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 184 Episodes
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...
E152: A Special Christmas Reading
Merry Christmas, alumni! Instead of our typical episode, we will be enjoying a special reading of Luke 2 from the First Nations Version. Huge thanks to Terry Wildman f...
E151: What's My Financial Finish Line?
Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This week's guest has given that question some serious thought. In 2013, Greg Baumer entered Harvard Business School with...
E150: When Alumni Bring the Ice Cream
Think back to campus in the fall. New Student Outreach. Did you ever have an event that looked like it was going to fall apart before it even got off the ground?Emily ...
E149: Generosity and Breaking the Power of Money
"10% of the earth is the Lord's, and 10% of everything in it..." (Psalm 24:1/10)Okay, that's obviously a joke. But isn't it easy to live like it's true? Like God owns ...
E148: The Birth of the Chosen One
Want an early Christmas present? Here's an extra episode!Enjoy Voice of Great Thunder With a Good Medicine Spirit (Terry Wildman) share about his recent IVP release, B...
E147: REVISIT: Why Advent?
We're pausing from our money episode to revisit the question, "Why Advent?"As we look toward the upcoming Advent season, enjoy this favorite conversation from the past...
E146: Finance and Romance. What's Love Got to Do With It?
What influence (if any) should money have on my decision to marry someone?Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents joins us one last time to discuss money through the lens of r...
E145: 3 Simple Steps for Getting Smarter with Your Paycheck
If you could sit down with a millionaire and ask for her top 3 pieces of financial advice for your post-graduation stage of life, would you take that opportunity? Do y...
E144: Wealth is a Mindset
How do I live a wealthy life?Our guest might suggest it starts with the way you think about wealth. Is it about... Status? Emulating influencers? Not thinking about yo...
E143: Understanding the Biblical Financial Narrative
When I use (or make plans to use) money, am I more prone to feelings of fear and anxiety or to a sense of freedom?From cover to cover, the Bible is filled with more th...
E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative
What's your relationship with money? What life experiences developed that relationship?This week, we're kicking off a new series about money. To get us started, we're ...
E141: Ambition - Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit.
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…” (Rom. 15:20)What is your ambition in life after graduation? Where has God given you s...
E140: Level Up Your 20s (Revisit)
Enjoy a revisit of a favorite conversation about best practices for your 20s! Paul Tokunaga, an expert in leadership through the decades, shares his insights on trying...
E139: Navigating Conflict - Holding on to Hope and Humility
In this final episode of our series on navigating conflict, we focus on a fundamental relationship: the teacher and the disciple. Jesus is our greatest teacher. And as...