Malagash Bible Camp Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Malagash Bible Camp exists to bring glory to God by promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ by means of operating a year-round retreat and summer camp ministry. This podcast will accomplish that mission by connecting with current and former staff, campers and executives and sharing their stories of how God transforms their lives.
Eyael Ermias, Brooklyn Goree & Stanley Nyale are currently grade 10 students in Halifax, NS. They are "camp friends" whose friendship carries through into the off season, whether that would be at youth group or doing devos together at lunchtime. Between them, they have volunteers in every capacity, and looking forward to next summer. You won't find three people who have more fun talking bout Malagash Bible Camp.
Johnathan Forsythe from Dartmouth, NS is a Jr. high math and science teacher in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Johnathan has attended Malagash Bible Camp since he was four years old and has spent at least one week of every summer (besides one) there. He has spent a total of six summers on full time staff in various roles, most recently serving as one of the interim camp managers for the summer of 2021 with his wife Rachel.
Josh Docksteader from PEI is a husband and father, and works as a pastor in PEI. He worked as full-time staff from 2003 to 2005. Listen as he shares his heart for God, and how God walked with him through some very difficult times.
He is the lead singer of "We The Rescued" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkhNU6h7gY_-zG4DCIcu2Q/featured
Dare to hope again!
Check out Podcast #5, to hear Mitch again, and to view his full bio.
Sarah Reagan, from Halifax, NS first attended Malagash Bible Camp in 2010. She began volunteering in 2018, and was on full-time stafff in 2021. She is currently taking a bachelor of science in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University.
Be encouraged as she shares a devotion from John 15
Tyler, originally born in Quispamsis, NB, but now residing in Halifax, NS was the on-site camp executive director and manager from 2015 to 2018 along with his wife, Annette and his two children. He has a long history of working with children, youth and families with a variety of churches and Christian organizations.
In 2018 Tyler felt the call of God to become better equipped to support families, so he returned to graduate school to complete his master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Today he works as a professional counsellor in Bedford, NS.
Take a listen as he shares stories about how Malagash Bible Camp touched him and his family while he served there.
Amy Eckhart of Antigonish, NS starting attending camp in 2016. After graduating high-school in 2020 Amy spent the year in Maui, Hawaii completing a missions training program with YWAM. In 2021 she was the full-time summer female volunteer with Malagash Bible Camp.
In this devotion she shares about God's holiness, and how it relates to the life changing beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Nathan Jollimore is from Dartmouth, NS and he has been the Editor for the Malagash Bible Camp Podcasts and other various projects. Nathan will be starting his first year at Kingswood University this September 2021 and he is taking a Bachelor of Theology. He also currently attends and works at Hillside Wesleyan Church in Cole Harbor, NS. Nathan has been connected and going to camp every year since 2008, he has been in many roles throughout the years, including camper, volunteer and program directing. Nathan credits Malagash Bible Camp as being a main driving guide in his spiritual walk with Christ.
Please enjoy this conversation with Derek around Nathan's camp experiences.
Dee, from Dartmouth, NS but currently residing in Fredericton, NB is a wife and mother, and currently works as a photographer. She first attended Malagash Bible Camp as a young teenager after a gentleman in her church paid for her camp fees. She spent time as a camper, volunteer and was on full-time staff in 2001 and 2002.
Be encouraged as she shares some thoughts from Psalm 23.
Sarah and Jeremy live and serve the Lord in Fall River, NS. They were married in 2004 at Malagash Bible Camp and both have a long service record towards the ministry of Malagash Bible Camp. They are parents to three boys, currently aged eight, eleven and twelve. The ministry of Malagash Bible Camp has been a big part of both of their lives. Sarah first attended camp at age ten, and then didn't miss a summer, attending as a camper, volunteer and full-time staff for twenty-seven straight years. Jeremy first attended camp as a four-year-old and served at least one week each of the summers between 1998 and 2018. Between them they have served in the kitchen, on maintenance, as cabin leaders, staff coordinators, camp directors, and even served one summer as interim camp managers. Listen as they share how God continues to transform their lives.
Jordan Draper of Halifax, NS attended camp has a child and youth and went on to serve as a volunteer and then as full-time staff in 2004, 2005, 2007 & 2009. He is currently a parish priest with the Anglican Church of Canada in Northern Saskatchewan. Listen as he shares from Philippians 2:5-11 regarding Christ emptying of Himself.
