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Young Adulting in 2026: Time, Money, Mentors & Real Friends (Live from Crown College)

Live from Crown College, Josiah and Micah hit the campus to ask real students real questions about adulting in 2026. From overloaded schedules and financial stress to people-pleasing, expectations, and chronic loneliness, this conversation gets honest about what young adults are actually facing—and how faith, mentors, and community can make all the difference. In This Episode, We Talk About: Time management in college Why schedules feel overwhelming How a simple weekly calendar can be a game-changer Finding the right mentor What to look for in a mentor How to invite someone to speak into your life People-pleasing & boundaries How mentors help call out your potential and correct unhealthy patterns Why “no” is still a loving and God-honoring answer Money & budgeting anxiety Feeling financial pressure in a shaky economy Fixing our eyes on God’s provision and peace Managing expectations in relationships Why unspoken expectations lead to frustration “Clarity is kindness” and how to communicate directly Chronic loneliness in Gen Z & Gen Alpha 63% report experiencing chronic loneliness Practicals for finding friends and building authentic community on campus Levels of friendship: surface, seasonal, and lifelong About us: www.youngadults.today | www.fyi-podcast.com

Adulting 101: Fitness to Fight for God’s Kingdom

Live from North Central University, Josiah and Micah sit down with college students for a raw Q&A on identity, calling, singleness, dating, finances, and adulting. Josiah and Micah coach college students on adulting, calling, side hustles, and healthy rhythms so they can be ready for real life without losing their soul. They answer questions like: “What kind of job should I look for while I’m still in school?” “How do I balance time and expectations when I’m a people‑pleaser?” “What can I start doing now so I’m actually ready for adulthood?” Sign up for the Minnesota Young Adult WKND: www.youngadults.today/the-wknd [http://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd] Purchase a Worth The Wait Journal by Micah Kennealy: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler [https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler] Learn more about North Central University: www.northcentral.edu [http://www.northcentral.edu]

Dating, Purpose, Fear, Money & God’s Will… College Students Ask Everything

Live from North Central University, Josiah and Micah sit down with college students for a raw Q&A on identity, calling, singleness, dating, finances, and adulting. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my destiny already decided?”, “How do I find a healthy mentor couple?”, or “How do I grow up without losing my childlike faith?”—this conversation is for you! Sign up for the Minnesota Young Adult WKND: www.youngadults.today/the-wknd [http://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd] Purchase a Worth The Wait Journal by Micah Kennealy: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler [https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler] Learn more about North Central University: www.northcentral.edu [http://www.northcentral.edu]

Growing Up Without Losing Joy: 5 Life Decisions for Young Adults

In this inspiring episode, Josiah and Micah Kennealy dive deep into the most important decisions young adults face and how to navigate adulthood without losing your sense of awe and wonder. Recorded live at North Central University, they answer compelling questions from college students on faith, maturity, personal growth, and maintaining a joyful spirit. Garrett asks the question: "How do you grow up while still staying young? And how do you model maturity while also having childlike faith too?" In this episode, you'll learn: The five most significant life decisions every 20-something will make How “Joy” means putting Jesus, Others, and Yourself in the right order Why who you become matters more than what you do Balancing practical adult responsibilities with a childlike faith Real-life stories of miracles, second chances, and family lessons Strategies for spiritual maturity without losing fun and laughter Key discussion points: Josiah’s personal journey through hardship, healing, and rediscovering play with his children The story behind the "Worth The Wait" journal and audience engagement Advice on surrounding yourself with the right people and building meaningful relationships Practical insights from Micah on gratitude, leadership, and self-management Order a worth the wait journal: www.micahkennealy.com [http://www.micahkennealy.com]  www.fyi-podcast.com [http://www.fyi-podcast.com] www.youngadults.today [http://www.youngadults.today]

How Do You Know What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like If You’ve Never Seen One?

Nico asked: "How can you find a spiritual mentor and kind of a role model of a healthy relationship, when you’ve grown up in kind of unhealthy relationships and seeing those?” We unpack two parts of Nico's question: what to look for in a healthy Christian dating relationship, as well as how to find a mentor/model couple in God's house at church and the power of asking a pastor for a referral/vouch! From our LIVE Fyi Podcast recording at North Central University. Order your Worth The Wait Journal at: www.micahkennealy.com [http://www.micahkennealy.com] www.fyi-podcast.com [http://www.fyi-podcast.com] www.youngadults.today [http://www.youngadults.today]