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After IV
by The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team
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.
Episodes
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Community For A Lifetime (E227)
What was your favorite thing about being involved with InterVarsity as a student? Was it community??? Without fail, every alum we talk to shares that their chapter community was one of the most beloved parts of their InterVarsity experience. Navigating a season of such significant faith…
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Rule #4: It Doesn't Get Easier (E226)
This is a painful story... We're wrapping up our Unspoken Rules of Life After Graduation series with the most challenging story of transitioning to life after graduation we've heard since After IV started. New town, job loss, family crisis, exhaustion, loneliness, mental heath problems, apartment...
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Rule #3: Everything Will Change (E225)
Think about it. For the last two decades, you have been a student. That's an identity you've carried almost your entire life... What happens when all of that changes? We're continuing our Unwritten Rules of Life After Graduation series with Rule #2: Everything Will Change. Jon shares another…
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Rule #2: The Adults Aren't Coming (E224)
The adults aren’t coming… For some, those are words of empowerment. For others, words of great anxiety. Either way, it’s a rule for life after graduation. The adults aren’t coming… because you are the adult now. Consult with wise counselors. Pray, pray, pray, and ask the Lord for wisdom and...
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Rule #1: You Will Be Lonely (E223)
You will be lonely. That's Rule #1 and it's kicking off our new series, The Unspoken Rules of Life After Graduation. Listen in as Jon shares an emotional memory of the loneliest season of his life... and then recalls the exact moment when the God of the universe squeezed himself down into Jon's...
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Side Quest: Transformed by Volunteering (E222)
What if volunteering somewhere changed your life forever? It might sound a little melodramatic, but that's exactly what happened for today's guest. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree, and spending 7 years as an elementary school teacher, all it took was one specific volunteer...
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Side Quest: Hobbies with Purpose (E221)
Are you looking for a hobby after graduation? Or is it looking for you? We’re continuing our Side Quest series this week as we explore how we spend our free time after graduation. Thus far, we’ve found that our free time can be easily spent in ways that are joyful, sustainable, and surprisingly...
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Side Quest: Investing in Eternity (E220)
What if the side quest actually turned out to be the main quest? InterVarsity Alum, Michael Lopez, say that’s exactly the situation when it comes to the way we invest. We’re continuing our “Side Quest” series this week as we explore how to thoughtfully spend our free time in life after…
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Side Quest: Rest & Retreat (E219)
Does your life ever feel like a jar of dirty water? A brand new series starts today called, “Side Quests”. We’ll be discussing healthy non-work rhythms after graduation that are filled with purpose, starting with rest and retreat. InterVarsity alumnus Jonny Gose shares about his own journey into...
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BONUS: Should I Join InterVarsity Staff? (E218)
Should I join staff with InterVarsity? It's a common question for alumni ask. After so many meaningful experiences as a student, we often wonder if staff work is the next logical step. But how do we know? This week, veteran InterVarsity staff, Lucas and Chelir, provide a few tips for discernment,...
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Future as a Barrier to Calling (E217)
If you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that your future was secure, would it feel easier to say yes to Jesus wherever he led you in your calling? We've all wished at one time or another that we could sit down with our future self and say, “How does this part of my life end up?” We want to know…
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Finances as a Barrier to Calling (E216)
Has money ever influenced your ability to say yes to Jesus? Experts, Joanne and Lucas, return this week to help us consider whether or not money is holding us back from fully following Jesus in our calling. Whether you're concerned about not making enough or worried about being able to steward a...
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Family as a Barrier to Calling (E215)
This might touch a nerve.... But is it possible that your family is a barrier to following Jesus in your calling? Joanne and Lucas return to unpack what it looks like to honor your family and follow God's call at the same time. Drawing from Luke 2 and Jesus' experience with his own family, we'll...
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Fear as a Barrier to Calling (E214)
Is fear standing in the way of saying yes to Jesus after graduation? **NEW SERIES!!** For the next four weeks we're discussing barriers of calling; four common issues that stand in the way of completely surrendering ourselves to Jesus after graduation. And we're starting with a discussion about...
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Help! How Do I Handle Loss After Graduation? (E213)
A few months after graduation, Justice received a heartbreaking message from an old classmate: Paul, his friend from a previous school, had passed away unexpectedly. Justice had endured a significant amount of loss over the past few years, but this experience was different. It was his first time...
