Podcasts about after college

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Overcoming Barriers to Sending (Summer and After College) with Jon Chasteen.

In this conversation, we welcome fan favorite, Byron Borger, back to the podcast. Along with host Daniel Johnson, they discuss the importance of reading as an embodied experience, the significance of seasonal reading aligned with the liturgical calendar, and the recent resurgence of work and faith materials. He emphasizes the challenges college graduates face transitioning into the workforce and the importance of integrating faith into their work lives. The podcast also highlights various books that can aid in this transition and the necessity of community support for maintaining faith post-college. In this conversation, Byron discusses the importance of balancing vocation and rest, the beauty of nature as explored through literature, and the need for community engagement in environmental care. They highlight books that inspire readers to appreciate creation, engage in ecological restoration, and reflect on personal narratives through memoirs. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of faith, nature, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to explore these themes in their own lives.We encourage you to purchase your books at Heartsandminds Bookstore. Learn more about them here = https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/ List of books:After College by Erica Young Reitz (2025, InterVarsity Press)Serious Dreams: Bold Ideas for the Rest of Your Life edited by Byron Borger (2015, Square Halo Books)The Call: Finding and Fulfilling God's Purpose for Your Life by Os Guinness (2003, Thomas Nelson)Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven Garber (2014, IVP Books)Why Your Work Matters: How God Uses Our Everyday Vocations to Transform Us, Our Neighbors, and the World by Tom Nelson (2025, Made to Flourish)Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf (2012, Dutton)The Sacredness of Secular Work: Four Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity by Jordan Raynor (2025, WaterBrook)Go Forth: God's Purpose for Your Work by Redeemer City to City (2025, Redeemer City to City)Birds in the Sky and Fish in the Sea by Matthew Dickerson (2025, Square Halo Books)Refugee of Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Deborah Rienstra (2025, Fortress Press)Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as a Spiritual Practice by Belden Lane (2015, Oxford University Press)Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed: Restoring Kenoshae by Gail Hefner and David Warners (2025, Michigan State University Press)Beyond Stewardship: New Approaches to Creation Care edited by David Warners (2025, Calvin College Press)The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found by Frank Bruni (2022, Avid Reader Press)Mr. Oweita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart by Carol Wall (2014, G.P. Putnam's Sons)God Struck: Seven Women and Their Religious Conversions by Kelsey Osgood (2025, HarperOne)Chapters:00:00 The Embodied Experience of Reading04:29 Seasonal Reading and the Church Calendar09:54 Navigating Work and Faith16:50 Books for Transitioning Graduates24:13 The Importance of Community in Transition27:04 The Balance of Work and Rest28:01 Exploring Nature Through Literature30:16 Creating Habitats and Healing the Earth31:42 Wilderness as a Spiritual Practice36:09 Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship42:23 Reconciliation Ecology and Creation Care43:30 Memoirs and Personal Stories52:25 Summer Reading Recommendations

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

Episode 71: TJ Manastersky. Fellow Oswego Alumni and current Head Coach of Brock University, TJ Manastersky, stopped by the prohockeypod this week. TJ grew up in the GTA area and would end up playing 5 years in the OJHL before heading off to D3 SUNY-Oswego. We swapped stories about Oswego, the great community support the team gets, Bridge Street Runs, and some funny memories of the historic Oswego/Plattsburgh rivalry. After College, TJ would play 1 year professionally in the SPHL before transitioning to coaching. He was given a chance to get his foot in the door at Canisius College for 2 season before going to SUNY-Fredonia. He would get his first Head Coaching job at Curry College where he stayed for 9 seasons, helping to turn the program around and become a strong contender. After a brief stop with D1 Union College, TJ would find a home at Brock University. It didn't take him long to make an impact. In his 2nd season, the team would have their best year in school program history and TJ would win Coach of the Year. One part of the interview that really stood out to me was when we talked about how TJ establishes his culture at his schools. He takes into consideration the school history/community involved as well as his players. How do they see the culture? What do they want to be viewed as? Questions like these. Ultimately this leads to teams creating their own identity and running with it. Another great episode so give it a listen and hope you enjoy!

