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
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...
E67: Do You Even Rook Lift?!: Checkmates, Lifting Weights, and Questions About Identity
An international chess master, a competitive powerlifter, and an IV alum walk into a bar... Have you already heard this one? Today we talk with the extraordinarily tal...
E66: I Nearly Failed Out of Med School: A Story of Extraordinary Commitment to Jesus
What if success in your field only came at the expense of your rhythms with Jesus? What would you do? Dr. Alex Chang (Knox College Alumnus) tells the story of his rele...
E65: Death and Taxes: Surviving Your First Independent Tax Season
Feeling anxious about prepping and filing your own taxes for the first time? We got you! Mankato InterVarsity alumna, Laura Jans, lends her 10 years of CPA experience ...
E64: Season 3 Premiere!! || Urbana 22 Road Trip ||
Season 3 is HERE and so are you! So let's get started! Are you missing your Urbana 22 days? Or did you miss Urbana 22 altogether? Fear not! Here's a short Urbana road ...
BONUS EPISODE! || Jon Steele ||
Enjoy a few previously unheard moments (and outtakes) from Jon and Steve's conversation from December 20, 2022!
BONUS EPISODE! || Beza Threads ||
Enjoy a previously unheard moment from our conversation with Josiah and Breanna from Beza Threads from November 1st!