Hey, it's Paul here again. Just a quick reminder that today's episode is one of our very first episodes that we recorded and released, and it's before we started using immersive storytelling techniques like sound design and music and narration.

Now, of course, the story itself is very powerful and very relevant to today. But if you enjoy those types of elements like sound design and narration and

music, then make sure to listen to some of our newer content that we've released as well. And now,

on to the show.

40,000 acres were burned at that time, and 1,600 people were displaced, including Wilders Ridge.

The house that we lived in was destroyed, total devastation of not only property, but, you know,

our lives.

I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled.

Real people telling true stories of God's compelling love working in their lives. I'll tell you more about Compelled and share a sneak

preview of our next episode right after our story. Today you'll hear from Ron Hunt, the former

director of Camp Wilderness Ridge, and a man whose life

has been marked by relentless service to the Lord. Ron has faced a multitude of trials

throughout his life, yet, as you'll hear, he's remained steadfast in his faith, and God

continues to work through him. We hope you'll be blessed by his story.

All right, well, today I'm here with Ron Hunt from Camp Wilderness Ridge,

and Ron, I've known you for many years, actually.

I was thinking about this earlier today,

and I think I've known you for close to either 15 or 16 years.

And it's just a real pleasure to be sitting here and asking you questions.

For those that are listening, can you just tell a little bit about yourself and introduce yourself?

My testimony is that I didn't really come to Christ until I was 35.

However, I went to church every Sunday and was

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