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After IV

203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Hey, 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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Episode 26: Why Lent? (with Jason Gaboury)

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

What is Lent? Where did it come from? Why and how should I engage with it? And what's that about an Abbot's cat? Enjoy this week's episode as we explore Lent together with InterVarsity's Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury.  Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E26: Why Lent? (with Jason Gaboury)

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

What is Lent? Where did it come from? Why and how should I engage with it? And what's that about an Abbot's cat? Enjoy this week's episode as we explore Lent together with InterVarsity's Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury.  Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 25: C Terrence (Marquette University - Revisited) Pt 2

February 22, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Being fully humanized. Being a fully realized child of God. Living life with dignity and purpose. This and more on this week's episode of After IV as we wrap up Black History Month with Part 2 of Jon's conversation with C Terrence from Marquette University. Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E25: C Terrence (Marquette University - Revisited) Pt 2

February 22, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Being fully humanized. Being a fully realized child of God. Living life with dignity and purpose. This and more on this week's episode of After IV as we wrap up Black History Month with Part 2 of Jon's conversation with C Terrence from Marquette University. Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

E24: C Terrence (Marquette University - Revisited) Pt 1

February 15, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Walking with your chapter into hard conversations. Raising multiracial children. Discussing race and identity with those kids. Jon and his guest, C Terrence, cover these topics and more in this week's episode revisit as we continue to platform African American voices during the month of February. Happy Black History Month! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 24: C Terrence (Marquette University - Revisited) Pt 1

February 15, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Walking with your chapter into hard conversations. Raising multiracial children. Discussing race and identity with those kids. Jon and his guest, C Terrence, cover these topics and more in this week's episode revisit as we continue to platform African American voices during the month of February. Happy Black History Month! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

Episode 23: Rachel (UW Eau Claire - Revisited)

February 08, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a revisit of Jon's conversation with Rachel from UW Eau Claire. In addition to other post-college stories, Rachel shares her experience as a biracial woman connecting with an all-white small group at church. Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E23: Rachel (UW Eau Claire - Revisited)

February 08, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a revisit of Jon's conversation with Rachel from UW Eau Claire. In addition to other post-college stories, Rachel shares her experience as a biracial woman connecting with an all-white small group at church. Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

E22: Briana (University of Chicago) - Pt. 2

February 01, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Happy Black History Month! This week we hear the rest of Jon's conversation with Briana. From mourning to a renewed sense of purpose in God's call on her life, Briana talks about how to partner with God (in the big and small) in your everyday life. Tune in for the rest of the month to hear more stories from a few of InterVarsity's African American Alumni! More from Briana: YouTube: Bri, Myself, and God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: [email protected] Website Get su...

Episode 22: Briana (University of Chicago) - Pt. 2

February 01, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Happy Black History Month! This week we hear the rest of Jon's conversation with Briana. From mourning to a renewed sense of purpose in God's call on her life, Briana talks about how to partner with God (in the big and small) in your everyday life. Tune in for the rest of the month to hear more stories from a few of InterVarsity's African American Alumni! More from Briana: YouTube: Bri, Myself, and God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: [email protected] Website Get su...

Episode 21: Briana (University of Chicago) - Pt. 1

January 25, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Unexpected loss is inevitable. How will we respond when it happens? Jon and Briana (University of Chicago) discuss what it looks like to walk with God through the pain of mourning in this week's episode. More from Briana: YouTube: Bri, Myself, and God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: [email protected] Website Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E21: Briana (University of Chicago) - Pt. 1

January 25, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Unexpected loss is inevitable. How will we respond when it happens? Jon and Briana (University of Chicago) discuss what it looks like to walk with God through the pain of mourning in this week's episode. More from Briana: YouTube: Bri, Myself, and God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: [email protected] Website Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

E20: Merry Christmas and a Happy FIRST YEAR!

December 21, 2021 23:17 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Hey All! It's been too long... We're not quite back yet, but listen in as we celebrate After IV's first year on the air and take a look back at our very first episode with Eunice from University of Minnesota - Duluth. Thanks for a great year and we'll see you again in January! Get subscribed so you know when we're back up and running! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 20: Merry Christmas and a Happy FIRST YEAR!

December 21, 2021 23:17 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Hey All! It's been too long... We're not quite back yet, but listen in as we celebrate After IV's first year on the air and take a look back at our very first episode with Eunice from University of Minnesota - Duluth. Thanks for a great year and we'll see you again in January! Get subscribed so you know when we're back up and running! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

Alumni, We Have A Problem...

