Mindful Prayers for Students

We are joined by Pastor Kenny Eldridge for an inspiring conversation. Pastor Eldridge shares his journey of staying true to his faith while growing up and pursuing his education in Youngstown, Ohio. For this episode, we discuss the importance of being grounded, staying true to oneself, and allowing one's gifts to open doors. Pastor Eldridge emphasizes the significance of maintaining character and integrity, and he offers practical advice for students navigating their academic and spiritual journeys.

We welcome author and entrepreneur D. E. Eliot to share his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to a published author. For this episode, Eliot discusses the challenges and inspirations that shaped his life, including his time in the military, the influence of his supportive and resilient mother, and the trials that bolstered his faith. Offering advice to students, Eliot highlights the importance of discipline, taking risks, and maintaining faith through struggles.

Are you looking for faith and community as you embark on your college journey? We are joined by Brittny Jackson, an ordained elder and executive administrator at Legacy International Worship Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to share some spiritual guidance for students leaving home for college. She shares her experience in ministry and offers valuable advice on preparing for life outside the home, finding a faith-based community, and even creating the spiritual support you need while away from home.

LoVetta shares insights and encouragement for navigating the challenges and uncertainties that come with internships, reminding you of God's guidance and blessings along the way. LoVetta offers solace and guidance, urging you to find peace in knowing that your paths are guided by a higher purpose. Join in for a session filled with wisdom, reflection, and spiritual support as you embark on your internship journey.

Whether you are gearing up for a summer of rest and rejuvenation, diving into work or study, or seeking a balance of both, LoVetta offers insightful reflections, scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to guide you. Through moments of reflection on scripture, gentle reminders of self-care, and sincere prayers for success and peace, this episode serves as a beacon of support for students at any stage of their journey. So, whether you're seeking solace, motivation, or simply a moment of mindfulness, join LoVetta on this empowering episode to embark on your summer with renewed purpose and grace.

Welcome to season 2 of Mindful Prayers for Students. For our first episode, our new co-host, LoVetta Jenkins, and Sydney discuss the importance of maintaining faith while navigating college life. They share their own college experiences and emphasize finding a supportive faith community on campus, maintaining connections with your home church, and the value of having friends with similar beliefs. We hope you enjoy our first episode, and look forward for this second season.

For this episode we are joined by Dana Calhoun, who is currently studying to get her Masters of Divinity. Today, we pray for peace and read from the Gospel of John. Dana highlights the assurance that even in unfamiliar situations, God remains with us, offering His peace and guidance. Dana invites you to lean on God's peace, find solace in His guidance, and trust in His plans, even in the midst of life's challenges. Experience the reassurance of God's unwavering presence and His invitation to live in His peace today.

For today's episode, we will be hearing from Reverend Ronda Gentry, the Director of Operations for Barrier Breakers, about the significance of rest. As the academic year comes to a close, Reverend Gentry encourages students to prioritize rest and self-care. Drawing inspiration from the story of Elijah, we are reminded of the importance of finding strength in moments of exhaustion. We pray for God's guidance in embracing rest, and we take this time to take a pause, nourish our bodies, and embrace the silence to connect with Him.