Why Our Campfire Talks Are Important
While the adventures themselves result in increased confidence, the most important part of our trips is our Campfire Talks. Held nightly, these are biblical discussions about Christian Masculinity. They’re based on the book ‘Wild At Heart’ by John Eldredge, which is required reading before the trip. Everyone on the trip participates, including guides, mentors, cooks, etc. The input provided by the grown men about their life experiences is invaluable.
The talks help young men begin to answer four questions nearly every man struggles with on the road to manhood:
- What does it mean to be a man?
- How do I become one?
- What’s this beautiful creature called a woman all about?
- How do I become really alive?
While the young men won’t have all the answers at the conclusion of the trip, the Talks both plant the seeds and provide a map on the journey to Christian Manhood.
The final Campfire Talk concludes with worship music and an outdoor campfire. Each young man is presented with an engraved knife and a bible: the knife symbolizes they’re a warrior for Christ, and the bible is the Sword of The Spirit.
To learn more about our Campfire Talks, take a look at our Campfire Talk Notetaker. It’s an outline of the Talks, which both youth and mentors receive a copy to take home with them.
