In an age where technology allows us to communicate with nearly anyone, why is local community still so important? David and the Unbound Staff discuss how the local community's role in society has faded, why that's a problem, and how young adults today can be active in their communities.

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In this episode of Conversations, David and Abe are joined by Luke Zamperini, the son of Louis Zamperini, the US Olympian and WWII veteran, known for his incredible story from the book and movies, Unbroken. Luke talks about the new Unbroken Curriculum, tells some personal stories about his father, and shares how his father's story of resilience, hope, and forgiveness has transformed lives.

Learn more about the Zamperini foundation: https://www.zamperini.org/
Learn more about the Unbroken Curriculum: https://www.unbrokencurriculum.org/

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It's time for another Community Update, where David gives you all the latest Unbound community news, a new Question for the Community, and a never-before-seen Words of Wisdom clip!

Respond to this month's Question for the Community in the Ascend Slack or on the Unbound Forums!
"If you could add any game or activity to the schedule at APEX, what would it be?"

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In this episode of Unbound Pursuits, several Unbound alumni join Abe for a conversation about marketing: Peyton Sadler, David Rethemeyer, and Jace Bower. They discuss their current roles in marketing, their favorite examples of good marketing, and give some helpful insight for those who might be interested in pursuing a career in marketing.

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In this episode of Unbound Talks, David is joined by the Unbound staff for a conversation about a widely discussed topic in the young professional world: networking. However, we here at Unbound aren't afraid to challenge the norms, and in this episode, the staff challenges the traditional idea of networking, and shows an alternative that is more effective, valuable, and God-glorifying.

Learn more about Launch, Unbound's 3-week online event for high schoolers and parents: https://beunbound.us/launch/

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David and Abe are joined by Paul Hastings, an Unbound alumnus and the host of the Compelled Podcast, where he highlights amazing Christian testimonies. Paul tells his story of his journey in life, how he started the podcast, and some of the most valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

Learn more about Paul and his podcast:
https://compelledpodcast.com/
https://paulhastings.me/

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https://beunbound.us/ascend/

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https://beunbound.us/equip/
https://beunbound.us/explore/

Live from APEX 2022: Join the Story, David gives an overview of some of the different ways that students can connect in the Unbound Community.

Be sure to submit your answers for the Question for the Community on the Forums or in the Slack!

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Be Unbound YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound

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Abe is joined in-person for a conversation with two of Unbound's illustrative artists, Jordyn Shi and Jared Wiggins, for a conversation about the nature of beauty standards, and transitioning art from a hobby to a career.

Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Learn more about Equip and Explore, Unbound's high school programs: https://beunbound.us/equip/ https://beunbound.us/explore/

In the first episode of this season's series of Unbound Talks, David is joined by Unbound's President & CEO Jonathan Brush, Academics Director Victoria Grant, and Marketing Coordinator Jace Bower, to cover some of the questions that new or potential Ascend students/parents might have about Unbound's approach. This episode's discussion centers around how to maximize your fall classes as a freshman, and how the Ascend program uniquely equips students to live life differently.

Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Learn more about Equip and Explore, Unbound's high school programs: https://beunbound.us/equip/ https://beunbound.us/explore/

In the final episode of Summer Sessions, David and Abe enjoy a conversation with JJ Jasper, an author, comedian, speaker, and one of the keynote presenters at Unbound's APEX event. JJ details how God miraculously worked in his life, how he is able to bless others now with his writing and comedy, and how young people can make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Learn more about JJ Jasper: https://jjjasper.com/

Learn more about APEX: https://beunbound.us/apex/

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