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 ★

Chris Eymann and I are diving deep into the real estate game, sharing all the juicy details from our own adventures. We're talking about how we've turned those "just looking" folks into solid sales using our social media magic, and swapping stories from our escapades in sunny Florida and the deserts of Arizona. We've faced off against some gnarly challenges like crazy high property taxes and through-the-roof insurance costs, but we've also figured out some slick moves to make those obstacles work in our favor for some sweet profits. Our chat's got everything from the lowdown on marketing like a boss, to why hitting up your network and chatting directly with sellers can really pay off. We're all about making life easier with some smart tech tricks to keep things running smooth, and we've got some insider tips on making bank with foreclosure properties. We're not shy about diving into the nitty-gritty of tax strategies either, like how 1031 exchanges can be a game-changer for your retirement stash. Plus, we're sharing our daily grind, like how Airbnb can be a cash cow and planning your buys to get the most bang for your tax bucks. So, if you're looking to level up in the real estate world or just curious about how it's done, Chris and I have got the inside scoop. Follow Chris @chris_eymann Chris Eymann Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Math and Computer Science. After College he spent 6 years in the Information Technology industry. Chris Eymann is now a Property Wholesaler, foreclosure bid service, and hard money lender In Phoenix, AZ with www.sellwholesalehouses.com. Chris Eymann is responsible for evaluating, acquiring, and selling distress properties to real estate investors. Chris Eymann has 12 years experience dealing with distress and foreclosure properties.

Christian Sausser - Photographer, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Head of Social Media at Clandestine Media GroupSausser enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2009 as a Radio Operator, stationed in Okinawa Japan, deploying to the Philippines, Korea, and Thailand. After Christian served his enlistment & last duty station in California 2013, he exited the Marine Corps & attended the University of Colorado in Denver while working in gun shops to make ends meet. After College going to work full-time RE Factor Tactical / Ferro Concepts as a shipping manager, transitioned to a Photographer & Head of Social Media Development at Clandestine Media Group, and is presently still there creatively working with top Tactical & firearms companies in high profile marketing campaigns. Tune in as Christian Sausser Join Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss firearms, world travels, fatherhood, US Marine Corp, Japan, Ireland, Matt Lingo, photography, social media hacks, Clandestine Media Group, & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.themountainsidepodcast.com Sponsor Links:www.JockoFuel.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all Jocko Fuel products! Use Code TMS10 to save. www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products! www.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners receive 20% off their first order on all Bulletproof products! Other Affiliates Links

Blue Is The New White: Episode #161 Jeff Bond from Trade Jobs joins us today to share his journey into the blue collar world! After College he became a teacher, then got involved with an HVAC company, and eventually bought that company! After some hard lessons, he stabilized the business and set out to fill a need that 98% of blue collar business owners see at their #1 problem: hiring and recruiting. Trade Jobs is an industry specific job board built by those in the trades FOR those in the trades. Listen in to hear all about that, and Jeff's incredible journey to change the way blue collar recruitment works! Don't forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! Also, if you're looking to advance your blue collar career or propel your business, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Blue is the New White Academy at bitnw.academy Thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Jeff Bond.

I'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: Finding Your Footing in a New Church (Apple, Spotify)RESOURCESGet your copy of Enduring Friendship: Sticking Together in an Age of UnfriendingMore from Pastor BryanSTAY 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 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 next season of life.RELATED EPISODESE101: Genesis 2 and Our Need for Relationship (Apple, Spotify)E95: Embracing Your Loneliness (Apple, Spotify)E83: The Gap Decade (Apple, Spotify)RESOURCESAfter College from IVPThe Gap Decade from IVPSTAY 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 ★

