We all know that everyone wants to change the world. But what does it mean to be a world changer? During our time in InterVarsity, we learn that a World Changer is defined by a life committed to loving God, his Word, his people, and his purposes. Through the InterVarsity World Changers podcast, we are celebrating stories of God's world-changing work in and through alumni like you. These stories will encourage and inspire you as you join God in your context and continue your own journey as a ...
…
continue reading
Hey, InterVarsity alumni! This is After IV, your podcast for navigating life after graduation. This is both an exciting and potentially tricky transition you’re making and you might feel a little unsure about the coming weeks and months. We’re here to provide you with expert advice, practical skills, and plenty of encouragement as you learn how to keep saying "Yes!" to Jesus in your new context. This is After IV, and this podcast is for you, alumni.
…
continue reading
1
E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative
32:07
32:07
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
32:07
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 exploring our personal narrative and its influence on our relationship with money. Your family, your friends, and the world around you have all had an impact on this view. Understand…
…
continue reading
1
E15: Eric Rafferty & Ambition: Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit.
41:33
41:33
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
41:33
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…” (Rom. 15:20) What is your ambition? Where has God given you spiritual influence? What does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus in that context? Whether you have a clear vision for these things, or still need help discerning them, there’s a resource to help you. Th…
…
continue reading
1
E141: Ambition - Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit.
36:48
36:48
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
36:48
“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 spiritual influence? And what does it look like to follow God faithfully in that context? Whether you have a clear vision for these things, or still need help discerning them, there’s…
…
continue reading
1
E140: Level Up Your 20s (Revisit)
26:02
26:02
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
26:02
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, failing, and trying again as the recipe for success after graduation. RELATED EPISODE E46: Making the Most of Your 30s (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Leave us a…
…
continue reading
1
E139: Navigating Conflict - Holding on to Hope and Humility
36:51
36:51
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
36:51
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 his disciples, we are blessed with two gifts that will serve us on all occasions (conflict or otherwise): hope and humility. Curtis Chang (Good Faith podcast, The After Party) joins …
…
continue reading
1
E138: Navigating Conflict - Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. (Revisit)
30:50
30:50
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:50
If there was a formula that could help you better navigate difficult conversations and hot button issues, would you use it? Professor Seth Freeman, a globally recognized expert in negotiation and conflict management, believes that formula exists. And it comes in the form of three little words: Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. The simple application of th…
…
continue reading
1
E14: Christine Boye: Navigating Cancer With a Faithful God
46:24
46:24
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
46:24
In 2019, Christine and her husband received amazing news: she was pregnant with their third child. However, the joy of this news was blunted by another diagnosis received just five days earlier... Christine had breast cancer. On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, Christine Boye (Northwestern University Alumna) shares about carrying her th…
…
continue reading
1
E137: Navigating Conflict - Loving the Ones Who Hate You (A True Story, Pt 2)
32:37
32:37
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
32:37
The conclusion of our conversation with Brent Campbell, an InterVarsity alumnus who chose to forgive the men who hurled racist insults and death threats at him while on campus one day. In this episode, Brent shares how it was possible for him to choose the path of forgiveness. (In case you missed it, catch the first part of Brent's story on Apple o…
…
continue reading
1
E136: Navigating Conflict - Loving the Ones Who Hate You (A True Story)
34:44
34:44
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:44
From the safety of your own quiet time or small group Bible study, affirming Jesus' command to "love your enemies" is obviously the correct choice. Right? But what would you do if you actually had the chance to make a real-life enemy pay for the ways they'd wronged you? Our guest this week, Brent Campbell, was faced with this exact decision. One da…
…
continue reading
1
E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How?
35:39
35:39
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
35:39
Are we in conflict or are we enemies? How can I tell the difference between someone I'm in conflict with and someone who's an enemy? As a Christian, can I even have enemies? If so, how do I treat them? Many of these questions are pretty easy to answer from Scripture. Where things get difficult, though, is realizing how badly I need to be transforme…
…
continue reading
1
E134: Navigating Conflict - A Better Goal Than Being Right
29:56
29:56
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:56
When it comes to healthy conflict, is there something better than being right? Our guest, Rick Mattson would say, "Yes!" Our concept of right and wrong has a tendency to change with culture, experience, and context. As a result, we need a firmer foundation. Among other qualities, Rick recommends truth and wisdom as trustworthy alternatives to the g…
…
continue reading
1
E133: Navigating Conflict - Can We Both Be Right?
