Best The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team Podcasts (2025)

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E166: Where Does God Want Me to Go?: Developing Tools for Discernment 34:48

7d ago34:48

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How do I know where God is leading me? This episode kicks off a new series on After IV. We're exploring a few of the changes we can expect in our faith experience after graduation. On this episode, clinical counselor and spiritual director Nader Sahyouni joins us to unpack the shift from being driven to being called. Nader introduces listeners to t…

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E165: Hope for the Transition: Wisdom, Faith & Gen Z Resilience 35:55

14d ago35:55

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What does it really look like to navigate life after college with hope and faith? Erica Young Reitz returns to After IV with wisdom from the newly revised edition of her book After College, now updated for Gen Z. In this encouraging conversation, Erica and Jon explore the challenges of transition, the unique superpowers Gen Z brings to the table, a…

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E21: Ann Hall: Seeing Miracles in the Operating Room 51:38

20d ago51:38

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On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we’re talking with Ann Hall. Ann is a Drake University alumna and a Physician Assistant in cardiac and vascular surgery in Omaha, Nebraska. She’s caring for people inside and outside of the operating room who find themselves in very serious medical situations. And whether it’s praying for (and experie…

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E164: From Overtime to Occupational Therapy: One Athlete's Calling On and Off the Court 36:34

21d ago36:34

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When the final final whistle blows and a college athlete hangs up her jersey for the last time, what happens next? For Julia, an Athletes InterVarsity Alumna from UW-River Falls, it was a challenging transition. Saying goodbye to her team, managing an unfamiliar routine, and embracing her new grad school environment meant following Jesus into uncer…

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BONUS: "Don't Be Afraid" 6:54

25d ago6:54

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In this special bonus episode, Philip Sheegog shares his final words of wisdom for alumni navigating life after graduation. Reflecting on his own journey, he encourages us to trust in God’s provision, release fear, and hold onto His faithfulness—even when the future feels uncertain. RELATED EPISODE E162: Holding Your Calling with Open Hands (Apple,…

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Bonus: Cookies with Andy 4:46

28d ago4:46

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Jon realizes a dream today: Eating a really big cookie with Andy Mineo. Watch on YouTube for the full experience. Link HERE. Enjoy some behind the scenes footage HERE. RELATED EPISODE E20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New (YouTube, Spotify, Apple) STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials…

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E163: Cookies with Andy 27:38

28d ago27:38

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Jon realizes a dream today: Eating a really big cookie with Andy Mineo. (If you aren't watching this on YouTube, you should be. Link HERE.) RELATED EPISODE E20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New (YouTube, Spotify, Apple) STAY IN TOUCH Socials: @afterivpod Visit our Website Leave us a message on SpeakPi…

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E162: Holding Your Calling with Open Hands 35:07

1M ago35:07

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As an artist, what does it mean to pursue your calling while holding it with open hands? In this episode, Philip Sheegog, an Arts InterVarsity alumnus and co-founder of the electroacoustic duo Arkai, shares his journey from Juilliard to life as a touring musician. He opens up about navigating calling, trusting God's plan in a highly competitive ind…

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E161: Feeling Good. Doing Good. (Revisit) 30:44

1M ago30:44

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What does modern psychology have to say about our pursuit of health and wellness? As we close our wellness series this week, we're revisiting our conversation with Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences. Listen in as Dr. Tay shares his expertise on well-being and how to live a life built on a foundation of lovin…

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E20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New 44:08

2M ago44:08

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On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we sit down with City College of New York alumnus, Andy Mineo! Andy is changing the world as a talented artist, musician, and entrepreneur. He’s thoughtfully navigating the modern music industry while engaging others artists and the broader culture as a follower of Jesus. Enjoy Andy's story! STAY IN T…

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E160: Choosing Wellness Over a Job 31:20

2M ago31:20

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We all know work can be difficult, but when does difficult become unhealthy? This week, Chase Read returns to share about her difficult decision to leave a job. The work was something she loved, believed in, and had spent a lot of time studying to do. But when it became clear that the job was a detriment to her mental and emotional wellness, Chase …

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E159: When the Gym Provides Fitness and Friendship 30:24

2M ago30:24

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This week, we're joined by Justin Morrissette, a Purdue University alumnus who's going to share about his wellness journey after graduation. Physical fitness has been a longtime value for Justin, but changes in context and daily rhythms required a renewed commitment to his physical wellness after graduation. However, in addition to getting regular …

