Failure to Launch?
In this heartfelt and engaging episode, hosts James, Mollie, and Shawn explore the complexities facing young and emerging adults as they navigate the uncertain terrain of calling, purpose, and expectations. With honesty and humor, they reflect on cultural pressures around success, the challenges of student debt and cost of living, and the misconception that not having it all figured out by your 20s means you’ve somehow failed. Through storytelling, stats, and spiritual reflection, the trio reframes “failure to launch” as an invitation to redefine success, honor personal timing, and embrace the slow unfolding of one’s unique path. Whether you’re a young adult, a parent, or a mentor, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder: you are already enough—and nothing less than love can define you.
Creators and Guests

Host
James Henry
Hey! I am a spiritual seeker and the pastor of Dulin United Methodist Church in Falls Church, Virginia. I'm so thankful my good friends Shawn and Mollie invited me to be part of the podcast!!

Host
Mollie June Miller
Hey Y'all, I'm Mollie June Miller, the director and campus minister at the Wesley Foundation of UT Martin. I am passionate about young adults and the way the divine is moving in their spiritual life. Come & see!

Host
Shawn Winburn
Hey friends! I am more or less just a big goofball trying to connect a loving and purpose-filled God to young hearts that wonder if such a God even exists. I have a Masters degree from Duke Divinity but feel like my real credential is compassionate listening. I love having conversations around theology and belief and what that means for all of us. Also, I really enjoy good coffee, craft beer, being outdoors, finding waterfalls, historical fiction, driving my Jeep, hanging with my mid 20's kids, and adventuring with my amazing wife, Melisa, and our precocious Portuguese Water Dog Poodle Mix, Saba. .
