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After IV

The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team

Hey, InterVarsity alumni! This is After IV, your podcast for navigating life after graduation. This is both an exciting and potentially tricky transition you’re making and you might feel a little unsure about the coming weeks and months. We’re here to provide you with expert advice, practical skills, and plenty of encouragement as you learn how to keep saying "Yes!" to Jesus in your new context. This is After IV, and this podcast is for you, alumni.

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E189: How Much is Enough?

After IV ·

2025/10/14

A million? Ten million? Just enough for food and shelter?How much money is enough? It's a question we're all asking. And in these early days of life after graduation, it's something you SHOULD BE asking. But the question goes deeper than the dollars and cents that make up your monthly budget. It's also a question of satisfaction and discipleship.This week, personal finance expert and coach Shang Saavedra (Save My Cents) joins us once again to sort through our last Big Question: How Much is

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28:18

E188: Is Church Worth Waking Up For?

After IV ·

2025/10/07

It feels like the answer to this big question should be an obvious and resounding "YES!" But... It doesn't always feel that simple. Finding the right church after graduation can be awkward, confusing, and even hurtful. So is it even worth the effort? This week, we're joined by pastor and friend of InterVarsity, Gina Cherian, who really does believe that the answer is yes. And not just because you need the church. It's because the church needs YOU, alumni.Find out why as we answer the big

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37:50

E187: Should I Quit My Job

After IV ·

2025/09/30

Okay, maybe you just started a job (or you're still looking for one), so it might be a little early to ask this question. But it's never too early to be thoughtful about fit and about the skills you're developing at work; whether or not a position feels like your "forever job".This week, InterVarsity Alumna and HR Professional, Kaitlynn Steele, helps us consider our work, teaches us some practical skills for assessing fit, and helps us normalize that reality that at one time or another,

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35:05

E186: What's My Purpose?

After IV ·

2025/09/23

What's My Purpose?It's a fundamental question that needs an answer. But would you be surprised to hear that the answer might not be quite as complicated as you think? This week, April Peters from Landing on Purpose is here to provide some helpful insight on our purpose and how it differs from our calling and mission.RELATED EPISODEE185: Who Am I? (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)MORE FROM APRIL PETERSLanding on PurposeRoadmap: 7 Actions to Reclaim Direction in Uncertain Times - with Jon Steele

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30:37

E185: Who Am I?

After IV ·

2025/09/16

Who Am I?The list of potential identities we hold during college is long: student, freshman/sophomore/junior/senior, athlete, Greek, leader, coordinator, president (to name a few). But putting on the cap and gown for graduation often requires taking off many of those titles. And as we leave them in the capable hands of those who remain on campus, we can be left with some uncertainty around our own identity. Who are we when those long-held campus roles and rhythms no longer define so much of

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37:14

E184: Should I Cancel Netflix?

After IV ·

2025/09/09

Should I Cancel Netflix?No, this isn't actually about Netflix, per se... Rather, what should my relationship be with media and entertainment after graduation? So often, we get home from work and our natural inclination is to sit down and turn on a streaming service or short-form social media like Instagram and TikTok. But is that the best way? What does it look like to establish healthy rhythms of rest that are informed by biblical examples?This week, we're joined by one of today's leading

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36:26

E183: Where Should I Live?

After IV ·

2025/09/02

Where should I live?"Wherever I can find a job," is probably the most common answer to this big question after graduation. We go where there's work. But what if there's more to it than that? What if we thought about "place" in terms of thriving? Where can I put down roots that will allow me to thrive and will also provide opportunities for me to help others thrive?On this episode, we're joined by the leading expert in life after college, Erica Young Reitz. Erica is the founder of After

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37:33

E182: How Do I Grow As A Leader?

After IV ·

2025/08/26

How do I grow as a leader?As a part of InterVarsity, opportunities to lead were abundant. That's the beauty of being part of a student-led organization! But those opportunities might not feel quite as accessible after graduation... How, then, do we keep developing as leaders in this new season of life?Jason Jensen, author of the new IVP title "Formed to Lead", joins us for this episode to help reframe our understanding of leadership and provide helpful practices for growing as leaders who

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31:15

E181: What Should I Do About My Anxiety? (Pt 2)

After IV ·

2025/08/19

“What should I do about my anxiety?”This week, we’re continuing our newest series, Big Questions, with the conclusion to our conversation with Nader Sahyouni, a professional in the world of clinical counseling and spiritual direction. Nader is going to finish clarifying what it means to accept more and then teach us how to attach better as a means to develop a healthier approach to managing anxiety.If you missed part 1 of the Big Question "What should I do about my anxiety," tap one of the

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30:17

E180: What Should I Do About My Anxiety?