Mary Main is a proud resident of Bible Hill, NS. She first attended camp in 2008, and served on fulltime staff from 2014 to 2015. After working as a photo retoucher, she graduated in 2021 with a degree in Linguistics from Memorial University, and intends to use her education and passion to to work with/in Indigenous language revitalization.
Enjoy this conversation with Pelham around how the ministry of Malagash Bible Camp has touched her life.
Scott Kohler, from Lake Echo, NS is a husband and father and currently the pastor Gentle Shepherd Community Church in Fredericton, NB. He is a habitual family camp attendee and has blessed Malagash Bible Camp as speaker on several occasions. He is an occasional lecturer at Acadia Divinity College and a doctoral student in theology at International Baptist Theological Study Centre (IBTS).
In this devo he shares some thoughts around how to live your life for Christ away from camp.
Andy, one of our executives at Malagash Bible Camp, shares with us how the Bible has something to say about ear-wax!
Dee, from Dartmouth, NS but currently residing in Fredericton, NB is a wife and mother, and currently works as a photographer. She first attended Malagash Bible Camp as a young teenager after a gentleman in her church paid for her camp fees. She spent time as a camper, volunteer and was on full-time staff in 2001 and 2002. Be encouraged as she shares how the ministry of Malagash Bible Camp propelled and strengthened her faith in Jesus.
Matt Bustin is the current president of Malagash Bible Camp and shares some encouraging words with us. Be sure to check out podcast #1 Matt Bustin
Jordan is from Halifax, NS and runs a design company. At Malagash Bible Camp he volunteered as kitchen staff, then a Junior Cabin Leader throughout Jr High and High School. Jordan was a Senior Cabin Leader from the years 1997-2001.
The ministry of MBC was instrumental in helping Jordan pursue other Christ-centered outreaches such as soccer with Athletes in Action, and music full-time with a Christian alt-rock band. He is so thankful for the summers spent at Malagash Bible Camp and for the comradery with other believers, being able to listen to insightful teaching from gifted Pastors, and opportunities to see Jesus at work.
Take a listen as he shares some encouraging thoughts from Daniel 3!
Mitch Foren of Timberlea, NS is a husband and father and is currently a full-time missionary in Mexico with Youth With A Mission. He attended Malagash Bible Camp as a camper in 2010 through 2013, and spent the summer of on full-time staff in 2014. He loves Jesus and credits the ministry of Malagash Bible Camp as larger driver in his faith-walk. Listen as he shares his story of faith, how to find purpose, and answers some Bible questions.
Hudson Trenholm of Debert, NS works full time as a pastor, and was a perennial speaker at Malagash Bible Camp from 1999 - 2009. Both of his parents are from Malagash, NS, and his three children grew up attending Malagash Bible Camp. He states that Malagash Bible Camp holds a special place in his heart and he and his wife give thanks to God for its faithful ministry. Listen as she shares from Matthew 21:12-13
Amazon Mansell of Lower Sackville, NS has been attending Malagash Bible Camp as a camper since 2016. She has volunteered since 2018, and was on full-time staff in 2020. After she graduates high school she is hopeful to attend a YWAM discipleship school in Mexico in September 2021. Listen as she shares some thoughts from Psalm 5:11-12
Stephen Michels, of Dartmouth, N.S., is a long-time follower of Christ, has an extensive background with Malagash Bible Camp, and serves in a variety of ministries in the Christian community.
Stephen, a husband and father, works as a teacher at Halifax Christian Academy and as a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces. He often preaches on Sunday mornings at various HRM churches.
Stephen, at age 17, attended a winter teen retreat at Malagash Bible Camp, an experience he credits as setting a major course direction in his life. The following spring, in 1986, he was encouraged by his church leadership to apply for a summer staff position at MBC. He did, was accepted, and went on to serve as cabin leader for nearly a decade. He then moved into roles such as speaker, director, interim camp manager and executive board member. He continues to serve as a regular speaker, and on specialized committees.
Stephen credits his ministry and connection with MBC as a key driving force in his spiritual walk with Christ. Take a listen as he shares his experience with Malagash Bible Camp, and discusses provocative Bible questions.
