After IV

Life's too distracting to have a meaningful prayer time...Do you ever feel this way? You're not alone! Spiritual Director and clinical counselor, Nader Sahyouni, says that distraction is one of the most common barriers people experience in prayer. Whether it's the result of big life choices, frustrations at work, or relentless TikTok notifications, life is just distracting. And the remedy isn't simply getting more focused... It's leaning into God's gracious invitation to experience his love and care for us.Join us this week for an invitation to transition from prayer motivated by task and obligation to a sense of relationship and connection with a loving God (plus a few practical tips to help the distracted pray-er...)RELATED EPISODEE166: Where Does God Want Me to Go?: Developing Tools for Discernment (YouTube, Spotify, Apple)RESOURCESNader's WebsiteDistraction ProblemsSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

How do I know where God is leading me?This episode kicks off a new series on After IV. We're exploring a few of the changes we can expect in our faith experience after graduation.On this episode, clinical counselor and spiritual director Nader Sahyouni joins us to unpack the shift from being driven to being called. Nader introduces listeners to the practice of discernment—not just for big decisions, but as a daily rhythm. He explains the role of consolation and desolation, how to build a personal rule of life, and why our desires—when rightly ordered—can lead us closer to God. Whether you're feeling burned out or just unsure about next steps, this episode offers practical tools for tuning into God's daily invitations.RESOURCESNader's WebsiteDeveloping a Rule of LifeRELATED EPISODE(S)E78: Finding Your Footing on Purpose (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

What does it really look like to navigate life after college with hope and faith? Erica Young Reitz returns to After IV with wisdom from the newly revised edition of her book After College, now updated for Gen Z. In this encouraging conversation, Erica and Jon explore the challenges of transition, the unique superpowers Gen Z brings to the table, and the role of spiritual formation in all of it. Whether you're anxious about what's next or simply looking for clarity, this episode will help you breathe deep, name what's normal, and take your next step with Jesus.RESOURCESGrab your copy of After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith by Erica Young ReitzVisit the After College Transition website for more resources!RELATED EPISODEE102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

When the final final whistle blows and a college athlete hangs up her jersey for the last time, what happens next?For Julia, an Athletes InterVarsity Alumna from UW-River Falls, it was a challenging transition. Saying goodbye to her team, managing an unfamiliar routine, and embracing her new grad school environment meant following Jesus into uncertainty. But God had been preparing her to take courageous steps of faith like these since joining the UW-River Falls Women's Basketball team during her junior year. It was here, as a brand new member of the team, that Julia planted a team Bible study; a ministry that has continued to grow and flourish since she graduated in 2024. It may not look quite the same, but Julia is still courageously saying "yes" to Jesus in her new context and learning what it means to lean into her identity as a child of God and follower of Jesus.RELATED EPISODEE102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify)E163: Cookies with Andy (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

In this special bonus episode, Philip Sheegog shares his final words of wisdom for alumni navigating life after graduation. Reflecting on his own journey, he encourages us to trust in God's provision, release fear, and hold onto His faithfulness—even when the future feels uncertain.RELATED EPISODEE162: Holding Your Calling with Open Hands (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Jon realizes a dream today: Eating a really big cookie with Andy Mineo. (If you aren't watching this on YouTube, you should be. Link HERE.)RELATED EPISODEE20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New (YouTube, Spotify, Apple)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

As an artist, what does it mean to pursue your calling while holding it with open hands? In this episode, Philip Sheegog, an Arts InterVarsity alumnus and co-founder of the electroacoustic duo Arkai, shares his journey from Juilliard to life as a touring musician. He opens up about navigating calling, trusting God's plan in a highly competitive industry, and resisting the pressure to define success by the world's standards. Through personal stories and wisdom, Philip challenges alumni to surrender our gifts to God, trust His timing, and embrace a vision bigger than ourselves.RELATED EPISODEE116: Navigating a Career in the Arts (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

What does modern psychology have to say about our pursuit of health and wellness? As we close our wellness series this week, we're revisiting our conversation with Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences. Listen in as Dr. Tay shares his expertise on well-being and how to live a life built on a foundation of loving God and having godly loves.RELATED EPISODE(S)E89: Navigating Anxiety with Grace and Grit: 10 Tips for Post-Graduation Anxiety (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)E91: Joy Instead of Comparison: Anchored in God's Goodness with Jay Kim (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)E92: Self-Control Instead of Reckless Indulgence: Beyond Willpower and Positive Thinking (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

