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Spiritual Maturity and Adulthood

Alcohol at College Sporting Events

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Alcohol at College Sporting Events

Preparing for College

College Debt

YCTodayDerek Melleby featured on Youth Culture Today, a 60-second daily radio show from CPYU that helps equip adults to better understand and respond to the complex and rapidly changing world of their children and teens, all from a distinctively Christian perspective.

Derek explains the struggles many students face when having college debt and encourages students and parents to plan for college with caution and wisdom.

Related expert interview (.pdf): “College, Crippling Debt and Financial Wisdom: J. Steve Miller Interview

What if College was a Calling?

YCTodayDerek Melleby featured on Youth Culture Today, a 60-second daily radio show from CPYU that helps equip adults to better understand and respond to the complex and rapidly changing world of their children and teens, all from a distinctively Christian perspective.

Should college be the assumed “next step” for life after high school? Derek invites listeners to consider going to college as a calling from God.

Related blog: College as Calling?

Related book: Learning for the Love of God: A Student’s Guide to Academic Faithfulness by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby

The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year Before Going to College

YCTodayDerek Melleby featured on Youth Culture Today, a 60-second daily radio show from CPYU that helps equip adults to better understand and respond to the complex and rapidly changing world of their children and teens, all from a distinctively Christian perspective.

Derek discusses the benefits of taking a “Gap Year” before heading off to college. Related article (.pdf): “God in the Gap Year: The Benefits of Taking Time Off Before Going to College.”

Learn more about Christian Gap Year programs here.

What Leads to Faith that Sticks?

YCTodayDerek Melleby featured on Youth Culture Today, a 60-second daily radio show from CPYU that helps equip adults to better understand and respond to the complex and rapidly changing world of their children and teens, all from a distinctively Christian perspective.

Derek discusses the key-findings from the “sticky faith” research from Fuller Youth Institute. Related blog: “What Makes Faith Stick?

Help Students Connect to Christian Community in College

YCTodayDerek Melleby featured on Youth Culture Today, a 60-second daily radio show from CPYU that helps equip adults to better understand and respond to the complex and rapidly changing world of their children and teens, all from a distinctively Christian perspective.

Derek discusses the importance of connecting to Christian community while in college. Related article: “Finding Community in College: 5 Ways to Help Students Connect” (PDF).