After IV
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHey, InterVarsity alumni! This is After IV, your podcast for navigating life after graduation. This is both an exciting and potentially tricky transition you’re making and you might feel a little unsure about the coming weeks and months. We’re here to provide you with expert advice, practical skills, and plenty of encouragement as you learn how to keep saying "Yes!" to Jesus in your new context. This is After IV, and this podcast is for you, alumni.
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E125: Finding Rest on Vacation
June 25, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBI just got a new job. Isn't it too early to think about vacation? No way! Well-planned vacations can play a vital role in effective rhythms of rest. This week, we're joined by R. York Moore, CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach and TikTok evangelist with nearly 700k followers. And York's going to help us reimagine the way we think about vacation and the role it plays in healthy post-graduation rhythms. Do more than just get away on your next vacation. Get some rest! MORE ...
E124: Finding Rest in Recreation
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBAre there opportunities for rest beyond a weekly sabbath? Yes! Day-to-day recreation is a very realistic option for experiencing rest between sabbaths. What are the activities that leave you feeling restored and that fit (or could fit with a little help) into your daily schedule? Those activities just might be the answer to a healthy source of rest throughout your week. Our episode this week explores the idea of rest through recreation with Stacy Jackson, the Director of Healthy L...
E123: Finding Rest in Sabbath Rhythms
June 11, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBHow do I start incorporating sabbath into my rhythms of rest after graduation? We continue our summer series on rest with Lynne Baab, author of Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest. Listen in as Lynne helps us get a better understanding of the application of sabbath in our modern context, and provides insight on developing our own sabbath rhythms. MORE FROM LYNNE BAAB Purchase your copy of Sabbath Keeping Visit Lynne's website Read the It's OK to Start Small ...
E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest
June 04, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBHow important is rest after graduation? After graduation, getting a strong start at work is oftentimes our biggest priority. Work is good. But what about getting a strong start to rest? For the next five weeks, we're going to explore ways to start incorporating healthy rhythms of rest in this post-graduation season of life. To start things off, we're chatting with Alan Fadling, spiritual director, speaker, and author of multiple IVP titles including An Unhurried Life: Following Je...
E121: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Advocacy
May 28, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat is advocacy? And how does it keep me connected to my chapter? This week, we continue our One Simple Way to Stay connected sub-series. We’re joined by Chase Read from your Alumni Team as she shares about advocacy, Called to Campus Sunday, and how they can keep you connected to your chapter after graduation. More Called to Campus info HERE! Know someone who's starting college in the Fall? Connect them to InterVarsity HERE! STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a messag...
E120: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Giving
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBMissing your chapter? Here’s one simple way to stay connected! Giving. Giving aligns your resources and your heart with something you and God both care deeply about: the work he's doing on campus through your chapter. This week, Ryan and Luke from your Alumni Team join us to chat about giving, how it keeps you connected with your chapter, and how it influences your discipleship journey with Jesus. Start HERE to connect with your chapter through giving! Need help? Send us an email...
E119: Final Thoughts on Vocational Transition
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBEnjoy a few previously unheard pieces of advice from recent guests as we wrap up our series on vocational transition. RELATED EPISODE(S) E113: Navigating a Career in Academia (Apple, Spotify) E115: Navigating a Career in Finance (Apple, Spotify) InterVarsity World Changers E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) ...
E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBHow can I partner well with Jesus in my work as an engineer? This week, we enjoy the final alumni interview in our series about vocational transition. Milwaukee School of Engineering alumna Nikky Fujimoto joins us to share about her experiences transitioning into full-time work as an engineer with Milwaukee Tool. Whether it's establishing healthy work/life boundaries, starting a small group at work, or showing hospitality to her coworkers, Nikky is learning a great deal about how J...
E117: Navigating a Career as an Entrepreneur
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat advice do you have for someone dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur after graduation? This week, hip hop artist, mobile game developer, and entrepreneur, Ace Patterson (Call Me Ace), joins the podcast to share about his experience "doing what he's got to do to survive." And in his experience, survival is marked by the relationships you cultivate while finding joy in the process. Not by the accolades. CONNECT WITH ACE Spotify LinkedIn Instagram Website RELATED EPISODE(S) ...
