122 - Preparing Your Student for the Lion's Den with Dr. Gary Lovejoy

Are we preparing our children for college, or simply sending them into the lion's den?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Dr. Gary Lovejoy about his book, Students in the Lion's Den, and the growing concern many Christian parents have as their sons and daughters head off to college.

Drawing from more than 30 years as a professor on a secular college campus and more than 40 years as a therapist, Dr. Lovejoy shares what he has seen firsthand as students wrestle with faith, loneliness, ideology, and the pressure to conform. He also offers practical wisdom for parents, churches, and students who want to stand firm in biblical truth without fear, anger, or panic.

In this episode, Missy and Dr. Lovejoy discuss:

Why many Christian students feel unprepared when their faith is challenged on campus

How parents can respond when a child begins questioning or walking away from faith

Why honest conversations before college matter more than lectures after the fact

How churches and campus ministries can help students find biblical community and support

This conversation is a powerful reminder that preparing students for college is about more than academics, scholarships, and dorm room supplies. It is about helping them build spiritual muscle, learn to ask good questions, and know why they believe what they believe before they enter the lion's den. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Dr. Lovejoy:

Website: Dr. Gary Lovejoy

Book: Students in the Lion's Den