Campfire Council

Luke Guagliardo
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Welcome to the Campfire Council Podcast! This is a Christian podcast where we will be having laidback "campfire" talks about what it looks like to be an image bearer of God in todays world. We will be uploading new episodes weekly. We are excited to start this Podcast and see where it goes! Thanks for listening!

  1. 5d ago

    #145 - Why Is Christian Dating So Hard? (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail How do you pursue a Godly relationship when dating feels awkward, rejection gets personal, and everyone has different expectations? Luke, Joey, Miranda, and Gigi get honest about Christian dating—from embarrassing gym encounters and unexpected relationship red flags to the fear of making the first move. We talk about who should pay, character versus chemistry, what it means to be equally yoked, and how to build emotional boundaries without shutting people out. Gigi also shares how she met her husband and the anxiety she experienced before marriage. Plus: why dating in community matters, how rejection affects your confidence, whether women should show more interest, and the question everyone asks—is there really “the one”? Whether you’re single, dating, or preparing for marriage, join us for laughs, honest stories, and a conversation about keeping Christ at the center. What do you think makes Christian dating so difficult? Let us know in the comments—and tell us what we should cover in a part two! Subscribe to the Campfire Council Podcast and share this episode with a friend. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com  Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Miranda's Sour Dough Business: https://www.instagram.com/sewn.sourdough/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  2. Sep 11

    #144 - Finding God in Grief, Temptation, and Spiritual Warfare

    Send us Fan Mail Is spiritual warfare real—and why do attacks sometimes seem to intensify when we grow closer to Christ? Lee returns to the Campfire Council for a raw conversation about grief, temptation, spiritual attacks, and the faith that carried him through an incredibly painful season. Together, Luke, Joey, Miranda, and Lee discuss why the enemy targets believers, how Scripture helps us take our thoughts captive, and how God can use even our hardest circumstances for good. The conversation also gets practical: resisting temptation, recognizing distractions, supporting people without dismissing their pain, and stepping beyond the walls of church to serve the people God places in front of us. Before getting serious, the council plays a new round of “Amen or Rebuke,” covering dating your pastor’s daughter, flirting during Bible study, Christian tattoos, Crocs in church, and more. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who may need it. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations around faith, culture, testimony, and following Jesus. #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Testimony #CampfireCouncil If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com  Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Miranda's Sour Dough Business: https://www.instagram.com/sewn.sourdough/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  3. Sep 4

    #143 - From Nightlife & Addiction to Jesus: Lee’s Story

    Send us Fan Mail Lee spent years chasing nightlife, money, relationships, New Age spirituality, and the next good time—until one more alcohol-fueled night forced him to confront the person he had become. In this episode of the Campfire Council Podcast, Lee joins Luke, Joey, and Miranda to share his journey from a Lutheran upbringing to college rebellion, the bar and nightclub industry, heavy drinking, and a life that looked successful from the outside but felt increasingly hollow within. Lee recounts the morning he realized he was finished with alcohol, the unexpected podcast that led him back toward Christianity, and how walking into a nearby church changed the direction of his life. The council also has an honest conversation about addiction, accountability, surrender, regret versus shame, and whether lasting freedom can happen without complete commitment. His story ultimately becomes a modern reflection on the prodigal son—and a warning that the party, however exciting it appears, is not worth leaving the Father’s house. This conversation includes mature discussions of alcohol abuse, sexual experiences, addiction, and destructive behavior. If Lee’s testimony encourages you, share this episode with someone who needs to hear that no one is too far gone to come home. Like, comment, subscribe, and share to help more people find the Campfire Council. #ChristianPodcast #ChristianTestimony #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #Jesus #Faith #ProdigalSon If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com  Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Miranda's Sour Dough Business: https://www.instagram.com/sewn.sourdough/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  4. Aug 28

    #142 - Are You Burying Your God-Given Gifts? | Parable of The Talents

    Send us Fan Mail What are you doing with the gifts God has entrusted to you? In Episode 142 of the Campfire Council Podcast, Luke, Joey, and Miranda unpack the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. They discuss what “talents” really meant in the passage—and how the principle applies to our abilities, time, money, relationships, influence, and opportunities today. The conversation explores the difference between salvation and works, the danger of comparison, the fear that keeps us from taking faithful risks, and the pressure we place on ourselves to produce visible results. They also share personal stories about evangelism, discipleship, answered prayers, and learning to trust God with the seeds we sow. God does not expect your journey to look like someone else’s. He asks you to be faithful with what He has placed in your hands. You’ve been given a gift. Use it. 📖 Scripture discussed: Matthew 25:14–30 🔥 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, purpose, and following Jesus. 💬 What gift or opportunity is God asking you to use in this season? #ChristianPodcast #ParableOfTheTalents #Faith #ChristianLiving #Purpose #Discipleship #Matthew25 If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com  Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Miranda's Sour Dough Business: https://www.instagram.com/sewn.sourdough/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  5. Aug 21

