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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Nov 09, 2021•1 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Nov 02, 2021•29 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 26, 2021•28 min
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 Strobel God Behaving Badly by David T. Lamb Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan Check out Rick's blog, books, and other materials: http:...
Oct 19, 2021•30 min
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 Fadling 2) Check out Rick's blog, books, and other materials at rickmattsonoutreach.com Get Subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 12, 2021•29 min
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 Reitz Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 20, 2021•29 min
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 Reitz For more insights on entering a church community from a pastor's perspective, check out our previous episode with Normandale College alumnus, Steve Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates...
May 13, 2021•30 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 06, 2021•29 min
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!
Apr 29, 2021•29 min
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!
Apr 22, 2021•26 min
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.
Apr 15, 2021•28 min
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.
Apr 08, 2021•28 min
Twin Cities pastor and Normandale InterVarsity alum, Steve, chats with Jon about obstacles and practical approaches to getting connected with a church. If you're a post-college adult who's struggled to feel connected with a church community, this episode is for you!
Apr 01, 2021•29 min
University of Georgia alumna, Katie, shares about life as an educator (both in and out of COVID), what it looks like to be a Christian in her field, and what God is teaching her about being single.
Mar 24, 2021•26 min
What do you do when it seems like God just isn't at work? Nyika from the University of Minnesota shares with Jon about his experiences with these quiet seasons after graduation.
Mar 12, 2021•31 min
Jon catches up with his old friend, Erica, from Minnesota State Mankato about having NO CLUE what to do or expect after graduation. Enjoy!
Mar 04, 2021•26 min
Jon chats with TWO people (bonus!), Daniel and Leah, from South Dakota as they share about some of the harder-than-expected realities of life after InterVarsity.
Dec 23, 2020•27 min
Rachel shares about an intimate moment with her chapter at large group, balancing expectations and reality after graduation, and how to join a church in your own hometown.
Dec 23, 2020•31 min
Kyong gives Jon some great advice about the best ways to make friends and find community after college.
Dec 23, 2020•25 min
Jon and Eunice chat about chapter camp, unexpected career moves, and friendship after college.
Dec 23, 2020•33 min