Dec 3, 2013 | Experiential Learning, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Identity, Money, Storytelling
A modern illustration of the Parable of the Widow’s Mite is just one click away. The event you are about to watch is experiential learning at it’s best. The widow Jesus described gave out of the little she had, and the heavens took notice and celebrated...
Oct 1, 2012 | Awareness, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Jesus' Teaching in the Outdoors (Wilderness Bible Studies Blog Series), Leaving a Legacy, Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Core Knowledge
If you ever feel tempted to believe that you can’t make a difference, or that your vote doesn’t count, consider a story from the 4th century about a Monk named, Telemachus. His courageous and selfless act forever changed a culture. TELEMACHUS’ JOURNEY One day,...
May 10, 2012 | Awareness, Camping, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Storytelling, Teachable Moments
4 WAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE “MESMERIZING EFFECT” OF A CAMPFIRE Have you ever notice how campfires have a mesmerizing effect? They are community magnets–drawing people together like nothing else. Campfire stories are icon of camping. It must have...
Jan 28, 2012 | Belief, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Storytelling
Explaining Faith? If you have ever tried to explain what it means to have “faith” in Christ, or put your trust fully in him, you have probably come up short many times. Faith is a challenging concept to explain to people. In an outdoor setting maybe...
Jan 27, 2012 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Storytelling
The Potency of the Wilderness Wilderness travel with groups has a special potency because it affords extravagant amounts of down-time with people. When agendas subside, and the adrenaline of city life wears off, people start feeling normal again… awake to the...
