Shrine Mont CFO

Shrine Mont CFO
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This podcast features talks and other recordings from summer camps at Shrine Mont CFO in Orkney Springs, Virginia. Shrine Mont is a CFO North America chartered camp. For more information about our Shrine Mont or CFO in general, please check out the following sites: https://www.shrinemontcfo.org/ https://www.cfonorthamerica.org/

  1. 07/11/2025

    Ken Helser: Broken Bread and Poured-Out Wine (5 Jul 2025 AM)

    Ken Helser invites us to the sacred table of a life fully surrendered—what he calls "broken bread and poured-out wine." Drawing from decades of ministry, fatherhood, and spiritual formation, Ken weaves together powerful stories, hard-earned lessons, and humorous honesty to remind us that fruit doesn’t grow on the mountaintop, but in the valley. With reflections on intimacy with God, generational blessing, learning from failure, and the discipline born of desire, Ken challenges us to take what we've received at CFO and carry it into the world. Alongside his wife Linda, who shares a beautiful story about timing and judgment (and goats and chickens), this final session captures the essence of the week: love that multiplies, truth that humbles, and a God who delights in being with His children. Whether you're heading home from camp or tuning in from afar, this talk will leave you encouraged to live a life poured out in love, prayer, and purpose.

    54 min

  2. 07/12/2025

    Ken Helser: The Lid Is Only an Illusion (4 Jul 2025 PM)

    Note: This episode was edited to remove Ken's song based on the Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire as it was flagged for copyright infringement. In this heartfelt and creatively rich talk, Ken Helser invites listeners into a journey of healing, identity, and spiritual breakthrough. Delivered at the 2025 Shrine Mont CFO family camp, Ken blends personal stories, original music, and reflections on God’s transforming power. From the wisdom of a recovery center cook learning to “stay put,” to a moving story of a suicidal woman whose life was turned around by a song, Ken reminds us that what feels like a lid holding us down is often only an illusion. Through the voice of his daughter’s poem and his own experiences in ministry and parenting, Ken offers a deeply encouraging message: God has created us to fly, and when we find the faith to spread our wings, nothing can keep us grounded. The evening closed with the whole room worshiping God with two songs by Ken and Linda's son Jonathan David Helser: No Longer SlavesRaise a Hallelujah

    21 min

  3. 07/11/2025

    Chel Finn: The Mic is Yours (4 Jul 2025 AM)

    In this Spirit-led time at the Shrine Mont CFO family camp in summer 2025, Chel Finn invites us into a sacred space of honesty, healing, and participation. With humor, storytelling, and authenticity, Chel shares reflections on ducks and eagles, grief and gratitude—and then hands over the mic. What follows is a powerful time of testimony and prayer as campers of all ages respond to what God is doing in real time. Vulnerability meets courage as voices rise to share personal breakthroughs, communal healing, and the unmistakable presence of God in their midst. The gathering concludes in unified worship, led by the camp’s youth, with a moving rendition of All Hail King Jesus.

    28 min

  4. 07/10/2025

    Chel Finn: Zippers, Bruises, and the Unshakable Love of God (3 Jul 2025 PM)

    In this hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply moving talk, Chel Finn takes listeners on a wild ride through three weddings, one buzz cut, a mint green pantsuit, an icy staircase, and a bruise the size of Africa—revealing in every detail the relentless, unshakable love of God. With raw honesty and joyful vulnerability, Chel invites us to laugh, reflect, and let go of the spiritual “body shapers” we use to appear put-together. Whether you're facing physical pain, emotional exhaustion, or the quiet pressure to look like you have it all together, this talk is a gentle (and hilarious) reminder: God knows you. God sees you. And He loves you.

    49 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    Ken Helser: I’m My Father’s Son (3 Jul 2025 AM)

    Ken Helser reflects on identity, belonging, and the lavish love of the Father. Centered on 1 John 3 and the simple but profound declaration—"I'm my father's son"—Ken weaves together Scripture, stories of friendship (especially with the late John Hobbs), and unforgettable moments from his life and ministry. Ken shares how he came to know God not just as Lord, but as Father—through years of wrestling, encounters in cornfields, and lessons learned from coffee grounds, war veterans, rescue puppies, and his own children.

    38 min

  6. 07/10/2025

    Ken Helser: My Friend John Hobbs (2 Jul 2025 PM)

    Ken Helser shares stories, laughter, and music in tribute to his lifelong friend and ministry partner, John Hobbs. Recorded live at the 2025 Shrine Mont CFO (Camp Farthest Out) family camp, this session weaves together fond memories, humorous moments, and powerful testimonies of how John’s fearless witness and genuine love for people impacted countless lives. Ken recounts their ministry adventures—from late-night revivals and men's retreats to shaving cream battles at summer camp—offering a glimpse into the friendship that shaped him and many others. The episode closes with a recorded message from John himself, reflecting his heart for the broken and his unwavering commitment to grace. Whether you knew John personally or are just meeting him through Ken’s stories, this tribute will inspire you to live boldly, love deeply, and meet people where they are.

    41 min

  7. 07/06/2024

    Steve Galiley: Living Boldly with the Assurance of the Kingdom of Heaven (6 Jul 2024 AM)

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    34 min

  8. 07/06/2024

    Steve Galiley: Adventurous Pursuits (5 Jul 2024 PM)

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    58 min
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This podcast features talks and other recordings from summer camps at Shrine Mont CFO in Orkney Springs, Virginia. Shrine Mont is a CFO North America chartered camp. For more information about our Shrine Mont or CFO in general, please check out the following sites: https://www.shrinemontcfo.org/ https://www.cfonorthamerica.org/

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  • Creator
    Shrine Mont CFO
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shrine Mont CFO
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