Why Harvard Isn’t the Goal: An Orthodox Christian Approach to Choosing a College With Christopher Chiakulas
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The episode discusses an Orthodox Christian approach to the college search process, emphasizing faith and personal growth over rankings.
If you've got a teenager, you know how quickly the college search can take over: the rankings, the essays, the pressure to get into the "right" school. But what if this season is really a chance to help your child discern who God is calling them to be? In this episode, we talk with Christopher Chiakulas, a high school counselor and the founder of Orthodox Christian College Counseling, about walking through the college search with faith at the center. He shares the framework he created to guide Orthodox families, offers practical ways to keep your child connected to a parish while away at school, and reminds us that the goal is never a brag-worthy acceptance letter—it’s raising a child who stays rooted in Christ. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here . Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Christopher Chiakulas about approaching the college search from a faith-first perspective. (0:00) When did you realize the college process looks a little different for Orthodox families? (2:02) What are the six P's you walk families through in your book? (3:33) How do we keep from tying our child's worth to where they attend school? (8:00) Why does being near a parish matter so much…
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