SEASON 7 PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 2022! When you think about Greek Life, Christian faith might be the last thing that comes to mind. But we not only believe that it's possible to be Greek & Christian but also that it's the best way to experience Greek Life &
We're reposting last year's Easter Devotional for anyone in need of an audio reflection this Holy Week! Catherine, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares an Easter devotional from John 20:11-18 Prefer to read it? You can do that here. Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
This week, Wynn Smiley, CEO for Alpha Tau Omega, joins us on the podcast to talk about how his faith influences his role as a fraternity executive.
Alison talks with Ben Kirby, the man behind the viral Instagram account @preachersnsneakers. Ben is a Sigma Nu Alum from the University of Arkansas.
This season is all about platform, influence & privilege. As Greeks, we have a tremendous amount of influence. And we all have a platform. How do we use our power, gifts, skill-set, voice of influence, to honor God? We'll be talking with alums this season on how they've used their platform for good. Our guest this week is Matt Farrell, founder of Beers Aren't Bad, an educational program for Greeks. Based on the company name, you can tell it's not your average educational program about alcohol.
Brooke, Alpha Chi Omega, shares her thoughts on Matthew 6:25-34 Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares a devotional on Psalm 27. IG: @greekiv TikTook: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Check out this week's devotional on John 12:20-25 written by Megan, Kappa Delta alumna (and read by Mark, Delta Upsilon). IG/Threads: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Sarah, DG from Indiana State, shares her thoughts on Mark 6:30-44. Download our free e-devotional at greekiv.org IG: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity
Alison is joined by Cassie Little, Sigma Kappa and founder of Her Sorority Journey, to talk all things 'Bama Rush.' You can also watch this week's episode on youtube! IG: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
SEASON FINALE. This week, Alison talks with Dusty, Alpha Tau Omega alumnus, about how to take what we've learned from this season and put it into a plan going forward. Dusty shares practical tips and a helpful challenge. IG: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
How do you feel when you hear the word "evangelism"? Anxious? Uncomfortable? Excited? Ashley, Phi Mu alumna from Purdue, talks with Alison about why sharing your faith is a crucial practice to grow closer to God. Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Alison is joined by Jen, Kappa Delta alumna and creator of Simply College- a digital resource for college students. Jen & Alison talk about simplicity and why it might be the most critical lifestyle choice to help us grow in our faith. Find Simply College on the web- simplycollege.org and on Instagram @simplycollegelife
Catherine, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares an Easter devotional from John 20:11-18 Prefer to read it? You can do that here. Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
John, Sigma Nu alum from Clemson, shares how God met him in his fraternity. Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Can't we just do this whole "Jesus thing" alone? Or do we actually need other people to grow in our relationship with God? Alison talks with Matt, Delta Upsilon alumnus, about why Christian community matters. Insta: @greekiv Tiktok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Alison talks with Brooke, Alpha Chi Omega, about how journaling can help us grow in our relationship with God. Whether you like putting pen to paper or not, you'll be surprised at how you can connect with God through this practice. Insta: @greekiv Tiktok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Is the Bible really God's Word? And is it relevant to us today? Alison is joined by Alli, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna, to talk about how the Bible can help us grow in our relationship with God. Mentioned in the show: The Bible Project Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity Visit us at greekiv.org to get connected
Continuing the convo on prayer, Alison talks with Julia (Phi Mu alumna) about how God speaks to us. If we listen, will God actually talk back to us? Insta: @greekiv TikTok: @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
Prayer is one of the conduits through which we develop our relationship with God- so what is it and how do we do it? Alison is joined again by Greek IV National Director, Brian Mann, to talk about communicating with God. As mentioned, this is the text for the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Insta: @greekiv Web: greekiv.org Tiktok: @greekintervarsity
Yay for our Season 8 premiere! This season is all about our relationship with God- how do we have a real and impactful relationship with God in the midst of our Greek experience. Alison is joined by Greek IV National Director, Brian Mann (Delta Upsilon). Instagram @greekiv TikTok @greekintervarsity greekiv.org
How do we deal with the shame we might feel around sex? Or what about our fears of intimacy or lack of experience? Kristen Miele, Greek IV's unofficial sex educator, joins us again to talk all about dealing with our shame and fears about sex. To learn more, follow us on instagram @greekiv or visit greekiv.org Kristen's resources: The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Gregoire Unwanted by Jay Stringer Sex Ed Reclaimed (Kristen's sex ed website)
How can we care for brothers & sisters who identify as queer? How do we navigate our own sexual orientation & attraction? Alison is joined by Greg Coles, author of Single, Gay, Christian to talk about how faith & sexual orientation intersect and how God meets in the journey. Learn more about Greg at gregorycoles.com and buy his book here To learn more about Greek IV, follow us on Instagram @greekiv or visit us at greekiv.org
How do you navigate dating in Greek life? And can you actually enjoy being single? Alison talks with Bridget Gee, author of Single Just Because all about how God can meet you in your single life. To learn more about Greek IV, follow us on Instagram @greekiv or visit us at greekiv.org
What is God's purpose for marriage? What if we carry fears about intimacy & commitment? Alison is joined by Mindy & Bill Meier (Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta) to talk about God's design for marriage. To learn more about Greek IV, visit us on Instagram @greekiv or at greekiv.org
What does God think of porn? Why are we so drawn to porn and why is it so hard to stop consuming it? Kristen Miele, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna & Greek IV's unofficial "sex educator" shares what makes porn so addicting and how we can break free. You can find Kristen's sex education resources on Instagram @sexedreclaimed or on her website sexedreclaimed.com Book Recommendations Unwanted by Jay Stringer The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray Gregoire