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Help! How Do I Adjust to A New Town? (E212)
How do I adjust to living in a new town? Many grads face this challenge at some point. The time comes to pack the car, relocate, and get settled in a brand new place. But once you arrive, how do you meet people? Discover your favorite coffee shop? Find the quickest route to the grocery store?…
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Help! Where Does God Want Me to Work? (E211)
How do I know which job God wants me to take after I graduate? It’s a big question and it can weigh on us sometimes. But is it possible that the decision isn’t as complex as we might think? We’re continuing our “HELP!” series this week with Tyler, an InterVarsity senior who’s feeling stuck…
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Help! How Do I Grow in My Faith Without My Chapter? (E210)
Your faith has grown so much during your time on campus with InterVarsity. How do you keep the momentum after graduation? Join us as we kick off our new series, “Help!” where we’re chatting with InterVarsity seniors and recent grads about some of their biggest fears and hangups about life after...
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Evangelism When... My Friend is an Atheist (E209)
How do I share the Gospel with my atheist friend? We’re wrapping up our “Evangelism when…” series with InterVarsity Alumna and current Campus Staff Minister, Lacey Hansen. And Lacey’s going to share her own story of evangelism with a friend who has communicated no real interest in changing her…
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Evangelism When... I'm New in Town (E208)
How am I supposed to talk about Jesus in a new town where I don’t know anyone? We’re continuing our "Evangelism When…" series this week. Getting used to a new place can be tough. Learning where the best coffee shops are, finding the quickest route to work, testing out new community. And speaking…
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Evangelism When... My Neighbor Practices a Different Faith (E207)
How do I share Jesus with someone who practices a different faith? We’re continuing our “Evangelism when…” series this week with a conversation about navigating the complexities of evangelism with a friend who’s invested in a faith practice other than Christianity. Turns out, it has a lot more to...
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Evangelism When... I'm Talking to a Stranger (E206)
How would you respond if the Holy Spirit randomly prompted you to share the Gospel with someone you don’t know? Most of us would feel more than a little nervous. And that’s how April felt when she was told to invite Marcia, the barista at her local coffee shop, to church. The catch… they’d only...
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Evangelism When... I'm at Work (E205)
How do I share Jesus at work? Is it even appropriate? We’re kicking off a new series called, “Evangelism when…” Join us for an exploration of several common scenarios where you might find yourself presented with an opportunity to share Jesus in life after graduation. We’re joined by alumni,...
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Oops! I Guess We're Not Getting Married (E204)
Jon thought he was supposed to get married. And then he didn’t… We’re flipping the script this week. Selah Magruder joins to host the last episode of our “OOPS!” series, while Jon scoots to the other side of the microphone. Listen in as Jon shares his story of the day he (sort of) proposed and...
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Oops! I Obeyed God and Still Failed (E203)
If you obey God, everything will go right… Right? Well, that’s not how it went for Selah. We’re continuing our OOPS series on reframing failure this week and we’re excited to be joined once again by Selah Magruder! On this episode, Selah shares about the time she literally did everything right.…
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Oops! I Didn't Actually Graduate (E202)
You graduate. You pack. You move across the country. But then... Your advisor calls to say you didn’t actually graduate. Simultaneously, the industry you've been studying for 4 years tanks due to a recession. Now what? We're continuing our series about reframing failure after graduation with...
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Oops! My Passion Was a Dead End (E201)
What would you do if your greatest passion turned out to be a failure? We’re kicking off our first series of 2026 and it’s all about… Failure? Yes! It’s a guarantee that at some point after graduation you will experience failure. It’s part of life. And it’s a part of life that exists within the...
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Celebrating 5 Years and 200 Episodes of After IV! (E200)
We're back and we're ready to celebrate, alumni! Welcome to the 200th episode of After IV! Today, we're joined by three alumni listeners, each with their own stories of After IV helping them transition to life after graduation. Be sure to stick around to the end for a visit from a special mystery...
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E199: The Christmas Story
Merry Christmas, alumni! We have one last special episode for you as we round out 2025. We are joined once again by Ekemini and Christina from Get in The Word with Truth's Table and they are going to gift us with a reading of Luke 2:1-20. Enjoy, have a Merry Christmas, and we will see you in…
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E198: The Community of Studying Scripture
We loved studying the Bible on campus with our chapter. How do we keep that up in life after graduation? In this episode, we take a look at our final method for engaging with scripture: Bible study. More specifically, the communal discovery method that so many of us learned and grew to love…
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BONUS: A Guided Prayer
Enjoy engaging with Andrea's example of using scripture as a guide for prayer using Nehemiah 1:5-11. And don't forget to check out Manuscript.Bible! Use code AFTERIVPOD for a free month! RELATED EPISODE E197: The Provocation Toward Praying (Apple, Spotify, YouTube) STAY IN TOUCH Socials:...
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E197: The Provocation Toward Praying Scripture
Have you ever felt provoked to pray? Do you ever feel so touched by time spent in the Bible that you just have to tell God what you're experiencing? OR have you ever felt like you wanted to pray but just didn't know what to say? Both of these instances indicate the usefulness of scripture in...
