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Welcome to "Real World," a podcast from StuMo West for soon-to-be college graduates & young professionals who desire to walk faithfully with Jesus in the real world.
The voice you’ll hear on today's episode is that of Jonathan Tjarks. Jon passed away this weekend after a really hard fought battle with cancer. He was 34 years old. Jon was an NBA writer for a prominent sports & pop culture website called The Ringer. He had an incredible depth of knowledge, an amazing ability to communicate that knowledge in an engaging way, and he did his job excellently. But far more than being an NBA writer, Jon was an avid follower of Jesus. In this episode, you’ll hear him share his story, riff on his relationship with his church community & how they helped keep him grounded in his career, as well as a range of wisdom from Jon on life, work, and faith.
Read Jon's raw, authentic, powerful pieces on his battle with cancer:
The Long Night of the Soul Does My Son Know You?
In this episode, Stacey Howard joins us to break down employer benefits - specifically in the area of health insurance. If you just graduated college & you've accepted a job, then you'll be faced with making some decisions regarding your benefits! We hope this episode provides a helpful roadmap for you.
So you’re graduating and moving to a new place… For many of us, the thought of making new friends can bring a mixture of excitement for the future, sadness for what you are leaving behind and a bit of anxiety. But the reality is: We need people to help us flourish in our walk with God! In this episode, Kim Eppler joins us to share about her recent experience of moving to another new city and making friends as an adult. We discuss God’s heart for community, healthy expectations and practical tips for navigating friendships in the Real World!
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What is deconstruction? Why has this term become prominent in the Christian world? Do you have a friend or family member that has "deconstructed" their faith? Have you ever grappled with doubts & questions regarding your faith?
On this episode, we sit down with Joshua Ryan Butler, pastor of Redemption Church in Tempe, Arizona. He recently wrote an article for The Gospel Coalition titled, "4 Causes of Deconstruction." Josh joins us to diagnose those 4 common root causes, and provide gospel cures for each of them!
- Follow Josh
- Read Josh's Books: The Skeletons in God's Closet & The Pursuing God
- Read After Doubt (written by Josh's friend A.J.) for insight on how to question your faith without losing it
So you’ve chosen a church in your city that you want to attend, but now what?
Costi Hinn returns for the final episode of our 3 part church series to share some practical steps for plugging into your church (and being more than a consumer)!
- Follow Costi
- Check out For the Gospel
- Find a church
- Read Costi's books: God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel & More Than a Healer
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a church, or felt unsure of how to choose the right church?
On this episode, Costi Hinn returns for part 2 in our church series to tackle these questions and define the essentials of church!
- Follow Costi
- Check out For the Gospel
- Find a church
- Read Costi's books: God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel & More Than a Healer
Have you been going to church for some time now, but still have questions about what church really is (or what it's supposed to be)?
Our guest for the next 3 episodes is Costi Hinn, pastor of Shepherd’s House Church in Phoenix, AZ. In Part 1 of 3, Costi answers questions like: What is the purpose of church? Who is church for? How does the church play a role in God’s plan for humanity? We hope this series of episodes will empower you to view the church through God’s eyes!
- Follow Costi
- Check out For the Gospel
- Find a church
- Read Costi's books: God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel & More Than a Healer
On this episode, Dave and Adrienne Mathews sit down to talk about money! We know money can be a touchy topic for many, but the reality is that once you graduate you'll likely be making more money than you ever have before! This episode is filled with practical tips to start the conversation on budgeting, giving, saving and navigating debt - doing all of it in a way that glorifies God!
Recommended resources:
- 3rd Decade
- Financial Peace University
- Mint (Budgeting App)
- YNAB (Budgeting App)
- EveryDollar (Budgeting App)
What does it mean to have a conviction about something? Is it okay to have a conviction that differs from your peers? Where should my convictions come from? On this episode, Carrie Quirk joins us to answer these questions and to share her experience navigating personal convictions as she graduated from college and entered her post-grad life.
Have you ever considered choosing which city you'll live in before choosing what job you take after college? There are many important aspects that come with your location: church, community, mentors, and more. In this episode, we're joined by Dan Edelen to have a conversation about choosing your job & city with intentionality.
Dan serves as the Director of Mobilization for the college ministry Student Mobilization in Austin, Texas. Dan specializes in helping soon-to-be college graduates navigate their future - whether in full time ministry, in global missions, or in the marketplace.
What is a disciple? What does Jesus mean when He tells us to make disciples? How do you make disciples after you graduate from college? In this episode, we're joined by Bob McNabb to have a conversation about how to effectively make disciples in the real world.
Bob is the author of Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World. He spent several years on staff with the college ministry Campus Outreach, and then spent 10 years planting churches in Thailand before taking up his current role as Executive Director for the growing mobilization ministry, Launch Global.
Welcome to Real World, a podcast from Stumo West for soon-to-be college graduates & young professionals who desire to walk faithfully with Jesus in the real world.
We’ll be diving into all kinds of topics ranging from finding a local church, to navigating the happy hour scene, to sharing your faith in the workplace, to making friends as an adult, and so much more!
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Welcome to "Real World," a podcast from Stumo West for soon-to-be college graduates & young professionals who desire to walk faithfully with Jesus in the real world.
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