After 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 based on Adam's interactions with God, with work, and with someone a little more like him.RESOURCESCritical Questions to answer for a meaningful life (from The YouSchool)How Many Hours Does it Take to Make a Friend? (Article)RELATED EPISODESE95: Embracing Loneliness (Apple, Spotify)E100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of After IV! (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 ★

Mit talks about growing up around sports and then pursuing basketball after high school on to college and being apart of Tribe Basketball at the College of W&M. After College he ended up going to Law School and now with Sports Law in the Midwest

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

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.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 ★

What 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 EpisodesOur first chat with Nolan - Apple, SpotifyStay in Touch!Instagram & FB: @afterivpodWhat was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipeGet Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our WebsiteSupport After IV ★ Support this podcast ★

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with City Councilor Candidate, Feanna Jattan-Singh. More about Feanna: Feanna Jattan-Singh, is originally from North Carolina, with roots from Trinidad and Tobago, India, and Africa. She settled in the north when she attended Johnson & Wales University for International Business. After College, Feanna started a health and beauty business, and moved to MA when she got married. She moved to Worcester with her husband and family back in 2010. Since 2014 she has worked as a Substitute Teacher at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Elementary School. In 2017, Feanna got her Real Estate License and started her career in helping buyers buy their first home. Since then, she has expanded into helping both buyers, sellers, as well as renters to find housing. Feanna is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Worcester where they do many projects to help the children of Worcester. One of those projects is giving gifts to the children of both Wawecus school and Union Hill Elementary school each year. This year Worcester Kiwanis also started a book program where we gave books to the students at Union Hill school. Aside from that, Feanna is also a member of the Board of Touchstone Community School where her 2 youngest children attend. She also volunteers at Liberty Church in Shrewsbury, MA in the Nursery, most Sunday mornings.  Recently, she went on a trip to Kenya where the team did Leadership training for community leaders, gave out gifts to many students at seven different schools, and attended the first graduation ceremony for the Focus Dream Center Vocational and Technical College. Feanna decided to run for city council district 3 for Worcester, due to a lack of response from the current district 3 Councilor after advocating for a sidewalk for Sunderland Road for over 10 years. She is also trying to get the city to do something about the lack of accountability with the buses being so ineffective. Feanna is also advocating for more affordable housing in the city. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

After growing up in Miami Fl as a typical active child, he quit the activity in high-school and college starting to rely on alcohol.  With the booze came the weight gain. After College, Jet became a professional bull rider. Unfortunately with bull riding comes a lot of pain and a pill addiction. He broke his back 3 times and finally on the 3rd time he decided to switch his lifestyle. He lost 65lbs through triathlon training and found his new addiction: trail running/racing! It saved his life and he tells us all about it on the podcast! BE ENERGIZED AND JOING RUN THRIVE SURVIVE THE COMMUNITY HERE for $10/month

Sheehan is multitalented and a successful American leader.  He is a graduate of Catholic schools in Washington DC.   After College he became a US Marine Officer and saw heavy Combat in Vietnam!

Join us where Peg Duchesne will be our guest on the next Be Real, Get Real - Real Women Sharing Real Stories About Their Ups, Their Downs, Their Journey And Their Transformations. After College, Peg started her career as an Executive Administrative Assistant and later a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. She also went to Army Basic Training and began my military service. Then she left the corporate job at law firms in Washington, DC and started her own marketing business. That was nearly 15 years ago! She will be sharing what she has learned along this journey, and what she wished she known when she started! Please Join us Friday 11/25/22 @ 11:00am ET! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensProsperityNetwork/   Follow Peg Duchesne: Website: https://DuchessLLC.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pegduchesne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pegduchesne/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuchessLLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuchessEnterpriseLLC https://www.facebook.com/SendOutCardsDuchessCards https://www.facebook.com/PegDuchesne FanPage https://www.facebook.com/PegDuchess Instagram Pages: https://www.instagram.com/duchessllc/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/pegduchesne/ Follow Women's Prosperity Network: Website: https://womensprosperitynetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensProsperityNetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1621957/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WomensProsperity Podbean https://womensprosperitynetwork.podbean.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-prosperity-network/id1489042473

