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E95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Compassion?
"I don't wanna be lonely no more..." (Rob Thomas, 2005) We're in a loneliness epidemic and we want to find a way out. But what if there's something to be gained by EMB...
E94: Faith, Courage, and a Much-Needed Hug: Persevering When Community is Hard to Find
Did you ever just need a hug? Last year, Corryn moved to Small Town, MN for a new job after graduation. With few churches and even fewer recent grads, finding meaningf...
E93: But What ACTUALLY Happened?: Five Months Post-Graduation with Nolan Groninger
What ever happened to Nolan?Back in May, we met Nolan Groninger, a Purdue University alumnus who was about to step into life after graduation. He had several questions...
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Louis Tay & Well-Being at Work
In this previously unheard moment, Dr. Louis Tay gives practical advice for promoting well-being in the workplace.Missed Dr. Tay's original episode? Check it out below...
BONUS EPISODE: Kate Harwood & Church Conga Lines
In this previously unheard moment, Kate Harwood (JMU Alumna) shares about her love for the local church and the impact its having in her life after graduation.Missed K...
BONUS EPISODE: Hon Eng & Be a Sṓzō not a Bozo
In this previously unheard moment, Hon Eng (IV Grad & Faculty Ministry) shares about the ministry of human flourishing and its encouragement to grad students.Missed Ho...
BONUS EPISODE: “Harvest” & River vs. Boulder
In the previously unheard moment, "Harvest" (a longterm alumna missionary to China) gives a surprising answer to Jon's question about potential risks and backlash to b...
E92: Self-Control Instead of Reckless Indulgence: Beyond Willpower and Positive Thinking
"What I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do" (Romans 7:15). Reckless indulgence. It's a battle we all fight. Do we just need more willpower or is there someth...
E91: Joy Instead of Comparison: Anchored in God’s Goodness with Jay Kim
Comparison is literally killing us. But the antidote is probably simpler than you think. Pastor and author Jay Kim joins this week to share about joy deeply rooted in ...
E90: Feeling Good/Doing Good: Expertise on Well-Being and Optimal Functioning
We all want to live healthy, fulfilling lives. But how do you actually do that? This week, Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences ...
E89: Navigating Anxiety with Grace and Grit: 10 Tips for Post-Graduation Anxiety
Why am I anxious? How do I manage my anxiety? How am I supposed to feel about being an anxious Christian? We answer these questions and more this week as Clinical Psyc...
E88: I'm Gone to Carolina: Post-Graduation with the Greensboro Fellows
What if there was a program to help you start well in life after graduation? There is! This week, James Madison University alumna, Kate Harwood, joins Jon to share abo...
E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option
Sometimes our plans completely crash and burn... That was Linda's experience. But after taking an unexpected gap year in the middle of her college career, Linda found ...
E86: Grad School and Beyond: Navigating Faith and Academia
"How do I navigate faith and grad school?" This week, Jon is joined by Hon Eng, a seasoned professional with InterVarsity's Grad and Faculty Ministry (GFM). From trans...
E85: Meeting Jesus in Mandatory Quarantine: A Conversation with "Harvest" (Part 2)
From delivering "Spiritual Takeout" to mandatory quarantine, this InterVarsity Alumna has experienced it all as a missionary in China. In this episode, we continue our...
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Onorio Chaparro & Discipleship
BONUS! Enjoy this previously unheard moment from Jon's conversation with Dr. Onorio Chaparro as they discuss realistic expectations for discipleship in a church settin...
BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Carline & More Roommate Stories
BONUS! Enjoy a few previously unheard stories from Jon and Nicole's conversation about living with roommates. (And, yes, Jon and Nicole are still the ones to blame...)...
BONUS EPISODE: Bridget Gee & Holy Aloneness
BONUS! Bridget Gee explains "Holy Aloneness" as described in her book Single. Just Because.Enjoy our original interview with Bridget HERE.More From Bridget:Read Single...
E84: Broad Paths and Strong Ankles (Finding Your Footing with Psalm 18)
What can I expect from God as I step into life after graduation? On this episode, Jon and Halley (Minnesota State - Mankato) break down Psalm 18 to see what we might l...
E83: A Companion for Transition (Finding Your Footing in the Gap Decade)
The Gap Decade: When You're Technically an Adult But Really Don't Feel Like it Yet. In this episode we chat with author Katie Schnack about her fantastic companion pie...
E82: Can I Put InterVarsity on My Resume? (Finding Your Footing with Resumes)
Yes! Your InterVarsity experience is actually a great resume builder! Certified HR professional and Alumna Kaitlynn Steele joins us on this episode to help us better u...
E81: Where's My Proxe Station?! (Finding Your Footing with Evangelism)
""Needing some direction on how to share the Gospel now that you've graduated? Jamie Ladipo, IV Alumna and member of InterVarsity's Evangelism Department, joins this e...
E80: I'm so Tired of Church Hopping! (Finding Your Footing in a New Church)
I'm exploring a new church after graduation. How do I know if it's healthy? Is it a good fit? Dr. Onorio Chaparro (Hunter College alumnus) shares wisdom from his year...
E79: Finding Your Footing with New Roommates
"So, a guy walks out of Walmart at midnight with a plunger and a whole lot of passive aggression..." On this episode, Jon and his IV Alumna friend, Nicole Carline, tel...
E78: Finding Your Footing on Purpose
What is my purpose? How do I discern and start living into that purpose? April Peters, founder of Landing on Purpose, gives us some helpful tools for understanding and...
E77: Finding Your Footing in a Cap and Gown
What's going on in the mind of someone who's about to graduate? Let's find out! On this episode, we chat with Nolan Groninger, Greek InterVarsity alumnus and current s...
E76: Finding Your Footing in Transition (Pt 2)
How do I prepare for this transition to life after graduation? Kathy Shiau continues to teach us how to navigate endings, new beginnings, and the space in between in t...
E75: Finding Your Footing in Transition (Pt 1)
"I'm so ready to graduate! I think..." Let's learn to navigate endings, new beginnings, and the space in between in the first episode of our new series Finding Your Fo...