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.

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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.

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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.

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