https://campdeerrun.podbean.com Welcome to Pure & Simple by Camp Deer Run. Join us every other week for a short message from Camp Director, Ty Ford, and appearances by special guests throughout the year! This podcast is meant to refocus us on some of the basic truths of Christian living. So whether you’re a camper, Summer Staff member, alumni, or anything else, welcome to the Deer Run family. We’re happy you’re here! See more about Camp Deer Run at www.campdeerrun.com or on social media: @campdeerrun Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:25:18 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright Camp Deer Run, Inc. 2024. All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Welcome to Pure & Simple by Camp Deer Run. Join us every other week for a short message from Camp Director, Ty Ford, and appearances by special guests throughout the year! This podcast is meant to refocus us on some of the basic truths of Christian living. So whether you’re a camper, Summer Staff member, alumni, or anything else, welcome to the Deer Run family. We’re happy you’re here! See more about Camp Deer Run at www.campdeerrun.com or on social media: @campdeerrun Camp Deer Run Camp Deer Run No false https://feed.podbean.com/campdeerrun/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/652353/logo.png https://campdeerrun.podbean.com 144 144 I Can Find Joy in the Lord https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-find-joy-in-the-lord/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-find-joy-in-the-lord/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:25:18 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/0a332f9c-dfab-35ba-93a2-fa6aefe5a6cf We're excited to welcome Summer Staff member Roselyn Spencer to the podcast for this encouraging episode about Joy and it's one true source!

]]> We're excited to welcome Summer Staff member Roselyn Spencer to the podcast for this encouraging episode about Joy and it's one true source!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1111 35 full I Can Abide in God https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/abide-in-god-finding-life-power-in-john-15/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/abide-in-god-finding-life-power-in-john-15/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:38:32 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/318ea458-fb1f-38ab-be68-1f905b5c7f01 Today's pure & simple truth is that we all can abide with God. What does that mean, and how does it look in our daily lives? Find out as Ty is joined by Summer Staff member Logan Clapp for a great conversation about submitting to God, spending time alone with Him, and living in community with His people!

]]> Today's pure & simple truth is that we all can abide with God. What does that mean, and how does it look in our daily lives? Find out as Ty is joined by Summer Staff member Logan Clapp for a great conversation about submitting to God, spending time alone with Him, and living in community with His people!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1463 34 full I Can Choose My Attitude https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-choose-my-attitude/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-choose-my-attitude/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:59:29 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/16e0a204-981c-3e5c-b501-8e4c812bc3a6 Join Director Ty Ford and 2025/2026 Program Director Baylor Cain about the pure & simple truth that we have the power to decide our attitude - and that our attitude has the power to change everything. Stick around after the lesson for an interview with Summer Staff member Ren Pollard to hear her thoughts on choosing joy!

]]> Join Director Ty Ford and 2025/2026 Program Director Baylor Cain about the pure & simple truth that we have the power to decide our attitude - and that our attitude has the power to change everything. Stick around after the lesson for an interview with Summer Staff member Ren Pollard to hear her thoughts on choosing joy!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 2123 33 full God is Our Father https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-our-father/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-our-father/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:07:14 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/d522411b-9026-3c6a-9abf-e7877532455c This week's Pure & Simple truth: God is our Father! God made you and loves you the way a father loves their own child. That truth changes everything about the way we think about ourselves and others!

]]> This week's Pure & Simple truth: God is our Father! God made you and loves you the way a father loves their own child. That truth changes everything about the way we think about ourselves and others!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1269 32 full God is Accessible to Us https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-accessible-to-us/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-accessible-to-us/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:53:19 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/ad83e4bd-df44-32d0-ad46-093ca339aa35 In this week's episode, Ty and Baylor discuss the pure and simple truth that God is Accessible to Us through Jesus. Sometimes we neglect what an enormous privilege and blessing it is to be able to approach God as children going to their father. That hasn't always been the case! Through Jesus, the veil between us and God has been torn in two, and by His sacrifice, we may draw near to God. 

]]> In this week's episode, Ty and Baylor discuss the pure and simple truth that God is Accessible to Us through Jesus. Sometimes we neglect what an enormous privilege and blessing it is to be able to approach God as children going to their father. That hasn't always been the case! Through Jesus, the veil between us and God has been torn in two, and by His sacrifice, we may draw near to God. 

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1624 31 full You are Defined by the Love of God https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-11-you-are-defined-by-the-love-of-god/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-11-you-are-defined-by-the-love-of-god/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:31:00 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/e0e00a01-1d4c-3618-8f38-83223e379a1f Summer Staff member Lewis Irwin joins Ty to discuss today's pure & simple truth: You are defined by the love of God! In this episode, we discuss the 2025 summer theme, beloved, and how that affects our identity.

]]> Summer Staff member Lewis Irwin joins Ty to discuss today's pure & simple truth: You are defined by the love of God! In this episode, we discuss the 2025 summer theme, beloved, and how that affects our identity.

