The 7 Percent: Recent Episodes
The 7 Percent
Let's talk about different topics from a Christian college student's perspective. Each week we bring a guest(s) and discuss a relevant topic Follow us on instagram @the_7percent.
For our last episode we decided to reflect back on this year-long journey. Why did we start the podcast? What have we learned from it? What have we enjoyed? What were sucky parts about it? Why are we ending the podcast? Lastly, we reminisce on our college careers and give some words of wisdom 🖤
Guest: Mark Hampton ... In this episode, Mark shares his experience doing missions in India before becoming a college minister. What are some common misconceptions about missions? Can missions do more harm than good? Is the West doing missions effectively? What is an appropriate mindset to have during mission? What are some practical ways we can engage in missions as college students/recent grads?
Guest: Kayla Williamson ... In this episode we talk with Kayla about the current race relations in America and what our response has been. What is the path forward? What is the church's responsibility and proper response to the situation? What are our experiences with being token minorities? What should be our response as individuals?
Guest: Payton Baker ... In this episode, Payton tells us about her upcoming internship with Cru at UNC and how she decided to take that step of faith. What do we consider to be vocational ministry? What are some differences in vocational ministry and "general" ministry? What "does it take" to do vocational ministry? What is the biblical foundation and mindset for support raising? How to come alongside people in ministry?
Guests: Ashley Patrick and Thomas McAteer ... In this episode we share how the pandemic has affected us and what we have been doing since lockdown. How has it changed the way we stay in touch with people? Why is it important to stay connected to a Christian community during this time? What can the church be doing better in regards to its portrayal in media? How do we explain this pandemic to non-Christians? How to be intentional during this time?
Guest: Sydnie Kavanaugh ... In this episode, Sydnie joins us to talk about sexuality and how God designed it to be. How does the bible frame sexuality? What does today's culture say about sexuality and identity? What does it mean for sexuality to be fluid? How has the church succeeded/failed at addressing this issue? How should we interact with people of different camps?
Guest: Caleb Clarke ... In this episode, Caleb joins our discussion about toxic masculinity. We share personal experiences and how we see toxic masculinity played out in society. What are some negative impacts? What can we do about it? How has the church failed? How has this affected society's view of same-sex relationships (non-romantic)? What is a biblical view of all of this?
Guest: Jenna McClear ... In this episode, Jenna joins our discussion about different social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). What is the purpose of social media? What are their differences? What are the pros and cons of social media? How is society using social media? How does the bible guide our use of it? What should be our attitude towards its consumption? Social media fasting?
Guest: Sydnie Kavanaugh... In this last episode of our dating series we talk to Sydnie about her dating experience and what has changed since engagement ... Opinions on long-distance relationships? What is one thing you would tell your past self? How did you know you were ready to be married and that your future spouse was the 'one'? What would you say to someone who is single right now? How and where do we find people that we would want to potentially date/marry?
Guests: Ryan Herron and Jordyn Connell ... How do friendships change from when single to not single? When should someone make 'the move'? What do we mean by 'the move'? What are the differences in boundaries in dating and marriage relationships? How long to date before getting married? How important is it to be in community? Should girls ask guys out? Opinions on dating apps?
Guests: Sam Gaul and Lindsay Worsley ... Is dating biblical? What is its purpose? How do you know who to ask out, is it just anyone you like? How many times is too many times?? When to make the move? How do you know you're ready to not be single?
What is meant by God's will? Why do good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people? Do babies go to heaven? How do we distinguish what we want from what God wants? What about calling into vocational ministry? What makes a decision 'good' or 'bad'?
Guest: Elizabeth Powell ... How is singleness viewed? Can singleness be a gift? What are some struggles of singleness? How can we learn to be content with singleness?
Guest: Kayla Williamson ... What qualifies as a friendship? How do we choose friends? How are friendships maintained? Why do we talk more about romantic relationships more than friendships?
Guest: Sagar Patel ... What expectations do Carolina students have for themselves? What are consequences of high expectations? Should students care more or less about academics? Where is the line drawn? What's the biblical perspective on this?
Why the 7 percent? What's our cultural background? Differences in American/white churches and other churches. Is one more biblical? What is the church supposed to look like?
Guest: Bekah Pounds ... Views on body image, how is this different for guys and girls? What pressures does culture impose? What's the biblical view? What should be our attitude towards exercise and nutrition?
Guest: Haley James ... Is there a gender disproportion? How do we feel about it? Why is there a disproportion? Is it 'fixable'? How does this affect dating and such?
What are campus ministries? What do we look for in them? Are they churches? What's the difference?
Who are we? Why are we making a podcast? What is senioritis and how does it relate to us?