31:39
31:39
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
31:39
Conflict = 1 right answer + 1 wrong answer... Right? Isn't this usually the assumption we make? When it comes to moments of conflict, one of us is right and one of us is wrong. But is that true?This week, author, apologist, and philosopher, Rick Mattson, helps us sort through whether or not we can both be right... even when we disagree. MORE FROM R…
…
continue reading
1
E13: Magdalene Kwakye: Reserved Introvert & Bold Advocate
38:47
38:47
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
38:47
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we're chatting with Clark University alumna, Magdalene Kwakye. And Maggie is changing the world with Jesus as a clinical social worker. While she describes herself as shy and reserved, those traits don't hold her back from lending a strong, compassionate voice as an advocate for children and adolescen…
…
continue reading
1
E132: Navigating Conflict - What If I'm Wrong? (Pt 2)
30:05
30:05
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:05
This week, we continue our conversation with Jonna Fantz as she helps us answer the question, "What if I'm wrong?" Today, we discuss a healthy posture for exploring new ideas and what to do when we're struggling to find an acceptable alternative position. If you didn't catch the first half of our conversation, give it a listen on Apple or Spotify. …
…
continue reading
1
E131: Navigating Conflict - What If I'm Wrong?
29:46
29:46
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:46
I think I might be wrong... What do I do? As if the reality of inevitably facing conflict isn't concerning enough, what about the times when I realize that the position I hold isn't correct? How do I know when I'm wrong and what do I do about it? This week, Rev. Jonna Fantz shares a few indicators that help us know when it might be time to change o…
…
continue reading
1
E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram
37:06
37:06
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
37:06
Is it wrong to feel dissonance? How do I keep from shutting down during conflict? Dissonance is both natural and uncomfortable. And even though we usually don't want to experience it, we will. Thankfully, this week's guest is here to help. On this episode, InterVarsity staff and co-host of the popular Faith & Chai podcast, Caroline Lancaster, intro…
…
continue reading
1
E129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect
34:55
34:55
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:55
Conflict is inevitable. At some point, we will find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement with another person. And how we navigate that interaction matters. This week, we step into a new series designed to help us develop tools for engaging in healthy conflict. To start us off, we're joined by John Inazu, author of Learning to Disagree: The Sur…
…
continue reading
1
E128: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Serving
24:22
24:22
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
24:22
How does serving keep me connected with my chapter? This week, we wrap up our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We’re joined by Mykenzie Green from your Alumni Team and she shares about serving on campus as an incredibly effective way to stay connected with your chapter and its ministry. NEED HELP SERVING? WANT TO ENCOURAGE NEW ALUMNI? E…
…
continue reading
1
E12: Matthew Best & Seeking Shalom Through Dance
43:16
43:16
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
43:16
How does ballet, tap, and Memphis Jookin provide opportunities to change the world? Matthew Best (University of Tennessee in Knoxville) would say that the possibilities are endless. Shortly after graduating college, Matthew caught a vision for seeing kids' lives changed by changing their environment. And as the Executive Director (and former studen…
…
continue reading
1
E127: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Prayer
31:07
31:07
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
31:07
How does prayer keep me connected with my chapter? This week, we return to our One Simple Way to Stay Connected sub-series. We’re joined by Jonny Gose from your Alumni Team as he shares about prayer and its usefulness for staying connected with your fellow alumni and with the work that's happening on your campus. NEED HELP WITH PRAYER? ENCOURAGING …
…
continue reading
1
E126: Finding Rest in Familiar Practices
34:13
34:13
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:13
What if experiencing soul-soothing rest is more accessible than you think? It doesn't require hours of silent mediation, a new book, or some recently rediscovered spiritual discipline. In fact, our guest would suggest it really doesn't require you to add anything. It might just require a simple reframe of the things you're already doing. This week,…
…
continue reading
1
E125: Finding Rest on Vacation
34:22
34:22
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:22
I just got a new job. Isn't it too early to think about vacation? No way! Well-planned vacations can play a vital role in effective rhythms of rest. This week, we're joined by R. York Moore, CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach and TikTok evangelist with nearly 700k followers. And York's going to help us reimagine the way we think about vaca…
…
continue reading
1
E124: Finding Rest in Recreation
31:01
31:01
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
31:01
Are there opportunities for rest beyond a weekly sabbath? Yes! Day-to-day recreation is a very realistic option for experiencing rest between sabbaths. What are the activities that leave you feeling restored and that fit (or could fit with a little help) into your daily schedule? Those activities just might be the answer to a healthy source of rest…
…
continue reading
1
E11: Jen Howell and Hollywood Script Writing
34:04
34:04
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:04
Sylvester Stallone. Katherine Heigl. Jason Bateman. Just a few of the Hollywood superstars this week's guest has rubbed shoulders with. Join us this week as Jon and Jen Howell (Northwestern University Greek IV alumna) chat about what it's like integrating a prophetic gift with Hollywood script writing. Whether it's sharing a hopeful word from the L…
