The Launch Mission

In this episode, Tommy talks with Scott Carlson and Ned Scott Laff, authors of Hacking College:  Why the Major Doesn’t Matter―and What Really Does, about rethinking the traditional college experience. They explore the flaws in conventional pathways, the concept of “empty degrees,” and how aligning your field of study with…

On Tuesday, we talked about saying yes to God. But here’s the hard truth: your “yes” will struggle to survive without community. Will Hardin’s story proves it. From high school sports and student government to mission trips and now college life, community has always been the thread that held everything…

Senior year is busy. Between classes, college applications, and trying to soak up all the “lasts” of high school, it can feel like there’s no room for big life decisions. But here’s the thing: sometimes God’s biggest invitations come in the middle of our busiest seasons. In this week’s podcast,…

In this episode, Will Hardin shares his journey from high school to college, highlighting the gap year that shaped his calling to ministry. Through mission trips to South Africa and Uganda, Will experienced personal growth, deepened his faith, and learned the value of community and accountability. Now navigating college life,…

By now, you’ve probably noticed senior year comes with a weird mix of independence and pressure. Teachers are easing up, but deadlines still matter. Parents are giving you more freedom, but they’re also asking what your plan is. It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying all of this on your…

Senior year is already flying by—college apps are on your mind, classes are piling up, and people keep asking, “So, what’s next?” Most seniors assume the only answer is: college, right away. But what if pressing pause is actually the smarter move? That’s where gap year programs like Impact 360…

This episode dives into the Impact 360 Fellows Program—a nine-month gap year designed for students aged 18–20 who want to grow deeper in their faith before college. Built on the pillars of knowing Jesus, being transformed in character, and living with kingdom influence, the program blends academic rigor, discipleship, and…

Earlier this week, we talked about how the excitement of senior year can slowly give way to senioritis if you’re not careful. But here’s the thing: once you step onto a college campus, the whole mental health landscape shifts, too. The support system you’ve been used to in high school—parents…

The start of senior year feels electric. Friday night games, senior pictures, last-first-days—it’s a season full of big moments. Right now, motivation is high, and it feels like you can juggle all the things. But here’s the catch: senioritis doesn’t usually show up in September. It sneaks in later, when…

Senior year can feel like a blur of excitement, stress, and exhaustion. In this episode, Tommy and Richard Jones unpack “senioritis” and the burnout that often comes with the high school–to–college transition. They share stories, explore the role of faith in managing anxiety, and offer practical ways for students to…