This statement is so common it's almost cliche -- "they grew up in church but went wild at college." Why does this happen!? This conversation with Billy Bernhard unpacks this all-too-common phenomenon. Billy Bernhard, campus minister with Every Nation Campus in Philadelphia and host of the Wyld Way … [Read more...] about CFLP 14: Why So Many Students “Raised in Church” Run Away While in College with Billy Bernhard
CFLP 13: From Shook Freshman to Loving Jesus and Leading in Ministry as a College Student with Lauren Barker
Lauren Barker is a college student at Temple University who serves in leadership within the ministry of Every Nation Campus Philly. She was raised as a Christian and was intentional to get involved in a faith community when she went to college, but she says she was "shook" by her first year college … [Read more...] about CFLP 13: From Shook Freshman to Loving Jesus and Leading in Ministry as a College Student with Lauren Barker
CFLP 12: Going from the Projects of Brooklyn to University, Choosing Jesus over Free Masonry, and Helping Students Manage Stress with Kevin McKenzie
Kevin McKenzie had a difficult experience growing up in the projects of Brooklyn. He was nearly killed several times and had an outlook on life that was powerfully influenced by those early experiences. However, he made it to college and was on track for "success," but something was missing. … [Read more...] about CFLP 12: Going from the Projects of Brooklyn to University, Choosing Jesus over Free Masonry, and Helping Students Manage Stress with Kevin McKenzie
CFLP 11: Freshman Year Doubts, Roommate Struggles, and Embracing the Process from Freshmen Year to Senior Year with Gabby Morgalo
Going away to college is an exciting experience, but it can be a challenging adjustment. In this episode, Gabby Morgalo, a Temple University business major and student leader with Every Nation Campus in Philadelphia, joins for a conversation to walk us through her college experience from freshman … [Read more...] about CFLP 11: Freshman Year Doubts, Roommate Struggles, and Embracing the Process from Freshmen Year to Senior Year with Gabby Morgalo
CFLP 10: Evangelism, Discipleship, and Mobilization for a New Generation with Steve Shadrach
Steve Shadrach has been involved in college ministry for over three decades. He has a tremendous range of experience starting new ministries and advancing the Gospel. In this episode, Steve Shadrach talks about the updated version of his classic book on college ministry, The Fuel & The … [Read more...] about CFLP 10: Evangelism, Discipleship, and Mobilization for a New Generation with Steve Shadrach
CFLP 09: Advice on Starting College, Graduating College, and Entering the Workforce with Brittanie Gilmore
There is a significant amount of change surrounding the college experience. Campus minister, Brittanie Gilmore, joins in this episode for a helpful conversation about these transitions. She shares about her experience adjusting to college life after high school and, later, graduating and navigating … [Read more...] about CFLP 09: Advice on Starting College, Graduating College, and Entering the Workforce with Brittanie Gilmore
CFLP 08: Holding Truths in Tension with Adam Mabry
In this episode, Adam Mabry joins for a great conversation dissecting our current culture of outrage and anxiety and his new book, Stop Taking Sides. Topics Discussed How we have arrived at this current cultural moment, which is marked by constant outrage and anxiety. Why Christians … [Read more...] about CFLP 08: Holding Truths in Tension with Adam Mabry
CFLP 07: Athletic Ministry with Grace Hoyt
Athletes and athletic departments represent a significant community within collegiate life. In this episode, campus minister and former college athlete, Grace Hoyt, joins for a conversation about athletic ministry. Topics and Questions Discussed Why would someone involved in college ministry … [Read more...] about CFLP 07: Athletic Ministry with Grace Hoyt
CFLP 06: Cultivating Emotional Health & Mental Health with Keith Tower
For many people, this year has been one of the most stressful years in recent memory. How do care for our souls and for the souls of those around us during this time? Licenced counselor and pastor, Keith Tower, joins in this episode for a conversation about emotional health. Keith's … [Read more...] about CFLP 06: Cultivating Emotional Health & Mental Health with Keith Tower
4 Leadership Moves During a Global Pandemic
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that we are officially in a global pandemic. It's now May 13th, more than two months later, and many states around the U.S. are still in lock down. Though some have taken issue with the use of the phrase “unprecedented times,” … [Read more...] about 4 Leadership Moves During a Global Pandemic
The Battle Against Discouragement
A friend of mine who serves in university campus ministry recently told me that he sometimes wrestles with the feeling that he is wasting his life... He knows the reasons why this is not true with his head, but he was at a low point. This conversation was a moment of brutal transparency. If I'm … [Read more...] about The Battle Against Discouragement
How to Help A New Believer Start Well
I'm always happy to see people respond positively to the Gospel message. Whether it's in a group setting or through a personal conversation, I know the decision to trust in Jesus Christ is the best decision a person can ever make. But, in those moments, I'm usually bracing myself on the inside, … [Read more...] about How to Help A New Believer Start Well