WOW!
Training Camp was INTENSE, for me at least, and in my opinion, was great preparation for The Race!
There's 57 of us on Dub Squad (aka. W Squad, WOW Squad), and 9 teams of 6-7 people. I am on team BATTLECRY with 5 amazing and authentic women of God!! We are warriors for Jesus and we are so excited to see how God is going to use us to bring God's Kingdom to this Earth!
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Team Battle Cry
From left to right: Me, Ashley Huber, Kim Butler, Amanda Dorough, Kaitlyn Wright, Lauren Erb
I can't give away too many of the details of training camp, so I don't ruin it for our future World Racers, so I'll just say this: I now consider using the toilet a privilege. 30 seconds of your head being under freezing cold water, attempting to wash 3 day old hair, most definitely will result in a severe brain freeze. I have particularly excelled in savoring each and every single bite of food, and I mean every bite, cuz that's all your gettin! I have become acutely more grateful for: my legs and feet to walk. My arms to hug. My eyes to see God's beautiful creation. My ears to hear and voice to impact. Fresh air to breathe and ice cubes! Oh and what's that thing called again…oh ya…my bed!! Ahhh…it's the little things in life…
But all of the scenarios they simulated throughout training camp really could happen at any time while we're on the field, and I appreciated that I was forced to be put in these different mindsets, and think about what I would do if I was actually in that situation. I pray God that no one gets bombed, but at least now, if we did, I'd be a little more prepared…
The first few days were especially difficult for me, internally. God broke me, took me out of my comfort zone and stretched me to new lengths. There wasn't a day I didn't cry, at least once. I experienced a lot of spiritual warfare. But I worked through it and as I cut the strings loose of things I was holding onto (soul ties) and surrendered them all to God, I found the more I let go, the more room I made for Jesus to fill me with His Love and Truth.
Training Camp was an emotional rollercoaster, that truly transformed my heart! I worshipped in ways I've never worshipped. Sang louder than I've ever sang. Danced as if no one was watching. Lost all sense of entitlement. Became more thankful for the little things, like clean water, shelter, food and good company. I felt instant, overwhelming love, for people I barely even knew. Made lifelong friends. I witnessed God showing up in awe inspiring ways. Heard the Lord's voice clearer than ever. I became more confident in prayer and sharing my story. I became more confident in who I am, in Christ. I encountered the Holy Spirit in a new way. Reversed lies that satan had been telling me, and that I had believed for way too long. God affirmed with me over and over again that this is what He has called me to do. Through His Holy Spirit in me, God used me and my team leader Kaitlyn, as instruments to free a young man from the shackles of the devil, before our very eyes! (Praise the Lord!) I cried, tears of pain and tears of joy. And it was all so, SO worth it! I am so thankful for my new family and I truly believe DUB SQUAD WILL ROCK THIS WORLD!
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