After IV

Advent has officially begun! As a way to prep for this season, enjoy a revisit of last year's conversation with Bette Dickinson about her book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder . See you in 2024 with new episodes of After IV! RELATED EPISODE Why Advent? with Jason Gaboury ( Apple , Spotify ) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Join our Email...

100 EPISODES!! This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of After IV! Enjoy a countdown of the Top 10 most popular episodes from the last 3 years along with some commentary from Jon and a returning guest, Steve Baty (Jon's bestie). And stay tuned until the end for a very exciting announcement for InterVarsity Alumni! Thanks so much to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters for three years an...

This week, Jon chats with Rocco, an InterVarsity alumnus who shares a story of hope and deep faith turned to overwhelming skepticism. Just a few short years after graduation, Rocco was no longer interested in Jesus... Until one night when God made it abundantly clear that he was still very interested in Rocco. TELL US YOUR FAVORITE AFTER IV STORIES! Our 100th episode is almost here! Visit us on so...

Theology? Isn't that just for pastors and academics? No! This week's guests, Dr. Emily Hill and Dr. Jeff Liou, would contend that we are all theologians and that our theology has extremely practical implications for our everyday life. Emily and Jeff are theologians, are on staff with InterVarsity's Theological Foundations Department, and co-host the Theology & podcast. Today, they're going to...

This week, we get to hear the final portion of Jon's conversation with "Harvest", an alumna with a 15-year history of missions work in China. Jon and "Harvest" reflect further on insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, and "Harvest" shares about a Chinese New Year celebration with an unexpected opportunity to influence hundreds for Christ. PAST EPISODES WITH HARVEST E64: Harvest at Urbana E70: How I...

"I love conflict and I never worry about saying the wrong thing." (Said no one, ever...) Hard conversations are exactly that. Hard. We worry about making the most compelling argument and being able to answer every question perfectly. But what if the most important thing about a hard conversation isn't saying all the right words? What if it's just... listening? This week's guest, Professor Seth Fre...

"I don't wanna be lonely no more..." (Rob Thomas, 2005)  We're in a loneliness epidemic and we want to find a way out. But what if there's something to be gained by EMBRACING LONELINESS in healthy ways instead of simply trying to eliminate it? Jason Gaboury, author of Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness , joins this week to talk about the extremely counter-intuitive approach of finding greater...

Did you ever just need a hug?  Last year, Corryn moved to Small Town, MN for a new job after graduation. With few churches and even fewer recent grads, finding meaningful connections was much harder than expected. Today, Corryn shares her story of the faith, courage, and one incredibly important hug that helped her persevere in her search for community after graduation. RELATED EPISODES E36: Find...

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 Episodes...

In this previously unheard moment, Dr. Louis Tay gives practical advice for promoting well-being in the workplace. Missed Dr. Tay's original episode? Check it out below! Feeling Good/Doing Good: Expertise on Well-Being and Optimal Functioning - Apple , Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★

In this previously unheard moment, Kate Harwood (JMU Alumna) shares about her love for the local church and the impact its having in her life after graduation. Missed Kate's original episode? Check it out below! I'm Gone to Carolina: Post-Graduation with the Greensboro Fellows - Apple , Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★

In this previously unheard moment, Hon Eng (IV Grad & Faculty Ministry) shares about the ministry of human flourishing and its encouragement to grad students. Missed Hon's original episode? Check it out below! Grad School and Beyond: Navigating Faith and Academia - Apple , Spotify ★ Support this podcast ★

In the previously unheard moment, "Harvest" (a longterm alumna missionary to China) gives a surprising answer to Jon's question about potential risks and backlash to being discovered as a missionary. Missed "Harvest's" previous episodes? Enjoy below! How I Got to China ("Harvest" Part 1) - Apple , Spotify Meeting Jesus in Mandatory Quarantine ("Harvest Part 2") - Apple , Spotify ★ Support this pod...

