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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 practice? This week, we continue our series Six Ways to Engage Scripture After Graduation with a conversation about memorizing. We're joined by Jacob Thies, an InterVarsity alum from UW-Whitewater who's had a very unique experience with Scripture memorization. While in school, Jacob had the opportunity to play the role of Jesus in The Mark Drama*, which required a significant amount of memorizing. On this episode, Jacob is going to share about his tender encounter with Jesus while memorizing, and a few of his best tips for memorizing Scripture for ourselves. And don't forget to check out Manuscript.Bible! Use code AFTERIVPOD for a free month! (*If you're unfamiliar, The Mark Drama is exactly what it sounds like: a dramatization of the entire book of Mark. See below for more info.) RELATED EPISODE AppleSpotifyYoutubeRESOURCES The Mark DramaSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Jon explore Psalm 18 and apply it to some important questions Halley was asking after graduation. And don't forget to check out Manuscript.Bible! Use code AFTERIVPOD for a free month! RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyYouTubeAppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 we’re joined by a couple of experts: Ekemini Uwan and Dr. Christina Edmondson, hosts of the IVP podcast, Get in the Word With Truth’s Table. Every day, their podcast releases a narration of Scripture followed by prayer. And Ekemini and Christina are going to share what they’ve learned about listening to Scripture and some helpful tools for making this a regular part of your faith rhythms with Jesus after graduation. And don't forget to check out Manuscript.Bible! Use code AFTERIVPOD for a free month! RELATED EPISODE AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Get in The Word with Truth's Table ExploreAppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 believes that reading Scripture can be a beautiful experience. Join us as we chat with Brian Chung, CEO of Alabaster, a company dedicated to making beautiful Bibles that point to a beautiful God. Enjoy our conversation with Brian as you consider the ongoing role of reading God's Word in life after graduation. And don't forget to check out Manuscript.Bible! Use code AFTERIVPOD for a free month! RELATED EPISODE YouTubeSpotifyAppleFrom Alabaster ExploreA Beautiful Year With JesusA Beautiful Year in the BibleFollowSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 again by our good friend, Selah; a 2024 InterVarsity alumna who's asked many of these exact questions herself. She provides thoughtful feedback based on her own first year of life after graduation and highlights some of her most meaningful moments from the recent series. RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyYouTubeAppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 today as the Executive Director at New Ballet Ensemble and School in Memphis TN. RELATED EPISODE AppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 night 100 students said yes to an invitation to follow Jesus! RELATED EPISODES YouTubeAppleSpotifyKRISTIN'S INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS EPISODE YouTubeAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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. It's also a question of satisfaction and discipleship. This week, personal finance expert and coach Shang Saavedra (Save My Cents) joins us once again to sort through our last Big Question: How Much is Enough? RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySHANG'S WORLD CHANGER STORY YouTubeAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 of InterVarsity, Gina Cherian, who really does believe that the answer is yes. And not just because you need the church. It's because the church needs YOU, alumni. Find out why as we answer the big question, "Is church worth waking up for?" RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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, InterVarsity Alumna and HR Professional, Kaitlynn Steele, helps us consider our work, teaches us some practical skills for assessing fit, and helps us normalize that reality that at one time or another, everyone asks the big question, "Should I Quit My Job?" RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 our calling and mission. RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyYouTubeMORE FROM APRIL PETERS Landing on PurposeLinkedIn Live RecordingSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 in the capable hands of those who remain on campus, we can be left with some uncertainty around our own identity. Who are we when those long-held campus roles and rhythms no longer define so much of what we do? This week, we're joined by author, alumnus, and Assistant to the President of InterVarsity, Greg Jao. And Greg is going to provide some firm footing for us as we take next steps in answering the big question, "Who Am I?" RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyYouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 like Instagram and TikTok. But is that the best way? What does it look like to establish healthy rhythms of rest that are informed by biblical examples? This week, we're joined by one of today's leading thinkers in this area: Andy Crouch. As a partner for theology and culture with Praxis, past executive editor of Christianity Today, and the author of numerous books (The Techwise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place; The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World), Andy has spent significantly more time than most thinking about technology, our relationship with it, and its impact on our relationships with one another. As you can imagine, Andy has some helpful insights for us as we answer the question, "Should I cancel Netflix?" RELATED EPISODES AppleSpotifyAppleSpotifyYouTubeMORE FROM ANDY CROUCH BooksInstagramWhen People Go To Heaven, Do They Bring Their PhonesAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 thrive and will also provide opportunities for me to help others thrive? On this episode, we're joined by the leading expert in life after college, Erica Young Reitz. Erica is the founder of After College Transition, and author of the newly updated After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith. A strong theology of place is something Erica cares about deeply and she's going to help us gain a more robust understanding for how to answer the big question, "Where should I live?" RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifyYouTubeOTHER RESOURCES After College TransitionAfter College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and FaithStaying is the New GoingFront Yard MissionSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 of life? Jason Jensen, author of the new IVP title "Formed to Lead", joins us for this episode to help reframe our understanding of leadership and provide helpful practices for growing as leaders who are deeply-rooted disciples of Jesus. RELATED EPISODE YouTubeSpotifyAppleRESOURCES Purchase your copy of Formed to LeadSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

