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The SusquodcastOur kids take over the podcast! - The SusquildrenRecently, our wives took over the podcast, but this time it's the camp kids that do the sharing!Hear Audrey, Nora, Isaac, Evie, Piper, Josiah, and Aravis share about what it's like to live and grow up at Susque. Also joining us for this episode is a special guest host, Ella Miosi. Ella was a camp kid here for six years while her dad Mike was the Executive Director.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-09-1056 minThe Susquodcast45. How does the church show its complete dependence upon God? - Jared Kennedy - SFW3This message was recorded on March 16, 2025.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-09-0328 minThe Susquodcast44. How does God command us to live in his kingdom? - Jared Kennedy - SFW2This message was recorded on March 15, 2025.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org
2025-07-3030 minThe Susquodcast43. Where, how, and why do we learn the faith? - Jared Kennedy - SFW#1This message was recorded on March 14, 2025 at Spring Family Weekend.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-07-2328 min
2025-07-2000 minThe SusquodcastOur wives take over the podcast! - The Chief Missuses of SusqueOn this episode of the Susquodcast, the wives take over the podcast! Lindsey, Laurie, Cynthia, and Kelsey all live on Susque property with their husbands and children. Expect to hear about how they each were first introduced to Susque, what family life is like while living at a summer camp, plus some favorite ways God has worked in them and in the young women they've known through Susque.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-05-291h 16The Susquodcast41. Why you should catechize your children. - Jared Kennedy - Spring Family Weekend 2025Today on the Susquodcast, Dave is joined by Jared Kennedy of Gospel Centered Family and The Gospel Coalition to discuss why you should catechize your children. In addition, they discuss Jared's background in ministering to families, what it is like to work as an editor for TGC, and they preview chapel messages from Camp Susque's Spring Family Weekend 2025.For more information about Jared Kennedy and Gospel Centered Family, visit gospelcenteredfamily.com.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-04-0252 minThe Susquodcast40. Two ways to know God. - Bryan McClellandToday on the Susquodcast, we get to hear from a Sunday evening chapel service from Boys Camp 2024. In it, Chief Bryan McClelland takes us to Psalm 19 to show us two ways we can know who God is. This Psalm is a favorite of ours here at Susque, and I trust you'll be encouraged by the message today.For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2025-03-0426 minThe Susquodcast39. The owner's manual. - Kelly KnowldenToday on the Susquodcast we hear one last time from Kelly Knowlden. This is the third and final message of Kelly's we are featuring from this year's counselor orientation.
Expect to hear how the Bible serves as our owner's manual for life and how to look to it for help as we live in this broken world.
This message was recorded outside in Camp Susque's pavilion on June 13th, 2024.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-10-2352 minThe Susquodcast38. Looking beyond our circumstances. - Kelly Knowlden - Orientation 2024Is salvation merely meant to change our behavior? Is sin just a matter of doing bad things? Or do we need a radical interior change?
On today's episode of the Susquodcast, you'll hear another message from Kelly Knowlden recorded during the Summer 2024 Counselor Orientation. Expect to learn how our problems go deeper than our circumstances, how sin influences the way we think, and how to change the stories we tell ourselves every day.
If you haven't already, be sure to listen to episode 37 of the podcast to hear the preceding message!
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2024-10-0942 minThe Susquodcast37. Blame, shame, curse. - Kelly KnowldenToday on the podcast we feature a message from Kelly Knowlden, who served as our chaplain during this year's counselor orientation occuring in early June. In it you'll hear Kelly expound on Genesis 3 and the implications of the fall, particularly in how we relate to the world, ourselves, and others.
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2024-08-3038 minThe Susquodcast36. George and Suzanne FischerFor more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-04-2359 minThe Susquodcast35. Psalm 1: The gateway to the Psalms. - Steve WestToday on the podcast we have a chapel message from our Blast Winter Camp. Steve West shares how Psalm 1 is the gateway to the rest of the Psalms.
This message was recorded on December 31, 2023.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-03-2643 min
Manifesting Your Dreams: A Wedding Industry PodcastRebrand to Level Up w/ Caitlin Fulton Kuchemba of Fulton EventsCaitlin Fulton Kuchemba is the fearless namesake behind Fulton Events. While she also answers to her first name Caitlin, Fulton is her middle name, a beloved family name, and a nickname that inevitably stuck.With over a decade of experience producing hundreds of events, Fulton has developed a nationally recognized and signature sought-after wedding style. Caitlin and her team specialize in weddings that feel effortlessly chic, with a seamless planning process for their couples. Caitlin has been featured in the New York Times, Brides, and more and was named Best of Philly 2022 and a "One To Watch"...
