In this episode, we discuss how to transition well after college. My guest is Jon Steele, host of the After IV podcast, where he interviews guests on this very topic. So I’ve invited him to summarize what he is learning from his guests on this important life transition.
In this podcast we discuss:
How Jon became interested in helping students transition from college to their careersThe important distinction between change and transition from college to after collegeThe three general phases of any transitionHow to navigate well the inevitable transitions in relationshipsHow the phases of transition play out as you move into your new careerThe trap of needing to always “live out your passion” and the danger of comparisonThe balance between valuing work too much or too littleTransitioning in our relationship to money: budgeting, saving, giving, credit card use, debtFinding a community to help make wise financial decisionsNavigating the inevitable spiritual transition wellFinding a good church after collegeA final word of encouragement to college graduates for the tough times in your transitionResources mentioned during our conversation:
Jon’s podcast on life after college: After IV (see below for mor specific suggestions)Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William BridgesMeet Up appCourage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. SmithSave My Cents website by Shang SaavedraInterVarsity World Changers podcastThe Apostles’ CreedThe Nicene CreedThe Chalcedonian CreedAfter College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith by Erica Young ReitzThe Gap Decade: When You’re Technically an Adult but Really Don’t Feel Like It Yet by Katie SchnackAnalog Chrisitan: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age by Jay Y. KimSpecific After IV podcasts by topic:E75: Finding Your Footing in Transition Pt 1 (Apple, Spotify)E76: Finding Your Footing in Transition Pt 2 (Apple, Spotify)E102: Ending Well With My Friends on Campus (Apple, Spotify)E103: Making (and Keeping) Friends After Graduation (Apple, Spotify)E112: A Foundation for Vocational Transition (Apple, Spotify)E37: How to be the Post-College G.O.A.T. – Nail the Interview (Apple, Spotify)E38: How to be the Post-College G.O.A.T. – Win Employee of the Month (Apple, Spotify)E142: Understanding Your Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)E143: Understanding the Biblical Financial Narrative (Apple, Spotify)E151: What’s My Financial Finish Line? (Apple, Spotify)E80: I’m so Tired of Church Hopping – Finding Your Footing in a New Church (Apple, Spotify)E122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of Rest (Apple, Spotify)E126: Finding Rest in Familiar Faith Practices (Apple, Spotify)E140: Level Up Your 20s (Revisit) (Apple, Spotify)After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith (IVP)E83: A Companion for Transition – Finding Your Footing in the Gap Decade (Apple, Spotify)E91: Joy Instead of Comparison: Anchored in God’s Goodness with Jay Kim (Apple, Spotify)E92: Self-Control Instead of Reckless Indulgence: Beyond Willpower and Positive Thinking (Apple, Spotify)Follow us on Instagram @afterivpod