on what to expect from the Sky Ranch Parent Camp podcast, and hear from our President and CEO, Linda Paulk on the meaning behind our theme, Light It Up.
John Morgan--Vice President of Ministry Programs at Sky Ranch welcomes you to the 2020 Session. Chris Witt joins John to walk you through the week as the official host of Parent Camp.
In this episode, Chris introduces you to some key staff members of Sky Ranch, and John and Camp Director Mike McGuire discuss our new drop-off procedures due to COVID-19.
Play this episode after you drop your kids off...
Parent Camp is designed to serve 2 purposes:
1) To inform you of what your child will be doing each day of cam
2) To invest in you, the parent.
Chris introduces you to more counselors and talks about best practices. Best practices are not formulas because every child is different.
John Morgan--Vice President of Ministry Programs at Sky Ranch welcomes you to the 2018 Session.
Executive Director of Grace Church--Chris Witt joins John to walk you through the week as the official host of Parent Camp.
In this episode, Chris introduces you to some key staff members of Sky Ranch.
Today's the day...It's time to pick up your kids...
Listen to this episode to get all the instructions.
Your kids have prepared all week...And tonight's the night...The night of the big Sky Ranch Talent Show....
After the talent show, we will all gather around the camp fire and hear from the kids...What have they learned this week. Camp doesn't only have to happen at camp...Jesus is alive and well at home.
We want the kids to know that camp happens everywhere...Jesus is everywhere.
Here's your update for Wednesday:
It's Rodeo and Show-Deo Night for for Sky 1 & 2
- Waterslides
- Mat Racers
- Dunk Tanks
For Sky 3, 4, Morph and Quest Wednesday night means Mission Impossible:
- Corn Dogs
- Mac & Cheese
- Face Painting
Best Practices: Take an empty jar and place 1 penny in that jar for each day that you have left with your child in the home. Use this jar as a reminder to work toward launching your kids to adulthood.
Launching is not easy...it takes a lot of thought and a lot of work.
Chris updates you on Tuesday's Activities:
He is joined by Lizzie and Scott from Sky 1 & 2...Tuesday night across all of camp it's Girlie Burlie where girls get to hang out with girls and do "girl things" And boys get to hang out with boys and do "boy things"
Learning to compete and lover one another as you compete is an important lesson.
Claire and Paul from Sky 3 & 4 Morph & Quest are also preparing for "guy/girl" time.
Chris Witt addresses the topic of Homesickness.
He talks about his own experience with his child.
He reassures you that there is no need to worry about your child being homesick for long. And goes on to explain that children need this time away from home to grow and develop.
Then he dives into what your kids are doing today.
Play this episode after you drop your kids off...
Parent Camp is designed to serve 2 purposes:
1) To inform you of what your child will be doing each day of cam
2) To invest in you, the parent.
Chris introduces you to more counselors and talks about best practices. Best practices are not formulas because every child is different.
John Morgan--Vice President of Ministry Programs at Sky Ranch welcomes you to the 2018 Session.
Executive Director of Grace Church--Chris Witt joins John to walk you through the week as the official host of Parent Camp.
In this episode, Chris introduces you to some key staff members of Sky Ranch.