Sacred Playgrounds Podcast
We're turning insights to impact as we talk camp and why it matters based on the latest research. Each episode we'll focus on one thing that's making a difference right now in outdoor ministry.
Podcasting since 2021 • 81 episodes
Sacred Playgrounds Podcast
Latest Episodes
Live from the OMC Great Gathering: Insight-Driven Actions & Best of the Best Practices from Camp Leaders
Our team spent the week at the Outdoor Ministries Connection Great Gathering! It's been an incredible week connecting in person with 500+ of our closest friends. From insightful keynotes to leading and joining engaging workshops to creative wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:54
Get On The Same P.A.G.E with Church Leaders & Parents
This is a cutting edge for outdoor ministry right now, and camps, when we understand our role as a catalyst, is poised to have an outsized impact on faith lives of countless campers and families. The connectivity in three sacred spaces - camp, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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53:11
Church Camp, The Book: Guest Episode with Author Cara Meredith
On this episode, we're excited to sit down with Cara Meredith, a lifelong camp enthusiast, experienced camp speaker, and author of the book Church Camp.This book has been stirring in many ways for Christian camp and camp-connect...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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48:08
Camper Confidence Over Time: What We Learned from Summer 2025 Data
Each fall, early in our podcast season, we try to spend time talking through some of our, really your, learnings from the summer. We aggregate data from Effective Camp and Power of Camp projects - those that focus on campers and famili...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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40:54
Behind the Scenes of the #OMCGG & Why Cross-Denominational Camp Partnerships Matter
If you've ever planned an event, fundraiser, conference, or other significant gathering, you know that there is so, so much that goes on behind the scenes to make that happen.On this episode, Jake and Jared are joined by the Co-Directors...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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47:03