3. Moving Away From Your Faith Community

Published: June 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

We are joined with Emily Drake who shares her experience of moving away for college while maintaining her faith. She discusses the challenges of finding a new faith community and the importance of personal spiritual practices such as reading, prayer, and journaling. Emily emphasizes the need to be open to new experiences and to focus on personal growth while away from home. She also talks about the impact of her college experience on her faith and how it has become more personal and intimate. Emily offers advice to students preparing to move away, encouraging them to seek community, stay strong in their beliefs, and focus on what is real, true, and good in life. \xa0 \xa0