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 198 Episodes
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...
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-Ri...
BONUS: "Don't Be Afraid"
In this special bonus episode, Philip Sheegog shares his final words of wisdom for alumni navigating life after graduation. Reflecting on his own journey, he encourage...
E163: Cookies with Andy
Jon realizes a dream today: Eating a really big cookie with Andy Mineo. (If you aren't watching this on YouTube, you should be. Link HERE.)RELATED EPISODEE20: Andy Min...
E162: Holding Your Calling with Open Hands
As an artist, what does it mean to pursue your calling while holding it with open hands? In this episode, Philip Sheegog, an Arts InterVarsity alumnus and co-founder o...
E161: Feeling Good. Doing Good. (Revisit)
What does modern psychology have to say about our pursuit of health and wellness? As we close our wellness series this week, we're revisiting our conversation with Dr....
E160: Choosing Wellness Over a Job
We all know work can be difficult, but when does difficult become unhealthy?This week, Chase Read returns to share about her difficult decision to leave a job. The wor...
E159: When the Gym Provides Fitness and Friendship
This week, we're joined by Justin Morrissette, a Purdue University alumnus who's going to share about his wellness journey after graduation. Physical fitness has been ...
E158: Recalibrating for Rest After a Major Health Scare
Between her junior and senior years of college, Halley began what she expected to be an ordinary summer of work, living at home, and relaxing with her family. But all ...
E157: Mastering Emotional Wellness
Are there good emotions and bad emotions? Should we be investing extra effort into only feeling certain emotions and avoiding others?Our guest this week, Dr. Kevin Cha...
E156: Intellectual Wellness as a Way to Love God and Love Others
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." ~Matthew 22:37What does it mean to love God with our minds? This week, Stan W...
E155: Caring for Our Mental Health in Seasons of Transition
Loss of community. Change in routine. Lack of consistency. All of these things have a significant impact on our mental health in season of transition. So, what can we ...
E154: A Simple Plan for Exercise & Nutrition
Seasons of transition can be hard on the body. Moving, adjusting to long hours at work, or simply trying to establish a new routine can cause us to narrow our focus to...
E153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey
What part(s) of your life could use a healthy boost right now?It's common for healthy rhythms to take a back seat after graduation. Whether it's adjusting to a new job...