2024-03-2043 minThe Susquodcast34. How Christians should engage with philosophy. Plus, how to preach a good sermon (whether you use three points or not). - Steve WestWelcome to the Susquodcast, the only podcast all about Camp Susque. Dave, Les, and Peter sit down with Steve West and talked about how Christians should engage with philosophy, how Steve got connected to Camp Susque, and how to preach a good sermon (whether you use three points or not). Expect to also hear about how to read the Psalms with Christ in mind.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-03-1256 minThe Susquodcast33. What we can learn from the Olympics. - Corey Mitchell - Freeze 2023Today on the Susquodcast we hear a chapel message from Corey Mitchell as he shares from Proverbs 27. This message was recorded at Susque's Freeze winter camp for high schoolers.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-02-2735 minThe Susquodcast32. What it's like to be a Susque chaplain, parent, and board member. - Corey MitchellToday on the Susquodcast, Dave sits down with Corey Mitchell. Corey is the Pastor at Winfield Baptist Church, as well as a camper parent and Susque board member.
Expect to hear about how he got connected to Camp Susque, the best (and most challenging) parts about being a chaplain, how his family has benefited from being connected to Susque, and more.
This podcast was recorded at our Freeze 2023 winter camp.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-02-1338 minThe Susquodcast31. What does true repentance look like? - David Cantine - YSI #4"God have mercy on me, a sinner." With these famous words, the tax collector went home justified, unlike the Pharisee. Today on the Susquodcast we hear one last time from David Cantine. Over the last several episodes he has been teaching us what good and bad apologies look like, and today we learn from Luke 18:9-14 what true repentance before God entails.
For more information on Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-01-3029 minThe Susquodcast30. Seeking forgiveness. - David Cantine - YSI #3Merely acknowledging our sin is not enough. Learn from David Cantine how to go beyond merely acknowledgin our sin to truly receiving forgiveness as he teaches from Psalm 51.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2024-01-1626 minThe Susquodcast29. Acknowledging our sin. - David Cantine - YSI #2"There is someone who can forgive." So says David Cantine on today's podcast as he continues a series in Psalm 51. Expect to hear how acknowledging our sin is the first step to a good apology.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-12-1922 minThe Susquodcast28. Bad apologies, transgression, forgiveness. - David Cantine - YS1Today on the Susquodcast you will hear from a recent chapel message recorded during our October Youth Summit. Expect to hear about what makes good and bad apologies, plus the various words David uses to confess his sin.
This message was recorded on October 13, 2023.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-12-0523 minThe Susquodcast27. Coming to faith, following his father, and good and bad apologies. - David CantineDavid Cantine sits down with Dave and Les to share about how he inadvertently followed in his father's footsteps, how he came to faith in Christ, and what Psalm 51 teaches us about good and bad apologies.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-11-2151 minThe Susquodcast26. Grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. - Les Clemens - Classic Family Camp 2023Today on the Susquodcast you'll hear Les Clemens share from 2 Peter 3. This message was recorded on August 19, 2023, and was the last official chapel of Summer 2023.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-11-0721 minThe Susquodcast25. Worship music at Susque, anecdotes, and how we support pastors. - Dick Boehret & Les ClemensToday on the Susquodcast we have TWO guests, both of which have been involved in Susque's ministry for years.
Dick Boehret is a music teacher, board member (on sabbatical!), and former counselor here at Susque.
Les Clemens is our newest year round team member, serving as Staff Chaplain and also focusing on partnerships with churches and other ministries.
Expect to hear about the philosophy behind worship music at Susque, how Dick and Les's personal histories intertwine with camp, and how Susque looks to serve pastors in their ministry.
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2023-10-241h 07The Susquodcast24. Patience and perseverance in parenting. - Trey KullmanToday we listen to a chapel message recorded during this year's Susque Family Camp. Trey Kullman spoke on patience and perseverance in the Christian life. Expect to hear how spouses can prioritize one another in the home and how to shepherd kids with instruction, discipline, and delight.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-09-2642 minThe Susquodcast23. Family, friendship, and progress over perfection. - Trey KullmanToday on the podcast we sit down with Trey Kullman. Trey served as the chaplain for this year's Susque Family Camp. He has served as a Kids and Family Pastor in Kentucky and currently writes for Gospel Centered Family. Expect to hear about Trey's own personal journey into family ministry, as well as how pursuing progress over perfection can benefit one's family, friendships, and spiritual life.
