The Greek & Christian Podcast

SEASON FINALE. This week, Alison talks with Dusty, Alpha Tau Omega alumnus, about how to take what we've learned from this season and put it into a plan going forward. Dusty shares practical tips and a helpful challenge.

How do you feel when you hear the word "evangelism"? Anxious? Uncomfortable? Excited? Ashley, Phi Mu alumna from Purdue, talks with Alison about why sharing your faith is a crucial practice to grow closer to God.

Alison is joined by Jen, Kappa Delta alumna and creator of Simply College- a digital resource for college students. Jen & Alison talk about simplicity and why it might be the most critical lifestyle choice to help us grow in our faith.

John, Sigma Nu alum from Clemson, shares how God met him in his fraternity.

Can't we just do this whole "Jesus thing" alone? Or do we actually need other people to grow in our relationship with God? Alison talks with Matt, Delta Upsilon alumnus, about why Christian community matters.

Alison talks with Brooke, Alpha Chi Omega, about how journaling can help us grow in our relationship with God. Whether you like putting pen to paper or not, you'll be surprised at how you can connect with God through this practice.

Is the Bible really God's Word? And is it relevant to us today? Alison is joined by Alli, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna, to talk about how the Bible can help us grow in our relationship with God.

Prayer is one of the conduits through which we develop our relationship with God- so what is it and how do we do it? Alison is joined again by Greek IV National Director, Brian Mann, to talk about communicating with God.

Yay for our Season 8 premiere! This season is all about our relationship with God- how do we have a real and impactful relationship with God in the midst of our Greek experience. Alison is joined by Greek IV National Director, Brian Mann (Delta Upsilon).

How do we deal with the shame we might feel around sex? Or what about our fears of intimacy or lack of experience? Kristen Miele, Greek IV's unofficial sex educator, joins us again to talk all about dealing with our shame and fears about sex.

What is God's purpose for marriage? What if we carry fears about intimacy & commitment? Alison is joined by Mindy & Bill Meier (Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta) to talk about God's design for marriage. 

What does God think of porn? Why are we so drawn to porn and why is it so hard to stop consuming it? Kristen Miele, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna & Greek IV's unofficial "sex educator" shares what makes porn so addicting and how we can break free. 

Alison & Gabe are joined by Jon, Theta Xi alumnus from the University of Illinois, to talk about body image. How does body image connect with sex & relationships. And what exactly does it mean to have a healthy body image?

CW: Sexual assault

Check out pt. 2 of our episodes on sexual assault. Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares how you can care for a brother or sister who has experienced sexual assault.

CW: Sexual assault

Check out pt. 1 of our episodes on sexual assault. Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares what God thinks about sexual assault and why Christians should care.

Hooking up, friends with benefits, a fling. Whatever you call it, it's a big deal in Greek Life. Where is God at in the midst of hook up culture? How do we navigate dating in a way that honors God? Michelle Lindsay, Delta Zeta alumna from Arizona State shares her story about hooking up in Greek life and how you can connect with God in the midst of it.

What's God's purpose for sex? How does he want us to think about sex? Join us for the season 7 premier as we talk with Mindy Meier, Alpha Chi Omega alumna from the University of Illinois and author of Sex & Dating.

To order Sex & Dating, click here.

Catherine, Pi Beta Phi alumna, shares her thoughts from John 21:1-14.

Ok, so you've started a Bible study. But how do you keep it going? This week's topic is all about leaving a legacy. Alison is joined by Steve, Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumnus and Greek IV national leader. 

CW: death, hazing, sexual assault & trauma

Sadly, crises happen in Greek life. Whether it's the death of a brother or sister or a scandal involving hazing or sexual assault, how can we be prepared to lead spiritually? Alison is joined by John to talk with Brian Mann, National Director of GreekIV about how we can lead in crisis.

Watch the video recording of Alison's conversation with Payton, Delta Gamma at the University of Iowa. 

This week, Alison talks with Payton, a Delta Gamma at the University of Iowa. Payton shares about starting a Bible study in her sorority and what it's like being Greek at the University of Iowa.

This week, Alison talks to Carson, Chapter President of Delta Tau Delta at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Through a convo with his big brother, Carson started asking hard conversations about God. 

This week, Alison has a new cohost! The always-amazing Melissa McCormick (Kappa Alpha Theta, SDSU) joins Alison to talk with Brooke Pland, Alpha Chi Omega alumna from UC Santa Barbara. Brooke shares about her journey with mental health and how we can trust God in our lowest moments.

This week, Alison talks with Kirsten, a Chi Omega at Purdue. Kirsten shares how she stumbled upon Greek IV through a random google search and how her sisterhood helped her to thrive in her faith.

This week, Alison talks with Lauren Szuman, Delta Gamma alumna from the University of Hartford. Lauren shares how God helped her to deal with her fears of rejection when she started Greek IV as a student.