We all know work can be difficult, but when does difficult become unhealthy?This week, Chase Read returns to share about her difficult decision to leave a job. The work was something she loved, believed in, and had spent a lot of time studying to do. But when it became clear that the job was a detriment to her mental and emotional wellness, Chase discerned that it was time to step away. And, although it required her to step into unfamiliar territory, Chase was comforted to find a familiar God walking through that transition with her.RELATED EPISODE(S)E153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe  ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we're joined by Justin Morrissette, a Purdue University alumnus who's going to share about his wellness journey after graduation. Physical fitness has been a longtime value for Justin, but changes in context and daily rhythms required a renewed commitment to his physical wellness after graduation. However, in addition to getting regular exercise, Justin also found himself continuing to grow in meaningful relationships and with unexpected opportunities to have spiritual conversations at the gym.RELATED EPISODESE153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)E67: Do You Even Rook Lift?!: Checkmates, Lifting Weights, and Questions About Identity (Apple, Spotfy, YouTube)FIND JUSTIN ON AMAZONSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Between her junior and senior years of college, Halley began what she expected to be an ordinary summer of work, living at home, and relaxing with her family. But all of those plans changed one Tuesday night when Halley suddenly realized she could no longer see. And as she tried to explain to her family what she was experiencing, she also found that she couldn't speak...Listen in as Halley shares about her wellness journey after navigating a life-threatening health scare and how she sensed Jesus' invitation to slow down and experience life-giving rest in him.JON & HALLEY BREAKDOWN PSALM 18E84: Broad Paths and Strong Ankles (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Are there good emotions and bad emotions? Should we be investing extra effort into only feeling certain emotions and avoiding others?Our guest this week, Dr. Kevin Chapman, would suggest that our full spectrum of emotions is a gift from God, even the ones we'd often prefer to eliminate. And through a better understanding of common external triggers, along with our thoughts and responses to them, we can master our emotions, better commune with God and others, and lean into emotional wellness.MORE FROM DR. CHAPMANMastering Our Emotions: Biblical Principles for Emotional HealthWebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)E155: Caring for Our Mental Health in Seasons of Transition (Apple, Spotify, Youtube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." ~Matthew 22:37What does it mean to love God with our minds? This week, Stan Wallace of Global Scholars joins the podcast to share why the discipleship of our mind is fundamental to our wellness journey and how it influences the way we love God and love others.RELATED EPISODEE153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)ADDITIONAL RESOURCESHave We Lost Our Minds?Stan Wallace's websiteThinking Christianly (with J.P. Moreland and Stan W. Wallace)Global ScholarsLove Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the SoulThe Christian MindSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Loss of community. Change in routine. Lack of consistency. All of these things have a significant impact on our mental health in season of transition. So, what can we do to navigate these changes in a way that promotes wellness and healthy practices?Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Chase Read, joins this week to share her expertise (and some personal experience) in caring for our mental health and leaning on the Unchanging One during seasons of transition.RELATED EPISODEE89: Navigating Anxiety with Grace and Grit: 10 Tips for Post-Graduation Anxiety (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Seasons of transition can be hard on the body. Moving, adjusting to long hours at work, or simply trying to establish a new routine can cause us to narrow our focus to only accomplishing what must be done. But before we know it, we've acclimated to a rhythm that doesn't include the healthy practices we once had.This week, we're continuing our wellness series by zooming in on fitness and nutrition. Special guest, Phil Steele (Jon's dad) joins to share his expertise on the subject. After today, we'll be prepared to develop a simple but effect plan for exercise and nutrition for this unique season of life after graduation. Whether you're starting or re-starting this part of your wellness journey, this conversation is for you!RELATED EPISODE(S)E153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What part(s) of your life could use a healthy boost right now?It's common for healthy rhythms to take a back seat after graduation. Whether it's adjusting to a new job, finding a suitable place to live, or just navigating the aisles of an unfamiliar grocery store, it's easy to feel like the best we can hope for is to just survive. But we were made for more than that!At the beginning of a new year, we're kicking off a series designed to help you thrive. Paying attention to your health and wellness won't just help you feel better, it will help you perform better at work, in new community, and in this new season of your relationship with Jesus. This week, we're starting our new series with Mykenzie Green, a licensed wellness coach who's going to help us develop a simple, personalized plan for taking next steps in our wellness journey.Enjoy and share with someone who needs to hear this episode!SubscribeSpotifyAppleYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH@afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Merry Christmas, alumni! Instead of our typical episode, we will be enjoying a special reading of Luke 2 from the First Nations Version. Huge thanks to Terry Wildman for returning to give us this great gift!After today, we will take a few weeks off for rest over the upcoming holidays and to prep for our new season and some exciting new features in 2025!Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2025, alumni!RESOURCESPurchase Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas StoryPurchase First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New TestamentPre-Order First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible TranslationLearn more about the First Nations VersionRELATED EPISODEE148: The Birth of the Chosen One (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This week's guest has given that question some serious thought. In 2013, Greg Baumer entered Harvard Business School with the expectation of leveling up his business prowess and cementing his financial future. What he didn't expect, was the transformation he was about to experience around money. However, after cross-registering for a course on God and money in Harvard Divinity School, transformation is exactly what he experienced. And after surveying thousands of passages of scripture about money, Greg was set on a trajectory that would forever change his financial future and lead to his family's implementation of a thoughtful "financial finish line".RESOURCESGod & Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business SchoolTrue Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money And Your HeartMore recommendations from Greg HERERELATED EPISODESE149: Generosity and Breaking the Power of Money (Apple, Spotify)E150: When Alumni Bring the Ice Cream (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Think back to campus in the fall. New Student Outreach. Did you ever have an event that looked like it was going to fall apart before it even got off the ground?Emily McNamara, campus staff in New Jersey and this week's guest, knows exactly what this moment feels like. Just twenty-Four hours before a historic NSO event at New Jersey Institute of Technology, the chapter's funding and reservation were canceled. BUT... because of some top-level staff work and God's provision through alumni, Emily and her team were able to pull off an amazing event that fueled their faithful engagement with new students for the rest of the semester. Enjoy Emily's story!BE A HERO! SUPPORT YOUR CHAPTER!Use this link, search for your chapter, and start supporting today!RELATED EPISODE(S)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why Failure Should Always Be an Option (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

