After IV

If you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that your future was secure, would it feel easier to say yes to Jesus wherever he led you in your calling? 

We've all wished at one time or another that we could sit down with our future self and say, “How does this part of my life end up?” We want to know that we can step boldly and confidently into opportunities (or avoid certain failures…). But it doesn’t work like that. Saying yes opens us up to a unique set of mysteries that we uncover as we go. And sometimes that mysterious future can make it really hard to say yes to Jesus.

Today, we’re wrapping up our series on common barriers to calling with a conversation about the future. Joanne and Lucas have returned one more time to help us wrestle with this particular barrier. And they’re going to encourage us to say yes to the one who firmly holds our future in his hands and has invited us to trust him with it.

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Has money ever influenced your ability to say yes to Jesus?

Experts, Joanne and Lucas, return this week to help us consider whether or not money is holding us back from fully following Jesus in our calling. Whether you're concerned about not making enough or worried about being able to steward a large sum of money, this episode is for you as we discuss Philippians 4, contentment, and the voices that disciple us in our perspective about finances after graduation.

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This might touch a nerve.... But is it possible that your family is a barrier to following Jesus in your calling?

Joanne and Lucas return to unpack what it looks like to honor your family and follow God's call at the same time. Drawing from Luke 2 and Jesus' experience with his own family, we'll explore how misunderstanding doesn't mean opposition, how to be faithful to God when family pushes back, and how to invite your family into the discernment process without handing them a veto. 

If you feel at odds with your family about your calling, this episode is for you!

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Is fear standing in the way of saying yes to Jesus after graduation?

**NEW SERIES!!**

For the next four weeks we're discussing barriers of calling; four common issues that stand in the way of completely surrendering ourselves to Jesus after graduation. And we're starting with a discussion about fear. We're joined by veteran InterVarsity staff, Joanne Acevedo and Lucas Wencl, who point us to God as Counselor, Shepherd, and Provider and remind us that even when (not if) we experience fear, we can fully rely on Him to supply our every need.

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A few months after graduation, Justice received a heartbreaking message from an old classmate: Paul, his friend from a previous school, had passed away unexpectedly. Justice had endured a significant amount of loss over the past few years, but this experience was different. It was his first time processing the death of a friend or family member without his InterVarsity chapter next to him.

Justice joins this week to share his experiences navigating grief and loss after graduation. And whether you’ve suffered the death of a loved one, or you’re experiencing the grief that comes from saying goodbye to your InterVarsity chapter and the college experience, Justice has a few meaningful insights to help you process.

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How do I adjust to living in a new town?

Many grads face this challenge at some point. The time comes to pack the car, relocate, and get settled in a brand new place. But once you arrive, how do you meet people? Discover your favorite coffee shop? Find the quickest route to the grocery store? Most importantly, how long before it starts to feel like home?

This week, we’re joined by Josephine, an InterVarsity alumna who’s been living in a new town for 10 months but still doesn’t feel at home. Jon and Josephine discuss strategies for getting settled, exploring her surroundings, and taking steps toward making new friends. 

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How do I know which job God wants me to take after I graduate? 

It’s a big question and it can weigh on us sometimes. But is it possible that the decision isn’t as complex as we might think?

We’re continuing our “HELP!” series this week with Tyler, an InterVarsity senior who’s feeling stuck picking a job after graduation. He’s praying, he’s researching, he’s asking trusted friends. But he’s still not sure which job is the right job. Do you know how Tyler feels?

Listen in as Jon and Tyler discuss some helpful next steps for making this big decision. We think you’ll walk away with some next steps, too.

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Your faith has grown so much during your time on campus with InterVarsity. How do you keep the momentum after graduation?

Join us as we kick off our new series, “Help!” where we’re chatting with InterVarsity seniors and recent grads about some of their biggest fears and hangups about life after graduation. As they share their real-life concerns and workshop potential solutions with Jon, you will experience two things: realizing you’re not alone in feeling some anxiety about life after graduation and getting some practical tools for navigating common post-graduation scenarios.

Helping us get started is Molly, a soon-to-be college grad from UW-Steven’s Point. Molly is wondering how she’s supposed to keep growing in her faith after graduation when she doesn’t have her InterVarsity chapter right next to her. It's a common concern and by the end of the conversation, Molly (and you) will have some practical steps for continued faith development. 

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How do I share the Gospel with my atheist friend?

We’re wrapping up our “Evangelism when…” series with InterVarsity Alumna and current Campus Staff Minister, Lacey Hansen. And Lacey’s going to share her own story of evangelism with a friend who has communicated no real interest in changing her mind about Jesus or Christianity. And yet, just by being a thoughtful friend over the years and making contextualized invitations, Lacey has seen her friend take meaningful steps in curiosity and openness. Lacey’s going to provide some practical tools for our evangelism toolkit and help us continue to simply be thoughtful friends who love Jesus.

If you’ve been wondering about how to share your faith with an atheist friend after graduation, this episode is for you. 

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How am I supposed to talk about Jesus in a new town where I don’t know anyone?

We’re continuing our "Evangelism When…" series this week. Getting used to a new place can be tough. Learning where the best coffee shops are, finding the quickest route to work, testing out new community. And speaking of community, how do we share the Gospel when we don't know anyone yet?

This week, we're wrapping our minds around how to develop relationships in new spaces so we can build trust and share the Gospel. AND we're learning how to be ready to share even if we haven’t developed that kind of bond with someone yet.

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