S2 Ep9: Taylor Rogers - Faith on Campus
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Season 2 Episode 9 Notes:
What does it really look like to live out your faith in a public college setting? In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Mark Rogers sits down with his daughter, Taylor Rogers, a freshman navigating her first semester of college, independence, and spiritual growth. Together, they talk honestly about the challenges and surprises of being a Christian in a secular environment, from classroom conversations to finding community and staying grounded in God.
This father–daughter conversation goes beyond advice; it’s about real faith, growing faith, and the ongoing journey of trusting God in new seasons of life. Whether you’re a student, parent, or church leader, this episode offers encouragement and insight on how to walk faithfully when the world around you looks different than the one you grew up in.
Topics include:
- Finding Christian community on a public campus
- Balancing independence and accountability
- Standing firm in faith amid differing beliefs
- Lessons for parents learning to let go and trust God
Listen in for an honest, encouraging, and hope-filled conversation between a pastor and his daughter — both learning how faith grows when life changes.
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Every time Taylor is on the podcast, she asks if we can change the logo. We keep telling her no...lol.
Meet our Guest:
Taylor is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and the daughter of Pastor Mark. At the time of this recording, she is a student at Western Carolina University. Taylor is actively involved in the church family with the praise team, nursery, and Children’s church.
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Meet your host Mark Rogers:
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Mark is the pastor of Lighthouse. You can learn more about him by visiting the Meet Our Pastor page.