E116: Navigating a Career in the Arts
April 23, 2024 15:32 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat's it like developing a career in the arts after graduation? This week we're joined by Lydia Goldie, an InterVarsity alumna with a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School. And Lydia is going to share her experience developing a career as a professional vocalist in operas and musicals; a calling that requires dedication, thick skin, and a unique vision for partnership with Jesus. MORE FROM LYDIA Visit her website Connect on Instagram RELATED EPISODE(S) E112: A Foun...
E115: Navigating a Career in Finance
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBHow do I navigate a career that focuses so heavily on money? This week, we're joined by Kyle Campbell, UNC Wilmington alumnus and VP of Corporate Development for a billion-dollar wealth integrator. With 10 years of professional experience in banking and finance, Kyle sits down with Jon to chat about vocational transition and staying rooted in Jesus in an industry that is laser-focused on dollars and cents and the bottom line. CONNECT WITH KYLE LinkedIn RELATED EPISODE(S) Check ...
E114: Navigating a Career in Nursing
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBWhat are the unique opportunities and challenges of starting a career in nursing? We're continuing our series on vocation transition with alumna and travel nurse, Valerie Parkins (Winona State University). Valerie explains some of the early challenges related to the transition to full-time work as a nurse, along with the unique ways God is inviting her to partner with him as she cares for vulnerable populations (and their loved ones) in the NICU and PICU. RELATED EPISODE(S) E66: ...
E113: Navigating a Career in Academia
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBHoping to become a professor after completing your degrees? Wondering what the early days of transition from full-time student to full-time academic are like? This week is the first of several upcoming interviews with InterVarsity alumni from diverse career paths who have navigated the transition from student life to professional life. We're joined by Dr. Felicia Song, Yale Christian Fellowship Alumna, and Professor of Sociology at Westmont College. Drawing on her own experience wi...
E112: A Foundation for Vocational Transition
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWe're kicking off a new series about vocational transition! What's it like making the jump from full-time student rhythms to full-time work rhythms? Before we hear from a number of alumni like you about their experience with this transition, we're going to lay a foundation. This week, we're joined by IVP authors Dr. Ryan Tafilowski and Dr. Ross Chapman who recently released their book Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind With God and For Others. Ross and Ryan are going to provide som...
E111: Final Thoughts on Relational Transition
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week, we get to hear a few final thoughts from recent guests, Emily Francis, Dr. Bryan Loritts, and Dr. Steven Argue, on the topic of relational transition. If you didn't catch their full episodes, check out the links below. RELATED EPISODES E102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify) E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After Graduation (Apple, Spotify) E106: Relating to Parents After Moving Out (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us...
E110: Revisit - Finding Your Footing with New Roommates
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBHow long has it been since you lived with a roommate you didn't know? One relational transition you might encounter after graduation is the switch from living with your best friends to living with people you've never met. This week, we're revisiting our conversation with veteran InterVarsity staff Nicole Carline and discussing some helpful tips for establishing a healthy relationship with new roommates. If you find yourself needing to save money on rent by signing a lease with new ...
E109: Discernment, Community, and Manuscript Study
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB"I'm really going to miss chapter camp when I graduate..." So many memories were made with our chapters at InterVarsity conferences. Chapter Camp, in particular. And missing that rhythm can feel like a major loss after graduation. But what if there was an opportunity to experience something similar as an alum? This week, we chat with Aaron and Eun Lech, two InterVarsity alumni who have incorporated a regular rhythm of retreat in their post-graduation lives by attending Campus by ...
E108: Revisit - Single, Just Because
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBHow do I navigate being single after graduation? We've talked about a number of relationships that will change as you transition to life after graduation. But maybe your biggest concern isn't friends, family, or a spouse. Maybe you're concerned about being single. This week we revisit our conversation with Bridget Gee, veteran InterVarsity staff and author of Single, Just Because: A Pilgrimage Into Holy Aloneness. Bridget provides some insight into her own journey as a single woman...
E107: Getting Married After Graduation
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBWe're wrapping up our series on relational transition after graduation with a look at one last relationship: marriage! This week we're chatting with Sam and Ashlin, two InterVarsity Alumni from Minnesota State Mankato navigating their first year of marriage together. Handling conflict, establishing new routines, pursuing Jesus together... Ashlin and Sam share about the new ways that they're relating to one another since getting married last summer. RELATED EPISODE(S) E101: Genesis...
