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 books. FOR LIFE! ( REGISTER HERE if you haven't already) Instagram: @imersantiago Urbana 22 : December ...
Sep 06, 2022•29 min
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 - @d.jacksonpoetics Twitter - @djacksonpoetics Stay in Touch! What was your favorite part of the epis...
Aug 30, 2022•31 min
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.jacksonpoetics Twitter - @djacksonpoetics Urbana Video Testimonies Send a 60- to 90-second video to a...
Aug 23, 2022•26 min
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 Foundations" ( Making of a Leader , Bobby Clinton) Continue battling your demons Start narrowing the fie...
Aug 16, 2022•27 min
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 graduated before 2019 - only 1000 available and expires on Nov. 30) World Changers Cohort Stay in Touch! Wha...
Aug 09, 2022•30 min
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 Rest: Escaping the Productivity trap by John Koessler REGISTER HERE to get your 40% Alumni discount ...
Aug 02, 2022•30 min
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 this podcast ★...
Jul 26, 2022•26 min
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 ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 19, 2022•25 min
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 your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates (This lin...
Jul 12, 2022•31 min
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. Stay in Touch! Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: h...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min
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 Get Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r) Visit our Website In...
May 31, 2022•29 min
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) Visit our Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod Register for Urbana ! U22BEST250 : Discount code f...
May 24, 2022•30 min
I'm fresh out of college and applying for a job in my field of study. How do I nail this interview? In episode three of our series How to Be the Post-College G.O.A.T., we chat with Minnesota State Alumna, HR Generalist (and Jon's wife!), Kaitlynn, about best practices for prepping and crushing your upcoming interview. Stay in Touch! Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Get Episode Email Updates Visit our Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 17, 2022•30 min
How do I find the right church after graduation? In the second episode of our How to Be the Post-College G.O.A.T. series, we talk about tips for finding the right church and becoming a contributing member of the congregation once you do. Stay in Touch! Leave us a message Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 10, 2022•30 min
How can I get the most out of my 20s? In the first episode of our How to be the Post-College G.O.A.T. series, we talk about how trying, failing, and trying again is the recipe for success in the decade of your 20s. Paul's Outline for the 20s The 20s: Experimenting, trying lots of different things and styles, figuring out strengths and weaknesses Mantra: What different arenas and what different styles of operating and leading can I experiment with? Practices Work hard on sexual purity and lean ha...
May 03, 2022•30 min
Penn State Harrisburg alumnus, Elisha, tells about his experience leading his chapter through the pandemic as a volunteer. He also shares about thriving in his church community and sharing his faith at work. Special thanks to Claire for editing this interview! Get to know Claire from her guest appearance on the podcast. Stay in Touch! Leave us a message Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 26, 2022•30 min
From urban program attendee to InterVarsity staff worker to lawyer, SUNY Geneseo alumna, Chioma, shares about her post-college journey with Jesus into the intersections of passion, need, and the unknown. Stay in Touch! Leave us a message Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 19, 2022•30 min
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 message Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 12, 2022•28 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 05, 2022•27 min
How do my experiences, mistakes, and passions influence who I'm becoming after college? Jon chats with Steve (University of Rhode Island) about the journey of self-discovery after college. Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 29, 2022•30 min
What's it like being a Physician Assistant? How do you share your faith in the healthcare community? How do you deal with hard patient losses? Jon chats with Esther, a 2017 University of Minnesota Duluth alumna, about her experiences as a Physician Assistant. Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 22, 2022•27 min
Growing older. An inconvenient fact of life? Or a Holy invitation? Part two of Jon's conversation with Alice Fryling about her new book Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older. Purchase Aging Faithfully More from Alice Fryling Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 15, 2022•27 min
How do we faithfully journey with Jesus through the process of aging? In this two-part episode, we get to know Alice Fryling and learn about her newest book, Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older. Purchase Aging Faithfully Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates : http://eepurl.com/hLks2r Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 08, 2022•24 min
What is Lent? Where did it come from? Why and how should I engage with it? And what's that about an Abbot's cat? Enjoy this week's episode as we explore Lent together with InterVarsity's Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury. Sign up for Lent Substack Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 01, 2022•34 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Feb 15, 2022•29 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Feb 08, 2022•32 min
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 God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: brimyselfandgod@gmail.com Website Get subscribed! Episode E...
Feb 01, 2022•26 min
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 God Instagram: @brimyselfandgod Email: brimyselfandgod@gmail.com Website Get subscribed! Episode Email Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jan 25, 2022•29 min
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 Updates Website Instagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 21, 2021•37 min