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1487 30 full I Can Flee From the Appetites of this World https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-10-i-can-flee-from-the-appetites-of-this-world/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-10-i-can-flee-from-the-appetites-of-this-world/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:15 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/87b41e39-54e7-35eb-b3a0-2858d99df3ed Ty sits down with special guest Baylor Cain to talk about the how we can flee from the desires of the world and have an appetite for the Lord!

]]> Ty sits down with special guest Baylor Cain to talk about the how we can flee from the desires of the world and have an appetite for the Lord!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1707 29 full God Has Called Us to a Holy Life https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-9-god-has-called-us-to-a-holy-life/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/episode-9-god-has-called-us-to-a-holy-life/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:12:23 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/4e363658-93a1-3397-8a49-2cadfe26c37e We are all made in the image of God, and as God is Holy, we also should be Holy! This week's Pure and Simple truth: God Has Called Us to a Holy Life. Enjoy!

]]> We are all made in the image of God, and as God is Holy, we also should be Holy! This week's Pure and Simple truth: God Has Called Us to a Holy Life. Enjoy!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 563 28 full Interview with Avery McCall https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/interview-with-avery-mccall/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/interview-with-avery-mccall/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:29:56 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/f86e27c7-4422-33b3-8d1b-41d24416da6e We're closing out the year recapping some of the Pure & Simple truths we've learned in an interview with Summer Staff member Avery McCall! See in you in 2025!

]]> We're closing out the year recapping some of the Pure & Simple truths we've learned in an interview with Summer Staff member Avery McCall! See in you in 2025!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1211 27 full God Has Prepared Good Work for Me to Do https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-has-prepared-good-work-for-me-to-do/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-has-prepared-good-work-for-me-to-do/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:29:01 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/c9d6bc29-49fb-3214-8231-34a593cd3cd9 Merry Christmas! Welcome to a special Christmas episode of Pure & Simple where we discuss the truth that God has prepared good works for ALL of us to do. Enjoy!

]]> Merry Christmas! Welcome to a special Christmas episode of Pure & Simple where we discuss the truth that God has prepared good works for ALL of us to do. Enjoy!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 844 26 full I Am Important to God https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-am-important-to-god/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-am-important-to-god/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:34:16 -0600 campdeerrun.podbean.com/8457aa81-07a0-31aa-8852-4868cbab23d3 Today's Pure & Simple truth is "I Am Important to God." We hope you'll be encouraged this week as Ty reminds us just how much we mean to God, and how transformational that truth is. 

]]> Today's Pure & Simple truth is "I Am Important to God." We hope you'll be encouraged this week as Ty reminds us just how much we mean to God, and how transformational that truth is. 

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 688 25 full God is Creative https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-creative/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-creative/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:14:48 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/2ac3d14f-c48d-3a4c-91ee-4c1dc5074a3d This week's Pure & Simple truth is that God is Creative! And one of the most exciting parts of that truth is that YOU are a product of His creativity. Join us for another encouraging episode of the Pure & Simple podcast.

]]> This week's Pure & Simple truth is that God is Creative! And one of the most exciting parts of that truth is that YOU are a product of His creativity. Join us for another encouraging episode of the Pure & Simple podcast.

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 783 24 full Interview with Caleb Killpatrick https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/interview-with-caleb-killpatrick/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/interview-with-caleb-killpatrick/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:29:51 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/e474d8f9-776a-39e1-98c7-460a9945755f Enjoy this conversation with Caleb Killpatrick (AKA the Lorax), the 2024 Nashamie Group Leader! 

]]> Enjoy this conversation with Caleb Killpatrick (AKA the Lorax), the 2024 Nashamie Group Leader! 

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 1768 23 full I Can Remember What God Has Done https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-remember-what-god-has-done/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/i-can-remember-what-god-has-done/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:08:53 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/bbb3b9a8-5a16-3b28-b911-abdd26fc9a5f No matter what we've done or where we are, we can always remember what God has done! This week's Pure & Simple truth is: "I Can Remember What God Has Done." Enjoy!

]]> No matter what we've done or where we are, we can always remember what God has done! This week's Pure & Simple truth is: "I Can Remember What God Has Done." Enjoy!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 761 22 full Life is Filled with Disappointment https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/life-is-filled-with-disappointment/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/life-is-filled-with-disappointment/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/102bb223-8d7c-317d-85dc-1d4c4a26eaae It's a truth that isn't very fun to think about, but a truth nonetheless. Life is filled with disappointments - some big, some small. Luckily, as Christians, we can face these disappointments with hope and joy in Christ!

]]> It's a truth that isn't very fun to think about, but a truth nonetheless. Life is filled with disappointments - some big, some small. Luckily, as Christians, we can face these disappointments with hope and joy in Christ!

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 911 21 full God is Faithful https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-faithful/ https://campdeerrun.podbean.com/e/god-is-faithful/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:03:35 -0500 campdeerrun.podbean.com/a3ba71d5-ab08-3364-8acb-62de624588e2 We're kicking off our new podcast, Pure & Simple, with a short lesson about a simple truth - God is Faithful. 

]]> We're kicking off our new podcast, Pure & Simple, with a short lesson about a simple truth - God is Faithful. 

]]> Camp Deer Run false No 719 20 full God is Faithful