Walk Talks

Southland Christian Ministries
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Walk Talks is an extension of the ministry of Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, LA and is designed for believers of all ages to strengthen their walk with God through daily challenges from God's Word. Each week, a different member of Southland's full-time staff will deliver a series of short, simple podcasts on one Scriptural theme. The "Friday Focus" each week will highlight summer camp speakers, specific ministries or personal testimonies. Packed with practical application, Walk Talks encourages every believer to take the next step to be consistent and passionate in their walk with God.

  1. Friday Focus | Developing Unexpected Abilities with Erik Hanson

    1D AGO

    Friday Focus | Developing Unexpected Abilities with Erik Hanson

    On today's Friday Focus podcast, Malachi Herbster sits down with Erik Hanson to talk about Erik’s journey into camp ministry and the ways the Lord used camp service to shape his life. Erik shares how God worked through his college years at camp to teach him practical lessons about service, growth, and faithfulness in everyday responsibilities. They also discuss the importance of discovering and developing gifts you may not even realize you have. For Erik, that meant stepping into areas like construction and hands-on projects—skills he never expected to develop. This conversation challenges listeners to try new things, grow in areas that feel uncomfortable, and pursue the opportunities God may place in front of them as they learn, serve, and become more equipped for the future.

    41 min
  2. The Lord Is Working (Psalm 119:121-128)

    5D AGO

    The Lord Is Working (Psalm 119:121-128)

    In this episode, we arrive at the sixteenth stanza of Psalm 119 and discover a passage filled with action. The psalmist describes the actions of oppressors, his own responses of faith, and—most importantly—the powerful work of the Lord. While many actions are recorded, the emphasis ultimately falls on what God Himself does for His people. Psalm 119:121–123 introduces the psalmist as a man who has practiced justice and righteousness even while facing oppression. Surrounded by unjust treatment, he turns to the Lord and prays that God would become his surety—his pledge of protection and defender. In the midst of pressure, the psalmist’s eyes are fixed on the salvation that only God can provide. In verses 124–125, the psalmist identifies himself in two humble ways: a servant and a student. As a servant, he appeals to God not on the basis of his own merit but on the basis of divine mercy. As a student, he repeatedly asks the Lord to teach him and grant understanding so that he may truly know and live by God’s testimonies. Verse 126 highlights the psalmist’s confidence that the Lord will act at the right time. When God’s law is being broken and His enemies seem to prevail, the believer’s hope is not in personal strength but in the certainty that God will work on behalf of His people. The stanza closes with the psalmist’s response to the Lord’s work: he loves God’s commandments, esteems them as right, and hates every false way. True love for God is demonstrated not only by affection for His Word but also by a growing hatred for the sin that opposes it. Join us as we explore this passage and learn to make much of the work of God—trusting Him in oppression, submitting to Him as servants, learning from Him as students, and responding with wholehearted love for His truth.

    24 min
  3. Friday Focus | Nurturing A Godly Home with Nancy Hamilton

    MAR 6

    Friday Focus | Nurturing A Godly Home with Nancy Hamilton

    On this week’s Friday Focus, Emily and Emaley sit down with Nancy Hamilton for a heartfelt and practical conversation on cultivating a godly home, marriage, and family. Alongside her husband, who pastored Friendship Baptist Church from 1989–2024, Nancy invested decades in shepherding a local church family while faithfully raising six children who now serve the Lord around the world. Having recently spoken at the Southland Couples' Retreat, Nancy shares from a well of lived experience—offering wisdom shaped not just in theory, but in the daily rhythms of ministry, motherhood, and marriage. In this episode, she opens up about why she is so passionate about encouraging families in this season, walking listeners through the distinct stages of child-rearing—from early training to launching adult children with confidence and faith. With warmth and clarity, Nancy emphasizes the steady power of consistency in the home: consistent love, consistent discipline, consistent example. Whether you are newly married, in the thick of parenting, or preparing for the years ahead, this conversation will strengthen your vision for a Christ-centered home and remind you that faithfulness in the ordinary moments bears fruit for eternity.

    34 min
  4. Undivided Thinking (Psalm 119:113-120)

    MAR 2

    Undivided Thinking (Psalm 119:113-120)

    In this episode of The Word Within, Mike Herbster opens Psalm 119:113–120 and draws a sharp contrast between two ways of living—and two ways of thinking. In the face of opposition, the psalmist identifies the enemies of the godly and of God Himself as empty-thinkers, evildoers, the erring, and the wicked. But over against them stands a different kind of person: one who loves God’s law, hopes in His Word, keeps His commandments, stands unashamed, respects His testimonies, and trembles in holy fear before Him. What makes the decisive difference between these two opposites? Verses 116–117 anchor the passage in the upholding work of God. He alone sustains the believer, proving Himself to be our hiding place and shield. This conversation calls us to examine whether our thinking is divided or undivided—and to find stability not in ourselves, but in the faithful support of our God.

