Emerge: Questions that Matter for Young Adult Spirituality

Falon Barton and Rachel Collins

We take seriously the questions that young adults have about faith, religion, and their spiritual journeys. Two Christian ministers have conversations with guests about what matters most to emerging adults so that they — and the people who care for them — can be equipped to flourish.

  1. Jul 23

    Is God mad at me if I’m mad at the church?

    The young adults we know wonder why church sometimes feels like the place that hurts the most. Falon and Rachel are talking to Becca Johnson — a college student life professional — about how to process church hurt with honesty and trust that God is compassionate with our grief and pain.

    Is God mad at me if I’m mad at the church?

  2. Jun 23

    Why is everyone so nervous about what I’ll learn in college?

    The young adults we know wonder why everyone seems so nervous about the ideas, questions, and perspectives they’ll encounter in college. Falon and Rachel are talking to Christina Littlefield — a journalist and church history expert — about how to approach new ideas with curiosity, wisdom, and faith, and how the college experience can deepen rather than threaten a young adult’s spiritual journey.

    Why is everyone so nervous about what I’ll learn in college?

  3. May 21

    Ask Us Anything: How do I pray when I’m overwhelmed?

    The young adults we know wonder why prayer feels so different (and even overwhelming) during this stage of life. Falon and Rachel sit down together for an “Ask Us Anything” mini-episode about how to explore new ways of praying to God during seasons of transition and stress, including practical prayer practices for experiencing peace, honesty, and the presence of God.

  4. Apr 18

    Am I still obligated to serve when I’m a broke, busy college student?

    The young adults we know wonder why, in the midst of everything they have going on, they should bother with serving others. Falon and Rachel are talking to Dr. Christin Shatzer Roman — a nonprofit and student life professional — about how generosity with time and energy for the sake of others can shape the lives, careers, and faith of young adults.

    Am I still obligated to serve when I’m a broke, busy college student?

  5. Mar 23

    Do depression and anxiety make me a bad Christian?

    The young adults we know wonder why they and their peers often feel depressed and anxious. Falon and Rachel are talking to Shaya Aguilar — a therapist and young adult mental health expert — about how to navigate mental, emotional, and spiritual health and offer support to others.

    Do depression and anxiety make me a bad Christian?

  6. Feb 12

    Ask Us Anything: What do I do when the way I used to connect with God doesn’t “work” anymore?

    The young adults we know wonder why they aren’t connecting with God in the ways that used to “work” for their faith, and they feel at a loss for what to do about it. Falon and Rachel sit down together for an “Ask Us Anything” mini-episode to talk about how to navigate the spiritual disconnection and dryness that often characterize faith in young adulthood.

  7. Jan 21

    What does taking care of my body have to do with my faith?

    The young adults we know wonder whether faith is really only about souls, or if their bodies matter to God, too. Falon and Rachel are talking to Jonathan Opsahl — a personal trainer, fitness coach, and gym owner — about how to think about spirituality holistically, integrating faith, body, fitness, nutrition, and health, especially on a college campus.

    What does taking care of my body have to do with my faith?

  8. 12/19/2025

    Can “secular” stories help me know God better?

    The young adults we know wonder whether the stories they encounter in their everyday lives, in their favorite shows, movies, books, and even podcasts, can help shape their faith and identity for the better. Falon and Rachel are talking to Jess Wall-Smith — an English teacher and devoted follower of Jesus — about how even the most unlikely stories can help us better know God, the world around us, and even ourselves.

    Can “secular” stories help me know God better?
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We take seriously the questions that young adults have about faith, religion, and their spiritual journeys. Two Christian ministers have conversations with guests about what matters most to emerging adults so that they — and the people who care for them — can be equipped to flourish.

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