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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 transformed to be able to follow through. This week, our guest Michele Arndt (pastor, worship leader) helps us gain a better understanding of the extraordinarily high standard Jesus sets when he says, "Love your enemies." Resources Michele's SubstackMichele's FacebookHow to Have an EnemyDivine ConspiracyMatt Tebbe's SubstackRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 goal of "being right". MORE FROM RICK Rick’s Website & BlogRick’s booksRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyREGISTER FOR THE IV ALUMNI RETREAT HERESTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 RICK Rick’s Website & BlogRick’s booksRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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. REV. JONNA FANTZ HERERELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 our stance on an issue. And, once we've come to that conclusion, what our next steps should be in changing our mind. REV. JONNA FANTZ HERERELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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, introduces us to the Approaching Differences Diagram; a tool designed to promote self-awareness and healthy openness during moments of dissonance and conflict. RESOURCES FROM CAROLINE The Approaching Differences DiagramBuy the Approaching Differences Diagram BookmarkFree Course: Ministering Across CulturesAppleSpotifyRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. And John is going to provide us with some helpful, practical insights that we can use the next time we find ourselves on opposite sides of an issue with someone. MORE FROM JOHN INAZU BookLearning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and RespectSubstackSome Assembly RequiredLegal Vocation FellowshipSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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? RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 NEW ALUMNI? RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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, we're joined by preacher, author, and InterVarsity's National Director of Alumni Relations, Jason Gaboury. And Jason is going to help us wrap up our series on rest with some surprisingly familiar (and simple) practices for experiencing rest in our day-to-day lives. Listen in and rest up! MORE FROM JASON websiteWait With Me: Meeting God in LonelinessRELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyCALLED TO CAMPUS SUNDAY HEREAppleSpotifyHERESTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 vacation and the role it plays in healthy post-graduation rhythms. Do more than just get away on your next vacation. Get some rest! MORE FROM YORK WebsiteTikTokDo Something Beautiful: The Story of Everything and a Guide to Finding Your Place In ItRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 throughout your week. Our episode this week explores the idea of rest through recreation with Stacy Jackson, the Director of Healthy Living at Jon's local YMCA. RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySUPPORT AFTER IV Support After IVSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 own sabbath rhythms. MORE FROM LYNNE BAAB Sabbath KeepingwebsiteIt's OK to Start SmallRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySUPPORT AFTER IV Give todaySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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're chatting with Alan Fadling, spiritual director, speaker, and author of multiple IVP titles including An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest, and A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence. Alan is going to help us understand a biblical basis for rest and why now is the right time to start to developing these essential rhythms. MORE FROM ALAN FADLING HEREAppleSpotifyRELATED AFTER IV EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyHELP AFTER IV RAISE $50,000 TO MAKE MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE ALUMNI PODCAST! HERESTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 someone who's starting college in the Fall? Connect them to InterVarsity HERE! STAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 it influences your discipleship journey with Jesus. Start HERE to connect with your chapter through giving! RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Enjoy a few previously unheard pieces of advice from recent guests as we wrap up our series on vocational transition. RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyAppleSpotify STAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 work/life boundaries, starting a small group at work, or showing hospitality to her coworkers, Nikky is learning a great deal about how Jesus is inviting her to partner with him at work. RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 cultivate while finding joy in the process. Not by the accolades. CONNECT WITH ACE SpotifyLinkedInInstagramWebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 a unique vision for partnership with Jesus. MORE FROM LYDIA websiteInstagramRELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email ListVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★