Merry Christmas, alumni! Instead of our typical episode, we will be enjoying a special reading of Luke 2 from the First Nations Version. Huge thanks to Terry Wildman for returning to give us this great gift! After today, we will take a few weeks off for rest over the upcoming holidays and to prep for our new season and some exciting new features in 2025! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2025, alumni! RESOURCES Purchase Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retellin...
Dec 24, 2024•7 min
Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This week's guest has given that question some serious thought. In 2013, Greg Baumer entered Harvard Business School with the expectation of leveling up his business prowess and cementing his financial future. What he didn't expect, was the transformation he was about to experience around money. However, after cross-registering for a course on God and money in Harvard Divinity School, transformation is exactly what he experienced. And after surveying...
Dec 17, 2024•38 min
Think back to campus in the fall. New Student Outreach. Did you ever have an event that looked like it was going to fall apart before it even got off the ground? Emily McNamara, campus staff in New Jersey and this week's guest, knows exactly what this moment feels like. Just twenty-Four hours before a historic NSO event at New Jersey Institute of Technology, the chapter's funding and reservation were canceled. BUT... because of some top-level staff work and God's provision through alumni, Emily ...
Dec 10, 2024•27 min
"10% of the earth is the Lord's, and 10% of everything in it..." (Psalm 24:1/10) Okay, that's obviously a joke. But isn't it easy to live like it's true? Like God owns everything... minus the 90% that goes into my bank account? It's normal to have a tough relationship with money and generosity. Most of us do! This week, we're joined by Mark Washington who's going to help us navigate the relationship between trust and generosity. RESOURCES Join the MBA Alumni Network Learn more about Generous Giv...
Dec 03, 2024•30 min
Want an early Christmas present? Here's an extra episode! Enjoy Voice of Great Thunder With a Good Medicine Spirit (Terry Wildman) share about his recent IVP release, Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story . Terry also tells about the role this children's book played in the writing of the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament . RESOURCES Purchase Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story Purchase First Nat...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
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! RESOURCES Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness RELATED EPISODE(S) E59: Making Room in Advent ( Apple , Spotify ) E73: Why the Annunciation? ( Apple , Spotify )...
Nov 19, 2024•30 min
What influence (if any) should money have on my decision to marry someone? Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents joins us one last time to discuss money through the lens of romantic relationships. Should money influence my decision to date or marry someone? What do I need to know about someone's financial situation as I choose a lifelong partner? How do I look out for signs of financial abuse? Shang helps us get our bearings on the topic in this episode. Shang Saavedra is an alumna of Harvard and Univ...
Nov 12, 2024•30 min
If you could sit down with a millionaire and ask for her top 3 pieces of financial advice for your post-graduation stage of life, would you take that opportunity? Do you have time right now? In this episode, Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents, a millionaire alumna living the work-optional life, joins us again to share the top 3 things she recommends new grads do with their first paycheck after graduation. And they're extremely simple. Shang Saavedra is an alumna of Harvard and University of Chicago...
Nov 05, 2024•30 min
How do I live a wealthy life? Our guest might suggest it starts with the way you think about wealth. Is it about... Status? Emulating influencers? Not thinking about your spending? Or is it centered on eternal hope and joy in Christ and a desire to use our gifts for his glory? As an expert in wealth and mental health, a millionaire , and a work-optional professional who finished saving for retirement in her 30s, Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents has an abundance of knowledge about living a wealthy...
Oct 29, 2024•30 min
When I use (or make plans to use) money, am I more prone to feelings of fear and anxiety or to a sense of freedom? From cover to cover, the Bible is filled with more than 2,000 references to money. Clearly, it's an important topic. While this next episode in our money series won't be able to cover all of them, it will help you walk away with a refreshed sense of what the Bible has to say on the topic. And it will help you better understand what a healthy relationship with money looks like in you...
Oct 22, 2024•25 min
What's your relationship with money? What life experiences developed that relationship? This week, we're kicking off a new series about money. To get us started, we're exploring our personal narrative and its influence on our relationship with money. Your family, your friends, and the world around you have all had an impact on this view. Understanding it is an important part of your financial journey and your discipleship journey with Jesus. RELATED EPISODES E39: How to be the Post-College GOAT:...
