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Podcast Episode 55 – College Stories & Solutions

In this episode, Tommy and Kelsey discuss another four stories of college students facing challenges and provide solutions. The first story highlights the importance of finding Christian community in college, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. The second story focuses on the fear of stepping out and taking opportunities for growth and community. The third story explores the dynamics of rooming with a best friend and the potential challenges it can bring. The final story addresses the struggle of feeling left out and offers advice on communication and prioritizing community.

 

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12 Things A Parent Of A Senior Should Do Before (or just after) Graduation Day

1. Be sure your children know how proud you are of them. Actions don’t always speak louder than words. They might be too distracted to notice your actions, but they need to know how you feel. It is important to their self-confidence that they know that they have your support. Celebrate them & their accomplishments.

 

2. Begin to give them a little more freedom than you have before. They will have full freedoms in college, and your offering to give them a little more freedom at home now will communicate to them that you understand their desires.

 

3. Spend time

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Two)

Last week we started a 5 part series to help you prepare for college. We started with prayer and encouraged you to recruit a team of people that will commit to praying for you regularly while you are in college. Now, it is time to talk finances.

 

2. Talk Financials– Most likely, starting college will be the first time that you will be on your own financially. Even though the majority of college students still have their parents pay many of their bills, you will be responsible for your day to day financial needs. Before classes start, sit down with

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Podcast Episode 54 – College Student Testimony: Austin Hipskind

In this episode, Austin Hipskind shares how community shapes the college experience. Austin takes us from wrestling with faith in high school to discovering his place and mission in college. He stresses the value of connecting with God and having an accountability partner. We also explore his time at the Grove retreat, a freshman retreat at Ole Miss, and how it’s shaped his faith journey and impacted others. And we wrap up with a peek into what freshmen retreats are like and why they’re a must-try!

 

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part One)

Please buckle your seatbelt and prepare for liftoff. In just a matter of a few months, you will be launching into a new stratosphere of life. You are college bound.

 

It won’t be long now before you will be living the dorm life, taking that soon-to-be familiar walk to class, and meeting new friends that you will know for the rest of your life. Starting your freshman year in college is the beginning of an exciting new season of life. A lot is changing and even more change is just around the corner. To prepare for this journey, we want

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College Concerns

Welcome back, y’all! I’m thrilled to have you join us as we continue our discussion about the wisdom shared in “The College Girl’s Survival Guide” by Hanna Seymour. In case you missed it, you can listen to our conversation on Episode 51 of The Launch Mission Podcast.

 

I want to reiterate just how essential it is to have this book by your side throughout your college experience. Trust me when I say that Hanna’s guidance is like having a trusted friend whispering advice in your ear whenever you need it most. Keep it close on your nightstand—you’ll thank yourself later.

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Podcast Episode 53 – College Stories & Solutions

In this episode, Tommy and Kelsey discuss real college stories and provide advice for incoming college students. The first story focuses on the challenges of leaving home and making new friends in college. The second story highlights the difficulties of managing a busy school schedule while being a collegiate athlete. The third story emphasizes how to have effective communication and conflict resolution with professors. The fourth story addresses the common struggles of transitioning from a small-town high school to a big college campus, managing time, and the importance of seeking support and accountability from friends.

 

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Spotlight: Freshman Retreats

Does Your College Campus Have A Freshman Retreat This Summer?

 

If you have already listened to The Launch Mission Podcast this week you have heard the interview with Trace Hamiter of The Oaks Collaborative. The Oaks Collaborative is a ministry that hosts summer retreats for incoming college students. They Partner with local churches and campus ministries to help connect incoming college students to Christ and to Christ-centered community. They do this by launching 3-day, 2-night retreats before classes start that are led by upperclassmen and focused on living for Christ in college.

 

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The Importance of Finding Community in College

“Who’s gonna be there?” This is possibly the most important question to answer before committing to an event of any kind. The reason this question is important is because we are all wired with a need to be with other people. We were made for relationships and we long for them to be meaningful. Friendships are valuable for many reasons. Certainly we enjoy other people’s company and a shared experience with a friend can become life-long memorable moment, but most importantly, having good friends is important because we learn and grow from the influence of other people in our life.

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Podcast Episode 52 – The Importance of Community in College

Christian college students face the challenge of finding their people, place, and purpose in their first semester. The urge to compromise their faith arises from the need for community. Navigating a new environment is exciting yet anxiety-inducing as they seek belonging. Trace Hammiter joins the podcast to express why Christian community is vital, offering support, encouragement, and accountability. Merely having Christian friends or joining a fraternity/sorority isn’t sufficient; students require a home base in a local church or campus ministry. The Oaks Collaborative conducts retreats for freshmen to connect with Christ-centered community and embrace a life devoted to Christ in

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