Hi friend! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith! On today's show Madi Franquiz and Patricia Engler discuss navigating college life as a Christian.

Patricia Engler is a Christian apologetics speaker, author, and podcast host for Answers in Genesis. She joined AiG–Canada as a speaker, writer, and youth outreach coordinator in 2019 before transferring to AiG–US in 2022. She also serves as an Answers News panelist and cohosts Zero Compromise, AiG’s podcast for young adults.

After graduating from homeschooling and earning a BSc degree, Patricia backpacked 360 degrees around the world in 180 days documenting how Christian students keep their faith at university. The top takeaways from this research are available in Patricia’s book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students. In 2022, she embarked on a second backpacking journey to research Marxism’s history and consequences in Europe. Both backpacking trips formed the basis for separate teaching series available on Patricia’s blog. Patricia is now pursuing an MA in bioethics to help Christians think biblically about sanctity of life issues and emerging technologies.

Madi and Patricia address questions like "How can I stand firm in my beliefs on a secular campus?" and "What tools do I need to stay rooted in Christ during these years?" Whether you're heading to college, currently a student, or know someone who is, this episode is packed with practical insights and encouragement for living out your faith boldly.

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