"10% of the earth is the Lord's, and 10% of everything in it..." (Psalm 24:1/10)Okay, that's obviously a joke. But isn't it easy to live like it's true? Like God owns everything... minus the 90% that goes into my bank account?It's normal to have a tough relationship with money and generosity. Most of us do! This week, we're joined by Mark Washington who's going to help us navigate the relationship between trust and generosity.RESOURCESJoin the MBA Alumni NetworkLearn more about Generous GivingLearn more about Faith Driven InvestorLearn more about Gary GinterRead Growing Givers' HeartsRELATED EPISODE(S)E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)E143: Understanding the Biblical Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)E144: Wealth is a Mindset (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Want an early Christmas present? Here's an extra episode!Enjoy Voice of Great Thunder With a Good Medicine Spirit (Terry Wildman) share about his recent IVP release, Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story. Terry also tells about the role this children's book played in the writing of the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament.RESOURCESPurchase Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas StoryPurchase First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New TestamentPre-Order First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible TranslationLearn more about the First Nations VersionSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

We're pausing from our money episode to revisit the question, "Why Advent?"As we look toward the upcoming Advent season, enjoy this favorite conversation from the past as Jason Gaboury helps us demystify some of the history and practices around Advent and prepares us for a season of waiting for Jesus.See you again after Thanksgiving!RESOURCESWait With Me: Meeting God in LonelinessRELATED EPISODE(S)E59: Making Room in Advent (Apple, Spotify)E73: Why the Annunciation? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What influence (if any) should money have on my decision to marry someone?Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents joins us one last time to discuss money through the lens of romantic relationships. Should money influence my decision to date or marry someone? What do I need to know about someone's financial situation as I choose a lifelong partner? How do I look out for signs of financial abuse? Shang helps us get our bearings on the topic in this episode.MORE FROM SHANG & SAVE MY CENTSFollow Shang on InstagramCheck Out Shang's WebsitePreorder the Wealth is a Mindset!RELATED EPISODE(S)E144: Wealth is a Mindset (Apple, Spotify)E145: 3 Simple Steps for Getting Smarter with Your Paycheck (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

