Year: 2026

College can feel like a fresh start, but it can also leave you wondering where you’ll find your people. In this episode, we’re continuing our Campus Ministry Spotlight series by sharing highlights about Younglife College and answering questions like: What is Younglife College? What makes it different from other campus…

Here’s something a lot of students don’t realize before college: Finding community usually doesn’t just happen automatically. In high school, your life is often structured for you. You see the same people every day, activities are built into your schedule, and friendships naturally form over time. College is different. There…

If you’re heading to college soon, there’s a good chance you’ve heard someone mention “Cru” before. Maybe you’ve seen it on a college’s list of student organizations, heard an older student talk about it, or noticed students handing out flyers on campus tours. But what actually is it? Cru —…

Starting college can feel exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes lonely as you try to figure out where you belong. In this episode, we’re kicking off our Campus Ministry Spotlight series by sharing highlights and clips from past conversations about Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). We answer questions like: What is Cru?…

One of the most common themes throughout this semester’s student recap episodes was simple: small habits become big realities. It rarely happens all at once. A student slowly settles into surface-level friendships because they’re easy. A credit card gets used “just this once.” Questions go unasked because speaking up feels…

Graduation has a funny way of making people feel like they need to have everything figured out before they take the next step. Whether you’re heading to college, trade school, work, or something completely different, it can feel like everyone else already knows exactly who they are and where they’re…

As we wrap up this semester of the podcast, we’re ending with one final recap episode focused on the voices and experiences of students. Throughout the season, students shared honest stories, lessons they learned in college, and advice they wish they had known sooner. This episode revisits some of the…

Graduation season is exciting because life suddenly feels wide open. New freedom. New schedules. New responsibilities. New choices. And while most people focus on the “big” decisions after high school—where to go, what to study, what career path to pursue—this semester reminded us that it’s often the small decisions that…

As you prepare to leave high school, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about majors, roommates, schedules, jobs, or what campus life will actually feel like. But one of the biggest factors in shaping your college experience won’t be your classes. It will be your people. College is full of…

As we wrap up this semester of the podcast, we’re taking time to reflect on some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had along the way. In this special recap episode, we revisit wisdom and encouragement from mentors featured throughout the semester—covering topics like friendships, faith, leadership, decision-making, college transitions,…