“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 more and then teach us how to attach better as a means to develop a healthier approach to managing anxiety. If you missed part 1 of the Big Question "What should I do about my anxiety," tap one of the links below to get caught up. RELATED EPISODE AppleSpotifyYouTubeAppleSpotifyRESOURCES Anxiety TransformedNader's WebsiteSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

“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, we’re asking for help with anxiety. To help us do that, we’re joined by Nader Sahyouni, a professional in the world of clinical counseling and spiritual direction. Nader is also the author of Anxiety Transformed: Prayer that Brings Enduring Change. And Nader is going to share three practical (and research-based) steps that he recommends for developing a healthier approach to managing anxiety. RELATED EPISODE AppleSpotifyYouTubeSpotifyAppleRESOURCES Anxiety TransformedNader's WebsiteSTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 out of place. He's questioning his purpose but also has a deep sense of conviction and commitment to a meaningful mission. Can you relate? Jon's flying solo this week, but he's carrying on with After IV's two-part summer media breakdown series. How is what we're watching and listening to shaping us in life after graduation? And what can we learn from a box office hit like Superman? RELATED EPISODE(S) YouTubeAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 back in February of this year and has spent all of Summer '25 (so far) in the #1 position. It's catchy, it's deep, and it's fun to sing. But what does it mean? And how is it shaping us as we sing along in the car for the 50th time? With lyrics that mention heaven's gates, the sanctuary, the altar, and even the Lord, it can leave us with familiar feelings of faith and spirituality. But should warning lights start to flash once we recognize poetic references to God and worship are being focused on another human? Or is it a complement? An artist using powerful biblical images of worship (along with a healthy dollop of poetic license) to describe the deep and mysterious experience of romantic love? We're enjoying a short break in our typical format to dig into some of Summer 2025's big hits in music and movies. This week, we're joined by Juilliard Christian Fellowship Alumna, Lydia Goldie, as we discuss the implications of Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary" and what it means to be thoughtful about music and the impact it has on our discipleship journey with Jesus. Watch the "Ordinary" music video RELATED EPISODE(S) AppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

What can a medical student expect as they make the transition to residency? After IV is sitting down with another focus ministry alum this week! On this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Victor Hsiao, MD, an alum from the Keck Student Christian Fellowship at USC. In addition to providing insights about his transition to residency after Med School, Victor shares how his time with his grad fellowship helped prepare him for partnering with Jesus in his calling after graduation. RELATED EPISODES YouTubeAppleSpotifyAppleSpotifySTAY IN TOUCH @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★