This week on Friday Focus, Emaley and Emily sit down with Alyson Hanson, whose life and ministry are deeply rooted in the daily rhythms of camp life at Southland Christian Ministries. Alyson and her husband, Erik, joined Southland’s full-time staff in 2018 after years of serving on summer staff—a season that not only shaped their calling but also brought them together in marriage. Today, Erik leads key maintenance projects across the property while Alyson serves faithfully as a full-time mom, piano teacher, and active supporter in Southland’s ministries.

In this episode, Alyson shares her story of how God led their family to camp life, the joys and challenges of raising children in ministry, and the spiritual lessons learned through motherhood, loss, and God’s faithful provision. From the meaning behind her daughters’ names to her insights for young mothers seeking to nurture a love for Christ in their homes, Alyson’s perspective offers a beautiful reminder that serving the Lord often begins in the quiet, everyday moments of family life.