To read Trey's reflections on his time at Susque, check out the recent Gospel Centered Family newsletter at https://gospelcenteredfamily.substack.com/p/ode-to-susque.
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2023-09-121h 15
Moreland Baptist ChurchThe Truth About the Gospel - Galatians 1:1-9Galatians 1:1-9 - Join us as guest speaker Pastor Les Clemens from Camp Susque shares from the Word.
2023-09-0732 minThe Susquodcast22. Isaiah 40, the greatness of God, and hats. - Raphael MkandhlaToday on the podcast Peter and Dave sit down with Raphael Mkandhla. Raphael is the pastor of City Church in Williamsport, PA. Expect to hear an extended conversation on the greatness of God as revealed in Isaiah 40, how Raphael journeyed from Zimbabwe all the way to Williamsport, and how Peter drove him crazy with hats.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-08-291h 11The Susquodcast21. Using our gifts to serve the community of Christ. - Ted Kluck - 2023 Fellowship Weekend #3Today on the Susquodcast we conclude our series in Romans 12 from Fellowship Weekend 2023. Expect to hear about how we can use our God-given abilities to serve the community of Christ.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-08-1530 minThe Susquodcast20. The transforming power of grace. - Ted Kluck - 2023 Fellowship Weekend #2For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-08-0145 minThe Susquodcast19. How to live in Christian community. - Ted Kluck - 2023 Fellowship Weekend #1Today on the podcast we hear from Ted Kluck as he explores how Romans 12 teaches us about living in Christian community. This was recorded during Fellowship Weekend, a weekend of development with our summer staff before the first campers arrive for the season.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-07-111h 09The Susquodcast18. The two types of Christian young adults. - Ted KluckIn today's Susquodcast, Peter and Dave chat with this year's Fellowship Weekend speaker, Ted Kluck. Ted Kluck is a Professor of Communication at Union University, as well as an author and podcaster.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-06-271h 14The Susquodcast17. Counselor Orientation Kickoff: The four core ideals of Camp Susque. - Peter SwiftFor more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-06-1347 minThe Susquodcast16. From infancy at Susque to year-round staff member. - Connor BujnoToday on the podcast, Peter and Dave sit down with Connor Bujno. Connor is a new member of the year-round Susque team, but as you'll learn he has connections dating back to practically his infancy. Listen to find out how being connected with Susque so much over the years has shaped him and what he's doing in his new role as the retreats coordinator.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-05-1649 minThe Susquodcast15. The family life of the pastor. - Tedd Tripp - TGC Retreat #3Today on the Susquodcast we listen in one more time to Chief Tedd Tripp from our recent Gospel Coalition Pastors Retreat. In today's message he shares from 1 Timothy 3:17 on how pastors and other's in ministry can balance the demands of ministry and family life.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-05-021h 03The Susquodcast14. Lies Pastors Believe - Tedd Tripp - TGC Retreat #2How do we define a successful ministry? What are some lies that pastors and others in ministry are prone to believe? And how do we face discouragement in ministry when we feel like we’ve failed? Today on the Susquodcast Dr. Tedd Tripp shares answers to these questions based on decades of experience in pastoral ministry. He’ll explain from 1 John 2:15-17 how pastors, or anyone serving in ministry, might root their identity not in their desires, but in their Savior.
This message is the second in a 3 part series recorded at Camp Susque at this year’s Gosp...
2023-04-181h 03The Susquodcast13. Maintaining Godly Motivation in Ministry - Tedd Tripp - TGC Retreat #1Today on the Susquodcast we listen in to pastor and author Tedd Tripp as he talks about maintaining godly motivation in ministry. This is a chapel message from The Gospel Coalition Pastors' Retreat held here at Susque in January. In it you'll hear Dr. Tripp talk about 2 Timothy 4:1-5 as he highlight's a pastor's motivation for ministry, five imperatives for gospel ministry, and the challenges of wrong motivations in ministry. If you'd like to hear a conversation with Tedd about how his family has been involved at Camp Susque over the years, you can listen to episode 12 of the...