If you could sit down with a millionaire and ask for her top 3 pieces of financial advice for your post-graduation stage of life, would you take that opportunity? Do you have time right now? In this episode, Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents, a millionaire alumna living the work-optional life, joins us again to share the top 3 things she recommends new grads do with their first paycheck after graduation. And they're extremely simple.MORE FROM SHANG & SAVE MY CENTSFollow Shang on InstagramCheck Out Shang's WebsitePreorder the Wealth is a Mindset!RELATED EPISODE(S)E144: Wealth is a Mindset (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How do I live a wealthy life?Our guest might suggest it starts with the way you think about wealth. Is it about... Status? Emulating influencers? Not thinking about your spending? Or is it centered on eternal hope and joy in Christ and a desire to use our gifts for his glory?As an expert in wealth and mental health, a millionaire, and a work-optional professional who finished saving for retirement in her 30s, Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents has an abundance of knowledge about living a wealthy life. And for the next three episodes, she's going to teach us some of her best practices for managing our wallets and our hearts with a wealth mindset.MORE FROM SHANG & SAVE MY CENTSFollow on InstagramCheck Out the WebsitePreorder the Book!RELATED EPISODE(S)E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)E143: Understanding the Biblical Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

When I use (or make plans to use) money, am I more prone to feelings of fear and anxiety or to a sense of freedom?From cover to cover, the Bible is filled with more than 2,000 references to money. Clearly, it's an important topic. While this next episode in our money series won't be able to cover all of them, it will help you walk away with a refreshed sense of what the Bible has to say on the topic. And it will help you better understand what a healthy relationship with money looks like in your first year of life after graduation.RELATED EPISODEE142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What's your relationship with money? What life experiences developed that relationship?This week, we're kicking off a new series about money. To get us started, we're exploring our personal narrative and its influence on our relationship with money. Your family, your friends, and the world around you have all had an impact on this view. Understanding it is an important part of your financial journey and your discipleship journey with Jesus.RELATED EPISODESE39: How to be the Post-College GOAT: Invest that Bread - Pt 1 (Apple, Spotify)E40: How to be the Post-College GOAT: Invest that Bread - Pt 2 (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…” (Rom. 15:20)What is your ambition in life after graduation? Where has God given you spiritual influence? And what does it look like to follow God faithfully in that context?Whether you have a clear vision for these things, or still need help discerning them, there's a resource to help you. The Ambition conference is a carefully crafted spiritual environment where you can encounter Jesus, get personalized coaching, and be equipped to start something new.Eric Rafferty, InterVarsity's Associate National Director of Planting and Program Director of the Ambition conference, joins for this episode to share how Ambition is the perfect place to get away, enjoy the InterVarsity conference atmosphere that every alum misses, and receive contextualized preparation for following Jesus where he's called you in this season of life.RESOURCESLearn more and register HEREReviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God (Book)RELATED EPISODE(S)E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering (Apple, Spotify)E115: Navigating a Career in Finance (Apple, Spotify)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option (Apple, Spotify)MORE ALUMNI WORLD CHANGER STORIES (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Enjoy a revisit of a favorite conversation about best practices for your 20s! Paul Tokunaga, an expert in leadership through the decades, shares his insights on trying, failing, and trying again as the recipe for success after graduation.RELATED EPISODEE46: Making the Most of Your 30s (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

In this final episode of our series on navigating conflict, we focus on a fundamental relationship: the teacher and the disciple. Jesus is our greatest teacher. And as his disciples, we are blessed with two gifts that will serve us on all occasions (conflict or otherwise): hope and humility.Curtis Chang (Good Faith podcast, The After Party) joins us this week to share about radically recentering ourselves on Jesus and its impact on navigating healthy conflict.The After Party: Toward Better Christian PoliticsVisit the WebsiteOrder the BookListen to the Worship AlbumRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

If there was a formula that could help you better navigate difficult conversations and hot button issues, would you use it?Professor Seth Freeman, a globally recognized expert in negotiation and conflict management, believes that formula exists. And it comes in the form of three little words: Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. The simple application of these words has the potential to prevent heated arguments and, instead, promote peacemaking and relationship building.This week, we revisit our conversation with Professor Seth Freeman as we consider Paraphrase, Praise, Probe as another helpful tool for navigating conflict.RESOURCESProfessor Freeman's Article in Christianity Today: How to Talk About God and Politics in Polarized TimesProfessor Freeman's WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)BONUS: Examples of Paraphrase/Praise/Probe (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