    #141 - Faith, Anxiety & Depression: Olivia’s Story of Healing

    Send us Fan Mail Can Christians struggle with anxiety and still trust God? Is taking mental-health medication a sign of weak faith? What do you do when you pray, read Scripture, and your situation still doesn’t change? In Episode 141 of the Campfire Council Podcast, Luke, Joey, and Miranda sit down with their friend Olivia for a candid conversation about faith, anxiety, antidepressants, depression, and healing after rock bottom. Olivia shares how anxiety became physically debilitating, why she chose therapy and medication, and how she learned to see those resources as tools rather than replacements for God. She also opens up about the darkest period of her life: a broken engagement two weeks before the wedding, losing her job, financial hardship, isolation, and years she now calls her “black hole years.” Together, the group wrestles with difficult questions: • Why do Christians still struggle with mental health? • Can medication and genuine trust in God coexist? • What does faith look like when God could remove our suffering—but doesn’t? • How should we respond when “do not be anxious” feels impossible? • Can painful experiences ever fully heal? • How do you trust God and date again after a devastating relationship? Olivia’s story is ultimately one of hope. Through faith, medication, friendship, church, Bible study, and Christian community, she slowly found her joyful heart again. Her testimony is a reminder that your identity is not your anxiety, your darkest season is not forever, and God can use every part of your story. If you are struggling today: you are loved, you are not alone, and there is no shame in reaching out for support. Subscribe for more honest conversations about following Jesus, Christian relationships, testimony, culture, and everyday faith. #ChristianMentalHealth #Anxiety #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Testimony #Depression #Antidepressants #TrustGod If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Timestamps: 00:00 Everything That Could Go Wrong, Did 00:56 Healthcare Stories and Pre-Show Banter 03:35 Sewn In Strength 04:19 Meet Olivia 06:40 Powerlifting, Competition and Body Image 10:23 Finding Church and Christian Community 16:38 Olivia’s Experience With Anxiety 21:22 Anxiety Medication and the Christian Faith 28:45 Why Do Christians Struggle With Mental Health? 30:15 Learning to Stop “White-Knuckling” Life 31:37 Can God Deliver You From Anxiety? 33:22 “Even If He Doesn’t, He Is Still God” 35:37 Your Identity Is Not Your Anxiety 39:40 Encouragement for Anyone Struggling 40:21 When “Do Not Be Anxious” Doesn’t Help 44:16 Scriptures About Anxiety and Worry 45:20 Finding God in the Middle of Anxiety 49:16 The Great Ice Cream Debate 51:41 Olivia’s Depression and Broken Engagement 57:04 “Everything That Could Go Wrong, Did” 58:57 How God and Community Brought Her Through 61:51 Are You Ever Fully Healed? 63:55 Christian Dating After Heartbreak 69:15 Why Community Matters 72:28 Olivia’s Final Message 75:25 Never Be Ashamed of Your Testimony Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com  Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  6. Aug 14

    #140 - Faith Without Action: The Encounter That Convicted Us

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone needs more than encouraging words? In Episode 140 of the Campfire Council Podcast, Luke, Joey, and Miranda discuss an unexpected encounter with a man named Mike who was struggling to pay his rent. What began as an uncomfortable interruption became a powerful lesson about generosity, obedience, and being the hands and feet of Jesus. The conversation challenges us to examine whether our faith changes how we respond to the people directly in front of us. Are we willing to pause our plans, listen to someone’s story, give when it costs us, and meet a practical need? Or have we become comfortable consuming Christian content without putting our faith into action? The group explores the widow’s offering, the Good Samaritan, caring for “the least of these,” the relationship between faith and works, and the importance of remaining open-handed with our time, money, comfort, and plans. They also discuss Christian community, trusting God’s provision, responding to suffering, and the weight behind praying, “Here I am, Lord—send me.” This episode is an invitation to slow down, notice the people God places in your path, and ask a difficult question: What are you holding onto that God may be asking you to surrender? Scriptures discussed: • Mark 12:41–44 — The widow’s offering • Luke 10:25–37 — The Good Samaritan • Matthew 25:36–40 — Caring for the least of these • Philippians 2:3 — Valuing others above ourselves • Proverbs 19:17 — Being kind to the poor • Isaiah 6:8 — “Here am I. Send me.” • Philippians 3 — Counting everything as loss for Christ If this conversation encouraged or convicted you, like the episode, leave a comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. What is one thing God may be asking you to release—and what practical step can you take this week? #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #Generosity #ChristianLiving #LoveYourNeighbor #GoodSamaritan #FaithAndWorks #Jesus #BibleStudy #CampfireCouncil If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 👕 Miranda's Christian clothing website: https://sewninstrength.com Use code: CAMPFIRE 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  7. Aug 7