    26 min
  5. Friday Focus | Soul-Winning with Andrew Livingstone

    FEB 27

    Friday Focus | Soul-Winning with Andrew Livingstone

    Today, Malachi Herbster continues his conversation with missionary Andrew Livingstone, turning from God’s leading in his life to the pressing burden of reaching the lost. With clarity and compassion, Andrew speaks about the call to evangelize, even when it feels uncomfortable or intimidating. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds listeners that the Great Commission is not optional: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). He shares practical encouragement on overcoming fear, trusting the Spirit’s help, and remembering that “we are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Brother Andrew also emphasizes the power of a personal salvation testimony, echoing the heart of the man in John 9:25: “One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.” Listeners will be challenged to pray intentionally for open doors, to recognize divine appointments, and to speak boldly when the Lord provides opportunity—trusting the promise that “my word… shall not return unto me void” (Isaiah 55:11). This episode is a stirring reminder that evangelism is both our responsibility and our privilege, and that God delights to use willing vessels to accomplish His saving work.

    33 min
  6. The Joy of My Heart (Psalm 119:109-112)

    FEB 23

    The Joy of My Heart (Psalm 119:109-112)

    In this episode, Micah Herbster walks through Psalm 119:109–112, the fourteenth stanza of this great psalm, reminding listeners that the Christian life is not a passing moment but a lifelong path. Building on the theme of God’s Word as a light for the way, Micah focuses on two powerful words that shape our spiritual resolve: never and forever. From the sobering reality that “my soul is continually in my hand” to the firm declaration “yet do I not forget Thy law,” this passage calls believers to steadfast remembrance and unwavering obedience—even in danger, opposition, and uncertainty. With illustrations drawn from the “Never Forget” refrain following September 11, this challenge presses the urgency of staying on the path of Scripture. The second half of the passage lifts our eyes to lasting devotion: “Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever… I have inclined mine heart to perform Thy statutes alway, even unto the end.” God’s Word is not merely instruction—it is inheritance, delight, and heart-joy. When the Word truly rejoices the heart, it inclines the will toward obedience. This episode challenges listeners to examine whether Scripture is genuinely their delight, to resist drifting under pressure or pain, and to determine—by God’s grace—to obey Him to the very end. The episode closes with a prayerful response, learning not only to study the Psalm, but to pray it.

    23 min
  7. Friday Focus | Camp Ministry in France with Andrew Livingstone

    FEB 20

    Friday Focus | Camp Ministry in France with Andrew Livingstone

    For this week and next week's Friday Focus, Malachi Herbster sits down with Andrew Livingstone—missionary, pastor, and camp director—to trace the Lord’s faithful leading in his life and ministry. From his upbringing in Ireland to God’s unexpected call to serve in France, Andrew shares how the Lord orchestrated each step in His perfect timing. Now serving with Baptist World Mission, Andrew and his wife Sephora are actively involved in church-planting efforts and camp ministry in Larodde, France, where they help lead Camp Rainbow. Sephora, a graduate of The Crown College, previously taught in a Christian school before the Lord directed her back to France to serve alongside her parents, BWM missionaries Tim and Elisabeth Knickerbocker. It was through God’s providential work on the field that Andrew and Sephora met and were united in 2021. Sent out of Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia, the Livingstones are passionate about reaching souls in France and training the next generation through local church and camp ministry. In this episode, Andrew reflects on obedience, patience, and the importance of trusting God’s timing every step of the way.

    34 min
  8. A Light for the Path (Psalm 119:105-108)

    FEB 16

    A Light for the Path (Psalm 119:105-108)

    In this episode of Walk Talks, Micah and Malachi Herbster open Psalm 119:105–108 to explore what it truly means to walk in the light of God’s Word. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Before the light can be appreciated, the darkness must be acknowledged. They reflect on the reality of living in a fallen, sin-cursed world where the world, the flesh, and the devil constantly speak lies. Without the Word of God, there is no true direction. But God, in His mercy, has given believers everything needed for life and godliness through His truth. The conversation emphasizes the believer’s desperate dependence on Scripture—not merely as information, but as divine authority. Owning a Bible or knowing its contents is not enough. The Word must be engaged daily, submitted to fully, hidden in the heart, and obeyed. Walking implies consistency—step by step, decision by decision—marked by intentional, biblically conscious living. Psalm 119:106 introduces the theme of covenant commitment. The psalmist vows to keep God’s righteous judgments, prompting reflection on why God so faithfully keeps His covenants while His people so often struggle to keep theirs. Micah and Malachi discuss the importance of renewing holy resolutions and cultivating spiritual resolve in a wavering world. Verse 107 reminds listeners that faithfulness does not exempt believers from affliction. The psalmist remains under trial, yet he does not turn to self-pity, frustration, or anger. Instead, he turns to the Word—the source of revival, restoration, and strength. Suffering is framed as a refining fire that prepares believers for deeper service to the King. Finally, Psalm 119:108 reveals a heart that responds rightly—with prayer, praise, confession, and a sincere desire to grow in obedience. A life shaped by the Word is marked by humility, worship, and perseverance. This episode serves as a call back to the lamp, back to the path, and back to the Word within—urging believers not only to know the Word, but to walk in it, live by it, and obey it.

    24 min
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Walk Talks is an extension of the ministry of Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, LA and is designed for believers of all ages to strengthen their walk with God through daily challenges from God's Word. Each week, a different member of Southland's full-time staff will deliver a series of short, simple podcasts on one Scriptural theme. The "Friday Focus" each week will highlight summer camp speakers, specific ministries or personal testimonies. Packed with practical application, Walk Talks encourages every believer to take the next step to be consistent and passionate in their walk with God.

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  • Creator
    Southland Christian Ministries
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    601
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Southland Christian Ministries
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