In this episode of the REACH podcast, we sit down with CPIs (Church Plant Interns) who chose to give their first year after graduation not to career or grad school, but to helping plant new churches in college towns. We trace the storyof our CPI program from its beginnings in 2014 at UC Santa Barbara through the “Great Scattering” to the recent teams at UIUC, MSU, and IU, where they witnessed salvations, baptisms, and countless behind‑the‑scenes stories of God at work. Along the way, we talk about calling, life on a church plant team, learning under pastors, and how a CPI year can clarify life purpose and set a long‑term trajectory for missions and ministry. Whether you’re in our network or just curious from the outside, this conversation offers an honest, faith‑building glimpse into what it’s really like to spend that precarious first post‑grad year on high‑stakes gospel mission as a CPI.