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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Guide for Navigating College Stress

By Briercrest Staff

Discover how to navigate the ups and downs of college life in this comprehensive guide. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, balance your workload, and prioritize self-care.

Editor's Picks

Tips for Mastering the First Anxious Weeks of College

By Briercrest Staff

The first week at Briercrest can be challenging and adventurous, as Eliana Beglaw explores in this insightful article. Learn from her valuable firsthand experiences and discover helpful tips for a less stressful first few weeks.

Dr. Wes Olmstead helping a college student

Strategies for Success as a Mature Student at Briercrest College

By Crystal Garrett

Coming to Briercrest this fall as a mature student? Here are some valuable strategies and practical advice for success. Learn how to make the most of returning to college later in life.

Semester-Long Success from Day One

By Nathaniel Tooke

Recommendations from the ARC on how to make your year successful.

Am I a Bad Christian Because I Deal with Anxiety or Depression?

By Sari Faith

Sari Faith, former Director of Counselling and Health Services at Briercrest, dismantles lies about mental illness in this special Bell Let's Talk Day post.

5 Key Time Management Principles for Christian Students

By Erin Gordon

As followers of Jesus, our time is not our own. So how can Christian students make the most of their God-given time? Read on for 5 key principles from the Director of Student Success at Briercrest College!

Podcasts

Let Us Talk Theology Vol 4

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Professor Joel Houston host a live webinar to cap off their conversation about predestination and atonement.

Sell Everything For This Treasure

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby look at Matthew 13 and discuss how the Kingdom of Heaven is worth more than everything we have.

The Cost of Discipleship

Briercrest College chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby discuss the radical call to discipleship in Luke 14.

Your Will Be Done

Jason and Matt take a look at Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and what it means for Jesus to pray that not His will, but the Father's be done.

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Church, Don't Forget About Camp Ministry!

By William Dmytrow (Parent's Blog)

This summer, we all face the uncertainty of what distancing measures will still be in place due to COVID-19. Camps are no different, and their important ministry to this generation of youth and young adults needs our continued support.

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How Coming to Briercrest as a Student Athlete Changed My Life

By Jaalah Ward (Parent's Blog)

First year student athlete Jaalah Ward shares how coming to Briercrest changed her life, from her relationship with God to her athletic career.

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Closing the Gap on Social Distancing

By Sid Koop (Parent's Blog)

Even in a time of social distancing, activities related to smartphones and digital media are linked to less happiness in youth. Sid Koop shares advice on how to close this gap and help our kids towards social, mental, and spiritual health.

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9 Ways to Pay for Your First Year at College

By Adam McNeil (Parent's Blog)

Private Christian education is expensive. However, each year students tell us that the cost is worth it, and more accessible than they thought. The average Briercrest student uses four sources to pay for school—here are nine you should know about!

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Why Living in Dorm Makes a Difference

By Spencer Meisner (Parent's Blog)

At Briercrest College, dorm life is the foundation of our community and over 80% of students start in dorm. Here are three reasons why living in dorm will change your college experience for the better.

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What Are We Asking of Technology?

By Joel Houston

Modern technology is radically altering our lives. Is uncritical acceptance of new technologies the right way forward for us as Christians? Joel Houston, PhD, poses six questions we should be asking of technology before we welcome it into our lives.

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Mentorship Matters

By Sid Koop (Parent's Blog)

Recent studies discovered that Christian mentorship is simply too important not to do. Here are some ways you can encourage mentorship for your kids and their friends.

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Let's Talk About Bell Let's Talk

By Cody Matchett

How can we move from awareness to action? What should our goals be when we talk about mental health? Cody Matchett explores ways to heal the 7 lost human connections that can get overlooked in our cultural conversation surrounding mental health.

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Light

By Truitt Wiensz

Follow along as Dr. Truitt Wiensz describes the wonder of light throughout Scripture and science.

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4 Ways to Help our Kids Own Their Faith

By Sid Koop (Parent's Blog)

How can we help our kids own their faith? And how can we stay the course when the road seems rocky? Sid Koop offers practical advice for parents of emerging adults.

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