After IV ·

2025/08/12

“What should I do about my anxiety?”As a new grad, you have many questions running through your mind. It’s normal. It’s good. And it’s why this new series exists. For the next few weeks, we’re going to be asking the experts some of your biggest questions about life after graduation.This week, we’re asking for help with anxiety. To help us do that, we’re joined by Nader Sahyouni, a professional in the world of clinical counseling and spiritual direction. Nader is also the author of Anxiety

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27:48

E179: Breaking Down the Box Office: Superman

After IV ·

2025/08/05

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... metaphor for life after graduation?Okay, that's a stretch... BUT, the most recent Superman movie does illustrate a number of sentiments that might be appreciated by a brand new grad. Superman feels disconnected, misunderstood, lonely, and out of place. He's questioning his purpose but also has a deep sense of conviction and commitment to a meaningful mission. Can you relate?Jon's flying solo this week, but he's carrying on with After

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41:59

E178: Breaking Down the Billboard: "Ordinary" by Alex...

After IV ·

2025/07/29

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 back in February of this year and has spent all of Summer '25 (so far) in the #1 position. It's catchy, it's deep, and it's fun to sing. But what does it mean? And how is it shaping us as we sing along in the car for the 50th time? With lyrics that mention heaven's gates, the sanctuary, the altar, and even the Lord, it can leave us with familiar feelings of faith and spirituality. But should warning lights start to flash once we

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36:23

E177: Life After Med School: Pursuing Health and...

After IV ·

2025/07/22

What can a medical student expect as they make the transition to residency?After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Victor Hsiao, MD, an alum from the Keck Student Christian Fellowship at USC. In addition to providing insights about his transition to residency after Med School, Victor shares how his time with his grad fellowship helped prepare him for partnering with Jesus in his calling after graduation.RELATED

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51:52

E176: After Words: Final Thoughts on Faith Transitions

After IV ·

2025/07/15

We've heard the experts. But what are my fellow alumni saying?We recently devoted 10 episodes to conversations with experts and your fellow alumni about navigating the unique challenges of faith transitions after college. We covered a range of topics including new rhythms for spiritual discipline, doubt, hope, and perseverance. Today, we look back on those conversations with Selah, a 2024 InterVarsity alumna who's walking through so many of these exact faith transition experiences. She

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36:36

E175: Joy Rooted in God's Goodness

After IV ·

2025/06/24

Too much? Not enough? Exactly the right amount? How much joy would you say you experience in your life right now?“Biblical joy and a life of joy comes about when we sense in our nearness to God that he is good and that that will never change. That his goodness and his loving grace toward us is unceasing and it is constant and it is consistent in the midst of life’s ups and downs.”On this episode of After IV, we revisit our conversation with Jay Kim, pastor and author of Analog Christian:

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32:49

E174: When Right Paths Meet Dark Valleys: Hope for...

After IV ·

2025/06/17

Has God left me here alone?When we find ourselves in dark, dangerous places, it's easy to wonder if God has left us. We might wonder... Did I miss his instructions? Is it because of sin? Does he just not care?What if those are the wrong questions? What if we're supposed to ask...Where do I remember seeing God in the past?Is it possible he's still there?Difficulty and hardship do not equal God's absence. In fact, Psalm 23 makes it clear that oftentimes the right paths lead through dark

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29:53

E173: Post-Graduation Disorientation and the Power of...

After IV ·

2025/06/10

I feel like I'm not getting anywhere with Jesus lately...That's normal! Sometimes, sticking with your faith isn't about feeling inspired. It's about continuing to show up when it's boring, confusing, and hard. This week, we're talking about spiritual perseverance and our ability to hold tight to Jesus; especially when it feels like our relationship with him just isn't going anywhere.Because sometimes faithfully following Jesus after graduation isn’t dramatic or exciting like it was on

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31:08

E172: Deconstructing & Reconstructing After Graduation

After IV ·

2025/06/03

"I walked away for a pretty long time..."No one expects to walk away from their faith after graduation. It was definitely a huge surprise for Rocco. He'd been highly involved in his InterVarsity chapter. He attended Urbana. And he was excited and hopeful about life after graduation. But loneliness, overworking, and extremely intelligent co-workers who didn't believe in Jesus left him experiencing an unexpected crisis of faith. This week, we hear Rocco's story of walking away from Jesus

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E171: Disappointing Faith. Unfailing God.

After IV ·

2025/05/27

What do I do when my faith experience feels... disappointing?In this candid episode of After IV, we welcome InterVarsity alumna Erica Spanjers to talk about the highs and lows of post-college faith. Jon and Erica explore what it means to follow Jesus when church communities let us down, when spiritual growth feels slow, and when God's presence seems quiet. With themes of church hurt, spiritual disappointment, and resilient hope, this episode offers real encouragement for alumni navigating

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E170: Overcoming Doubt: When Reflection Becomes...

After IV ·

2025/05/20

When you look back, do you see Him? In part two of our conversation with Heather Thompson Day, we talk about the power of reflection, the slow work of spiritual growth, and the ways God shows up—often in hindsight. Heather shares how journaling, gratitude, and persistent hope have helped her recognize God's fingerprints even in seasons of silence and waiting. We also explore what it means to prosper in God’s kingdom (hint: it's not about success), how to live generously even in lack, and

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