Oct 15, 2024•32 min
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…” (Rom. 15:20) What is your ambition in life after graduation? Where has God given you spiritual influence? And what does it look like to follow God faithfully in that context? Whether you have a clear vision for these things, or still need help discerning them, there’s a resource to help you. The Ambition conference is a carefully crafted spiritual environment where you can encounter Jesus, get personalized coaching...
Oct 08, 2024•37 min
Enjoy a revisit of a favorite conversation about best practices for your 20s! Paul Tokunaga, an expert in leadership through the decades, shares his insights on trying, failing, and trying again as the recipe for success after graduation. RELATED EPISODE E46: Making the Most of Your 30s ( Apple , Spotify ) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 01, 2024•26 min
In this final episode of our series on navigating conflict, we focus on a fundamental relationship: the teacher and the disciple. Jesus is our greatest teacher. And as his disciples, we are blessed with two gifts that will serve us on all occasions (conflict or otherwise): hope and humility. Curtis Chang ( Good Faith podcast, The After Party ) joins us this week to share about radically recentering ourselves on Jesus and its impact on navigating healthy conflict. The After Party: Toward Better C...
Sep 24, 2024•37 min
If there was a formula that could help you better navigate difficult conversations and hot button issues, would you use it? Professor Seth Freeman, a globally recognized expert in negotiation and conflict management, believes that formula exists. And it comes in the form of three little words: Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. The simple application of these words has the potential to prevent heated arguments and, instead, promote peacemaking and relationship building. This week, we revisit our convers...
Sep 17, 2024•31 min
The conclusion of our conversation with Brent Campbell, an InterVarsity alumnus who chose to forgive the men who hurled racist insults and death threats at him while on campus one day. In this episode, Brent shares how it was possible for him to choose the path of forgiveness. (In case you missed it, catch the first part of Brent's story on Apple or Spotify.) NOTE: Please be aware that this and the previous episode are marked "explicit". The story included here is uncensored and contains racist ...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min
From the safety of your own quiet time or small group Bible study, affirming Jesus' command to "love your enemies" is obviously the correct choice. Right? But what would you do if you actually had the chance to make a real-life enemy pay for the ways they'd wronged you? Our guest this week, Brent Campbell, was faced with this exact decision. One day, during a summer workout for track, Brent was harassed by a group of fellow university students. After quietly absorbing the barrage of racist insul...
Sep 10, 2024•35 min
Are we in conflict or are we enemies? How can I tell the difference between someone I'm in conflict with and someone who's an enemy ? As a Christian, can I even have enemies? If so, how do I treat them? Many of these questions are pretty easy to answer from Scripture. Where things get difficult, though, is realizing how badly I need to be transformed to be able to follow through. This week, our guest Michele Arndt (pastor, worship leader) helps us gain a better understanding of the extraordinari...
Sep 03, 2024•36 min
When it comes to healthy conflict, is there something better than being right? Our guest, Rick Mattson would say, "Yes!" Our concept of right and wrong has a tendency to change with culture, experience, and context. As a result, we need a firmer foundation. Among other qualities, Rick recommends truth and wisdom as trustworthy alternatives to the goal of "being right". MORE FROM RICK Rick’s Website & Blog Rick’s books RELATED EPISODE(S) E133: Can We Both Be Right? ( Apple , Spotify ) REGISTE...
Aug 27, 2024•30 min
Conflict = 1 right answer + 1 wrong answer... Right? Isn't this usually the assumption we make? When it comes to moments of conflict, one of us is right and one of us is wrong. But is that true?This week, author, apologist, and philosopher, Rick Mattson, helps us sort through whether or not we can both be right... even when we disagree. MORE FROM RICK Rick’s Website & Blog Rick’s books RELATED EPISODE(S) E131: What If I'm Wrong? ( Apple or Spotify ) E132: What If I'm Wrong? (Pt 2) ( Apple or...
