March 15, 2026 — Episode #113
Jerry and Becky Drace continue unpacking the characteristics of emerging adulthood, focusing this week on uncertainty, risk, and shifting relationships.
They point to Psalm 33:15 — that God forms the hearts of all people and understands each individual’s thoughts and motives — as reassurance for young adults who feel anxious or directionless. Real-life examples illustrate the range of experiences within this life stage, including a Union University student unsure of her post-graduation plans and another preparing for an archaeological dig in Israel. The couple discusses dating and mate selection, urging emerging adults not to compromise their standards while waiting on God’s timing for the right relationship. They spend significant time on the topic of loving people without endorsing their lifestyle, illustrated by the testimony of a young Iranian woman who described the freedom of expressing her faith openly in America after growing up under religious restriction, and they anchor this discussion in 1 Corinthians 13’s teaching on love. The episode also emphasizes teaching children apologetics — how to defend and explain their faith rather than simply knowing Bible stories — and not neglecting the Old Testament. Becky shares a story of their fifth-grade granddaughter respectfully challenging a classroom lesson on the Big Bang theory. The practical takeaway: consistent, honest spiritual instruction at home equips children to remain grounded through the uncertainties of emerging adulthood.
Topics discussed:
- Continuing the seven-trait profile of emerging adults: anxiety, risk, and relationship changes
- Psalm 33:15 and the assurance that God individually forms and understands every heart
- Contrasting stories of Union University students navigating career uncertainty and calling
- Waiting on God’s timing for a spouse without compromising personal standards
- Loving people without endorsing their lifestyle, illustrated by a young Iranian woman’s testimony
- Teaching children apologetics and the importance of not skipping the Old Testament
- A granddaughter’s classroom stand for biblical creation over the Big Bang theory
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