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May 27, 2025 24 mins

The years after college or university can be some of the most uncertain times of life.  How do we best navigate them?

Brent is joined by Erica Young Reitz who’s just published a revised and updated version of her IVP book ‘After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith’.

Erica is the founder of After College Transition, an organization that helps practitioners equip students to thrive after college. Her experience working with college students includes teaching Advanced Writing at The Pennsylvania State University and campus ministry with the CCO directing Senior Exit.  Her writing has appeared in publications including ‘Christianity Today’ and ‘Relevant’.

  • (1:50) Struggles facing students now;
  • (3:05) Erica’s own post-college experience;
  • (4:50) The transition after college;
  • (5:45) The neutral zone in a transition time;
  • (6:35) Waiting;
  • (7:40) Decision making;
  • (10:00) How long do we bang on the door?
  • (10:45) What is calling?
  • (12:35) Choosing a church after college;
  • (15:20) Families and parents in post-college years;
  • (17:20) Relationships and dating. The importance of singleness after college;
  • (20:30) Adjusting to work;
  • (22:00) Handling money.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.aftercollegetransition.com/about/

ivpress.com

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