…
continue reading
1
E123: Finding Rest in Sabbath Rhythms
31:29
31:29
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
31:29
How do I start incorporating sabbath into my rhythms of rest after graduation? We continue our summer series on rest with Lynne Baab, author of Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest. Listen in as Lynne helps us get a better understanding of the application of sabbath in our modern context, and provides insight on developing our ow…
…
continue reading
1
E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest
36:21
36:21
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
36:21
How important is rest after graduation? After graduation, getting a strong start at work is oftentimes our biggest priority. Work is good. But what about getting a strong start to rest? For the next five weeks, we're going to explore ways to start incorporating healthy rhythms of rest in this post-graduation season of life. To start things off, we'…
…
continue reading
1
E121: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Advocacy
17:05
17:05
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
17:05
What is advocacy? And how does it keep me connected to my chapter? This week, we continue our One Simple Way to Stay connected sub-series. We’re joined by Chase Read from your Alumni Team as she shares about advocacy, Called to Campus Sunday, and how they can keep you connected to your chapter after graduation. More Called to Campus info HERE! Know…
…
continue reading
1
E120: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Giving
24:27
24:27
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
24:27
Missing your chapter? Here’s one simple way to stay connected! Giving. Giving aligns your resources and your heart with something you and God both care deeply about: the work he's doing on campus through your chapter. This week, Ryan and Luke from your Alumni Team join us to chat about giving, how it keeps you connected with your chapter, and how i…
…
continue reading
1
E119: Final Thoughts on Vocational Transition
19:08
19:08
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
19:08
Enjoy a few previously unheard pieces of advice from recent guests as we wrap up our series on vocational transition. RELATED EPISODE(S) E113: Navigating a Career in Academia (Apple, Spotify) E115: Navigating a Career in Finance (Apple, Spotify) InterVarsity World Changers E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify) STAY IN TO…
…
continue reading
1
E10: Where the Gospel Meets Tim Keller with Love Thy Neighborhood
1:00:39
1:00:39
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
1:00:39
Enjoy a special episode made in collaboration with Love Thy Neighborhood exploring the life and influence of InterVarsity alumnus, Pastor Tim Keller. In memory of his passing on May 19, 2023, this episode chronicles Tim Keller's formative experiences as a student with InterVarsity at Bucknell University, his extraordinarily influential ministry at …
…
continue reading
1
E9: Tim Keller and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
39:17
39:17
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
39:17
Most of us have heard a sermon or read a book by well-known author and pastor Tim Keller. But how did Tim Keller become the well-known author and pastor? One of those places was InterVarsity. From manuscript Bible studies to lordship talks to stuffing into a VW with 19 of his closest friends, the extraordinarily influential pastor, Tim Keller, was …
…
continue reading
1
E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering
29:15
29:15
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:15
How can I partner well with Jesus in my work as an engineer? This week, we enjoy the final alumni interview in our series about vocational transition. Milwaukee School of Engineering alumna Nikky Fujimoto joins us to share about her experiences transitioning into full-time work as an engineer with Milwaukee Tool. Whether it's establishing healthy w…
…
continue reading
1
E117: Navigating a Career as an Entrepreneur
30:34
30:34
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:34
What advice do you have for someone dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur after graduation? This week, hip hop artist, mobile game developer, and entrepreneur, Ace Patterson (Call Me Ace), joins the podcast to share about his experience "doing what he's got to do to survive." And in his experience, survival is marked by the relationships you cultiva…
…
continue reading
1
E116: Navigating a Career in the Arts
29:36
29:36
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:36
What's it like developing a career in the arts after graduation? This week we're joined by Lydia Goldie, an InterVarsity alumna with a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School. And Lydia is going to share her experience developing a career as a professional vocalist in operas and musicals; a calling that requires dedication, thick skin, and…
…
continue reading
1
E115: Navigating a Career in Finance
30:32
30:32
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:32
How do I navigate a career that focuses so heavily on money? This week, we're joined by Kyle Campbell, UNC Wilmington alumnus and VP of Corporate Development for a billion-dollar wealth integrator. With 10 years of professional experience in banking and finance, Kyle sits down with Jon to chat about vocational transition and staying rooted in Jesus…
…
continue reading
1
E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism
1:00:27
1:00:27
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
1:00:27
What would you do if God said, "I want you to go tell your boss to forgive their spouse... And tell them I sent you." Our guest this month happens to know exactly what this is like... Whether praying on his own, asking colleagues for their "three most important nouns", or sharing a Word from God with a high-level executive, Kyle Campbell (UNC Wilmi…
…
continue reading
1
E114: Navigating a Career in Nursing
30:04
30:04
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:04