E106: Relating to Parents After Moving Out
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBWhen I move out, how will things change between my parents and me? This week, we discuss the relational changes that often happen between us and our parents when we move away after graduation. How do I handle the loss of day-to-day interactions? What's the proper balance between dependence and independence? What are some practical steps I can take today to navigate these changes? Steve Argue, PhD (Fuller Youth Institute), provides some much-needed insight as we wrap up the parents ...
E105: Moving in With Parents After Graduation Pt 2
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week, we continue our conversation with Joe Thackwell about moving home after graduation. How do I cultivate an adult relationship with my parents? (What if it's not a safe relationship to pursue?) How do I know if I'm ready to move? Joe guides us through each of these questions and provides some great final advice to help us nurture this relationship as it transitions after graduation. RELATED EPISODE(S) E105: Moving in With Parents After Graduation (Apple, Spotify) RESOURC...
E104: Moving in With Parents After Graduation
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBI'm moving back home after graduation. HELP! Moving in with your parents? For some, it's always been the plan. For others, it's... less than ideal. For many, it's somewhere in between. However you're feeling about it, After IV and special guest Joe Thackwell (veteran InterVarsity staff) are here to provide some useful tips as you prepare to move in with your parents (or grandparents or other guardians) after graduation. RELATED EPISODE(S) E101: Genesis 2 and Our Need for Relation...
E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After Graduation
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBI'm new in town and I don't know anyone. Where do I start? Dr. Bryan Loritts (Enduring Friendship) joins the podcast this week to help us prepare for making (and keeping) friends after graduation. Where do I look? How do I start? What challenges can I expect? We tackle these questions (and more) to help you on the journey of relational transition as you graduate. RELATED EPISODE(S) E102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify) E80: I'm so Tired of Church Hopping: ...
E102: Ending Well With My Friends on Campus
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat does it mean to "end well" on campus? Crushing finals? Being named valedictorian? C's for degrees? What about knowing how to find closure and appropriate next steps with your friends? In this episode, Jon chats with Emily Francis, an InterVarsity staff with lots of experience helping alumni make the transition to life after graduation. Emily has some must-hear advice about how to end well with friends on campus so that you can set yourself up for lasting relationships in the n...
E101: Genesis 2 and Our Need for Relationship
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBAfter IV is back for a new year of episodes! And we're kicking off our 2024 calendar with a series of conversations about relational transition. What are some of the big relational changes that we can anticipate with graduation? How do we navigate them well? As all InterVarsity alumni love to do, we're starting this exploration with a look at scripture! This week, Jon dives into Genesis 2 with Scott Schimmel from The YouSchool to see what we can learn about our relational needs bas...
Introducing Our Newest Podcast: InterVarsity World Changers!
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBEnjoy a brief introduction to our newest alumni podcast: InterVarsity World Changers! Subscribe and enjoy full episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts! You can also support InterVarsity World Changers! STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★
BONUS: Theology &... Mystery, Doctrine, Humility with Dr. Emily Hill & Dr. Jeff Liou
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBEnjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Dr. Emily Hill & Dr. Jeff Liou about Theology and why it matters for life after graduation. See you in 2024 with new episodes of After IV! RELATED EPISODE E98: What is Theology and Why Should it Matter to Me? (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★...
BONUS: Examples of Paraphrase/Praise/Probe with Seth Freeman
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.31 MBEnjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Seth Freeman about three little words to help navigate challenging and hot topic conversations. See you in 2024 with new episodes of After IV! RELATED EPISODE E96: Three Little Words for Navigating Difficult Conversations (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website ★ Support t...
After IV Trailer
December 15, 2023 03:04 - 38 seconds - 930 KBHey, InterVarsity alumni! This is After IV, your podcast for navigating life after graduation. This is both an exciting and potentially tricky transition you’re making and you might feel a little unsure about the coming weeks and months. We’re here to provide you with expert advice, practical skills, and plenty of encouragement as you learn how to keep saying "Yes!" to Jesus in your new context. This is After IV, and this podcast is for you, alumni. STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afteriv...
BONUS: Loneliness and the Power of Presence with Jason Gaboury
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBEnjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Jason Gaboury about embracing loneliness and his book Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness. See you in 2024 with new episodes of After IV! RELATED EPISODE E95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Compassion? (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website ...
REVISIT: Making Room in Advent with Bette Dickinson
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBAdvent has officially begun! As a way to prep for this season, enjoy a revisit of last year's conversation with Bette Dickinson about her book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder. See you in 2024 with new episodes of After IV! RELATED EPISODE Why Advent? with Jason Gaboury (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website ★ Supp...