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E196: The Tenderness of Memorizing Scripture
Which verses do you know by heart? In the beginning God created... For God so loved the world... Jesus wept... The invitation to hide God's Word in our heart is scattered throughout Scripture. But how much time and attention do we give to memorizing Scripture? And why is it such an important...
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E195: The Path for Exploring Scripture
Happy Thanksgiving Week, alumni! While this week's episode may not include a new conversation, it does include a timely revisit of an opportunity Jon had to explore Scripture with a good friend. Enjoy this conversation with Halley, an InterVarsity alumna from Minnesota State - Mankato, as she and...
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E194: The Truth About Listening to Scripture
When was the last time you closed your eyes and just listened to the Bible? What was the experience like? Do you consider it to be an option for your regular engagement with Scripture? We’re continuing our series on engaging Scripture after graduation with a conversation about listening. And…
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E193: The Beauty of Reading Scripture
How would you describe your time reading the Bible? A discipline? An intimate experience? A necessity? What about "beautiful"? Does that word come to mind? We're kicking off a new series about the diverse list of options for engaging with Scripture after graduation. And our guest for this episode...
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E192: The After Words: Final Thoughts on Big Questions
We've heard the experts. But what are alumni like you saying? We recently answered 9 Big Questions that alumni are asking (or should consider asking) after graduation. From "Should I Quit My Job?" to "Is Church Worth Waking Up For?" We covered a lot of ground. On this episode, we're joined once...
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E191: A Vision for Dance. A Vision for Shalom.
After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Matthew Best, a BCM/CBC alumnus from University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Matthew shares about his transformational time on campus with Collegiate Black Christians and its impact on his work...
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E190: From Greek Life to Greek Ministry
After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Kristin Dalton, a Greek IV alumna from Indiana University. Kristin shares about some of her own transition experience from Greek IV student to Greek IV staff and tells us the story of the…
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E189: How Much is Enough?
A million? Ten million? Just enough for food and shelter? How much money is enough? It's a question we're all asking. And in these early days of life after graduation, it's something you SHOULD BE asking. But the question goes deeper than the dollars and cents that make up your monthly budget.…
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E188: Is Church Worth Waking Up For?
It feels like the answer to this big question should be an obvious and resounding "YES!" But... It doesn't always feel that simple. Finding the right church after graduation can be awkward, confusing, and even hurtful. So is it even worth the effort? This week, we're joined by pastor and friend…
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E187: Should I Quit My Job?
Okay, maybe you just started a job (or you're still looking for one), so it might be a little early to ask this question. But it's never too early to be thoughtful about fit and about the skills you're developing at work; whether or not a position feels like your "forever job". This week,...
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E186: What's My Purpose?
What's My Purpose? It's a fundamental question that needs an answer. But would you be surprised to hear that the answer might not be quite as complicated as you think? This week, April Peters from Landing on Purpose is here to provide some helpful insight on our purpose and how it differs from…
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E185: Who Am I?
Who Am I? The list of potential identities we hold during college is long: student, freshman/sophomore/junior/senior, athlete, Greek, leader, coordinator, president (to name a few). But putting on the cap and gown for graduation often requires taking off many of those titles. And as we leave them...
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E184: Should I Cancel Netflix?
Should I Cancel Netflix? No, this isn't actually about Netflix, per se... Rather, what should my relationship be with media and entertainment after graduation? So often, we get home from work and our natural inclination is to sit down and turn on a streaming service or short-form social media…
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E183: Where Should I Live?
Where should I live? "Wherever I can find a job," is probably the most common answer to this big question after graduation. We go where there's work. But what if there's more to it than that? What if we thought about "place" in terms of thriving? Where can I put down roots that will allow me to...
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E182: How Do I Grow As A Leader?
How do I grow as a leader? As a part of InterVarsity, opportunities to lead were abundant. That's the beauty of being part of a student-led organization! But those opportunities might not feel quite as accessible after graduation... How, then, do we keep developing as leaders in this new season…
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E181: What Should I Do About My Anxiety? (Pt 2)
“What should I do about my anxiety?” This week, we’re continuing our newest series, Big Questions, with the conclusion to our conversation with Nader Sahyouni, a professional in the world of clinical counseling and spiritual direction. Nader is going to finish clarifying what it means to accept...
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E180: What Should I Do About My Anxiety?
“What should I do about my anxiety?” As a new grad, you have many questions running through your mind. It’s normal. It’s good. And it’s why this new series exists. For the next few weeks, we’re going to be asking the experts some of your biggest questions about life after graduation. This week,...
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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 illustrate a number of sentiments that might be appreciated by a brand new grad. Superman feels disconnected, misunderstood, lonely, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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