2023-04-041h 04The Susquodcast12. How Camp Susque can help parents Shepherd a Child's Heart. - Tedd TrippToday on the podcast, Peter and Dave sit down with Tedd Tripp, pastor and author of Shepherding a Child's Heart. Expect to hear how Tedd and his wife Margy came to know the Lord, how Susque can be a significantly helpful shaping influence in the lives of children, and even how to best communicate the contents of your child's suitcase before they come to camp.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit our website at susque.org.
2023-03-2152 minThe Susquodcast11. The Friendship of Christ - Barnabas Piper - Blast 2023 Chapel #4What does it mean that Jesus is our friend? How is Jesus, the all-powerful King of the Universe, also our dearest and most personal friend? In today’s episode of the Susquodcast we conclude our four part series on friendship. You’ll hear Barnabas Piper share from John 15 on what Jesus himself says about being our friend. This is such an encouraging message because, as you’ll hear, it is not merely about Christ’s example of friendship, but the friendship of Christ for us.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-02-2134 minThe Susquodcast10. Biblical Models for Friendship - Barnabas Piper - Blast 2023 Chapel #3Over the last few episodes, we have been bringing you recordings from this year’s Blast Winter Camp. Today, we continue through our series on the theology of friendship as our speaker, Barnabas Piper, shares how much of proverbs applies to our friendships. Expect to learn how true friends love one another even through adversity, how friendship involves both speaking hard words and building one another up, and how Jesus modeled friendship in his love toward his disciples.
For information about Susque's upcoming Spring Family Weekend, click here.
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2023-02-1459 minThe Susquodcast9. God's Design for Friendship - Barnabas Piper - Blast 2023 Chapel #2What is the purpose of friendship? How do we live out God’s design for friendship? Today on the Susquodcast you’ll hear author and pastor Barnabas Piper answer these questions and more as we continue through our series on the theology of friendship. This is the second of four messages given at our Blast winter camp for college and career age young adults, and this particular message was given on New Year’s Day of 2023.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-02-071h 02The Susquodcast8. The Friendship Crisis: Why Friendship is So Hard - Barnabas Piper - Blast 2023 Chapel #1On today's podcast, listen to hear the first of four chapel messages from our Blast Winter Camp. In this message, Barnabas Piper discusses the meaning of friendship, shares the bad news for our friendships from Genesis 3, and hints at the hope to come in the rest of Scripture.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-01-3157 minThe Susquodcast7. Friendship, summer camps, and healthy church community. - Barnabas PiperToday on the Susquodcast Peter and Dave sit down with Barnabas Piper. Barnabas is an author, podcaster, and Assistant Pastor at Immanuel Nashville in Nashville, TN. At this year's Blast Winter Camp, Barnabas spoke on the theology of friendship. Listen in to hear about the impact of summer camps on Barnabas, the importance of friendship, and what healthy church community looks like.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2023-01-2458 minThe Susquodcast6. Birch bread, honeymooning at Susque, and snowflakes - Dr. Tim BryantPeter and Dave sit down with Susque's Board Chairman, Dr. Tim Bryant, for a wide-ranging conversation about his time at Camp Susque. Chief Tim has now been Chairman of the Board for a third of Susque's existence, and he has plenty of memories to prove it. Expect to hear about all the fun things he and his campers ate during his time teaching camp craft, what it's like to honeymoon at Camp Susque, and all the changes he's seen in his time on the board.
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2023-01-091h 09The Susquodcast5. Christ the King - David FeisterFor this episode of the Susquodcast we get to gather in front of the proverbial campfire to hear a chapel message from a recent Youth Summit at Camp Susque. David Feister spent the weekend speaking on the kings of the Bible, concluding with this message on the true King. David is the Director of Planted Gap Year, a one-year program intentionally crafted for high school graduates, ages 18-24, who desire to be grounded and to grow in their knowledge of, trust in, and love for Jesus Christ. For more information about Planted, visit plantedgapyear.org.
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2022-12-1347 minThe Susquodcast4. From atheist biology teacher to patriarch of a Susque family - Reeves GeraghtyToday on the podcast, Dave sits down with Reeves Geraghty. Reeves shares all about how a friendship with a fellow teacher led him to read and consider the gospels for the first time and, ultimately, to come to faith in Christ. He also recounts a fond memory of the kindness of the Susque community and ruminates a bit on how Susque has had a generational impact on his family.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit our website at susque.org.
