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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 epi...
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...
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...