The conclusion of our conversation with Brent Campbell, an InterVarsity alumnus who chose to forgive the men who hurled racist insults and death threats at him while on campus one day. In this episode, Brent shares how it was possible for him to choose the path of forgiveness.(In case you missed it, catch the first part of Brent's story on Apple or Spotify.)NOTE: Please be aware that this and the previous episode are marked "explicit". The story included here is uncensored and contains racist and vulgar language, threats of physical violence and death, and contemplated suicide. Please listen to the previous episode intro to hear more about why these elements were left in and be thoughtful about where and when you listen. Thank you.988 LifelineIf you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately to get in touch with the national suicide and crisis lifeline.988 Lifeline WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)Listen to Brent's twin brother, Kyle, on InterVarsity World ChangersE8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

From the safety of your own quiet time or small group Bible study, affirming Jesus' command to "love your enemies" is obviously the correct choice. Right? But what would you do if you actually had the chance to make a real-life enemy pay for the ways they'd wronged you?Our guest this week, Brent Campbell, was faced with this exact decision. One day, during a summer workout for track, Brent was harassed by a group of fellow university students. After quietly absorbing the barrage of racist insults and death threats, Brent was left to decide... "How should I respond?" His decision might surprise you.NOTE: Please be aware that this and the following episodes are marked "explicit". The story included here is uncensored and contains racist and vulgar language, threats of physical violence and death, and contemplated suicide. Please listen to the episode intro to hear more about why these elements were left in and be thoughtful about where and when you listen. Thank you.988 LifelineIf you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately to get in touch with the national suicide and crisis lifeline.988 Lifeline WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Are we in conflict or are we enemies?How can I tell the difference between someone I'm in conflict with and someone who's an enemy? As a Christian, can I even have enemies? If so, how do I treat them? Many of these questions are pretty easy to answer from Scripture. Where things get difficult, though, is realizing how badly I need to be transformed to be able to follow through. This week, our guest Michele Arndt (pastor, worship leader) helps us gain a better understanding of the extraordinarily high standard Jesus sets when he says, "Love your enemies."ResourcesMichele's SubstackMichele's FacebookHow to Have an Enemy - BixlerDivine Conspiracy - WillardMatt Tebbe's SubstackRELATED EPISODE(S)E129:  Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

When it comes to healthy conflict, is there something better than being right?Our guest, Rick Mattson would say, "Yes!" Our concept of right and wrong has a tendency to change with culture, experience, and context. As a result, we need a firmer foundation. Among other qualities, Rick recommends truth and wisdom as trustworthy alternatives to the goal of "being right".MORE FROM RICKRick's Website & BlogRick's booksRELATED EPISODE(S)E133: Can We Both Be Right? (Apple, Spotify)REGISTER FOR THE IV ALUMNI RETREATLearn more and register HERE!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Conflict = 1 right answer + 1 wrong answer... Right?Isn't this usually the assumption we make? When it comes to moments of conflict, one of us is right and one of us is wrong. But is that true?This week, author, apologist, and philosopher, Rick Mattson, helps us sort through whether or not we can both be right... even when we disagree. MORE FROM RICKRick's Website & BlogRick's booksRELATED EPISODE(S)E131: What If I'm Wrong? (Apple or Spotify)E132: What If I'm Wrong? (Pt 2) (Apple or Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we continue our conversation with Jonna Fantz as she helps us answer the question, "What if I'm wrong?" Today, we discuss a healthy posture for exploring new ideas and what to do when we're struggling to find an acceptable alternative position.If you didn't catch the first half of our conversation, give it a listen on Apple or Spotify.REV. JONNA FANTZLearn more about Jonna HERERELATED EPISODESE129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

