Podcast Episode 76 – Loneliness, Identity, and Finding Your Place in College with Heather Holleman

In this conversation, Heather Holleman discusses the struggles that teenagers face during the transition from high school to college. She highlights four main areas of struggle: loneliness, time management, identity in Christ, and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations. Heather emphasizes the importance of developing curiosity and interpersonal skills to form warm connections with others. She also explores the concept of being seated in Christ and how it can help college students overcome feelings of inadequacy and comparison. Heather suggests that high school seniors develop a journaling practice as a way to connect with God and navigate the challenges of college life.

 

Questions to consider while listening: 

  • How can you build curiosity and conversation skills to form meaningful connections with others as you transition to college?
  • In what ways does understanding your identity as “seated in Christ” help you address feelings of inadequacy or comparison?
  • How might a journaling practice help you connect with God and navigate challenges like loneliness or time management in college?

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