After IV

This week, we're releasing some previously unheard moments from past conversations. Enjoy the untold Urbana stories from Claire, Esther, Chioma, and Imer! Want to hear more from these guests? Catch their original episodes: Claire Esther Chioma (Grad School Ep 1 , Grad School Ep 2 ) Imer Enter Our Season-End Giveaway! Follow the instructions from our FB or Insta post -OR- If we were in your Spotify...

It's time for our FINAL Urbana Sneak Peek! Meet your Alumni Manuscript Leader, Ross Haymond, and get a feel for what manuscript sessions will be like in our Alumni Connections Space. Urbana 22 : December 28-31 in Indianapolis, IN Get Registered ! Enter Our Year-End Giveaway! Follow instructions from this post OR were we in your top 5 podcasts on Spotify this year? Grab a screenshot from your 2022...

How do I keep waiting on God's promises? Especially when it seems like they've already failed? Rider University alumna, Kat Roffina, shares about her experience waiting for God to fulfill his promises about a disability ministry with a national reach. Advent Resources Books Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder Don't forget your 40% Alum...

Author and alumna, Bette Dickinson, joins us to share about her new book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder. Listen in and purchase your copy for your own Advent rhythms this year! Advent Resources Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder Don't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! Text WONDER to 55444 to receive a free audio guided v...

Why do we celebrate Advent? How do we celebrate Advent? When is it actually okay to listen to Christmas music??? InterVarsity Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury, returns to answer these (and many other) questions about the upcoming Advent season. Advent Resources Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness Don't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! Watch here for Advent...

After a trip to Ethiopia and learning about the massive sex trade operating there, Josiah (Drake University) began what would become Beza Threads: an organization empowering survivors of human trafficking through the sale of handcrafted leather goods. Check out Beza Threads ! 15% off for alumni using this code: IVALUMNI Stay updated about the big November sale by signing up here ! Follow on Insta:...

From the party scene to warm, intimate community on campus. From unhealthy relationships to a friendship that introduced Sarah to truly communing with God through prayer. From critical of and uninvolved with the church to developing a deep love for the local and global body of believers. A journey spanning college and post-college, Sarah (UNC Wilmington) shares her story of becoming a committed fo...

"Agnostic with Christian tendencies." That's how Youngstown State University alumnus, Jeremy, describes himself today. Listen in as Jeremy shares about his departure from the church post-grad school and how that hasn't stopped him from meeting new IVCF friends in very unexpected places. Stay in Touch! What was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Upd...

Our very first interview with an alumni business owner! Get to know Tatiana and her business Zuahaza. Through the making of home textiles, Tatiana and local artisans are preserving Colombian culture and sharing it with the world. Check out Zuahaza! Explore Zuahaza.com 15% off for alumni using this code: ZUAHAZAIV Follow on Insta: @zuahaza Stay in Touch! What was your favorite part of the episode?...

It's time for our next Urbana 22 preview! In addition to sharing about her Urbana origins, conference Director, Ruth Hubbard, gives the inside scoop on a few exciting changes we can expect at Urbana 22 and also shares why she believes Urbana is the perfect investment for alumni during this season. Urbana 22 : December 28-31 in Indianapolis, IN Get Registered ! Save $100: U22ALUMNI (Discount code f...

Is God even at work in the circumstances surrounding my life right now? We revisit the story of Nyika (University of Minnesota) and the way God is answering this question in his own post-college experience. Stay in Touch! 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.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website In...

What does hospitality look like post college and how can I get better at it? This week we're joined by Mike & Annie, two alumni who have made it the mission of their marriage to welcome others into the presence of Jesus through hospitality.  Stay in Touch! What was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://...

How does an image-consultant-to-be from Michigan become a children's pastor in Minnesota? Grand Rapids Community College alumna, Hannah, shares about her journey from fashion to assembling worship bands for kids and what it looks like to live with openness to God's plans over her own. Stay in Touch! What was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updat...

Our next Urbana 22 sneak peak as we get to know our Worship Director, Imer Santiago! Imer shares how Urbana has transformed his life beyond worship leading, how God is preparing him and his team to lead us this December, AND also plays a special version of an Urbana 22 SONG just for After IV! More From Imer: The Next Worship by Sandra Van Opstal Don't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP boo...

Part two of Jon's conversation with author and poet, Drew Jackson. This week, we break down a few pieces from Drew's book, God Speaks Through Wombs, all of which were inspired by texts from the Gospel of Luke. From Drew Purchase God Speaks Through Wombs Preorder Touch the Earth Don't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! ( REGISTER HERE if you haven't already) Socials Insta -...

Author and Poet, Drew Jackson, joins us this week to share about his book God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God's Unexpected Coming. This week we get to know Drew and next week Drew walks us through a few selections from his book. Enjoy! From Drew God Speaks Through Wombs Don't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! ( REGISTER HERE if you haven't already) Socials Insta - @d.j...

What are a few simple practices that will help me make the most of my 30s? Paul Tokunaga returns this week to share ideas from his Leadership Through the Decades framework to help us continue developing well during the decade of our 30s. Leadership Through the Decades: 30s Primary Focus: Leading, focusing on what you do well, honing skills, gaining experience Practices Work on your "Sovereign Foun...

A sneak peak of Urbana 22 as we get to know our Emcee, Anna Lee-Winans! Listen in as Anna shares about her life-changing Urbana experiences, about her excitement for Urbana 22, and why she believes this is the perfect time for YOU to Rise Up and join us, alumni, at Urbana 22. Urbana 22 : December 28-31 in Indianapolis, IN Get Registered ! Save $100: U22ALUMNI (Discount code for alumni who graduate...

Franklin & Marshall Alumna, Kim, joins Jon this week to share about her first year as a doctoral student in Yale's Geology program. They chat about academic rigor, making friends with your cohort, and ongoing faith development in grad school. Kim's Spoken Word with 2100 HERE Book Recs from this Episode Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest by Lynn Baab The Radical Pursuit of...

On your way to grad school? Jon and Chioma continue discussing their grad school/law school experiences and a few tricks they used to be successful in their programs. Stay in Touch! 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.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod  ★ Support...

On your way to grad school? Jon and Chioma (she's back!) discuss their grad school/law school experiences and a few tricks they used to be successful in their programs. Stay in Touch! 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.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod  ★ Suppo...

The President of InterVarsity, TOM LIN, stops by the podcast today! Listen in to hear his faith story, how he developed community around his desk when working for Hewlett Packard, and his words of wisdom for alumni like you! Tom's Book Recommendation Following Jesus in the "Real World" by Rich Lamb REGISTER HERE to get your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! Stay in Touch! What was yo...

Okay, but what does the Bible have to say about how I invest my money? How do I invest ethically? And what about giving? In the sixth and FINAL episode of our series, How to Be the Post-College G.O.A.T., we chat once more with Harvard University Alumnus and Vice President of Sage Stone Wealth Management, Michael Lopez, about the biblical and ethical foundations of how we invest our resources.  Sta...

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 SpeakPipe G...

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 SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)...