Productive Lives

08/31/2026

“The field has been planted, the field has been watered, and the field is ready.” — Bill Manning

Part 2 of our Stories from the Navajo Nation series finale is LIVE now!

In this final episode of our summer series, host Cam Garven sits down with Bill and Grace Manning to discuss their transition to urban ministry in Philadelphia, how their years in the desert prepared them for what was next, and their hope for the future of Hidden Springs Bible Church.

Listen to the episode now on any podcast platform or at productivelives.org/podcast

08/30/2026

September is packed with ways to connect, serve, and grow with Productive Lives! Here is our full schedule of events and recurring programs for the month:

📅 SPECIAL EVENTS & VISITS
Sept. 1: Converge Gap Year
Sept. 9: Willard School Visit
Sept. 29 & Oct. 1: Kids/Teen Club Special Dates

🔁 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
🎙️ Every Monday: New Podcast Episode Drops
❤️ Every Tuesday (starting Sept. 29): Kids Club
🤝 Every Wednesday: Street Outreach
🛍️ Every Thursday: Food Distribution (Teen Club starting Oct. 1)

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and reach out if you have any questions!

08/17/2026

"Start young, follow God. Making good decisions will get you a good life."

At 19, Garland Yazzie is learning that taking responsibility for your path changes everything. After growing up on the Navajo Nation and facing setbacks that delayed his dream of joining the Marines, he’s choosing a new direction built on faith, character, and taking care of family.

Listen to his story on the latest episode of The Productive Lives Podcast

Stream on Spotify & Apple Podcasts or our website productivelives.org/podcast

08/10/2026

Coming to us from Arizona on the Navajo Nation, Reohnna’s journey with us started this summer during our Missions trip to Hidden Springs Bible Church. After graduating high school, Reohnna felt a strong calling to step out of her comfort zone, explore new opportunities, and discover more about where God is leading her.

Through the Converge Gap Year Program Reohnna has taken a courageous leap of faith, moving across the country to Kensington, Philadelphia to serve, learn, and grow alongside our team.

Want to hear her incredible story of how God opened every door for this next chapter? Listen to the latest episode of the Productive Lives Podcast:

"A Twist of Surprises | Reohnna Reed"
available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at productivelives.org/podcast

08/03/2026

“If you fall off, you have to get back on. Life gives you a bunch of bricks, and you just keep stacking them.” — Carlton Yazzie

Meet Carlton Yazzie. At 21 years old, Carlton is a horse trainer living on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. After losing his biological parents as a teenager, he learned early on how to turn life's hardest moments into grit, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit. On a recent missions trip to the reservation, Cam Garven sat down with Carlton to talk about his work training wild horses, growing up attending Vacation Bible School, and how faith redirected his life toward a productive, hopeful path.

Carlton’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how many times life knocks you down, God gives us the strength to get right back up.

🎧 Listen to "Stories from the Navajo Nation | Carlton Yazzie " today! Stream the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at productivelives.org/podcast. If Carlton’s message inspires you, please like, comment, and share this post to help pass his story along!

08/01/2026

August look ahead!

We have an incredible month packed with ministry, outreach, and community partnership ahead!

A few dates to save:
📍 Aug 8: Rock The Block (11am–12pm)
📍 Aug 9: Cam preaching & sharing our Kensington story @ Westside Baptist (Trenton, NJ)
📍 Weekly: Podcast drops (Mondays), Street Outreach (Wednesdays), and Food Distribution (Thursdays & Saturdays)

How to support this month:
1. Pray over each event and open door.
2. Contact us if you want to join us for outreach or an event!
3. Share about Productive Lives with a friend!

07/27/2026

“God has always been with us. To this day, we still believe.”

Meet Bessie Charlie. At 76 years old, Bessie has lived on the Navajo Nation her entire life. She’s a grandmother, a former background actor in classic Hollywood Westerns, and a woman whose deep, steady faith has anchored her through both the beauty and the heartbreak of life on the reservation.

While on a recent missions trip to Arizona, Cam Garven sat down with Bessie outside her home to record a special episode of The Productive Lives Podcast. In their conversation, she shares moving stories about raising her granddaughter, finding strength after losing her son, and why her trust in God remains unshakable.

Bessie is a beautiful example of what it means to not just survive, but truly thrive through faith and community.

Listen to "Stories from the Navajo Nation | Bessie Charlie" today! Head over to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or productivelives.org/podcast to listen.

07/18/2026

07/14/2026

We are back from our Missions Trip to the Navajo Reservation!

From the moment we arrived, the community was so excited to welcome the Manning family and returning volunteers along with new faces. We kicked things off by handing out VBS invites and cooling off with a swim in the Colorado River.

By day one, God brought the perfect group of kids to each of our sessions. The teenagers felt right at home immediately and loved hanging out long after VBS ended.

We were amazed by the turnout for Teen Night with a hike, dinner, and a game of manhunt. We wrapped up the trip with a pancake dinner night, where the kids returned to play, eat, and receive some encouragement before we said our goodbyes.

To top it all off... we came home with a brand-new intern! 🙌 More details on that surprise to come soon.

Thank you to everyone who prayed for us and supported this trip. God is moving!

07/01/2026

We’re off on our 12 day mission trip to the Navajo reservation in Arizona. Please pray as we have multiple churches coming to do a kids outreach.