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.

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(*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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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?

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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?"

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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?"

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