What are the unique opportunities and challenges of starting a career in nursing? We're continuing our series on vocation transition with alumna and travel nurse, Valerie Parkins (Winona State University). Valerie explains some of the early challenges related to the transition to full-time work as a nurse, along with the unique ways God is inviting…
…
continue reading
1
E113: Navigating a Career in Academia
34:03
34:03
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:03
Hoping to become a professor after completing your degrees? Wondering what the early days of transition from full-time student to full-time academic are like? This week is the first of several upcoming interviews with InterVarsity alumni from diverse career paths who have navigated the transition from student life to professional life. We're joined…
…
continue reading
1
E112: A Foundation for Vocational Transition
33:07
33:07
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
33:07
We're kicking off a new series about vocational transition! What's it like making the jump from full-time student rhythms to full-time work rhythms? Before we hear from a number of alumni like you about their experience with this transition, we're going to lay a foundation. This week, we're joined by IVP authors Dr. Ryan Tafilowski and Dr. Ross Cha…
…
continue reading
1
E111: Final Thoughts on Relational Transition
22:06
22:06
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
22:06
This week, we get to hear a few final thoughts from recent guests, Emily Francis, Dr. Bryan Loritts, and Dr. Steven Argue, on the topic of relational transition. If you didn't catch their full episodes, check out the links below. RELATED EPISODES E102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify) E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After G…
…
continue reading
1
E7: Curtis Chang and Redeeming Babel
45:31
45:31
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
45:31
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we're joined by Curtis Chang, Harvard alumnus and founder of Redeeming Babel. Curtis and Jon discuss the world-changing impact of Redeeming Babel as it seeks to shape Christians in their ability to engage with anxiety, organizations, and politics in biblically-faithful ways. STAY IN TOUCH WITH CURTIS …
…
continue reading
1
E110: Revisit - Finding Your Footing with New Roommates
29:12
29:12
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:12
How long has it been since you lived with a roommate you didn't know? One relational transition you might encounter after graduation is the switch from living with your best friends to living with people you've never met. This week, we're revisiting our conversation with veteran InterVarsity staff Nicole Carline and discussing some helpful tips for…
…
continue reading
1
E109: Discernment, Community, and Manuscript Study
29:48
29:48
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:48
"I'm really going to miss chapter camp when I graduate..." So many memories were made with our chapters at InterVarsity conferences. Chapter Camp, in particular. And missing that rhythm can feel like a major loss after graduation. But what if there was an opportunity to experience something similar as an alum? This week, we chat with Aaron and Eun …
…
continue reading
1
E108: Revisit - Single, Just Because
29:21
29:21
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
29:21
How do I navigate being single after graduation? We've talked about a number of relationships that will change as you transition to life after graduation. But maybe your biggest concern isn't friends, family, or a spouse. Maybe you're concerned about being single. This week we revisit our conversation with Bridget Gee, veteran InterVarsity staff an…
…
continue reading
1
E107: Getting Married After Graduation
34:30
34:30
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:30
We're wrapping up our series on relational transition after graduation with a look at one last relationship: marriage! This week we're chatting with Sam and Ashlin, two InterVarsity Alumni from Minnesota State Mankato navigating their first year of marriage together. Handling conflict, establishing new routines, pursuing Jesus together... Ashlin an…
…
continue reading
1
E6: Brett & Rachael Dixon and Planting Small Groups at Work
36:28
36:28
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
36:28
On today's episode, we’re talking with Brett and Rachael Dixon, alumni from the Colorado School of Mines. The Dixons are changing the world with a vision for planting, growing, and multiplying small groups at work so that thousands of friends and coworkers can meet Jesus! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy The Dixons’ story! PRAY FOR… The light of Jesu…
…
continue reading
1
E106: Relating to Parents After Moving Out
34:26
34:26
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
34:26
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 move away after graduation. How do I handle the loss of day-to-day interactions? What's the proper balance between dependence and independence? What are some practical steps I can take …
…
continue reading
1
E105: Moving in With Parents After Graduation Pt 2
24:28
24:28
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
24:28
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 not a safe relationship to pursue?) How do I know if I'm ready to move? Joe guides us through each of these questions and provides some great final advice to help us nurture this rela…
…
continue reading
1
E104: Moving in With Parents After Graduation
24:43
24:43
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
24:43
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 somewhere in between. However you're feeling about it, After IV and special guest Joe Thackwell (veteran InterVarsity staff) are here to provide some useful tips as you prepare to move in…
…
continue reading
1
E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After Graduation
30:39
30:39
Redă mai târziu
Redă mai târziu
Liste
Like
Plăcut
30:39
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 keeping) friends after graduation. Where do I look? How do I start? What challenges can I expect? We tackle these questions (and more) to help you on the journey of relational transition a…
…
continue reading