    #139 - Authentic With Purpose with Vanya Koepke

    Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to live authentically—and how do we keep approval, success, social media, and politics from defining who we are? Author, speaker, and Wisconsin elected official Vanya Koepke returns to the Campfire Council Podcast to discuss his second book, “Authentic with Purpose.” Vanya explains why authenticity is more than “being yourself”: it means rooting your identity in truth, embracing vulnerability, building genuine community, and having the courage to live out your God-given purpose. Together, Luke, Joey, Miranda, and Vanya talk about the temptation to measure ministry by views and followers, pursuing goals without putting success above God, making money through faith-based work, recovering after vulnerability leads to betrayal, and navigating political disagreements without sacrificing relationships or the gospel. Vanya also shares the three-year process behind his new book, the importance of journaling, his two-word purpose statement, and why he would rather see the gospel succeed than his political party win. Whether you feel trapped by comparison, afraid to be vulnerable, uncertain about your purpose, or isolated from genuine community, this conversation is a reminder that you are loved, you are not alone, and you were created for more than the approval of others. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • What authentic living really looks like • Why followers, titles, and success cannot define your purpose • How Vanya wrote “Authentic with Purpose” • Pursuing ambitious goals while putting God first • Whether Christians should make money from faith-based work • Why real authenticity begins in person • Recovering after betrayal and broken trust • Finding healing through vulnerable community • Faith, politics, voting, and disagreeing with love • Creating a simple two-word purpose statement 📚 LEARN MORE ABOUT VANYA: Authentic with Purpose:https://www.youarehereforapurpose.com/authentic-with-purpose You Are Here for a Purpose:https://www.youarehereforapurpose.com/ Watch Vanya’s first Campfire Council appearance:[https://youtu.be/SFuxdDyOkJ8] If this conversation encouraged you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. #Authenticity #Purpose #ChristianPodcast #Faith #VanyaKoepke #AuthenticWithPurpose #ChristianLiving #CampfireCouncil If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 👕 Miranda's Christian clothing website: https://sewninstrength.com Use code: CAMPFIRE 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

  8. Jul 31

    #138 - Why Does God Let Faithful People Suffer?

    Send us Fan Mail Why do we sometimes expect fewer trials when we’re doing everything a “good Christian” should do? In Episode 138, Luke and Joey wrestle with suffering, unanswered prayers, and what it means to trust God when His promises feel impossible. They share the unforgettable testimony of a woman who continued praising God through eight miscarriages—and eventually welcomed the two children she believed God had promised her. The conversation also explores worshiping from a broken place, recognizing God’s direction through Scripture and Christian community, dreaming big without losing sight of His will, and using whatever platform you have to glorify Christ. Plus: Justin Bieber worshiping on a massive stage, some questionable sock opinions, and the definitive Monster Energy tier list. What helps you remain faithful when life doesn’t make sense? Let us know in the comments. If you have a prayer request or question, send us a DM or leave a comment. We would love to pray for and with you. #ChristianPodcast #FaithThroughTrials #TrustGod #ChristianEncouragement #CampfireCouncil ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching! Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: Miranda's Christian clothing website: https://sewninstrength.com Use code: CAMPFIRE 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

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Welcome to the Campfire Council Podcast! This is a Christian podcast where we will be having laidback "campfire" talks about what it looks like to be an image bearer of God in todays world. We will be uploading new episodes weekly. We are excited to start this Podcast and see where it goes! Thanks for listening!

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  • Creator
    Luke Guagliardo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Campfire Council
  • Show Website
    Campfire Council