In episode 33 of the I Am A Champion Show, the guys are joined by Anthony Trucks to dive into how to shift your identity to help to become the best version of yourself. Anthony Trucks is a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift podcast, and the founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives. On the football field, Anthony Trucks was a force to be reckoned with on both offense and defense. In his senior year, the speedy and powerful Trucks earned 1st team All-BVAL and All-East Bay honors at Wide Receiver. A gifted athlete, Anthony also participated in Track for 3 years where he excelled in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. In 2002, he was ranked #10 in the CC Times “Cream of the Crop” and was the only Antioch High School athlete to be listed as one of the Top 100 athletes by the Times in their annual ranking in 2002. After high school, Trucks attended the University of Oregon on a scholarship where he excelled and led the Ducks defense his junior year in tackles with 55 and QB sacks with 6.5 sacks. During his senior year, he led the PAC-10 in tackles for loss (15.5 for 78 yds) and QB sacks (11) where he was ranked 8th nationally resulting in Trucks earning 2nd Team All-Pac 10 honors. Anthony's performance has been also recognized in the Oregon record books where he is listed as 7th for QB sacks in a season and is tied with 49er first round draft pick DeForest Buckner for 10th in career sacks. After College, Trucks attended the NFL combine and spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played in one pre-season game prior to sustaining a career ending injury. More recently he participated in the American Ninja Warrior competition in Los Angeles where he advanced to the city finals in 2017, 2018 & 2019. Follow Anthony on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ Check out Anthony's website here https://anthonytrucks.com/ #sports #identityshift #Wednesday #october #success --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message

In this episode of Around the 717 we sit down with Patricia Meiser who is being inducted into the Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 12th, 2022. Patricia is from the 717 by way of Lancaster City. She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and attended West Chester University to play Tennis. After College she worked her up to become the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Penn State University. After coaching at PSU she then moved on to athletic administration at UCONN where she was on the board that hired Gino Auriemma. She then accepted the Athletic Director position at the University of Hartford. She was way ahead of her time and we really enjoyed sitting down with her and we know you will enjoy this interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

After College, Sarah found fitness as an outlet that fueled her passion. After getting pregnant, she was caught with conflicting information on what amount of physical activity was "okay." Sarah encouraged, "As scary as the first 12-16 weeks can be, remaining active while your body is changing is okay." Sarah broke down her recommended calorie increase during different trimesters. Then I asked her, "how can parents prioritize self-care after the child is born?" She recommended: - be creative - go on a walk with the baby. - prioritize what makes you feel best. - make it fit into your schedule - balance your movements with where your body is at postpartum. Be sure to check out Sarah's free guide at sarahbowmar.com.   If you're a parent and need a refresher on your CPR skills use code subscriber10 to save $10 off your online training.    Looking for more free resources to aid you on your parenting journey to raise safe, healthy, and happy kids? Head on over to Instagram and follow along @thrivetraininginstitute.

Now that I'm out of college and have a full-time job, how should I handle my money? In episode five of our series, How to Be the Post-College G.O.A.T., we chat with Harvard University Alumnus and Vice President of Sage Stone Wealth Management, Michael Lopez, about best practices for establishing a budget and making wise investments for your future. Stay in Touch!Leave us a message on SpeakPipeGet Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our WebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod  ★ Support this podcast ★

What does it take to be a great employee? In episode four of our series How to Be the Post-College G.O.A.T., we chat with business owner, author, and blogger, Cathy Brennan, about some secret hacks to becoming a stellar, healthy employee.Click here for more from Cathy!Stay in Touch!Leave us a message on SpeakPipeGet Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our WebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod Register for Urbana!U22BEST250: Discount code for alumni who graduated between 2019 and 2022 (Expires June 30)U22ALUMNI: Discount code for alumni who graduated before 2019 (only 1000 available and expires on Nov. 30) ★ Support this podcast ★