November 09, 2021 13:03 - 1 minute - 1.46 MB

One of the lessons we learn after college is that life doesn't always go to plan. The same happens after operating system updates. Our editing software is crashing hard and we're troubleshooting. No new episodes this week, but stay tuned! More great alumni stories are on the horizon. See you then! Get subscribed so you know when we're back up and running! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 19: Tswjyeej (University of Wisconsin - Stout)

November 02, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The formative nature of church community. Faith development after college. The unexpected joy of finding romantic love! Jon and his guest, Tswjyeej, discuss this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E19: Tswjyeej (University of Wisconsin - Stout)

November 02, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The formative nature of church community. Faith development after college. The unexpected joy of finding romantic love! Jon and his guest, Tswjyeej, discuss this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

E18: Claire Lin, PhD (University of Michigan)

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Jon gets reminiscent about one of his college birthdays after turning 35 last week. Claire, a recent graduate from a University of Michigan PhD program, shares her heart for evangelism in her post-college context and provides helpful tools for our own growth as every-day-life evangelists. Enjoy! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 18: Claire Lin, PhD (University of Michigan)

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Jon gets reminiscent about one of his college birthdays after turning 35 last week. Claire, a recent graduate from a University of Michigan PhD program, shares her heart for evangelism in her post-college context and provides helpful tools for our own growth as every-day-life evangelists. Enjoy! Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

Episode 17: Rick Mattson (Apologist, Evangelist, Author) - Pt. 2

October 19, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with Rick Mattson: Apologist, Evangelist, Author, and InterVarsity Alumni! Jon asks a few more "stump the chump" questions like, "Do we even need God in this high access world?" Rick also shares some tips for post-college evangelism. Enjoy! A few things you may want to look into after this episode... Authors: Tim Keller & Lee Strobel God Behaving Badly by David T. Lamb Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan Check out Rick's blog, books, and other ma...

E17: Rick Mattson (Apologist, Evangelist, Author) - Pt. 2

October 19, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with Rick Mattson: Apologist, Evangelist, Author, and InterVarsity Alumni! Jon asks a few more "stump the chump" questions like, "Do we even need God in this high access world?" Rick also shares some tips for post-college evangelism. Enjoy! A few things you may want to look into after this episode... Authors: Tim Keller & Lee Strobel God Behaving Badly by David T. Lamb Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan Check out Rick's blog, books, and other ma...

E16: Rick Mattson (Apologist, Evangelist, Author) - Pt. 1

October 12, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Part one of Jon's chat with Rick Mattson: Apologist, Evangelist, Author, and InterVarsity Alumni! Rick shares about his experience with life after college and then participates in a little "Stump the Chump". A few things you might want to look into after this episode... 1) An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling 2) Check out Rick's blog, books, and other materials at rickmattsonoutreach.com Get Subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this po...

Episode 16: Rick Mattson (Apologist, Evangelist, Author) - Pt. 1

October 12, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Part one of Jon's chat with Rick Mattson: Apologist, Evangelist, Author, and InterVarsity Alumni! Rick shares about his experience with life after college and then participates in a little "Stump the Chump". A few things you might want to look into after this episode... 1) An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling 2) Check out Rick's blog, books, and other materials at rickmattsonoutreach.com Get Subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

Episode 15: Erica Young Reitz (After College) - Pt 2

May 20, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with After College author, Erica Young Reitz. Listen in as Erica offers insights from her book and her work with After College Transition about building friendships, contentment at work, and post-college family relationships. More from Erica Young Reitz Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E15: Erica Young Reitz (After College) - Pt 2

May 20, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with After College author, Erica Young Reitz. Listen in as Erica offers insights from her book and her work with After College Transition about building friendships, contentment at work, and post-college family relationships. More from Erica Young Reitz Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

E14: Erica Young Reitz (After College) - Pt 1

May 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

After College author, Erica Young Reitz, offers insights from her book and her work with After College Transition for listeners wrestling with finding a church community, building friendships, contentment at work, and post-college family relationships.  A few mentions from this episode: More from Erica Young Reitz For more insights on entering a church community from a pastor's perspective, check out our previous episode with Normandale College alumnus, Steve Get subscribed! Ep...

Episode 14: Erica Young Reitz (After College) - Pt 1

May 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

After College author, Erica Young Reitz, offers insights from her book and her work with After College Transition for listeners wrestling with finding a church community, building friendships, contentment at work, and post-college family relationships.  A few mentions from this episode: More from Erica Young Reitz For more insights on entering a church community from a pastor's perspective, check out our previous episode with Normandale College alumnus, Steve Get subscribed! Ep...

E13: David (Michigan Tech)

May 06, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

David, a Michigan Tech alum, shares with Jon about his experience as an athlete leader in his chapter and what it was like entering the job market as an engineer in the pandemic. Also, it was David's BIRTHDAY!  Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 13: David (Michigan Tech)

May 06, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

David, a Michigan Tech alum, shares with Jon about his experience as an athlete leader in his chapter and what it was like entering the job market as an engineer in the pandemic. Also, it was David's BIRTHDAY!  Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod

E12: Elleen (University of Wisconsin - Stout)

April 29, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Would you like to hear a story about a "once-upon-a-time" college first year who met InterVarsity and started impacting her family's spiritual trajectory because of her risky "Yes!" to follow Jesus? How about one about someone who entered the job market in the middle of a pandemic and learned to trust Jesus with her future? If so, this episode of After IV is for you! Listen in on my chat with Elleen, an alumna from UW Stout, and the beginning of her post-college journey, here!

