In the conclusion of our New Grad series, Dorothy (Minnesota) and Emerald (Northwestern) join DP to explore the transition from being poured into as students to building church culture as postgrads. They share about their spiritual breakthroughs in college and the "purifying" reality of their first year out, covering everything from Dorothy’s grueling commute to optometry school to Emerald’s reflections on grumbling and roommate grace. The episode also highlights a high-stakes 10-minute H-Mart Ramen competition and wraps up with DP’s advice on the spiritual value of speaking the truth and the discipline of saying "yes" to God’s call throughout your twenties.

What happens when you finally get the "freedom" you’ve been rebelling for? For Max, that journey led from a structured upbringing in Jakarta to the world of a Purdue fraternity. In this episode, Max reflects on his "soaring and crashing" college years--the "bonding" that initially made Greek life feel like the brotherhood he craved. He opens up about the "Sophomore Slump" where partying became a chore, leading to a raw realization of his need for something deeper than an artificial family.

We continue our new grad series with Ola Ogunaike, an IIT grad now working as an engineer in Chicago. Despite having his own apartment, Ola reflects on why he spends nearly half his week on a couch at Sawmill (the post-grad housing) and how he found a "family of brothers" he never had growing up. He opens up about the challenge of letting go of his autonomy to join a high-commitment church staff and the humbling realization that he is loved for who he is—not just for his competence or what he can contribute.