2022-11-2938 minThe Susquodcast3. Meet our new Communications Specialist! - Lois JeaIn this episode, Dave sits down with Lois Jea, the newest member of the year-round Susque team. Lois shares how, after living at 32 different addresses, she finally feels home at Susque. Hear about how God worked to bring her to Pennsylvania all the way from Arizona, her first impressions of Camp, and what she's looking forward to in her new role of Communications Specialist.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit our website at susque.org.
2022-11-1535 minThe Susquodcast2. What made Chief Bob great? Plus, why our staff love Camp Susque - Dan MakowskiIn this episode, Peter and Dave chat with Dan Makowski. Expect to hear about an all-star wilderness trip to Lake Temagami, what made Chief Bob a great camp director, and why so many of our staff keep coming back to serve as much as possible.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2022-11-0122 min
The Susquodcast1. Camp Susque’s History and Core Beliefs - Peter SwiftWelcome to The Susquodcast, the podcast all about Camp Susque. Camp Susque is a nonprofit Christian camp located in north-central Pennsylvania. In this episode, expect to hear from Susque's Director, Peter Swift (or "Chief Peter"), all about how the camp was founded, some of its core values, and his own personal journey to become the camp director.
For more information about Camp Susque, visit susque.org.
2022-10-181h 01
Rural Church RenewalCannabis and the Christian with Dr. Todd MilesIn this episode we discuss...Cannabis and the Christian.Today we interview Dr. Todd Miles, professor of theology at Western Seminary and author of Cannabis and the Christian.What makes a book like this necessary reading for busy pastors today?If the government makes it legal, and I use it in moderation in the privacy of my own home, am I really doing anything wrong?What responsibility does a church have when a member is using marijuana?What kinds of questions...
2022-04-2247 minRural Church RenewalJonathan Edwards and the Rural PastorIn this episode we discuss...Jonathan Edwards and the rural pastor.Dan Stegeman is our resident Edwards scholar.You may know about his writings, but did you know about his heart for the pastorate? In particular, his flock in the rural landscape?Sit down and consider this great theologian and pastor with us, and the legacy he leaves for us as rural pastors!Small Town Jesus Summit:April 28-29 at Camp SusqueStuff Rural Pastors Can Use Review:
2022-04-1552 minRural Church RenewalThe Pastor and DepressionIn this episode we discuss...the pastor and depression.Pastor Mike went through a serious bought of depression. He now feels comfortable to discuss his story, some pitfalls he fell into, and how God brought Him out of it and into a deeper and more vibrant relationship with Him.Small Town Jesus Summit:April 28-29 at Camp SusqueStuff Rural Pastors Can Use Review:Have a hobby that you can use to disciple?! Joe talks about forging knives and how he...
2022-04-0841 minRural Church RenewalWho You Callin' Lazy?!In this episode we discuss...empowering people rather than doing & leading everything.Being busy APPEARS to be the opposite of being lazyThere is nothing wrong with being poured out as a drink offering to the Lord.But, beneath the surface of all your business, could be a lazy approach to what you’re REALLY called to do as a pastor.Ephesians 4:11-12Matthew 28:18–20Acts 6:1–7What then is the job of a pastor?Pastor, the majority of your time should...
2022-04-0144 min
Susquehanna AlchemyYour Handbook For The Apocalypse 13: Susquehanna SerpentineUncle Mike and Mystic Mark discuss his recent surprise party, lenses, Sachem's head exploring, Susquehanna Serpentine, Susque-herkimer Diamonds, Wheat Pennies, gnomes and geode's and we answer a question left by my friend Moon Wolf.Leave Us A Message HereSupport MikeIG @susquehannaalchemyVisit My Website Susquehanna AlchemySupport on Subscribe StarBuy Susquehanna Alchemy GearBuy Mikes Book Rites of the 40th ParallelSupport MarkJoin us on TelegramOn Patreon For Exclusive Episodes. Check out the S.E.E.E.N.IG: @myfamilythinksimcrazy
2021-12-091h 34
Babbling BrookeCamp SusqueHey all! to day was an off day while working so I thought I would talk about what the summer camp I work at is like. If you are in PA and are looking for a place to send your children for a week of summer check out the website! CAMP SUSQUE. I will do my best to keep you updated on whats to come.Be sure to check out previous episodes AND checkout the SUPPORT BUTTON with a monthly contribution to the podcast. Help our small community grow by sharing!Checkout my instagram @brookebartlow...
2021-06-2321 min