"What I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do" (Romans 7:15). Reckless indulgence. It's a battle we all fight. Do we just need more willpower or is there something more? This week, Jay Kim returns to talk about cultivating self-control instead of reckless indulgence and provides some practical tools for doing this work. Jay Kim is the lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and the...

Comparison is literally killing us. But the antidote is probably simpler than you think. Pastor and author Jay Kim joins this week to share about joy deeply rooted in God's goodness as the remedy our souls need for constant comparison in this digital age. Jay Kim is the lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and the author of the IVP titles Analog Christian and Analog Church . Related Ep...

We all want to live healthy, fulfilling lives. But how do you actually do that? This week, Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences shares his expertise on well-being and how to live a life built on a foundation of loving God and having godly loves. What’s Hindering My Well-Being? Quick happiness/low satisfaction activities (e.g., social media, addictive behavior...

Why am I anxious? How do I manage my anxiety? How am I supposed to feel about being an anxious Christian? We answer these questions and more this week as Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Barry Ries, helps us better understand our anxiety and provides 10 healthy tips for anxiety management in life after graduation. Related Episodes A Guided Meditation Tool - Apple , Spotify Finding Healthy Community - Ap...

What if there was a program to help you start well in life after graduation? There is! This week, James Madison University alumna, Kate Harwood, joins Jon to share about her experience with the Greensboro Fellows and how it helped prepare her to flourish at work, at church, and in the world around her. Related Episodes Finding Your Footing in Transition (Pt 1): Apple , Spotify I'm So Tired of Chur...

Sometimes our plans completely crash and burn... That was Linda's experience. But after taking an unexpected gap year in the middle of her college career, Linda found that God has a way of turning our ruined plans into amazing opportunities. Enjoy this alumna's story of learning to trust God more deeply by becoming an InterVarsity volunteer. Ready to volunteer? Email alumni@intervarsity.org to get...

"How do I navigate faith and grad school?" This week, Jon is joined by Hon Eng, a seasoned professional with InterVarsity's Grad and Faculty Ministry (GFM). From transitioning to grad school, dealing with anxiety, and understanding the concept of calling, this episode highlights how GFM provides a supportive community that helps alumni more effectively navigate faith and academia. Related Episodes...

From delivering "Spiritual Takeout" to mandatory quarantine, this InterVarsity Alumna has experienced it all as a missionary in China. In this episode, we continue our conversation with "Harvest" (named changed for her protection) as she shares what it was like to develop a unique approach to digital ministry during the pandemic and how she met Jesus while quarantined in a hotel room for fourteen...

BONUS! Enjoy this previously unheard moment from Jon's conversation with Dr. Onorio Chaparro as they discuss realistic expectations for discipleship in a church setting. Catch Dr. Onorio's original episode HERE ! Related Episode Find the Right Church with Pastor Steve Douglas Stay in Touch! Instagram & FB: @afterivpod What was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe...

BONUS! Enjoy a few previously unheard stories from Jon and Nicole's conversation about living with roommates. (And, yes, Jon and Nicole are still the ones to blame...) Catch Nicole's original episode HERE ! Stay in Touch! Instagram & FB: @afterivpod What was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl....

BONUS! Bridget Gee explains "Holy Aloneness" as described in her book Single. Just Because. Enjoy our original interview with Bridget HERE . More From Bridget: Read Single, Just Because: A Pilgrimage into Holy Aloneness (Register for Alumni Discount HERE ) Enjoy Bridget's Podcast Soladarity - The Singleness Podcast Stay in Touch! Instagram & FB: @afterivpod What was your favorite part of the e...

What can I expect from God as I step into life after graduation? On this episode, Jon and Halley (Minnesota State - Mankato) break down Psalm 18 to see what we might learn about God's posture toward us in times of transition. This one's for you, alumni! From this episode Psalm 18 Manuscript Previous Episodes in this Series Finding Your Footing in Transition Pt 1 Finding Your Footing in Transition...