After College, Michael Brown was assigned to the DEA Detroit, Michigan Field Division Office. Director participated in several high-profile narcotics investigations and later volunteered for the first DEA Detroit Field Office Mobile Enforcement Team as the primary undercover agent and liaison officer with local and state law enforcement agencies.   Director Brown (1991-1996) after successfully graduating from the Ranger Training Battalion was accepted into the DOJ- DEA's special operations program, Operation Snowcap, serving four tours of duty in Central and South America.   During Director Brown's assignment he worked closely with Bolivian Counterdrug Special Forces units and was responsible for managing combat assault operations targeting clandestine narcotics manufacturing laboratories, clandestine air strips, illicit precursor chemical storage locations, locating fugitives and the development of counter-drug intelligence.   During additional assignments in Pakistan, Director Brown worked in conjunction with the British Serious Organized Crime Agency and the British Special Air Service (SAS) Units pertaining joint counter-drug operations with the Pakistani Anti-Narcotics Special Investigative Intelligence Unit based in Quetta, Pakistan. Director Brown managed all joint undercover operations with Pakistan counterdrug units and developed operational field training programs.   During 1999-2000, Director Brown volunteered for a six-month Tour-of-Duty to Port-a-Prince, Haiti, acting as the principal training officer for the Haitian Counterdrug Maritime Unit. In 2004, Director Brown was transferred to the DEA Houston Field Division, where he was responsible for managing DEA investigations, participating in undercover street operations, and coordinating enforcement actions with other Federal/State law enforcement agencies.     During 2019 to 2021 Director Brown was transferred to the DEA headquarters in Washington D.C. Director Brown was assigned as Staff Coordinator for the DEA Office of Foreign Operations (OFE) for Middle East-Europe-Afghanistan-India.    During June 1, 2021, Director Brown, retired after 32 years as a special agent for DEA and started his new position with Rigaku Analytical Devices as the Director of Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Partnerships. Rigaku is the leader in the development of specialized counter-narcotics analyzers for the identification of unknown substances. In this new role, Director Brown is responsible for designing and implementing strategic planning to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies using advanced technology to identify and mitigate the threat posed by Transnational Organized Criminal groups and their proxies related to trafficking in dangerous narcotics and illicit precursor chemicals. Director Brown's vision incorporates the use of advanced law enforcement technology as a critical tool in combating the evolution of Transnational Organized Crime groups as they progress in the development of new precursor and pre-precursor chemicals essential to clandestine drug production and international drug distribution.

In this episode of the #COSIGNConvesations Podcast we sat down with Taja V. Simpson, star of BET's hit show The Oval. We discussed her early beginnings, becoming an actress, entrepreneurship, teaching workshops, and the beauty industry. Taja V. Simpson is a Louisiana native of West African and European decent and her colorful background allows her to constantly bring new characters to life. She fell in love with acting when she was seven years old when she and her cousins would 'play pretend'. They would watch movies, learn all the lines and then act them out for fun. Her favorite movie at that time was Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" and to this day she can still recite all the lines in the movie. "Who's The Master? Sho-Nuff!" Although she loved acting at a young age, there weren't any programs or schools in Lake Charles, LA that would help cultivate that skill set. She went on to graduate from McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication and an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. From there, she was on the path of being a News Reporter/Anchor. After College, she moved to Houston, TX but there was a still small voice in her that kept saying, 'you should try acting,' so she did. She enrolled in acting workshops and ended up winning three awards for her performances. (Best Actress, Best Overall Performance and People's Choice) Now, she was bit by the acting bug and there was no turning back. She would have never thought that 'playing pretend' with her family as a young child would also be what she ultimately would do for a living. Versatility is Taja's greatest accomplishments which is what lead her to guest star in multiple roles on some of the most popular television shows of our time. She received her first breakout role in The Bold & The Beautiful as Adele which she recurred on the show for over two years. Since then some of the shows she has appeared in are; Grey's Anatomy, NCIA, The Thundermans, NCIS:LA, The Soul Man, KC Undercover, and Lethal Weapon. Taja was widely known for her role as the fun and sassy wife opposite legendary Actor and Director Tyler Perry; in Lionsgate's "Tyler Perry's Boo2! A Madea Halloween," and can be seen as Priscilla Owen in BET's newest drama, Tyler Perry's "The Oval." Taja is also a film director with over 40 plus productions under her belt from stage plays to music videos and short films. Next up is directing television and her first feature. In her new book,"Cracking The Acting Code: A Practical Step By Step Guide To Becoming A Professional Actor", Taja shares her unique story and expertise from moving from a small town in Louisiana, making it on the big screen in Hollywood, and becoming one of the most trusted names in the entertainment business. In order to succeed in the entertainment industry its important to be multi-talented both on and off screen. From behind the scenes to being in front and center, Actor, Author, Director and Keynote Speaker Taja V. Simpson has proven just that. If you like videos like this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel, like, comment, and share with your friends. Want to support our platform? Donate via cash app: $cosignmag --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosignmag/support