Ryan McMullen, from Truro, NS is a husband and father and works as a high-school teacher. Ryan grew up going to Malagash Bible Camp as a camper, and credits the ministry of Malagash Bible Camp as a key driver in faith journey. He received God's gift of salvation at Malagash Bible Camp in the summer of 2006 and was on full-time staff in 2007 & 2008. He has served as a camp director and speaker as well. Be encouraged as he shares from Psalm 46 and the necessity of being still before God.
Originally recorded July 2020
Andrew Leiper, from Halifax, NS, is a husband and father, and currently works as a Financial Planner. He attended Malagash Bible Camp annually as a camper from grade two through grade 12. He presently serves on the executive board of Malagash Bible camp, was a full-time volunteer in 2001, and worked as full-time staff in 2002 through 2005. He is perennial summer camp director and speaker since retiring from full-time staff. Listen intently as he shares why God isn’t fair and why that is a very good!
Madeleine Bush from Tatamagouche, NS, has attended Malagash Bible Camp since she was six years old. She worked on full-time staff in 2018 & 2019. She is currently in her third year of a bachelor of Biology at Mount Allison University. Be blessed by her today and listen as she shares some thought on Matthew 4:1-11 around God's sovereignty, resisting the devil and our identity in Christ.
Annika Echkart, from Antigonish, NS, first attended Malagash Bible Camp in 2016 as a camper, and has recently served on full-time staff in the summer of 2019 & 2020. She is studying health at St Francis Xavier University with the hope of using a career in the health field to serve God on the mission field. Be uplifted as she motivates us to glorify God with our speech as she shares from James 3:2-12.
Riley Fillmore, from Truro, NS was a perennial camper at Malagash Bible Camp since he was in grade 3. He started volunteering in grade 8, and after graduating high school, has been on full-time staff since 2018. He is currently studying at Crandall University and has hopes of being a youth pastor after he graduates. He is known by his peers as goofy yet wise. Please enjoy the conversation around his camp experience.
Katherine, from Rothesay, NB is currently working as a dental hygienist. She first attended Malagash Bible Camp when she was serving with Athletes in Action in 2017 and then was on full-time staff in 2018. She continues to serve at weekend retreats and states that Malagash Bible Camp has a very special place in her heart. Listen to her impassioned plea as she shares some thoughts from Hebrews 6:19
Luke Sullivan, from Halifax, NS starting attending Malagash Bible Camp in 2014, and was on full-time staff 2019 and 2020. He is currently in his first year of a Bachelor of Science (Biology) from Crandall University. Be encouraged as he shares some encourage words from Luke 5:27-32 about how Jesus is happy to associate with the marginalized in society and the cost of following Him.
Derek Thorne, from Tantallon, NS has attended Malagash Bible Camp since 2012. He served five summers on full-time staff from 2015 - 2019. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently in his third and final year of a Masters in Divinity from Acadia University. He aspires to be a youth pastor after graduating this year. Be blessed has he shares some thoughts from Romans 3:21-24.
Karis Schmuland from Beaverbank, NS is currently working two jobs to help save money towards her post-secondary education which will commence in September 2021. She has been connected to Malagash Bible Camp since 2014 and was on full-time staff in 2019. Take a listen to find out who her camp crush is, be privy to shocking pranks, to enjoy some theological discussion and learn how Malagash Bible Camp has touched her life.
Andrea Field is from Halifax, NS, she is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Acadia University. She has attended Malagash Bible Camp since 2006, was on full-time staff in 2017 and 2018 and served as the Staff Coordinator in 2020. Take a listen and be blessed as she shares a devotion from Mark 10:46-52
Isaac Jolly, from Halifax, NS is currently in his third year of a Mechanical Engineering degree at Dalhousie University. He first attended Malagash Bible Camp as a camper in 2005, and has been on full time staff in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Please listen as he shares a devotion with us from John 4:1-15.
Rebekah Archibald, from New Glasgow, NS is currently in her third year of a biology degree from Crandall University. She has been connected to Malagash Bible Camp since 2011 and has served as a full-time staff member in 2018, 2019 and 2020. She shares with us some valuable insights and personal reflections from Psalm 37 in today's devo.
Matt Bustin is a husband and father and is the current president of Malagash Bible Camp. He teaches at Halifax Christian Academy and has a long history of service to Malagash Bible Camp. Please enjoy the conversation around how Malagash Bible Camp changes people hearts to follow after Jesus Christ, epic pranks, theology, and don’t miss his original song at the end.