What does it take for a student’s faith to actually survive—and thrive—in college?
In this recent interview, Frank Turek sits down with Jonathan Morrow to discuss the newly updated Welcome to College: A Christ-Centered Guide to Lasting Faith in a Changing World (3rd Edition).
This conversation tackles one of the most urgent questions facing families today:How do you prepare students to follow Jesus with confidence in a culture that is constantly challenging their beliefs?
Watch the Full Interview
Why This Conversation Matters
Research continues to show that many students drift from their faith during their college years—not because they want to abandon it, but because they were never fully equipped to defend or live it.
In this interview, Jonathan and Frank unpack:
- Why students often struggle spiritually in college
- The biggest worldview challenges on campus today
- How cultural pressures shape beliefs about truth, identity, and morality
- What it really means to build a lasting, resilient faith.
Key Themes from the Interview
1. You Don’t Lose Your Faith in College—You Never Built It
Many students arrive on campus with a shallow understanding of Christianity. When their beliefs are challenged, they don’t have the tools to respond.
2. The Culture Is Not Neutral
From relativism to identity confusion, students are stepping into an environment that is actively shaping how they think about truth, God, and reality.
3. Students Need More Than Good Intentions
Good behavior and church attendance aren’t enough. Students need:
- A clear understanding of truth
- Confidence that God exists
- Evidence for Jesus’ resurrection
- Trust in the reliability of the Bible
4. Parents Play a Critical Role Before College
The foundation is built long before move-in day. Intentional conversations now make all the difference later.
About Welcome to College (3rd Edition)
Welcome to College has helped tens of thousands of students navigate the transition to college with confidence. This fully updated third edition addresses today’s biggest challenges, including:
- Digital culture, smartphones, and AI
- Identity, sexuality, and cultural pressure
- Doubt, anxiety, and emotional resilience
- Competing truth claims and worldview confusion
This is more than a book—it’s a roadmap for building a lasting faith.
Final Thought
College doesn’t have to be a time where faith is lost.
It can be a season where faith becomes owned, tested, and strengthened.
Think clearly. Live faithfully. Follow Jesus with confidence.
Want to Go Deeper?
If you’re a parent, student, or leader, this conversation is a great starting point—but don’t stop here.
Welcome to College is designed to help students not just survive college—but step into it with clarity, conviction, and courage.