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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. Understanding it is an important part of your financial journey and your discipleship journey with Jesus.RELATED EPISODESE39: How to be the Post-College GOAT: Invest that Bread - Pt 1 (Apple, Spotify)E40: How to be the Post-College GOAT: Invest that Bread - Pt 2 (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

“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 a resource to help you. The Ambition conference is a carefully crafted spiritual environment where you can encounter Jesus, get personalized coaching, and be equipped to start something new.Eric Rafferty, InterVarsity’s Associate National Director of Planting and Program Director of the Ambition conference, joins for this episode to share how Ambition is the perfect place to get away, enjoy the InterVarsity conference atmosphere that every alum misses, and receive contextualized preparation for following Jesus where he’s called you in this season of life.RESOURCESLearn more and register HEREReviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God (Book)RELATED EPISODE(S)E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering (Apple, Spotify)E115: Navigating a Career in Finance (Apple, Spotify)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option (Apple, Spotify)MORE ALUMNI WORLD CHANGER STORIES (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 EPISODEE46: Making the Most of Your 30s (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 us this week to share about radically recentering ourselves on Jesus and its impact on navigating healthy conflict.The After Party: Toward Better Christian PoliticsVisit the WebsiteOrder the BookListen to the Worship AlbumRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 these words has the potential to prevent heated arguments and, instead, promote peacemaking and relationship building.This week, we revisit our conversation with Professor Seth Freeman as we consider Paraphrase, Praise, Probe as another helpful tool for navigating conflict.RESOURCESProfessor Freeman's Article in Christianity Today: How to Talk About God and Politics in Polarized TimesProfessor Freeman's WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)BONUS: Examples of Paraphrase/Praise/Probe (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 or Spotify.)NOTE: Please be aware that this and the previous episode are marked "explicit". The story included here is uncensored and contains racist and vulgar language, threats of physical violence and death, and contemplated suicide. Please listen to the previous episode intro to hear more about why these elements were left in and be thoughtful about where and when you listen. Thank you.988 LifelineIf you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately to get in touch with the national suicide and crisis lifeline.988 Lifeline WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)Listen to Brent's twin brother, Kyle, on InterVarsity World ChangersE8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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 day, during a summer workout for track, Brent was harassed by a group of fellow university students. After quietly absorbing the barrage of racist insults and death threats, Brent was left to decide... "How should I respond?" His decision might surprise you.NOTE: Please be aware that this and the following episodes are marked "explicit". The story included here is uncensored and contains racist and vulgar language, threats of physical violence and death, and contemplated suicide. Please listen to the episode intro to hear more about why these elements were left in and be thoughtful about where and when you listen. Thank you.988 LifelineIf you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately to get in touch with the national suicide and crisis lifeline.988 Lifeline WebsiteRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

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."ResourcesMichele's SubstackMichele's FacebookHow to Have an Enemy - BixlerDivine Conspiracy - WillardMatt Tebbe's SubstackRELATED EPISODE(S)E129:  Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 RICKRick’s Website & BlogRick’s booksRELATED EPISODE(S)E133: Can We Both Be Right? (Apple, Spotify)REGISTER FOR THE IV ALUMNI RETREATLearn more and register HERE!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 RICKRick’s Website & BlogRick’s booksRELATED EPISODE(S)E131: What If I'm Wrong? (Apple or Spotify)E132: What If I'm Wrong? (Pt 2) (Apple or Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 FANTZLearn more about Jonna HERERELATED EPISODESE129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit 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 FANTZLearn more about Jonna HERERELATED EPISODE(S)E129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 CAROLINEThe Approaching Differences DiagramBuy the Approaching Differences Diagram BookmarkFree Course: Ministering Across CulturesFaith & Chai (Apple, Spotify)RELATED EPISODE(S)E129:  Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 INAZUBook: Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and RespectSubstack: Some Assembly RequiredLegal Vocation FellowshipSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit 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?Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.orgRELATED EPISODE(S)E87: From Gap Year to Volunteer (Apple, Spotify)E80: Finding Your Footing in a New Church (Apple, Spotify)E94: Persevering When Community is Hard to Find (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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?Email the alumni team at alumni@intervarsity.orgRELATED EPISODE(S)E126: Finding Rest in Familiar Practices (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @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 JASONVisit Jason's websiteRead Wait With Me: Meeting God in LonelinessRELATED EPISODESE95: Embracing Your Loneliness: A Recipe for Disaster or Deeper Connection? (Apple, Spotify)E58: Why Advent? with Jason Gaboury (Apple, Spotify)CALLED TO CAMPUS SUNDAYSign up or learn more HERE!E121: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Advocacy (Apple, Spotify)Know someone who's starting college in the Fall? Connect them to InterVarsity HERE!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit 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 YORKWebsiteTikTokDo Something Beautiful: The Story of Everything and a Guide to Finding Your Place In ItRELATED EPISODE(S)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E118: Navigating a Career in Engineering (10:05 for Nikky's story about rest and healthy boundaries at work; Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit 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)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)SUPPORT AFTER IVSupport After IV as we work to raise $50,000 during the month of June to continue providing resources for alumni in transition!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit 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 BAABPurchase your copy of Sabbath KeepingVisit Lynne's websiteRead the It's OK to Start Small articleRELATED EPISODE(S)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)SUPPORT AFTER IVGive today to support alumni as they transition to life after graduation!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★