This week on Better Things Ahead, Matt and Michael sit down with Julian Harmon to talk about his time at FUGE Camps. With years of experience and a true passion for camp ministry, Julian shares his summer journey and the impact it has had on him and others.

This week on Better Things Ahead, Michael Estes is joined by Matt Cloyd and Kelly Megehee for a conversation about passions—what they are, why they matter, and how God can use them. Together they explore how pursuing the things you love not only brings joy and purpose but also opens doors to share the Word of God with others.

In this episode of Better Things Ahead, Michael Estes sits down with Jeremy and Christy Bounds to talk about their family’s journey with homeschooling. They share what led them to choose this path, the challenges and blessings they’ve experienced along the way, and the lessons they’ve learned about faith, family, and education.

Today on Better Things Ahead, Michael Estes talks with Ben and Sonja Kerr about their journey through private school. They share how their own public school experiences shaped the decision for their kids, the factors behind choosing private education, and how a Christian worldview has impacted their children’s education.

Today on Better Things Ahead, Michael is joined by Steve and Anna Given to discuss their journey of raising kids in public school. Anna also shares her perspective as a public school teacher, offering valuable insight from both sides of the classroom.

This week on Better Things Ahead, we kick off a new series on schooling. Join us as we share our own experiences, reflect on the past, and explore the unique benefits of different types of education.

In this final SLU 201 episode, Matt Cloyd sits down with Steve Yeddula and Carson Pentecost to talk about sharing the gospel even when it’s not easy, the challenges of Christian leadership, the dangers of false information, and the reminder that what you’re doing now matters—plus, Matt almost joined the FBI?!

On this episode of Better Things Ahead, Matt Cloyd sits down with Molly Horn and Samuka Yeddula to talk about their experience at SLU 201. They compare 101 to 201, share highlights from the places they visited, and dive into what it means to follow God’s will and speak out in faith. Plus, they look ahead with excitement to SLU 301 as Matt reflects on his own journey through SLU 101–401.

On this episode of Better Things Ahead, Matt Cloyd is joined by Micah Estes and Abishai Byrapaka as they dive into their experience at SLU 201 in Washington, D.C. From why they chose to get involved, to their favorite speakers and sessions, to the moments of laughter and fun along the way, they share an inside look at what it’s like to walk through leadership training as high school students. Together, they also reflect on the setbacks they’ve faced and how SLU 201 shaped their perspective on faith, leadership, and life.

On this episode of Better Things Ahead, we sit down with Jackson Estes to hear his journey through youth sports and how it shaped him for college baseball. Jackson shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, what it really takes to prepare for the next level, and the honest question every athlete and family faces: when is it too much?