I think I might be wrong... What do I do?As if the reality of inevitably facing conflict isn't concerning enough, what about the times when I realize that the position I hold isn't correct? How do I know when I'm wrong and what do I do about it? This week, Rev. Jonna Fantz shares a few indicators that help us know when it might be time to change our stance on an issue. And, once we've come to that conclusion, what our next steps should be in changing our mind.RELATED EPISODE(S)E129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Is it wrong to feel dissonance? How do I keep from shutting down during conflict?Dissonance is both natural and uncomfortable. And even though we usually don't want to experience it, we will. Thankfully, this week's guest is here to help. On this episode, InterVarsity staff and co-host of the popular Faith & Chai podcast, Caroline Lancaster, introduces us to the Approaching Differences Diagram; a tool designed to promote self-awareness and healthy openness during moments of dissonance and conflict.RESOURCES FROM CAROLINEThe Approaching Differences DiagramBuy the Approaching Differences Diagram BookmarkFree Course: Ministering Across CulturesFaith & Chai (Apple, Spotify)RELATED EPISODE(S)E129:  Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Conflict is inevitable. At some point, we will find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement with another person. And how we navigate that interaction matters.This week, we step into a new series designed to help us develop tools for engaging in healthy conflict. To start us off, we're joined by John Inazu, author of Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. And John is going to provide us with some helpful, practical insights that we can use the next time we find ourselves on opposite sides of an issue with someone.MORE FROM JOHN INAZUBook: Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and RespectSubstack: Some Assembly RequiredLegal Vocation FellowshipSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How does serving keep me connected with my chapter?This week, we wrap up our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We're joined by Mykenzie Green from your Alumni Team and she shares about serving on campus as an incredibly effective way to stay connected with your chapter and its ministry.NEED HELP SERVING? WANT TO ENCOURAGE NEW ALUMNI?Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.orgRELATED EPISODE(S)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer (Apple, Spotify)E80: Finding Your Footing in a New Church (Apple, Spotify)E94: Persevering When Community is Hard to Find (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How does prayer keep me connected with my chapter?This week, we return to our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We're joined by Jonny Gose from your Alumni Team as he shares about prayer and its usefulness for staying connected with your fellow alumni and with the work that's happening on your campus.NEED HELP WITH PRAYER? ENCOURAGING NEW ALUMNI?Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.orgRELATED EPISODE(S)E126: Finding Rest in Familiar Practices (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What if experiencing soul-soothing rest is more accessible than you think?It doesn't require hours of silent mediation, a new book, or some recently rediscovered spiritual discipline. In fact, our guest would suggest it really doesn't require you to add anything. It might just require a simple reframe of the things you're already doing.This week, we're joined by preacher, author, and InterVarsity's National Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury. And Jason is going to help us wrap up our series on rest with some surprisingly familiar (and simple) practices for experiencing rest in our day-to-day lives. Listen in and rest up!MORE FROM JASONVisit Jason's websiteRead Wait With Me: Meeting God in LonelinessRELATED EPISODESE95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Connection? (Apple, Spotify)E58: Why Advent? with Jason Gaboury (Apple, Spotify)CALLED TO CAMPUS SUNDAYSign up or learn more HERE!E121: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Advocacy (Apple, Spotify)Know someone who's starting college in the Fall? Connect them to InterVarsity HERE!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

I 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 FROM YORKWebsiteTikTokDo Something Beautiful: The Story of Everything and a Guide to Finding Your Place In ItRELATED EPISODE(S)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering (10:05 for Nikky's story about rest and healthy boundaries at work; Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Are 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 Living at Jon's local YMCA.RELATED EPISODE(S)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)SUPPORT AFTER IVSupport After IV as we work to raise $50,000 during the month of June to continue providing resources for alumni in transition!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How 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 BAABPurchase your copy of Sabbath KeepingVisit Lynne's websiteRead the It's OK to Start Small articleRELATED EPISODE(S)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)SUPPORT AFTER IVGive today to support alumni as they transition to life after graduation!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How 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 Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest, and A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence. Alan is going to help us understand a biblical basis for rest and why now is the right time to start to developing these essential rhythms.MORE FROM ALAN FADLINGFind Alan's IVP titles HERE7 Reasons We Don't Rest Well (Apple, Spotify)RELATED AFTER IV EPISODESE68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)HELP AFTER IV RAISE $50,000 TO MAKE MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE ALUMNI PODCAST!Give HERE to keep supporting alumni in transitionSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What 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!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Missing 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 at alumni@intervarsity.orgRELATED EPISODE(S)E39: Invest that Bread - Pt 1 (Apple, Spotify)E40: Invest the Bread - Pt 2 (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Enjoy 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 TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

How 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 Jesus is inviting her to partner with him at work.RELATED EPISODE(S)E51: Making Space for Hospitality (Apple, Spotify)E41: A Visit From the President (Apple, Spotify; Jump to 12:40 for Tom's story of hospitality at work)E18: Claire Lin, PhD (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★