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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

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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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Change Brings Challenges

Welcome back to the blog! This week’s podcast is one you really don’t want to miss (ladies especially). We are joined by Hanna Seymour, author of “The College Girl’s Survival Guide.” For 10 years, Hanna has mentored young women, helping them transition from high school to college. Through her blog platform, she offered a space for these women to seek advice, providing honest and encouraging answers to their questions. Over time, Hanna noticed a common thread among these inquiries, leading her to compile them into her book. “The College Girl’s Survival Guide” offers 52 honest and faith-filled responses to the

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Introducing The 3C App

The Campus Community Connect App (or 3C) contacts college students with campus ministries and local churches. Each campus features the campus ministries and local churches contact data like name, mission statement, contact person, event schedule, email, website, and social media links. There is also a button on each ministry page that will instantly send a student’s profile information directly to that ministry. The newest version of the app released on April 5th with over 100 college campuses included.

 

To learn more and to download on your cell phone or the desktop version, click this link  www.download3c.app or scan the QR

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Podcast Episode 51 – College Girl’s Survival Guide

Hanna Seymour, author of ‘The College Girl’s Survival Guide,’ joins the conversation to address some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns among girls nationwide during their college experience. For years, Hanna managed a blog platform where college students could share their experiences and seek advice. She noticed that many often shared similar stories and questions. Hanna curated a list of 52 topics frequently raised on the blog, answered them honestly, and wrote a book for girls to use as a tool during college. In this episode, she answers a few of those questions that so many college freshmen

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NEW: The 2nd Edition of The Freshman 15 Released Today

The phrase “Freshman 15” refers to the myth that a typical freshman goes to college and gains fifteen pounds while experiencing the bliss of unlimited freedom (and a lot of late night pizza). Whereas the original concept of the Freshman 15 may not be statistically accurate, what is true is that college is a time of endless opportunities and unbridled freedoms. A mismanagement of freedom in college can lead to unhealthy relationships, poor grades, and an immature faith that causes some to lose more than the 15 pounds of weight they might gain.

 

This Bible-based devotional book is an opportunity

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Senioritis!

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Podcast Episode 50 – College Student Testimony: Olivia Essary

In this episode, Olivia Essary shares her testimony and her experience transitioning from high school to college. For her, joining a small group as a sophomore and embracing vulnerability and accountability changed the trajectory of her faith. Olivia encourages those listening to really slow down and read the Bible, and to lean into their faith in Christ and actively seek His presence in their daily college lives.

 

Listen on your favorite podcast platform or click the links below!

 

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Giving A Defense For The Reason

Below are links to video clips, provided by Impact 360, to help you learn more about how to answer challenging questions on the Christian faith as they relate to culture, science, and other religions. 

 

Bible & Theology

Why does theology matter?

Is Jesus the Only Way to God? 

Did Jesus Raise From The Dead?

Do All Religions Lead to God?

Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?

Can Objective Morality Exist Without God?

 

Christianity & Science

Are Christianity and Evolution at Odds?

Are Christianity and Science at Odds?

How Should We Engage Different Views of Genesis 1?

Will Science

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Understanding Apologetics

This week on the podcast, we have released part two of our conversation with Dr. Travis Coblentz on the importance of Apologetics in the Christian faith as a college student. If you have not listened to those episodes, be sure you do and allow them to challenge you in your faith. 

 

We know that this is a difficult topic, and not just for someone your age. This is difficult for most Christians as we all feel somewhat unprepared to express what it is that we believe. In 1 Peter 3:15, we read: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.

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