Alison & Gabe are joined by Jon, Theta Xi alumnus from the University of Illinois, to talk about body image. How does body image connect with sex & relationships. And what exactly does it mean to have a healthy body image? To connect with Greek IV, follow us on Instagram @greekiv or visit us at greekiv.org
CW: Sexual assault Check out pt. 2 of our episodes on sexual assault. Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares how you can care for a brother or sister who has experienced sexual assault. For resources on sexual assault, visit rainn.org or call the sexual assault hotline at 800-656-HOPE To listen to the episode "Sexual Assault Prevention for Men" 5.12 Spotify 5.12 Apple Podcasts
CW: Sexual assault Check out pt. 1 of our episodes on sexual assault. Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares what God thinks about sexual assault and why Christians should care. For resources on sexual assault, visit rainn.org or call the sexual assault hotline at 800-656-HOPE To hear the original episode: 5.11 Spotify 5.11 Apple Podcasts
Hooking up, friends with benefits, a fling. Whatever you call it, it's a big deal in Greek Life. Where is God at in the midst of hook up culture? How do we navigate dating in a way that honors God? Michelle Lindsay, Delta Zeta alumna from Arizona State shares her story about hooking up in Greek life and how you can connect with God in the midst of it. Check out Michelle's blog, "5 Things Healthy Dating Can Teach You" And for more from Greek IV, visit us at greekiv.org
What's God's purpose for sex? How does he want us to think about sex? Join us for the season 7 premier as we talk with Mindy Meier, Alpha Chi Omega alumna from the University of Illinois and author of Sex & Dating. To order Sex & Dating, click here. For more information on Greek IV visit us at greekiv.org & follow us on Instagram, @greekiv
Is this our most controversial season yet? Maybe. Sex elicits strong emotions- excitement, shame, longing, fear... and we know it plays a big role in Greek Life. We're excited to get to the bottom of God's purpose for sex & relationships through episodes on hooking up, dating, pornography, sexual assault, and more. Tune in on Sept. 6, 2022 for episode one!
Brooke, Alpha Chi Omega alumna from UCSB shares her thoughts from Matthew 7:24-29. For more devotionals, visit us at greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram, @greekiv
This week, Ashley, Phi Mu alumna from Purdue, shares her thoughts from Isaiah 40:28-31. For more devotionals, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram, @greekiv
Dusty, Alpha Tau Omega alumnus, shares his thoughts on Matthew 14:22-33. For more devotionals, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
This week, Delta Upsilon alumnus Mark, shares his thoughts on Psalm 145. For more devotionals, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram, @greekiv
This week, Michelle, a Delta Zeta alumna & former Greek IV staff from Arizona State, shares her thoughts from Colossians 3:1-4. For more devotionals, visit us at greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
John, Theta Xi alumnus from the University of Illinois, shares his thoughts on Deuteronomy 6:1-12. Find more devotionals at greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
Sarah, Delta Gamma alumna from Indiana State, shares her thoughts on Luke 10:38-42. For more content, visit us at greekiv.org or follow us on Instagram @greekiv
Taylor, Alpha Sigma Alpha from Indiana University shares her thoughts on Luke 15:1-7. For more devotionals, visit greekiv.org or follow us on Instagram @greekiv
This week, Olivia a Chi Omega from Iowa shares her thoughts on Acts 4:31-37 To learn more about Greek IV, visit us at greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram, @greekiv
Catherine, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares her thoughts from John 21:1-14. To read this devotional and access other devotionals, click here.
Ok, so you've started a Bible study. But how do you keep it going? This week's topic is all about leaving a legacy. Alison is joined by Steve, Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumnus and Greek IV national leader. For Steve's tips, check out this blog: https://greek.intervarsity.org/blog/leadership-transition-passing-spiritual-torch To connect with us, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
This week we have a special devotional to help you connect with God during Easter Weekend. To view this devotional on our blog, click here
CW: death, hazing, sexual assault & trauma Sadly, crises happen in Greek life. Whether it's the death of a brother or sister or a scandal involving hazing or sexual assault, how can we be prepared to lead spiritually? Alison is joined by John to talk with Brian Mann, National Director of GreekIV about how we can lead in crisis. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org
Watch the video recording of Alison's conversation with Payton, Delta Gamma at the University of Iowa. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
This week, Alison talks with Payton, a Delta Gamma at the University of Iowa. Payton shares about starting a Bible study in her sorority and what it's like being Greek at the University of Iowa. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
Greeks are chronically overcommitted. So how do we deal with busyness? What does it look like to hustle without killing ourselves in the process? This week Alison talked with Lauren Mann, Chi Omega alumna from the University of Illinois. Lauren shares helpful tips on how to manage your time well.
This week, Alison talks to Carson, Chapter President of Delta Tau Delta at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Through a convo with his big brother, Carson started asking hard conversations about God. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org and follow us on Instagram @greekiv
This week, Alison has a new cohost! The always-amazing Melissa McCormick (Kappa Alpha Theta, SDSU) joins Alison to talk with Brooke Pland, Alpha Chi Omega alumna from UC Santa Barbara. Brooke shares about her journey with mental health and how we can trust God in our lowest moments. To find a therapist near you, visit Psychology Today. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org
This week, Alison talks with Kirsten, a Chi Omega at Purdue. Kirsten shares how she stumbled upon Greek IV through a random google search and how her sisterhood helped her to thrive in her faith. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org and follow us on instagram, @greekiv
This week, Alison talks with Lauren Szuman, Delta Gamma alumna from the University of Hartford. Lauren shares how God helped her to deal with her fears of rejection when she started Greek IV as a student. To connect with us, visit greekiv.org