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Alisa Childers Interviews Jonathan Morrow on Welcome to College

(Newly Updated Edition)

If you’re a parent, student, or leader wondering how to prepare the next generation for faith challenges in today’s culture, this conversation is for you.

I recently joined Alisa Childers to talk about the newly updated and expanded edition of Welcome to College: A Christ-Centered Guide to Lasting Faith in a Changing World. We discussed why so many students struggle with their faith after high school—and how to build a foundation that actually lasts.

Watch the Full Interview with Alisa Childers

Why Welcome to College Matters More Than Ever

Students today aren’t just heading into college—they’re stepping into a cultural moment filled with confusion about truth, identity, and purpose.

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why college doesn’t usually cause a faith crisis—it reveals one
  • The most common worldview challenges students face today
  • How parents can proactively prepare their kids before they leave home
  • What it looks like to build a faith that survives and thrives

The updated edition of Welcome to College addresses critical issues like:

  • Relativism and the loss of truth
  • Identity and the new sexual revolution
  • Doubt, anxiety, and emotional resilience
  • Digital distraction, screens, and AI
  • Progressive Christianity and competing truth claims

About the New Edition of Welcome to College

This fully revised and expanded edition is designed to help students:

  • Think clearly about their faith
  • Engage cultural challenges with confidence
  • Build habits that sustain a lifelong walk with Jesus

It’s ideal for:

  • High school seniors preparing for college
  • College students navigating challenges right now
  • Parents who want to equip their kids for what’s ahead
  • Church leaders investing in the next generation

Get Your Copy of Welcome to College

You can learn more and get your copy here:

welcometocollege.org

Whether you’re a student heading into a new season or a parent wanting to help your child build a lasting faith, this resource is designed to walk with you every step of the way.

Final Thought

College doesn’t have to be a place where faith falls apart.

With the right foundation, it can be a place where faith becomes your own—and grows stronger than ever.

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Welcome to College: A Christ Centered Guide to Lasting Faith in a Changing World by Jonathan Morrow (Third Edition)

The third edition of the go-to guide for Christian students is here

“If I could give just one apologetics book to a Christian going off to college, it would be this one.”
—Frank Turek, author of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

College is filled with new experiences, learning, and growth, but navigating this landscape as a Christian student is a challenge of its own. If you’re a high school student preparing for the college journey, this practical resource will guide and ground you as you step onto campus.

Welcome to College Third Edition Now Available

Jonathan Morrow pulls from biblical truth and his own experiences with students as he engages with topics like:

critical theory and social justice,
emotional resilience,
moral and spiritual relativism,
dating and relationships,
social media and AI,
gender, sexuality, and identity, and
discovering God’s will.

College is a pivotal time to shape what you believe, who you become, and how you live out your faith. So hang on to this updated and revised edition of Welcome to College and build a faith that lasts long after you walk across the graduation stage.

“The single best volume I have ever read for preparing students to follow Jesus and flourish as His disciples in college.”
—J. P. Moreland, author of Metaethics

“I know of no better book you can put into the hands of a young Christian headed to college.” —John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview

Free Resources for Students and Parents

To go along with the new edition, I’ve put together a free College Starter Kit available right now at WelcometoCollege.org. It includes practical tools designed to help students hit the ground running — spiritually grounded, intellectually ready, and relationally connected from day one.

Bring Jonathan Morrow to Your Next Event

Book him here

Jonathan is available to speak at student events, parent nights, and church conferences.

Help the students in your life start building a lasting faith today!

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Should Christians Support Israel? What the Bible Actually Says

Should Christians support Israel? It’s a question many believers are asking—especially in light of current events, biblical promises, and differing theological views. In this video, we step back from politics and ask a more important question: what does the Bible actually say?

We’ll look at:

  • God’s promises to Israel in the Old Testament
  • How the New Testament understands Israel, the Church, and the people of God
  • Common assumptions Christians make about Israel—and whether they’re biblical
  • How to think clearly, faithfully, and compassionately as a follower of Jesus

This isn’t about slogans or social media outrage—it’s about biblical clarity. Christians can disagree on these issues, but we should all want our views shaped by Scripture rather than headlines. My goal is to help you think Christianly, read the Bible carefully, and respond with both conviction and humility.

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Why I Created Less Scroll. More Life. — Living with Intention in a Digital Age

Less Scroll. More Life. began as a simple phrase—but it represents a deeper conviction about how we live in a digital world.

We live in the most connected moment in human history—and yet many of us feel more distracted, anxious, and fragmented than ever.

Phones are incredible tools. But without intention, they slowly become default masters of our attention, shaping how we think, rest, and relate without us ever deciding that’s what we want.

Over the last several years—through teaching, writing, and conversations with students, parents, and leaders—I’ve found myself coming back to a simple phrase:

Less Scroll. More Life.™

It’s not a slogan. It’s a reminder.

Why Reminders Matter

We don’t drift toward what matters most.
We drift toward what’s easiest.

That’s why habits matter.
That’s why practices matter.
And that’s why visible reminders matter.

A phrase you see every morning on a mug.
A hat you grab without thinking.
A shirt that quietly reinforces the values you want shaping your life.

Formation doesn’t usually happen through dramatic moments.
It happens through repeated, small decisions.

The Heart Behind the Store

I didn’t create LessScrollMoreLife.com to sell merchandise.

I created it to support a message I already teach:

You don’t have to reject technology to live wisely with it—but you do have to be intentional.

The apparel and everyday items in the store are designed to be simple, durable, and distraction-free—so the message stays clear and the reminder stays present.

Less Scroll More Life reminder for intentional living

What You’ll Find in the Store

  • Minimal, high-quality apparel

  • Thoughtful everyday items

  • Designs meant to reinforce values, not shout slogans

Each piece is built around the same goal:

Helping you step away from distraction and toward what actually matters.

Visit the store here:
https://lessscrollmorelife.com

A Final Word

If something as simple as a phrase can help interrupt mindless scrolling and re-center your attention—even once a day—that’s worth it.

Less distraction.
More presence.
More life.

If you’re looking for ongoing tools, encouragement, and practical ideas to live with less distraction and more intention, you can explore my Refresh Roadmap on-demand training for families—and follow along on Instagram as we keep learning together.

The Refresh Roadmap – a clear plan to help you confidently navigate screens and social media

Instagram – Follow Jesus with Your Phone

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The One Question Alex O’Connor Would Ask Jesus (and Why It Changes Everything)

The Cosmic Skeptic Thinks Christianity is More Plausible Than He Thought (Video)

If Alex O’Connor Could Ask Jesus One Question…What would that question be—and how might it change everything? In his recent conversation with Bear Grylls, Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) shared the one question he would ask Jesus if he could go back in time. In this video, I respond to that question and explore what it reveals about belief, doubt, history, the Bible, asking the right questions, and the search for truth.