Jon Steele
Bio
Jon Steele, a 2011 InterVarsity alumnus from Minnesota State Mankato, lives in Mankato, MN with his wife Kaitlynn and their two daughters. He’s been on staff with InterVarsity since 2012 and has been hosting After IV since its debut in 2020. He is also the producer and primary editor for the podcast. Jon enjoys gaming, reading, and leading worship at his church.Appears in 201 Episodes
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 oppo...
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 profes...
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 illustr...
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 the...
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 se...
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? Is...
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 show...
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 i...
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 growth...
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 Day...
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 ta...
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 after...
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...