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09 May 24

Living Your Testimony in College

Sometime in your life, you will be asked to “share your story.” This will most likely happen in connection to your faith and, the older you get, the more of a story you will have to tell. Every adult who is asked to share a testimony will include a report…

07 May 24

MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Three)

If you are tracking along with this series, you have recruited a prayer team and discussed financials with you parents. Now we need to develop some non-negotiable to stay committed to who and whose you are. 3. List Your Non-Negotiables– A non-negotiable is something that, under no condition, will…

06 May 24

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…

02 May 24

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.…

30 Apr 24

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…

29 Apr 24

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…

25 Apr 24

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…

23 Apr 24

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…

22 Apr 24

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.…

18 Apr 24

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…

Living Your Testimony in College

MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Three)

Podcast Episode 55 – College Stories & Solutions

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

MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Two)

Podcast Episode 54 – College Student Testimony: Austin Hipskind

MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part One)

College Concerns

Podcast Episode 53 – College Stories & Solutions

Spotlight: Freshman Retreats

Finding and Becoming a Mentor in College

Discipleship as a Journey, Not a Destination

Podcast Episode 89 – The Importance of Discipleship/Mentoring in College

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