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E191: A Vision for Dance. A Vision for Shalom.
After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Matthew Best, a BCM/CBC alumnus from University of Tennessee ...
E190: From Greek Life to Greek Ministry
After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Kristin Dalton, a Greek IV alumna from Indiana University. Kr...
E189: How Much is Enough?
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,...
E188: Is Church Worth Waking Up For?
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 gra...
E187: Should I Quit My Job?
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 abo...
E186: What's My Purpose?
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?...
E185: Who Am I?
Who Am I? The list of potential identities we hold during college is long: student, freshman/sophomore/junior/senior, athlete, Greek, leader, coordinator, president (t...
E184: Should I Cancel Netflix?
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 ofte...
E183: Where Should I Live?
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...
E182: How Do I Grow As A Leader?
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 opp...
E181: What Should I Do About My Anxiety? (Pt 2)
“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 profe...
E180: What Should I Do About My Anxiety?
“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...
E179: Breaking Down the Box Office: Superman
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 illust...
E178: Breaking Down the Billboard: "Ordinary" by Alex Warren
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 ...
E177: Life After Med School: Pursuing Health and Purpose in Residency
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...
E176: After Words: Final Thoughts on Faith Transitions
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 th...
E175: Joy Rooted in God's Goodness
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 s...
E174: When Right Paths Meet Dark Valleys: Hope for the Road Ahead
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? I...
E173: Post-Graduation Disorientation and the Power of Perseverance
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 sho...
E172: Deconstructing & Reconstructing After Graduation
"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 ...
E171: Disappointing Faith. Unfailing God.
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...
E170: Overcoming Doubt: When Reflection Becomes Revelation
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 growt...
E169: Overcoming Doubt: When Feelings and Faith Don't Match
What if doubt wasn’t something to run from, but a sign you’re right where God wants you? In part one of this honest and powerful conversation, Dr. Heather Thompson Da...
E168: The Struggle for Friendship: Moving from Isolation to Connection
What's the hardest part about making friends after graduation? Believe it or not, it usually isn't meeting new people. New people are everywhere. The hardest part is t...
E167: Too Distracted to Pray: Developing Prayer Rhythms That Work for You
Life's too distracting to have a meaningful prayer time... Do you ever feel this way? You're not alone! Spiritual Director and clinical counselor, Nader Sahyouni, says...
E166: Where Does God Want Me to Go?: Developing Tools for Discernment
How do I know where God is leading me? This episode kicks off a new series on After IV. We're exploring a few of the changes we can expect in our faith experience afte...
E165: Hope for the Transition: Wisdom, Faith & Gen Z Resilience
What does it really look like to navigate life after college with hope and faith? Erica Young Reitz returns to After IV with wisdom from the newly revised edition of h...
E164: From Overtime to Occupational Therapy: One Athlete's Calling On and Off the Court
When the final final whistle blows and a college athlete hangs up her jersey for the last time, what happens next? For Julia, an Athletes InterVarsity Alumna from UW-R...