After IV

Help! How Do I Handle Loss After Graduation? (E213)

A few months after graduation, Justice received a heartbreaking message from an old classmate: Paul, his friend from a previous school, had passed away unexpectedly. Justice had endured a significant amount of loss over the past few years, but this experience was different. It was his first time processing the death of a friend or family member without his InterVarsity chapter next to him. Justice joins this week to share his experiences navigating grief and loss after graduation. And whether you’ve suffered the death of a loved one, or you’re experiencing the grief that comes from saying goodbye to your InterVarsity chapter and the college experience, Justice has a few meaningful insights to help you process. RELATED EPISODE * When Right Paths Meet Dark Valleys: Hope for the Road Ahead (E174) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000713210654], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nLLGnLIg5oiw0K1FhKu0U?si=28c9ddb792c84a9c], YouTube [https://youtu.be/2aGC3dUXjyk] OTHER RESOURCES * A Chronicle of Grief: Finding Life After Traumatic Loss [https://www.ivpress.com/a-chronicle-of-grief] by Mel Lawrenz [https://www.ivpress.com/mel-lawrenz] * Grieving Wholeheartedly: Bringing Healing to Every Part of Your Soul [https://www.ivpress.com/grieving-wholeheartedly] by Audrey Davidheiser [https://www.ivpress.com/audrey-davidheiser] * After College [https://www.ivpress.com/after-college] by Erica Reitz STAY IN TOUCH * Socials: @afterivpod [https://www.instagram.com/afterivpod/] * Visit our Website [https://ivalumni.my.canva.site/intervarsity-alumni-podcasts] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://give.intervarsity.org/home?v=1&utm_campaign=home&g=48261,rm,100]

Help! How Do I Adjust to A New Town? (E212)

How do I adjust to living in a new town? Many grads face this challenge at some point. The time comes to pack the car, relocate, and get settled in a brand new place. But once you arrive, how do you meet people? Discover your favorite coffee shop? Find the quickest route to the grocery store? Most importantly, how long before it starts to feel like home? This week, we’re joined by Josephine, an InterVarsity alumna who’s been living in a new town for 10 months but still doesn’t feel at home. Jon and Josephine discuss strategies for getting settled, exploring her surroundings, and taking steps toward making new friends.  RELATED EPISODES * Where Should I Live? (E183) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000724513865], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Et5HDVTt2unYyzemWTxTp?si=0756ff7b17be4703], YouTube [https://youtu.be/2NeOgDM-EEE] * The Struggle for Friendship: Moving from Isolation to Connection (E168) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000706486930], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b12WzQwUdEFyPA3OBF5WH?si=e043c3555fc34657], YouTube [https://youtu.be/9SPy-D2lqiw] OTHER RESOURCES * After College [https://www.ivpress.com/after-college] by Erica Reitz STAY IN TOUCH * Socials: @afterivpod [https://www.instagram.com/afterivpod/] * Visit our Website [https://ivalumni.my.canva.site/intervarsity-alumni-podcasts] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://give.intervarsity.org/home?v=1&utm_campaign=home&g=48261,rm,100]

Help! Where Does God Want Me to Work? (E211)

How do I know which job God wants me to take after I graduate?  It’s a big question and it can weigh on us sometimes. But is it possible that the decision isn’t as complex as we might think? We’re continuing our “HELP!” series this week with Tyler, an InterVarsity senior who’s feeling stuck picking a job after graduation. He’s praying, he’s researching, he’s asking trusted friends. But he’s still not sure which job is the right job. Do you know how Tyler feels? Listen in as Jon and Tyler discuss some helpful next steps for making this big decision. We think you’ll walk away with some next steps, too. RELATED EPISODE(S) * Where Does God Want Me to Go? Developing Tools for Discernment (E166) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000704419654], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GtIUJJrRIJem6b7zWUzzt?si=93e2f254fd444d94], YouTube [https://youtu.be/0LvPdipwGTU] * A Foundation for Vocational Transition (E112) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000650460430], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Md1rS7oBY2R6wsCxl62HJ?si=efb264fc583f44c4] OTHER RESOURCES * After College [https://www.ivpress.com/after-college] by Erica Reitz STAY IN TOUCH * Socials: @afterivpod [https://www.instagram.com/afterivpod/] * Visit our Website [https://ivalumni.my.canva.site/intervarsity-alumni-podcasts] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://give.intervarsity.org/home?v=1&utm_campaign=home&g=48261,rm,100]