E100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of After IV: A Top 10 Countdown!
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB100 EPISODES!! This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of After IV! Enjoy a countdown of the Top 10 most popular episodes from the last 3 years along with some commentary from Jon and a returning guest, Steve Baty (Jon's bestie). And stay tuned until the end for a very exciting announcement for InterVarsity Alumni! Thanks so much to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters for three years and 100 episodes of After IV! Alumni, it is a huge honor to walk through this post-grad...
E99: From Passion to Doubt to Spiritual Reawakening: The Story of Rocco’s Modern Life
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week, Jon chats with Rocco, an InterVarsity alumnus who shares a story of hope and deep faith turned to overwhelming skepticism. Just a few short years after graduation, Rocco was no longer interested in Jesus... Until one night when God made it abundantly clear that he was still very interested in Rocco. TELL US YOUR FAVORITE AFTER IV STORIES! Our 100th episode is almost here! Visit us on socials @afterivpod or on SpeakPipe and tell us about your favorite episode or how Afte...
E98: What is Theology and Why Should it Matter to Me?
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBTheology? Isn't that just for pastors and academics? No! This week's guests, Dr. Emily Hill and Dr. Jeff Liou, would contend that we are all theologians and that our theology has extremely practical implications for our everyday life. Emily and Jeff are theologians, are on staff with InterVarsity's Theological Foundations Department, and co-host the Theology & podcast. Today, they're going to help us think through the questions, "What is theology and why does it matter for my life ...
E97: "Harvest" Part 3: The Final Chapter!
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week, we get to hear the final portion of Jon's conversation with "Harvest", an alumna with a 15-year history of missions work in China. Jon and "Harvest" reflect further on insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, and "Harvest" shares about a Chinese New Year celebration with an unexpected opportunity to influence hundreds for Christ. PAST EPISODES WITH HARVEST E64: Harvest at Urbana E70: How I Got to China E85: Meeting Jesus in Mandatory Quarantine BONUS: River vs Bolder TELL U...
E96: Three Little Words for Navigating Difficult Conversations
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB"I love conflict and I never worry about saying the wrong thing." (Said no one, ever...) Hard conversations are exactly that. Hard. We worry about making the most compelling argument and being able to answer every question perfectly. But what if the most important thing about a hard conversation isn't saying all the right words? What if it's just... listening? This week's guest, Professor Seth Freeman, explains why winning comes when we simply take time to understand and also pro...
E95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Compassion?
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB"I don't wanna be lonely no more..." (Rob Thomas, 2005) We're in a loneliness epidemic and we want to find a way out. But what if there's something to be gained by EMBRACING LONELINESS in healthy ways instead of simply trying to eliminate it? Jason Gaboury, author of Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness, joins this week to talk about the extremely counter-intuitive approach of finding greater compassion and connectedness by embracing our loneliness. Resources Loneliness Assess...
E94: Faith, Courage, and a Much-Needed Hug: Persevering When Community is Hard to Find
October 17, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBDid you ever just need a hug? Last year, Corryn moved to Small Town, MN for a new job after graduation. With few churches and even fewer recent grads, finding meaningful connections was much harder than expected. Today, Corryn shares her story of the faith, courage, and one incredibly important hug that helped her persevere in her search for community after graduation. RELATED EPISODES E36: Find the Right Church (Apple, Spotify) E80: I'm so Tired of Church Hopping! (Apple, Spotif...
E93: But What ACTUALLY Happened?: Five Months Post-Graduation with Nolan Groninger
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWhat ever happened to Nolan? Back in May, we met Nolan Groninger, a Purdue University alumnus who was about to step into life after graduation. He had several questions and extremely high hopes for this new season. But what actually happened? Today we find out! Nolan rejoins the podcast for an update on reality versus expectations and how he's met God in extremely unexpected ways. Related Episodes Our first chat with Nolan - Apple, Spotify Stay in Touch! Instagram & FB: @afteriv...