Why is Good Friday "good"? What am I supposed to do on Saturday? What does it mean for Easter to be a season? Jon and Jason continue their conversation about Holy Week in this week's episode.Stay in Touch!Leave us a messageEpisode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Starting with Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday, Jason Gaboury returns to chat with Jon about Holy Week, its symbols, and its practices.Get subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 GodInstagram: @brimyselfandgodEmail: brimyselfandgod@gmail.comWebsiteGet subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 GodInstagram: @brimyselfandgodEmail: brimyselfandgod@gmail.comWebsiteGet subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 StrobelGod Behaving Badly by David T. LambIs God a Moral Monster by Paul CopanCheck out Rick's blog, books, and other materials: http://rickmattsonoutreach.comGet Subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Fadling2) Check out Rick's blog, books, and other materials at rickmattsonoutreach.comGet Subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

About This Episode: Teddy Daniels was born and raised in Pennsylvania to a blue collar family. Teddy's father was brick and stone mason and his mother worked at textile factory. Teddy attributes his work ethic to his blue collar upbringing. As a younger man, Teddy was a stellar athlete. He played baseball, was a champion powerlifter, ran track and was an All-State football player. He attended and graduated from the prestigious Valley Forge Military Academy. Teddy was selected to represent Pennsylvania in the Prestigious Big 33 Football classic which is known as the Super Bowl of High School Football. He then attended West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship where he was a starting guard for the Nationally Ranked WVU Mountaineer Football Team. After College, Teddy had a distinguished career as a police officer. He worked in every aspect of Law Enforcement and was instrumental in community initiatives. Teddy was awarded the accolade of Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002. After a successful law enforcement career, Ted enlisted active duty into the United States Army Infantry. Deployed to Afghanistan, Teddy was wounded during a firefight with the Taliban in 2012. Teddy is a highly decorated Combat veteran and his commendations include the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. In addition to his own campaign for Congress, Teddy served the Trump campaign as the Northeast U.S. Director of Vets for Trump. Find out more about Teddy at: Teddy's Website - https://teddydanielspa.com/ Teddy's GETTR - https://gettr.com/user/teddydanielspa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teddydanielspa/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielsCongress Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/913 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "American Pravda: My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News" by James O'Keefe www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Chris is joined with his longtime buddy Matt Baker to discuss staying in touch with friends, meeting people after college, and maintaining the relationships you have for a lifetime in this episode. The two discuss how they met and explain why giving your friends a call is important at every stage in life.

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 ReitzGet subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ReitzFor more insights on entering a church community from a pastor's perspective, check out our previous episode with Normandale College alumnus, SteveGet subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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 UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

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!

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!

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.

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.