Help! How Do I Grow in My Faith Without My Chapter? (E210)

Your faith has grown so much during your time on campus with InterVarsity. How do you keep the momentum after graduation? Join us as we kick off our new series, “Help!” where we’re chatting with InterVarsity seniors and recent grads about some of their biggest fears and hangups about life after graduation. As they share their real-life concerns and workshop potential solutions with Jon, you will experience two things: realizing you’re not alone in feeling some anxiety about life after graduation and getting some practical tools for navigating common post-graduation scenarios. Helping us get started is Molly, a soon-to-be college grad from UW-Steven’s Point. Molly is wondering how she’s supposed to keep growing in her faith after graduation when she doesn’t have her InterVarsity chapter right next to her. It's a common concern and by the end of the conversation, Molly (and you) will have some practical steps for continued faith development.  WANT TO CHAT WITH JON ABOUT A CHALLENGE IN LIFE AFTER GRADUATION? * Send a DM to @afterivpod on Instagram RELATED EPISODES * The Beauty of Reading Scripture (E193) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000736233365], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vw44yqu266pSsFbpqaB2w?si=44ff893c41c04d5c], YouTube [https://youtu.be/cRsLwm3aDTA] * Too Distracted to Pray - Developing Prayer Rhythms that Work for You (E167) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000705371332] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XQq57fSiVnFyZmXaFSHzm?si=180dbda6e4fa4ebb], YouTube [https://youtu.be/Wyae-geSw0s] * Ending Well With My Friends on Campus (E102) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000641810345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/382tPLJ9grMhTX4QvWEy8B?si=6cb9947ae2e1496e] OTHER RESOURCES * After College [https://www.ivpress.com/after-college] by Erica Reitz STAY IN TOUCH * Socials: @afterivpod [https://www.instagram.com/afterivpod/] * Visit our Website [https://ivalumni.my.canva.site/intervarsity-alumni-podcasts] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://give.intervarsity.org/home?v=1&utm_campaign=home&g=48261,rm,100]

Evangelism When... My Friend is an Atheist (E209)

How do I share the Gospel with my atheist friend? We’re wrapping up our “Evangelism when…” series with InterVarsity Alumna and current Campus Staff Minister, Lacey Hansen. And Lacey’s going to share her own story of evangelism with a friend who has communicated no real interest in changing her mind about Jesus or Christianity. And yet, just by being a thoughtful friend over the years and making contextualized invitations, Lacey has seen her friend take meaningful steps in curiosity and openness. Lacey’s going to provide some practical tools for our evangelism toolkit and help us continue to simply be thoughtful friends who love Jesus. If you’ve been wondering about how to share your faith with an atheist friend after graduation, this episode is for you.  RELATED EPISODES * Evangelism When... I'm New in Town (E208) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000755716829], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qbAg0jBTlqbYBnDYtklww?si=f9d0e5c0ec6c4de1], YouTube [https://youtu.be/0mbvOnn96ZM] * Navigating Conflict - Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. (E138) - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-iv/id1546171624?i=1000669790604], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Nt8OMdXG7BVmg2RRxIYMv?si=ebb035801c404158] STAY IN TOUCH * Socials: @afterivpod [https://www.instagram.com/afterivpod/] * Visit our Website [https://ivalumni.my.canva.site/intervarsity-alumni-podcasts] ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://give.intervarsity.org/home?v=1&utm_campaign=home&g=48261,rm,100]