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Louis Tay & Well-Being at Work
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this previously unheard moment, Dr. Louis Tay gives practical advice for promoting well-being in the workplace. Missed Dr. Tay's original episode? Check it out below! Feeling Good/Doing Good: Expertise on Well-Being and Optimal Functioning - Apple, Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★
BONUS EPISODE: Kate Harwood & Church Conga Lines
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MBIn this previously unheard moment, Kate Harwood (JMU Alumna) shares about her love for the local church and the impact its having in her life after graduation. Missed Kate's original episode? Check it out below! I'm Gone to Carolina: Post-Graduation with the Greensboro Fellows - Apple, Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★
BONUS EPISODE: Hon Eng & Be a Sṓzō not a Bozo
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 9.86 MBIn this previously unheard moment, Hon Eng (IV Grad & Faculty Ministry) shares about the ministry of human flourishing and its encouragement to grad students. Missed Hon's original episode? Check it out below! Grad School and Beyond: Navigating Faith and Academia - Apple, Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★
BONUS EPISODE: “Harvest” & River vs. Boulder
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 7.66 MBIn the previously unheard moment, "Harvest" (a longterm alumna missionary to China) gives a surprising answer to Jon's question about potential risks and backlash to being discovered as a missionary. Missed "Harvest's" previous episodes? Enjoy below! How I Got to China ("Harvest" Part 1) - Apple, Spotify Meeting Jesus in Mandatory Quarantine ("Harvest Part 2") - Apple, Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★
E92: Self-Control Instead of Reckless Indulgence: Beyond Willpower and Positive Thinking
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB"What I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do" (Romans 7:15). Reckless indulgence. It's a battle we all fight. Do we just need more willpower or is there something more? This week, Jay Kim returns to talk about cultivating self-control instead of reckless indulgence and provides some practical tools for doing this work. Jay Kim is the lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and the author of the IVP titles Analog Christian and Analog Church. Related Episodes Joy I...
E91: Joy Instead of Comparison: Anchored in God’s Goodness with Jay Kim
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBComparison is literally killing us. But the antidote is probably simpler than you think. Pastor and author Jay Kim joins this week to share about joy deeply rooted in God's goodness as the remedy our souls need for constant comparison in this digital age. Jay Kim is the lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and the author of the IVP titles Analog Christian and Analog Church. Related Episodes Feeling Good/Doing Good - Apple, Spotify Managing Anxiety - Apple, Spotify ...
E90: Feeling Good/Doing Good: Expertise on Well-Being and Optimal Functioning
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBWe all want to live healthy, fulfilling lives. But how do you actually do that? This week, Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences shares his expertise on well-being and how to live a life built on a foundation of loving God and having godly loves. What’s Hindering My Well-Being? Quick happiness/low satisfaction activities (e.g., social media, addictive behaviors) Loneliness and superficial relationships Over-reliance on convenience Focus on...
E89: Navigating Anxiety with Grace and Grit: 10 Tips for Post-Graduation Anxiety
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBWhy am I anxious? How do I manage my anxiety? How am I supposed to feel about being an anxious Christian? We answer these questions and more this week as Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Barry Ries, helps us better understand our anxiety and provides 10 healthy tips for anxiety management in life after graduation. Related Episodes A Guided Meditation Tool - Apple, Spotify Finding Healthy Community - Apple, Spotify Spending Time in Scripture - Apple, Spotify Focusing Outside Yourself ...
E88: I'm Gone to Carolina: Post-Graduation with the Greensboro Fellows
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat if there was a program to help you start well in life after graduation? There is! This week, James Madison University alumna, Kate Harwood, joins Jon to share about her experience with the Greensboro Fellows and how it helped prepare her to flourish at work, at church, and in the world around her. Related Episodes Finding Your Footing in Transition (Pt 1): Apple, Spotify I'm So Tired of Church Hopping!: Apple, Spotify Level Up Your 20s: Apple, Spotify Learn more about The ...
E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBSometimes our plans completely crash and burn... That was Linda's experience. But after taking an unexpected gap year in the middle of her college career, Linda found that God has a way of turning our ruined plans into amazing opportunities. Enjoy this alumna's story of learning to trust God more deeply by becoming an InterVarsity volunteer. Ready to volunteer? Email [email protected] to get started! Related Episodes: Leading Through A Pandemic: Apple, Spotify Waiting on G...
E86: Grad School and Beyond: Navigating Faith and Academia
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB"How do I navigate faith and grad school?" This week, Jon is joined by Hon Eng, a seasoned professional with InterVarsity's Grad and Faculty Ministry (GFM). From transitioning to grad school, dealing with anxiety, and understanding the concept of calling, this episode highlights how GFM provides a supportive community that helps alumni more effectively navigate faith and academia. Related Episodes: A Starter's Guide to Grad School Part 1: Apple, Spotify A Starter's Guide to Grad ...