Downstream from Florida College
How do teens grow in their Christian faith? How should youth and their parents find and prepare for a college that deepens their spiritual life and service to others? Listen to relevant and real-life answers from "Downstream from Florida College". You’ll hear a variety of experts and leaders focused on faith and education in the teen years. If you or your child is upstream from college, please join us for wisdom from downstream from Florida College. *Florida College is a private four-year college on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, FL. Since its beginning in 1946, Florida College has been committed to educating the whole person and equipping the next generation to excel through academic excellence founded on faith. This podcast is an extension of the ideals we teach on campus and is now made available to a community of listeners around the world.
Downstream from Florida College
Profession and Faith Series with Derek Wilkins
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On this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver sits down with Derek, a professional airline pilot for JetBlue, for a conversation about faith and keeping first things first in a demanding career.
As part of our “Professions and Faith” series, Derek shares his journey from undergraduate studies to flight school and ultimately into a career in commercial aviation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, sacrifice, and persistence required to become a pilot. But beyond the career path, this episode centers on the importance of non-negotiables.
Derek discusses how he intentionally chose a path within the airline industry that would allow him to pursue what he loves while still prioritizing family, church, and spiritual growth. He reflects on the pressures of a career built around travel and schedules, and why success means very little if the most important things are neglected along the way.
This episode is an encouraging listen for students exploring career paths, parents preparing young adults for the future, and anyone seeking wisdom on how faith can remain central in both work and life.