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E158: Recalibrating for Rest After a Major Health Scare 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Between her junior and senior years of college, Halley began what she expected to be an ordinary summer of work, living at home, and relaxing with her family. But all of those plans changed one Tuesday night when Halley suddenly realized she could no longer see. And as she tried to explain to her family what she was experiencing, she also found tha…

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E157: Mastering Emotional Wellness 29:13

2M ago29:13

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Are there good emotions and bad emotions? Should we be investing extra effort into only feeling certain emotions and avoiding others? Our guest this week, Dr. Kevin Chapman, would suggest that our full spectrum of emotions is a gift from God, even the ones we'd often prefer to eliminate. And through a better understanding of common external trigger…

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E19: Will Scheopner: Leading with Hope in the College of Business 51:08

3M ago51:08

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On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we’re talking with Will Scheopner, a University of Nebraska Omaha alumnus. And Will is changing the world one student at a time in UNO’s College of Business. As a Career Advisor, Will is dispensing hope, encouragement, and life direction to hundreds of students each semester as they discern their call…

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E156: Intellectual Wellness as a Way to Love God and Love Others 33:54

3M ago33:54

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"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." ~Matthew 22:37 What does it mean to love God with our minds? This week, Stan Wallace of Global Scholars joins the podcast to share why the discipleship of our mind is fundamental to our wellness journey and how it influences the way we love God and love others…

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E155: Caring for Our Mental Health in Seasons of Transition 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Loss of community. Change in routine. Lack of consistency. All of these things have a significant impact on our mental health in season of transition. So, what can we do to navigate these changes in a way that promotes wellness and healthy practices? Our guest this week, Chase Read, is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Restoration Psychology, w…

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E154: A Simple Plan for Exercise & Nutrition 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Seasons of transition can be hard on the body. Moving, adjusting to long hours at work, or simply trying to establish a new routine can cause us to narrow our focus to only accomplishing what must be done. But before we know it, we've acclimated to a rhythm that doesn't include the healthy practices we once had. This week, we're continuing our well…

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E153: Taking the Next Step in Your Wellness Journey 35:33

3M ago35:33

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What part(s) of your life could use a healthy boost right now? It's common for healthy rhythms to take a back seat after graduation. Whether it's adjusting to a new job, finding a suitable place to live, or just navigating the aisles of an unfamiliar grocery store, it's easy to feel like the best we can hope for is to just survive. But we were made…

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E18: Shang Saavedra: The Intersection of Money and Mental Health 49:16

4M ago49:16

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On this episode, we’re talking with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents, an alumna from Harvard and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. And Shang is changing the world through her expertise in the interaction of mental and financial health. We’re going to hear more about her personal financial journey, the way she’s helping others pursu…

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E152: A Special Christmas Reading 6:41

4M ago6:41

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Merry Christmas, alumni! Instead of our typical episode, we will be enjoying a special reading of Luke 2 from the First Nations Version. Huge thanks to Terry Wildman for returning to give us this great gift! After today, we will take a few weeks off for rest over the upcoming holidays and to prep for our new season and some exciting new features in…

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E151: What's My Financial Finish Line? 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This week's guest has given that question some serious thought. In 2013, Greg Baumer entered Harvard Business School with the expectation of leveling up his business prowess and cementing his financial future. What he didn't expect, was the transformation he was about to experience around money. However…

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E17: Sarah Shin & Shin Maeng: The Deliverer Has Come 46:15

5M ago46:15

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On this episode, we're chatting with Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng, creators of The Deliverer Has Come. Enjoy the origin story of their creative collaborations and how those early moments led to a beautiful children's book that is pointing people of all ages to Jesus. Purchase Your Copy of The Deliverer Has Come HERE PRAY FOR: Sarah to continue to havi…

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E150: When Alumni Bring the Ice Cream 26:46

5M ago26:46

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Think back to campus in the fall. New Student Outreach. Did you ever have an event that looked like it was going to fall apart before it even got off the ground? Emily McNamara, campus staff in New Jersey and this week's guest, knows exactly what this moment feels like. Just twenty-Four hours before a historic NSO event at New Jersey Institute of T…

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E149: Generosity and Breaking the Power of Money 30:06

5M ago30:06

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"10% of the earth is the Lord's, and 10% of everything in it..." (Psalm 24:1/10) Okay, that's obviously a joke. But isn't it easy to live like it's true? Like God owns everything... minus the 90% that goes into my bank account? It's normal to have a tough relationship with money and generosity. Most of us do! This week, we're joined by Mark Washing…

