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Ryan Higgins Joins George Halford To Discuss His Journey From Arkansas To Cedar Lake Camp

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This week, George Halford sits down with Ryan Higgins from Cedar Lake Camp to talk about faith, redemption, and the power of creating joy for kids. Originally from De Queen, Arkansas, Ryan opens up about his early struggles with alcohol, the lessons learned along the way, and how a return to faith led him to his calling in youth ministry. He shares how Cedar Lake Camp uses fun to shine God’s light and what’s ahead for the camp’s future—including the exciting plans for a new gymnasium.

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