Year: 2026

College is often presented as the default next step after high school. But it’s not the only option—and for some students, it’s not the best first step either. One alternative worth seriously considering is the military. Not as a last resort, but as a strategic choice that can provide direction,…

In this week’s podcast episode, we heard from someone whose post-high school plan looked simple at first: join the Air Force, serve a few years, and use the benefits to pay for college. It wasn’t meant to be a long-term career. But over time, that short-term decision turned into 32…

In this Career Highlight episode, Tommy sits down with a military colonel who built a 30+ year career in the service to explore what that path can look like after high school. You’ll hear how joining the military can help pay for college, provide structure, and open doors to long-term…

One of the biggest questions seniors face before college is simple: What should I major in? It can feel like the decision will determine the rest of your life. But during Monday’s podcast conversation about careers, there was a helpful reminder for students feeling that pressure. The goal isn’t choosing…

If you’re a senior heading into college and thinking about studying business, there’s a good chance you’ve heard majors like marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship come up a lot. But in Monday’s podcast episode, we sat down with CPA Jeff Windham to talk about a career path students don’t always think…

In this episode, Tommy sits down with a Certified Public Accountant and managing partner of an accounting firm to learn what a career in accounting really looks like. He explains the difference between basic accounting and becoming a CPA, what college preparation involves, and what entry-level work in the field…

Most people think about careers in one simple way: Pick a job.Make money.Build a life. But during Monday’s podcast episode, entrepreneur Wade Preston shared a perspective that flips that idea upside down. Instead of asking, “What job should I choose?”He learned to ask a different question: “What mission has God…

High school often makes life feel like a multiple-choice test. Pick a college.Pick a major.Pick a career. But in this week’s podcast conversation with entrepreneur Wade Preston, a different idea kept surfacing: Curiosity matters more than certainty. Wade’s story didn’t follow the typical path. In high school, he felt confident…

In this Career Highlight episode, we sit down with a coffee company founder and entrepreneur to explore what building a business can actually look like. He shares how an unexpected path after college eventually led him to launch a coffee company focused on community, relationships, and purpose. Instead of chasing…

Let’s be honest. “Pick your major” feels like code for “Decide your entire future right now.” No pressure. But here’s something freeing: your major is not your identity — it’s a training ground. If you’re listening to our career series and wondering how to connect the dots between career and…