Young Adulting in 2026: Time, Money, Mentors & Real Friends (Live from Crown College)

Live from Crown College, Josiah and Micah hit the campus to ask real students real questions about adulting in 2026. From overloaded schedules and financial stress to people-pleasing, expectations, and chronic loneliness, this conversation gets honest about what young adults are actually facing—and how faith, mentors, and community can make all the difference. In This Episode, We Talk About: Time management in college Why schedules feel overwhelming How a simple weekly calendar can be a game-changer Finding the right mentor What to look for in a mentor How to invite someone to speak into your life People-pleasing & boundaries How mentors help call out your potential and correct unhealthy patterns Why “no” is still a loving and God-honoring answer Money & budgeting anxiety Feeling financial pressure in a shaky economy Fixing our eyes on God’s provision and peace Managing expectations in relationships Why unspoken expectations lead to frustration “Clarity is kindness” and how to communicate directly Chronic loneliness in Gen Z & Gen Alpha 63% report experiencing chronic loneliness Practicals for finding friends and building authentic community on campus Levels of friendship: surface, seasonal, and lifelong About us: www.youngadults.today | www.fyi-podcast.com