Episode 12: Elleen (University of Wisconsin - Stout)

April 29, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Would you like to hear a story about a "once-upon-a-time" college first year who met InterVarsity and started impacting her family's spiritual trajectory because of her risky "Yes!" to follow Jesus? How about one about someone who entered the job market in the middle of a pandemic and learned to trust Jesus with her future? If so, this episode of After IV is for you! Listen in on my chat with Elleen, an alumna from UW Stout, and the beginning of her post-college journey, here!

E11: C Terrence (Marquette University) - Pt 2

April 22, 2021 05:01 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with C Terrence. Listen in as they continue their chat about raising kids, C Terrence's ongoing faith development after college, and perspectives on work and sharing faith within your profession. Enjoy!

Episode 11: C Terrence (Marquette University) - Pt 2

April 22, 2021 05:01 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Part two of Jon's conversation with C Terrence. Listen in as they continue their chat about raising kids, C Terrence's ongoing faith development after college, and perspectives on work and sharing faith within your profession. Enjoy!

Episode 10: C Terrence (Marquette University) - Pt 1

April 15, 2021 07:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In part one of this two-part episode, Jon and Marquette University alum, C Terrence, talk about getting older, the importance of weathering hard conversations, and parenting.

E10: C Terrence (Marquette University) - Pt 1

April 15, 2021 07:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In part one of this two-part episode, Jon and Marquette University alum, C Terrence, talk about getting older, the importance of weathering hard conversations, and parenting.

Episode 9: Phoebe (Bemidji State University)

April 08, 2021 04:05 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Phoebe and Jon discuss the uncertain realities of an international student living post-graduation, the usefulness of relational evangelism in a the workplace, and remembering God's faithfulness in difficult times.

E9: Phoebe (Bemidji State University)

April 08, 2021 04:05 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Phoebe and Jon discuss the uncertain realities of an international student living post-graduation, the usefulness of relational evangelism in a the workplace, and remembering God's faithfulness in difficult times.

Episode 8: Steve (Normandale Community College)

April 01, 2021 06:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Twin Cities pastor and Normandale InterVarsity alum, Steve, chats with Jon about obstacles and practical approaches to getting connected with a church. If you're a post-college adult who's struggled to feel connected with a church community, this episode is for you!

E8: Steve (Normandale Community College)

April 01, 2021 06:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Twin Cities pastor and Normandale InterVarsity alum, Steve, chats with Jon about obstacles and practical approaches to getting connected with a church. If you're a post-college adult who's struggled to feel connected with a church community, this episode is for you!

E7: Katie (University of Georgia)

March 24, 2021 04:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

University of Georgia alumna, Katie, shares about life as an educator (both in and out of COVID), what it looks like to be a Christian in her field, and what God is teaching her about being single.

Episode 7: Katie (University of Georgia)

March 24, 2021 04:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

University of Georgia alumna, Katie, shares about life as an educator (both in and out of COVID), what it looks like to be a Christian in her field, and what God is teaching her about being single.

Episode 6: Nyika (University of Minnesota)

March 12, 2021 17:54 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

What do you do when it seems like God just isn't at work? Nyika from the University of Minnesota shares with Jon about his experiences with these quiet seasons after graduation.

E6: Nyika (University of Minnesota)

March 12, 2021 17:54 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

What do you do when it seems like God just isn't at work? Nyika from the University of Minnesota shares with Jon about his experiences with these quiet seasons after graduation.

E5: Erica (Minnesota State - Mankato)

March 04, 2021 00:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Jon catches up with his old friend, Erica, from Minnesota State Mankato about having NO CLUE what to do or expect after graduation. Enjoy!

Episode 5: Erica (Minnesota State - Mankato)

March 04, 2021 00:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Jon catches up with his old friend, Erica, from Minnesota State Mankato about having NO CLUE what to do or expect after graduation. Enjoy!

Episode 4: Daniel & Leah (School of Mines & South Dakota State University)

December 23, 2020 05:17 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Jon chats with TWO people (bonus!), Daniel and Leah, from South Dakota as they share about some of the harder-than-expected realities of life after InterVarsity.

E4: Daniel & Leah (School of Mines & South Dakota State University)

December 23, 2020 05:17 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Jon chats with TWO people (bonus!), Daniel and Leah, from South Dakota as they share about some of the harder-than-expected realities of life after InterVarsity.

E3: Rachel (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire)

December 23, 2020 04:43 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Rachel shares about an intimate moment with her chapter at large group, balancing expectations and reality after graduation, and how to join a church in your own hometown.

Episode 3: Rachel (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire)

December 23, 2020 04:43 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Rachel shares about an intimate moment with her chapter at large group, balancing expectations and reality after graduation, and how to join a church in your own hometown.

Episode 2: Kyong (Milwaukee School of Engineering)

December 23, 2020 03:55 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kyong gives Jon some great advice about the best ways to make friends and find community after college.