Aug 20, 2024•32 min
This week, we continue our conversation with Jonna Fantz as she helps us answer the question, "What if I'm wrong?" Today, we discuss a healthy posture for exploring new ideas and what to do when we're struggling to find an acceptable alternative position. If you didn't catch the first half of our conversation, give it a listen on Apple or Spotify . REV. JONNA FANTZ Learn more about Jonna HERE RELATED EPISODES E129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect ( Apple , Spotify ) E130...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min
I think I might be wrong... What do I do? As if the reality of inevitably facing conflict isn't concerning enough, what about the times when I realize that the position I hold isn't correct? How do I know when I'm wrong and what do I do about it? This week, Rev. Jonna Fantz shares a few indicators that help us know when it might be time to change our stance on an issue. And, once we've come to that conclusion, what our next steps should be in changing our mind. REV. JONNA FANTZ Learn more about ...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min
Is it wrong to feel dissonance? How do I keep from shutting down during conflict? Dissonance is both natural and uncomfortable. And even though we usually don't want to experience it, we will. Thankfully, this week's guest is here to help. On this episode, InterVarsity staff and co-host of the popular Faith & Chai podcast, Caroline Lancaster, introduces us to the Approaching Differences Diagram; a tool designed to promote self-awareness and healthy openness during moments of dissonance and c...
Jul 30, 2024•37 min
Conflict is inevitable. At some point, we will find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement with another person. And how we navigate that interaction matters. This week, we step into a new series designed to help us develop tools for engaging in healthy conflict. To start us off, we're joined by John Inazu, author of Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. And John is going to provide us with some helpful, practical insights that we can use...
Jul 23, 2024•35 min
How does serving keep me connected with my chapter? This week, we wrap up our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We’re joined by Mykenzie Green from your Alumni Team and she shares about serving on campus as an incredibly effective way to stay connected with your chapter and its ministry. NEED HELP SERVING? WANT TO ENCOURAGE NEW ALUMNI? Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.org RELATED EPISODE(S) E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer ( Apple , Spotify ) E80: Finding Your Footing in a ...
Jul 16, 2024•24 min
How does prayer keep me connected with my chapter? This week, we return to our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We’re joined by Jonny Gose from your Alumni Team as he shares about prayer and its usefulness for staying connected with your fellow alumni and with the work that's happening on your campus. NEED HELP WITH PRAYER? ENCOURAGING NEW ALUMNI? Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.org RELATED EPISODE(S) E126: Finding Rest in Familiar Practices ( Apple , Spotify ) STAY IN T...
Jul 09, 2024•31 min
What if experiencing soul-soothing rest is more accessible than you think? It doesn't require hours of silent mediation, a new book, or some recently rediscovered spiritual discipline. In fact, our guest would suggest it really doesn't require you to add anything. It might just require a simple reframe of the things you're already doing. This week, we're joined by preacher, author, and InterVarsity's National Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury. And Jason is going to help us wrap up our ...
Jul 02, 2024•34 min
I just got a new job. Isn't it too early to think about vacation? No way! Well-planned vacations can play a vital role in effective rhythms of rest. This week, we're joined by R. York Moore, CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach and TikTok evangelist with nearly 700k followers. And York's going to help us reimagine the way we think about vacation and the role it plays in healthy post-graduation rhythms. Do more than just get away on your next vacation. Get some rest! MORE FROM YORK Website...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min
Are there opportunities for rest beyond a weekly sabbath? Yes! Day-to-day recreation is a very realistic option for experiencing rest between sabbaths. What are the activities that leave you feeling restored and that fit (or could fit with a little help) into your daily schedule? Those activities just might be the answer to a healthy source of rest throughout your week. Our episode this week explores the idea of rest through recreation with Stacy Jackson, the Director of Healthy Living at Jon's ...
Jun 18, 2024•31 min
How do I start incorporating sabbath into my rhythms of rest after graduation? We continue our summer series on rest with Lynne Baab, author of Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest . Listen in as Lynne helps us get a better understanding of the application of sabbath in our modern context, and provides insight on developing our own sabbath rhythms. MORE FROM LYNNE BAAB Purchase your copy of Sabbath Keeping Visit Lynne's website Read the It's OK to Start Small article RELATED E...
Jun 11, 2024•31 min
