As parents, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by GPA, SAT, and ACT pressure during the college journey. But what if God is using this season to build perseverance, character, and faith in our students? This encouraging Christian blog explores what truly matters in college preparation while reminding parents and teens to trust God through every challenge, test score, and late-night study session.

( Listen on Apple Podcasts) As parents of high school seniors, you’ve probably heard the phrase “senioritis.” It’s that moment when students feel like they’re almost done, college acceptance letters are arriving, and motivation starts to slip. But here’s the truth: how your student finishes high school matters more than many people realize. In Chapter 11 of my book, Your Next Big Step: The Complete Manual for Christian Parents and Students Preparing for College, I close the

(Listen on Apple Podcasts) If you’re a parent of a high school student preparing for college, one of the biggest questions you’re probably asking is this: How are we going to pay for college? Whether your student is considering a university or a technical school , the cost of higher education is a real concern for many families. The good news is that paying for college usually doesn’t come from just one place — it comes from a well-thought-out combination of resources . This

As a Christian parent of a high schooler, preparing your teen for college can feel overwhelming. Graduation brings excitement, independence, and tough decisions. In Your Next Big Step, we highlight the biblical principle of honor — teaching students to value and respect their parents. Honor builds wisdom, strengthens faith, and lays a foundation for success in college and beyond. Learn practical ways to guide your teen during this critical season.

Learn how to have the essential financial conversation with your teen before college. This guide helps parents explain tuition, FAFSA®, scholarships, and student loans while teaching biblical stewardship from Luke 16:10. Discover practical ways to reduce college costs and prepare your high school student to make wise financial decisions that impact their future.

WWW.YOURNEXTBIGSTEP.ORG I don’t think I’m alone when I say that every once in a while, my wife and I find ourselves silently contemplating the same question, “Am I losing my teenager?” They are thinking for themselves. They are making adult decisions. They are preparing to leave the nest. Don’t despair. Your influence isn’t ending, it’s changing. “As you guide a child, so he will be; when he grows up, he will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) The groundwork you have laid spi