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
E106: Relating to Parents After Moving Out
When I move out, how will things change between my parents and me?This week, we discuss the relational changes that often happen between us and our parents when we mov...
E105: Moving in With Parents After Graduation Pt 2
This week, we continue our conversation with Joe Thackwell about moving home after graduation. How do I cultivate an adult relationship with my parents? (What if it's ...
E104: Moving in With Parents After Graduation
I'm moving back home after graduation. HELP!Moving in with your parents? For some, it's always been the plan. For others, it's... less than ideal. For many, it's somew...
E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After Graduation
I'm new in town and I don't know anyone. Where do I start?Dr. Bryan Loritts (Enduring Friendship) joins the podcast this week to help us prepare for making (and keepin...
E102: Ending Well With My Friends on Campus
What does it mean to "end well" on campus? Crushing finals? Being named valedictorian? C's for degrees? What about knowing how to find closure and appropriate next ste...
E101: Genesis 2 and Our Need for Relationship
After IV is back for a new year of episodes! And we're kicking off our 2024 calendar with a series of conversations about relational transition. What are some of the b...
Introducing Our Newest Podcast: InterVarsity World Changers!
Enjoy a brief introduction to our newest alumni podcast: InterVarsity World Changers!Subscribe and enjoy full episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy listeni...
BONUS: Theology &... Mystery, Doctrine, Humility with Dr. Emily Hill & Dr. Jeff Liou
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Dr. Emily Hill & Dr. Jeff Liou about Theology and why it matters for life after graduation.See yo...
BONUS: Examples of Paraphrase/Praise/Probe with Seth Freeman
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Seth Freeman about three little words to help navigate challenging and hot topic conversations.Se...
BONUS: Loneliness and the Power of Presence with Jason Gaboury
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from Jon's recent conversation with Jason Gaboury about embracing loneliness and his book Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness.See...
REVISIT: Making Room in Advent with Bette Dickinson
Advent has officially begun! As a way to prep for this season, enjoy a revisit of last year's conversation with Bette Dickinson about her book Making Room in Advent: 2...
E100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of After IV: A Top 10 Countdown!
100 EPISODES!!This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of After IV! Enjoy a countdown of the Top 10 most popular episodes from the last 3 years along with some commen...
E99: From Passion to Doubt to Spiritual Reawakening: The Story of Rocco’s Modern Life
This week, Jon chats with Rocco, an InterVarsity alumnus who shares a story of hope and deep faith turned to overwhelming skepticism. Just a few short years after grad...
E98: What is Theology and Why Should it Matter to Me?
Theology? Isn't that just for pastors and academics?No! This week's guests, Dr. Emily Hill and Dr. Jeff Liou, would contend that we are all theologians and that our th...
E97: "Harvest" Part 3: The Final Chapter!
This week, we get to hear the final portion of Jon's conversation with "Harvest", an alumna with a 15-year history of missions work in China. Jon and "Harvest" reflect...
E96: Three Little Words for Navigating Difficult Conversations
"I love conflict and I never worry about saying the wrong thing." (Said no one, ever...) Hard conversations are exactly that. Hard. We worry about making the most comp...
E95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Compassion?
"I don't wanna be lonely no more..." (Rob Thomas, 2005) We're in a loneliness epidemic and we want to find a way out. But what if there's something to be gained by EMB...
E94: Faith, Courage, and a Much-Needed Hug: Persevering When Community is Hard to Find
Did you ever just need a hug? Last year, Corryn moved to Small Town, MN for a new job after graduation. With few churches and even fewer recent grads, finding meaningf...
E93: But What ACTUALLY Happened?: Five Months Post-Graduation with Nolan Groninger
What ever happened to Nolan?Back in May, we met Nolan Groninger, a Purdue University alumnus who was about to step into life after graduation. He had several questions...
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Louis Tay & Well-Being at Work
In this previously unheard moment, Dr. Louis Tay gives practical advice for promoting well-being in the workplace.Missed Dr. Tay's original episode? Check it out below...
BONUS EPISODE: Kate Harwood & Church Conga Lines
In this previously unheard moment, Kate Harwood (JMU Alumna) shares about her love for the local church and the impact its having in her life after graduation.Missed K...
BONUS EPISODE: Hon Eng & Be a Sṓzō not a Bozo
In this previously unheard moment, Hon Eng (IV Grad & Faculty Ministry) shares about the ministry of human flourishing and its encouragement to grad students.Missed Ho...
BONUS EPISODE: “Harvest” & River vs. Boulder
In the previously unheard moment, "Harvest" (a longterm alumna missionary to China) gives a surprising answer to Jon's question about potential risks and backlash to b...
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...