In this Friday Focus episode, former summer staff member Pastor Austin Bergey joins us to share how God used camp ministry to shape his life and calling. From five summers serving at Christian camp to five years in evangelism with Ron DeGarde Ministries, Austin’s journey is a testimony of how small, faithful steps lead to lasting spiritual growth.

He talks about the benefits of spending summers in camp ministry, practical ways to overcome financial challenges while serving, and even how those ministry summers led him to meet his wife, Charlotte. Together, they now serve the youth at Community, continuing their passion to see God work in the next generation.

Tune in to be encouraged that every step — big or small — counts in the Christian walk.

In this episode of The Word Within, we continue our journey through Psalm 119 with the seventh stanza, verses 49–56. Mike Graham joins Micah Herbster to reflect on the sustaining power of God’s Word in seasons of trial and testing. Together they trace the psalmist’s path of comfort—found not in changing circumstances, but in the unchanging promises of God.

From hope that anchors the heart, to life renewed in affliction, to joy that sings through the night watches, this passage reminds us that the Word of God is our constant companion and guide. Listen in as we consider how Scripture comforts, steadies, and strengthens all who walk in obedience to it.

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.

In this sixth stanza of Psalm 119, we discover a believer who not only treasures God’s Word in his heart but also proclaims it boldly with his mouth. As Micah and Micah walk verse by verse through Psalm 119:41–48, they trace a powerful theme—God’s Word in My Mouth—and explore how mercy, salvation, and truth lead the psalmist from quiet devotion to confident declaration.

This passage highlights three Christian virtues Paul names in 1 Corinthians 13:13: faith (v.42), hope (v.43), and love (vv.47–48). You’ll hear how God’s mercies give assurance, His Word gives confidence, and His commandments stir delight and obedience. From unashamed boldness before kings to humble submission before God, this section of Psalm 119 reminds us that true liberty comes from a life rooted in the Word—and spoken for His glory.

Today on Friday Focus, Micah Herbster sits down with Pastor Steve Kindstedt for a conversation centered on the richness of Psalm 119 and the life-changing power of God’s Word. Drawing from his recent sermon series, Pastor Steve shares practical insights for personal Bible study—how to trace key themes, connect individual stanzas into a unified whole, guard against monotony in such a long psalm, and apply its truths to daily life. Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, or simply longing to go deeper in Scripture, this episode will help you approach Psalm 119 with fresh eyes and renewed love for God’s Word.

To hear Pastor Steve’s full Psalm 119 series, visit Kettle Moraine Baptist Church’s website and explore how this treasured psalm can shape your walk with the Lord.

In this episode of The Word Within Micah Herbster is joined by Scott Bratt to explore Psalm 119:37–40—the fifth stanza of this rich psalm and a powerful expression of a maturing believer’s desire for transformation. Building from last week’s discussion with Mike Herbster, this passage moves beyond learning aboutGod’s Word to being shaped by it. Together, Micah and Scott trace the Psalmist’s prayerful journey—from asking God to teach his mind, heart, and steps, to now guarding his eyes and confirming his faith. They unpack how spiritual vitality, not empty vanity, is the cure for a wandering gaze, and how God’s established Word produces steadfast devotion in His people.

As the conversation unfolds, the theme of longing becomes central—a growing hunger for the life-giving truth of Scripture. Scott and Micah reflect on the Psalmist’s plea for renewal and courage amid reproach, drawing wisdom from voices like Spurgeon, Manton, and Jonathan Edwards. Through this stanza, listeners are invited to examine their own desires: Do we truly long for God’s Word to revive us and confirm His promises within us? Join this rich discussion and be stirred to pray with the Psalmist, “Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts: quicken me in Thy righteousness.”

Dr. Jeff Redlin grew up in Adrian, Michigan, where he was saved at the age of seventeen. Realizing God was calling him into full-time vocational Christian ministry, he attended Pensacola Christian College, where he studied youth ministries. After receiving his degree (B.A.) from PCC, he became part of the church staff at Campus Church and was our youth pastor for fifteen years. His wife, Julie, grew up in Pensacola. She and Jeff met at Campus Church and were married in 1992.

In 2003, Pastor Redlin accepted the call to be Senior Pastor at Front Range Baptist Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, where the Redlins, with their son Conner, served for nearly 15 years. There the Lord gave Pastor Redlin an active ministry of preaching, counseling, teaching high school Bible, reaching out to the community, and encouraging his church family. Pastor Redlin has also spoken in camps, conferences, and special meetings across the U.S. and around the world.

In 2018, Pastor Redlin and his wife had the wonderful privilege of returning to Pensacola to carry on the work the Lord was advancing through the ministry of Campus Church. Campus Church was the place they had called “home” for many years and took it as a special honor to return to serve as the senior pastor. 

Pastor Redlin serves Campus Church with a background full of diverse experience and with proven faithfulness.

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Bio taken from campuschurch.com.

In this episode, Micah welcomes Southland's director, Mike Herbster, to continue walking through Psalm 119. Together they explore the fifth stanza, where the psalmist—now spiritually maturing—pleads, “Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes.” This passage reveals a heart posture of humble dependence upon God’s instruction.

Mike leads a verse-by-verse discussion, unpacking how the Word of God shapes every part of life: the mind that learns truth, the feet that walk in obedience, the heart that delights in God’s way, and the eyes that must be guarded from vanity. With practical insights and biblical illustrations, text shows that true teaching from the Lord moves us from mere information to genuine transformation.

The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer through the psalm—a reminder that spiritual growth begins when we ask God to be our Teacher.

In this week’s Friday Focus episode, Emily and Emaley sit down with Claudia Barba — Southland's 2025 ladies' retreat speaker. She and her husband started Press On Ministries to encourage and strengthen local churches across the country.

Claudia shares practical and heartfelt wisdom for women seeking to grow in their walk with God. She discusses the importance of cultivating a consistent relationship with Christ, identifies some of the most common pitfalls facing wives, moms, and ladies in the church today, and offers biblical weapons for overcoming fear and worry.

You’ll also hear how God led her to begin writing devotionals for women — and how He continues to use that ministry to inspire others to press on in faith.

You can find Claudia Barba's books on Amazon or at www.ipresson.com.

In this week’s episode of The Word Within, Micah Herbster is joined by longtime Southland staff member Cody Bill to unpack the fourth stanza of Psalm 119. The psalmist, clinging to life “in the dust,” cries out for revival through the Word of God.

Join us as we learn what it truly means to be adhered to God’s way—not by our own strength, but by the sustaining power of His Word.