All Episodes
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...
E74: Roller Coasters, Fairytales & Waiting in Line: When Alumni Life is a Walk in the (Theme) Park
This week's guest believes in magic. And you would, too, if you worked for Walt Disney World! Purdue University alumna, Betsy, shares how she came to work for the worl...
E73: Why the Annunciation?: #LifeGoals by Mary
What is the Annunciation and why should it matter to me? Bette Dickinson returns to help us understand what we can learn from Mary about our own "annunciation moments"...
E72: I'm A Rocket Man!: Following Jesus as a NASA Rocket Scientist
Anson may be one of NASA's rocket scientists, but he's an alum just like you. Today, we talk about faith and science, following Jesus at work, and a universe that's 90...
E71: Single, Just Because: A Conversation About Singleness with Bridget Gee
Will I ever get married? I'm so tired of being alone! Are you familiar with these thoughts? For many of us, the answer is yes. And that has certainly been the case for...
E70: How I Got to China: A Conversation with "Harvest" (Part 1)
This week we are joined by "Harvest" (name changed for her safety). "Harvest" is an IV alumna who has spent the last 15 years as a missionary in China. Enjoy the first...
E68: A Moment to Retreat, Pt 1: An Explanation of Your Examen
Retreat is so good for us, but it can be difficult to find time post-graduation... As we enter the Lenten season, let's make space together to connect with Jesus. This...
E69: A Moment to Retreat, Pt 2: Your Examen Guide
NOTE: This episode is part 2 of 2 and will guide you through our examen. Be sure to listen to the previous episode first. Retreat is so good for us, but it can be diff...
E67: Do You Even Rook Lift?!: Checkmates, Lifting Weights, and Questions About Identity
An international chess master, a competitive powerlifter, and an IV alum walk into a bar... Have you already heard this one? Today we talk with the extraordinarily tal...
E66: I Nearly Failed Out of Med School: A Story of Extraordinary Commitment to Jesus
What if success in your field only came at the expense of your rhythms with Jesus? What would you do? Dr. Alex Chang (Knox College Alumnus) tells the story of his rele...
E65: Death and Taxes: Surviving Your First Independent Tax Season
Feeling anxious about prepping and filing your own taxes for the first time? We got you! Mankato InterVarsity alumna, Laura Jans, lends her 10 years of CPA experience ...
E64: Season 3 Premiere!! || Urbana 22 Road Trip ||
Season 3 is HERE and so are you! So let's get started! Are you missing your Urbana 22 days? Or did you miss Urbana 22 altogether? Fear not! Here's a short Urbana road ...
BONUS EPISODE! || Jon Steele ||
Enjoy a few previously unheard moments (and outtakes) from Jon and Steve's conversation from December 20, 2022!
BONUS EPISODE! || Beza Threads ||
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from our conversation with Josiah and Breanna from Beza Threads from November 1st!
BONUS EPISODE! || Drew Jackson ||
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from our conversation with Drew Jackson from August 23rd & 30th!
BONUS EPISODE! || Alice Fryling ||
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from our conversation with Alice Fryling from March 8th & 15th!
E63: Season 2 Finale! || Jon Steele - Minnesota State Mankato ||
We're wrapping Season 2 with an unexpected guest - your host, Jon Steele! Jon is joined by longtime friend and fellow InterVarsity staff, Steve Baty! Listen in as Jon ...
E62: From the Cutting Room Floor || Urbana Stories ||
This week, we're releasing some previously unheard moments from past conversations. Enjoy the untold Urbana stories from Claire, Esther, Chioma, and Imer!
E61: Urbana 22 Preview: Get to Know Your Alumni Manuscript Leader! || Ross Haymond ||
It's time for our FINAL Urbana Sneak Peek! Meet your Alumni Manuscript Leader, Ross Haymond, and get a feel for what manuscript sessions will be like in our Alumni Con...
E60: Waiting on God's Promises... || Kat Roffina - Rider University ||
How do I keep waiting on God's promises? Especially when it seems like they've already failed? Rider University alumna, Kat Roffina, shares about her experience waitin...
E59: Making Room in Advent || Bette Dickinson - Western Michigan University ||
Author and alumna, Bette Dickinson, joins us to share about her new book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder. Listen in and purchase your copy f...
E58: Why Advent? || Jason Gaboury - InterVarsity Director of Alumni Relations ||
Why do we celebrate Advent? How do we celebrate Advent? When is it actually okay to listen to Christmas music??? InterVarsity Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gabou...
E57: "Sex for Sale!" || Beza Threads - Josiah & Breanna ||
After a trip to Ethiopia and learning about the overwhelming sex trade operating there, Josiah (Drake University) began what would become Beza Threads: an organization...
E56: A Story of Becoming || Sarah - UNC Wilmington ||
From the party scene to warm, intimate community on campus. From unhealthy relationships to a friendship that introduced Sarah to truly communing with God through pray...
E55: I Left the Church... But Keep Finding InterVarsity || Jeremy - Youngstown State University ||
"Agnostic with Christian tendencies." That's how Youngstown State University alumnus, Jeremy, describes himself today. Listen in as Jeremy shares about his departure f...
E54: Alumni Owned Business: Zuahaza || Tatiana - Maryland Institute College of Art
Our very first interview with an alumni business owner! Get to know Tatiana and her business Zuahaza. Through the making of home textiles, Tatiana and local artisans a...