Welcome back to the Risky Business Podcast.Today’s episode is extra special — I sat down with my guy Sam Reagan to talk about a risk that doesn’t get enough attention: choosing faith in college when everything around you pulls the other direction.Sam was a freak athlete (state record long jump), went to the University of Kentucky for track, and he’s honest about what happened when he got there — the freedom, the pressure, the influence, the drift, and the weight of doing life without the right people around him.Then everything changed.He made a simple commitment — one hour a day locked in with God — and what started as a chore turned into a ripple effect: people knocking on his door for prayer, moments of real vulnerability, and a confidence that faith isn’t just something you inherit… it’s something you choose.Follow the Risky Biz Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/riskybizpodcast/?hl=enFollow The Risky Biz Pod on TikTok:Want To Sponsor The Show? Click Here: https://riskybusinesspodcast.com/We also talk about:Why your friend group determines your futureHow to be a Christian on a secular campus without being weird or fakeThe difference between “legalism” and a real relationship with ChristWhy this generation can spot fake instantlyWhat it looks like to live your faith in the workforce (and in real estate)And what Sam’s doing now in Phoenix — including ministry connected to ASUIf you know a young person navigating college, identity, temptation, or purpose — send them this episode.And if you want to be on the show (or know someone who should), go to riskybusinesspodcast.com and submit them.This episode was shot, edited, and marketed by Louisville Podcast Studio in Louisville, Kentucky.0:00 – Choosing faith in college is a real risk0:28 – Meet Sam Reagan (UK → GCU junior year)1:40 – Growing up in church + the “fishbowl” effect2:13 – “When I got to Kentucky… I wasn’t that guy”2:21 – The freak athlete story (state record long jump)2:35 – Quick support message + share the show3:15 – How far is 24’5”? (crazy athletic comparison)4:30 – Track took him to UK… and the freedom to fall away5:17 – “These guys are cool… NIL money… and I drifted”6:12 – The turning point: “I’ve been made for more than this”6:33 – The 1-hour-a-day challenge with God7:28 – People start knocking: prayer requests + ripple effect8:36 – The soccer party moment: praying in the middle of chaos10:10 – Sponsor callout + why this message matters11:06 – Faith becomes yours when you leave home14:07 – Why he left UK: Camp Love + calling to ministry16:32 – Ministry at ASU: 2,000 students + “someone saved every week”18:02 – The friend filter: “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future”20:18 – Biggest challenge for Christians going to secular school22:26 – “Christians should be the most fun people”23:33 – Real estate + integrity: being a Christian in the workforce28:12 – Legalism vs relationship: freedom + conviction30:12 – Our generation can spot fake fast (dopamine + consumption)31:02 – “Silent revival” + using TikTok/IG for theology33:42 – Final challenge: bold prayer life + bold faith + real love35:07 – Final sendoff + Sam Reagan’s IG