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E148: The Birth of the Chosen One 28:45

5M ago28:45

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Want an early Christmas present? Here's an extra episode! Enjoy Voice of Great Thunder With a Good Medicine Spirit (Terry Wildman) share about his recent IVP release, Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story. Terry also tells about the role this children's book played in the writing of the First Nations Version: An Indi…

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E147: REVISIT: Why Advent? 29:33

5M ago29:33

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We're pausing from our money episode to revisit the question, "Why Advent?" As we look toward the upcoming Advent season, enjoy this favorite conversation from the past as Jason Gaboury helps us demystify some of the history and practices around Advent and prepares us for a season of waiting for Jesus. See you again after Thanksgiving! RESOURCES Wa…

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E16: Tatiana Ordoñez: Culture, Craftswomen, and Colombia 37:36

6M ago37:36

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During a class trip to the Republic of Türkiye during her Junior year of college, Tatiana Ordoñez had a life-changing encounter: an introduction to NGOs dedicated to preserving culture by empowering local artisans. After graduation and a few strategic internships, Tatiana returned to her home in Colombia and started Zuahaza; a social enterprise bui…

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E146: Finance and Romance. What's Love Got to Do With It? 30:02

6M ago30:02

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What influence (if any) should money have on my decision to marry someone? Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents joins us one last time to discuss money through the lens of romantic relationships. Should money influence my decision to date or marry someone? What do I need to know about someone's financial situation as I choose a lifelong partner? How do …

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E145: 3 Simple Steps for Getting Smarter with Your Paycheck 30:25

6M ago30:25

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If you could sit down with a millionaire and ask for her top 3 pieces of financial advice for your post-graduation stage of life, would you take that opportunity? Do you have time right now? In this episode, Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents, a millionaire alumna living the work-optional life, joins us again to share the top 3 things she recommends n…

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E144: Wealth is a Mindset 30:20

6M ago30:20

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How do I live a wealthy life? Our guest might suggest it starts with the way you think about wealth. Is it about... Status? Emulating influencers? Not thinking about your spending? Or is it centered on eternal hope and joy in Christ and a desire to use our gifts for his glory? As an expert in wealth and mental health, a millionaire, and a work-opti…

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E143: Understanding the Biblical Financial Narrative 24:57

6M ago24:57

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When I use (or make plans to use) money, am I more prone to feelings of fear and anxiety or to a sense of freedom? From cover to cover, the Bible is filled with more than 2,000 references to money. Clearly, it's an important topic. While this next episode in our money series won't be able to cover all of them, it will help you walk away with a refr…

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E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative 32:07

7M ago32:07

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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. Understand…

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E15: Eric Rafferty & Ambition: Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit. 41:33

7M ago41:33

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“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…

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E141: Ambition - Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit. 36:48

7M ago36:48

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“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…

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E140: Level Up Your 20s (Revisit) 26:02

7M ago26:02

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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…

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E139: Navigating Conflict - Holding on to Hope and Humility 36:51

7M ago36:51

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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 …

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E138: Navigating Conflict - Paraphrase. Praise. Probe. (Revisit) 30:50

7M ago30:50

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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…

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E14: Christine Boye: Navigating Cancer With a Faithful God 46:24

8M ago46:24

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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…

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E137: Navigating Conflict - Loving the Ones Who Hate You (A True Story, Pt 2) 32:37

8M ago32:37

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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…

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E136: Navigating Conflict - Loving the Ones Who Hate You (A True Story) 34:44

8M ago34:44

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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…

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E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? 35:39

8M ago35:39

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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 transforme…

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E134: Navigating Conflict - A Better Goal Than Being Right 29:56

8M ago29:56

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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…

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E133: Navigating Conflict - Can We Both Be Right? 31:39

8M ago31:39

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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…

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E13: Magdalene Kwakye: Reserved Introvert & Bold Advocate 38:47

9M ago38:47

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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…

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E132: Navigating Conflict - What If I'm Wrong? (Pt 2) 30:05

9M ago30:05

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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. …

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E131: Navigating Conflict - What If I'm Wrong? 29:46

9M ago29:46

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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…

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E130: Navigating Conflict - The Approaching Differences Diagram 37:06

9M ago37:06

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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…

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E129: Navigating Conflict - A Posture of Empathy & Respect 34:55

9M ago34:55

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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…

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E128: One Simple Way to Stay Connected - Serving 24:22

10M ago24:22

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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…

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