Pure & Simple: A Camp Deer Run Podcast
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
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...
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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
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@CampDeerRun
Language:
English
Contact:
9036297165
Website:
https://campdeerrun.podbean.com
Email:
office@campdeerrun.com
Episodes
I Can Find Joy in the Lord
12/29/2025
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!
Duration:00:18:31
I Can Abide in God
10/16/2025
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!
Duration:00:24:23
I Can Choose My Attitude
9/30/2025
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!
Duration:00:35:23
God is Our Father
6/3/2025
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!
Duration:00:21:09
God is Accessible to Us
4/29/2025
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.
Duration:00:27:04
You are Defined by the Love of God
3/26/2025
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.
Duration:00:24:47
Episode 10 - I Can Flee From the Appetites of this World
2/20/2025
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!
Duration:00:28:27
Episode 9 - God Has Called Us to a Holy Life
2/4/2025
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!
Duration:00:09:23
Interview with Avery McCall
12/30/2024
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!
Duration:00:20:11
God Has Prepared Good Work for Me to Do
12/17/2024
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!
Duration:00:14:04
I Am Important to God
11/11/2024
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.
Duration:00:11:28
God is Creative
10/29/2024
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.
Duration:00:13:03
Interview with Caleb Killpatrick
10/14/2024
Enjoy this conversation with Caleb Killpatrick (AKA the Lorax), the 2024 Nashamie Group Leader!
Duration:00:29:28
I Can Remember What God Has Done
9/30/2024
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!
Duration:00:12:41
Life is Filled with Disappointment
9/16/2024
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!
Duration:00:15:11
God is Faithful
9/4/2024
We're kicking off our new podcast, Pure & Simple, with a short lesson about a simple truth - God is Faithful.
Duration:00:11:59
Jesus Is Better
5/18/2022
The title says it all! No matter what highs, lows, celebrations or trials life may be bringing you, Jesus is Better than them all.
Duration:00:07:20
The Rafters Project - Part 3
5/6/2022
"We have got to help save it." An entry from Jan Nichols' diary on September 9, 1989. She and close to 50 others went to Camp not knowing they would leave a legacy that stands even now. See the photo on our Facebook or Instagram posts from May 1.
Duration:00:48:30
The Rafters Project - Part 2
5/4/2022
We're digging into the story behind one specific picture from 1989 at Camp Deer Run. Why were all these alumni at Camp? What happened? How did so many of these people in the picture come to be lifelong supporters of the mission at Camp Deer Run with their prayers, their time, their effort, and their money? We still have some questions, but we're getting a little closer to finding some answers! To see the picture, visit our posts on Facebook or Instagram @CampDeerRun from May 2.
Duration:00:33:16
The Rafters Project - Part 1
5/2/2022
Join us as we dig into a story of legacy, dedication, and God's provision at Camp Deer Run. We're looking into the past through a picture from 1989. Who are the people in this picture? What were they doing at Camp? How does their legacy live on now? Follow along in this 3 part series as we connect our past with our future. You can find the photo on our social media pages - @CampDeerRun
Duration:00:12:01