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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Sam to explore how martial arts, faith, and life’s setbacks have shaped his perspective on humility, comparison, and trusting God’s plan.

From dojo lessons about belt rankings and competition to Luke 14:10 and the call to humble ourselves, we unpack how easy it is to measure our worth against others — whether in martial arts, career success, or even our faith. Why does it feel like everyone else is getting “promoted” while we’re still putting in the work? And what does it really mean to trust God’s timing instead of treating life like a race?

Sam opens up about:

Learning humility both when helping beginners and sparring with people far more skilled.
Wrestling with comparison in the Christian life.
Navigating injustice in grad school without slipping back into a victim mindset.
Protecting your mind as “sacred space.”
How film, storytelling, and even The Karate Kid became part of his healing journey.
Why turning 30 with “nothing” might actually be a gift.

This episode is about letting go of pride, resisting comparison, and choosing faith over resentment. Whether you’re struggling with feeling behind in life, overlooked, or frustrated by someone else’s success, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to stay humble, stay faithful, and keep pressing forward.

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Sometimes our desires don’t align with God’s plan — and that can be hard to accept.
In this episode of the Campfire Council Podcast, the council answers listener questions ranging from faith and discernment to gym culture, energy drinks, and demon-possessed Bible stories. We dive into what it means to trust God when prayers go unanswered, how to discern God’s will versus our own desires, and how Scripture speaks into doubt, suffering, and obedience.

We also cover:
• Letting go of control and trusting God’s plan
• Favorite Bible verses that shaped the past month
• When faith and doubt exist at the same time
• Demon-possessed stories from Scripture
• Anime vs Star Wars deal (Attack on Titan & Clone Wars)
• Gym stories, hype songs, and terrible energy drinks
Whether you’re a new Christian, a longtime believer, or just asking honest questions, this episode is a reminder that God is bigger than our understanding — and faithful even when life doesn’t make sense.

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In this episode of the Campfire Council Podcast, we dive deep into what repentance really means — not just saying sorry, but turning away from sin and stepping into obedience.

We explore:

The difference between guilt and repentance
Why confession is biblical (James 5:13–16)
How accountability actually helps healing
When tools and boundaries are helpful — and when motivation matters
Why repentance requires action, not just prayer
How fleeing sin (2 Timothy 2:22) is sometimes the most faithful choice

Using Scripture, real-life examples, and honest conversation, we talk about:

Confessing sins to one another
Rebuilding spiritual disciplines when they erode
Setting boundaries to prevent repeated sin
Why remorse itself is something God develops in us
How abusing grace keeps us stuck — but repentance leads to freedom

We also unpack biblical examples like Joseph fleeing temptation, and discuss how patterns, habits, environments, and conversations can quietly lead us back into sin if we’re not paying attention.

This episode is for:

Christians struggling with recurring sin
New believers learning what repentance looks like
Anyone who feels convicted but unsure how to change

God’s grace is real.
God’s mercy is constant.
But repentance requires a turn — and God walks with us every step of the way.

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On the council, we have Luke, Joey, Emilio, and Miranda! This episode we dive into the word and go through Mark chapter 9. There is a lot to unpack, along with lots of laughs and good conversation that you will not want to miss! Also, whose birthday is it?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Miranda, Joey, Emilio, and our special guest, Evan! This episode we get to hear all about Evan being raised by his missionary parents and spreading the gospel to the tribes in the dangerous Amazon jungle! We also dive into Evan's walk with God and what he has been placing on his heart. There is plenty of laughs, and a ton pf great conversation that you will not want to miss out on! Also, What almost bit Evan?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Joey, Emilio, and Collin! This episode we react to Christian topic social media clips and dive into some deep conversation that you won't want to miss! Also, who got gerbiled?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Brandon, Emilio, and Joey! This bonus episode we talk everything Stranger Things! We break down the latest season, the show over all, and we finish off with a character tier list ranking that you will not want to miss! Also, what didn't we like about the show?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Joey, Emilio, and Collin! This episode we dive into Mark chapter 8 and unpack Jesus performing miracles, Peter rebuking Jesus, and much more that you will not want to miss out on! Also, who was seeing people as trees?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Joey, Emilio, and Collin! This is our Christmas and New Years episode! We dive into scripture and unpack the story of Jesus's birth and the importance of Christmas. There is plenty of laughs, egg nog, and great conversation that you will not want to miss out on! Also, What would Collin's Christmas tree say?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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On the council, we have Luke, Joey, Emilio, and our special guest, Collin Brey! This episode, Collin tells us his incredible testimony and story of how he came to know Christ as his Lord and savior! Also, what did Emilio take away from Collin's story?? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

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