Feb 11, 2016
Media | Topic: Youth Culture Today
Apr 23, 2015
Alcohol at College Sporting Events
Apr 10, 2015
Yik-Yak
Dec 17, 2014
Alcohol at College Sporting Events
Dec 15, 2014
Preparing for College
Jan 28, 2014
College Debt
Derek 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“
Jan 24, 2014
What if College was a Calling?
Derek 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
Jan 22, 2014
The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year Before Going to College
Derek 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.
Jan 14, 2014
What Leads to Faith that Sticks?
Derek 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?“
Jan 3, 2014
Help Students Connect to Christian Community in College
Derek 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).