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Tommy sits down with John Decker to talk about the heart behind Every Student Sent and why so many students lose their faith in the transition to college. They unpack how early connection, intentional community, and a clear sense of purpose can completely change a student’s college experience—and why preparing before you arrive on campus matters more than you think. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

This Career Highlight episode breaks down the journey into nursing, from college to advanced roles like anesthesia. We discuss the different entry points into the field and how career paths can evolve over time. You'll get a realistic look at daily responsibilities, both as a bedside nurse and in a specialized role. The conversation also highlights key traits like assertiveness and empathy, which are essential for patient care. We also share why students are encouraged to explore the field through job shadowing before committing to the path. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

In this Career Highlight episode, Tommy sits down with a military colonel who built a 30+ year career in the service to explore what that path can look like after high school. You’ll hear how joining the military can help pay for college, provide structure, and open doors to long-term opportunities. This conversation highlights the wide range of roles available and how your responsibilities grow over time. We also talk about the personal side—leadership, friendships, and becoming part of something bigger than yourself. If you’re considering the military or just exploring your options, this episode gives you a real look at what that journey can offer. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

In this episode, Tommy sits down with a Certified Public Accountant and managing partner of an accounting firm to learn what a career in accounting really looks like. He explains the difference between basic accounting and becoming a CPA, what college preparation involves, and what entry-level work in the field is like. They also talk about the skills that make someone successful in this profession, including communication, trustworthiness, and problem-solving. Along the way, he shares why accounting can be one of the most valuable and flexible business degrees. If you're interested in business but not sure which direction to go, this conversation offers a helpful inside look.

In this Career Highlight episode, we sit down with a coffee company founder and entrepreneur to explore what building a business can actually look like. He shares how an unexpected path after college eventually led him to launch a coffee company focused on community, relationships, and purpose. Instead of chasing success through money alone, he explains how a bigger life mission shaped the way he approached business. The conversation challenges students to think about their future not just as a career path, but as a calling. Along the way, he shares practical wisdom about curiosity, resilience, and choosing purpose over pressure. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

In this Career Series episode, we sit down with a physical therapist to help you understand what this career actually looks like. If you’re interested in the medical field but not sure what direction to take, this conversation breaks down what physical therapy involves, how it’s different from other healthcare paths, and what kind of person tends to thrive in it. He explains the education process from college to doctorate and shares practical advice for students considering this route. It’s an honest look at what it takes — and how to pursue it with purpose. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

In this episode, Elean shares his journey from building his identity around soccer to discovering that only Christ could truly fill the void he was carrying. After multiple serious injuries, broken expectations, and seasons of anxiety and loneliness, he began pursuing a real relationship with the Lord instead of waiting until “later” to take faith seriously. Through prayer, community, mentorship, and intentional steps toward growth, his faith became personal. What started in pain turned into calling, eventually leading him into ministry. His story is a reminder that identity, purpose, and peace aren’t found in performance — and that waiting to follow Christ only makes the road harder. Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook

In this episode, three college freshmen reconnect after their senior year of high school and reflect on what freshman year has actually been like. They talk honestly about homesickness, building friendships from scratch, learning how to study, managing time, missing assignments, figuring out independence, and growing spiritually without the structure of high school. Each of them shares what surprised them — socially, academically, and spiritually — and how college has been both harder and better than expected. They unpack what independence really feels like (not the fantasy version), how long friendships actually take to form, and why discipline matters more than motivation. The episode closes with practical advice for high school seniors: be bold, build habits now (especially spiritually), thank the people who shaped you, and don’t panic if you don’t feel ready — because you probably are more ready than you think.Visit our websiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook

College gives you the chance to decide who you’re going to be — and Sutton’s story shows how meaningful that choice can be. In this episode, Sutton shares her journey from navigating faith and temptation in high school to starting college out of state and rebuilding community from scratch. She talks honestly about loneliness, homesickness, and the pressure to figure everything out quickly — and why trusting God in those early weeks mattered more than having instant friendships.You’ll hear how community didn’t happen overnight, how the local church became a foundation, and how her faith deepened as she learned to place her identity in Christ rather than people or social circles. Sutton also shares why retreats like The Oaks can give incoming students a head start on finding community and seeing what faithful college life can look like. The takeaway is simple but powerful: following Jesus in college is worth it — and preparation before you arrive makes all the difference.Visit our websiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook