WASHINGTON, MO | NOVEMBER 10TH

The Thrive Event

Helping high schoolers and recent graduates figure out what’s next, build skill, and plug into community.

Includes over $100 in bonuses!

Do you want training for your student that puts service and discipleship at the center?

Join us at Moe’s Restaurant in Washington, MO for The Thrive Event—an in-person training for rising and current high schoolers, recent graduates, and parents. On Tuesday evening, David and Molly Rethemeyer will be discussing the difference between success and thriving and what that means in the context of the current education landscape. David and Molly will be presenting sessions covering topics such as:

  • Building relationships
  • Creating value
  • Living resiliently
  • Identifying personal strengths and interests
  • De-stressing big decisions

All from a distinctly Christian perspective. If you want a values-aligned path beyond traditional education, either for now or in the future, this event is for you.

Event Schedule and Registration

This event will run from 5:30 - 8:00pm at Moe's Restaurant, 499 Grand Ave, Washington, MO 63090

Event Schedule

Tuesday, November 10th

Workshop Registration

Registration Deadline: November 9th, 5pm CT

Meet Your Event Speakers

David Rethemeyer

David is Unbound’s Marketing Manager, and co-host of The Be Unbound Podcast. He was a homeschool graduate by age 16, earned his BSBA through Unbound, and finished his MBA from Missouri S&T.

David is passionate about finding the root of the ideas that are common in modern culture, and brings a nuanced and practical perspective to Christian young adults who are looking for guidance in answering life’s big questions. His speaking style combines thoughtful critique and witty humor, with the end goal of always leaving audiences challenged and encouraged to live out God’s purpose for their lives.

Outside of working hours, you may find David outside on a long run, tinkering with his computer, smoking meat, or coming up with Words of Wisdom (ask an Unbound student to explain).

Molly Rethemeyer

Molly has been part of Unbound in some way, shape, or form for over a decade, assisting in content creation, academic support, logistics, student life, and admissions. (She is also the future author of WaM – see Jonathan Brush for details).

She holds a BSBA and MBA and has centered her career around serving vulnerable populations and ending systemic trauma, becoming an executive of one of the largest pro-life organizations in America at age 24 before pivoting to help victims of child abuse and now working to open a residential program for survivors of sex trafficking.

Molly’s ideal ways of spending time include pretending to be a marine biologist, asking challenging questions, and explaining at length why her home state of California is the best.

Past Explore Student Projects

  • 75 Hard (A mental and physical resilience challenge)
  • Write an Adventure Novel
  • Create a Video Game
  • Write a Fantasy Short Story
  • Learn for Read Piano Sheet Music
  • Meal Planning
  • Prepare and Host an Unbound Bible Study
  • Plan Missionary Travel/Gap Year
  • Write a British Comedy Story
  • Nature Videography
  • Shadow a Public School Teacher
  • Dessert Fundraiser for Theatre
  • Design Plans for Future Pool House
  • Training a Dog
  • Reach Holistic Health Goals
  • SAT Test Improvement
  • Automobile Basics 101 with Dad
  • Daily Running Challenge
  • Baked Goods Auction
  • Missions Conference Children’s Track
  • Learn to Play Guitar
  • Missions Trip T-shirt Design, Fundraising, Journaling, and Experience
  • Personal Trainer for Mom
  • Restoring Motor Bike with Dad
  • Writing a Novel
  • Mind, Body, Soul Improvement (Involved learning a language, working out, and reading Scripture)
  • Learning to Code 
  • Design Verse Cards and Initiate Conversations/Witness with Strangers
  • Learn for Play Drums
  • Animal Education for Kids
  • Film Project with Ascend Students
  • Fivver Account for Editing Gigs
  • Improvements for Pick-Up Truck
  • Revitalization of Childhood Piano Skills