This week, Alison talks with Maddie, member of Kappa Alpha Theta at James Madison University.

Alison & Mark are joined by Eric Maitlen, Acacia alumnus from Indiana University. Eric shares about how he felt unqualified & disqualified to lead because of his past actions. Listen to hear how God met Eric and showed him that he was worthy to lead.

This week Alison talks with Hank to hear what it's like being Greek & Christian at San Diego State.

This week, Alison welcomes Mark, Delta Upsilon alum & Greek IV staff to talk about success & failure. How does God define successful leadership? What does it mean to fail? 

This week, Alison talks with Anna, ZTA at ISU about how she's thrived in her faith in her sorority.

For many, leadership is what draws people to the Greek system. Greeks are natural leaders- when 85% of Fortune 500 Executives, 76% of the Congress & Senate & 80% of all campus leaders are members of the Greek system you know that Greeks understand the secret sauce of leadership. 

But what about spiritual leadership? What does it look like to be a spiritual leader in my chapter? John & Alison will be exploring this topic and offering their insights into how God defines leadership.

Check out this week's devotional on Luke 10 read by Steph, Delta Gamma alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on Colossians read by Emily, Alpha Delta Pi alumna.

For the season Advent, check out this devotional from Romans 13 read by Alison, Pi Beta Phi alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on 1 Samuel 3 read by Katie, Zeta Tau Alpha alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on The Lord's Prayer read by Katie, Zeta Tau Alpha alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on Matthew 6 read by Ariana, Sigma Alpha Omega alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on Matthew 26 read by Christa, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna.

Check out this week's devotional on Romans 8 read by Dusty, Alpha Tau Omega alumnus.

For the next few months, we'll be releasing a weekly devotional from our ebook "Greek & Christian"

Check out this devotional on John 1 read by Mark, Delta Upsilon.

This week, Mark is back as a guest host! Mark and Alison talk with Mitchell, Beta Theta Pi alumnus and sexual assault advocate. Mitchell shares practical tips and encouragement for how men can prevent sexual assault.

Join Alison and guest host Mark as they talk about Sexual Assault. Alison, in addition to being our host, is a certified Rape Crisis Counselor. She goes over God's care for survivors and heart for justice. And she talks about how you can support your friends who are survivors of sexual assault.

Part 1 Pledge/New Member/Neo Focus: Alison & John give practical tips on how to thrive in your faith when you're pledging a fraternity/sorority.

John & Alison talk with Sam, member of the Asian Interest fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc. Learn more about the NAPA & MGC rush experience!

This week, Alison talks with Kimberly, a member of the historically black Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Learn more about the NPHC intake experience!

This week, Alison & Guest Host Becky talk with Matt, member of Delta Upsilon. Learn more about the IFC recruitment process!

This week, Cassie Little, founder of Her Sorority Journey, joins in to talk all about the National Panhellenic Conference recruitment process. Cassie, a Sigma Kappa alumna, served in multiple leadership roles as a student and worked for Sigma Kappa after graduation. Now, Cassie leads a virtual educational platform called Her Sorority Journey and serves as a keynote speaker to sororities across the country. It's an understatement to say that Cassie is a sorority recruitment expert!

NEW SEASON! Join John & Alison as they discuss all the ins & outs of fraternity & sorority recruitment. Whether you're a potential new member or an active, listen in for encouragement and advice on how to thrive in your faith during recruitment.

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide is discussed in today's episode.

This week, John & Alison are joined by the amazing York Moore. York is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a Divine Nine fraternity. York shares about his experience of coming to college as an atheist and finding God through his fraternity. 

This week, John & Alison talk with guest, Toni McEwan. Toni is a Kappa Alpha Theta Alum and is the Global HR Leader for Corteva Agriscience. She's basically a big deal. Toni shares about her experiences as a Theta and how she navigated Greek life when things got tense.

In the season 4 premiere, Jmack & Alison share funny stories from their undergrad days and pose the questions, "How do our Greek values align with our Christian values?" and "What do we do when they diverge?"

National Director of Greek InterVarsity, Brian Mann, joins Alison & John to talk about what real brotherhood/sisterhood looks like in this season. You'll be surprised, challenged, encouraged and motivated by his words!

Guest, Brian Mann, Delta Upsilon alumnus

We briefly discussed the feeling of anxiety. Alison clarified that feeling anxious is not necessarily the same as having an anxiety disorder. If you need support or help with your mental health, please reach out to one of these resources:

This week John & Alison answer your questions and get practical. How do I grow in my ethnicity? How do I respond to racist comments/actions in my chapter? How do I make real change in my chapter?

Resources mentioned:

Alison & John talk with Gary, Phi Beta Sigma Inc. alumnus and Becky, Sigma Phi Omega alumna. Gary & Becky share their thoughts on the abolish Greek life movement as well as offer challenging words to Greek students from all councils.

Submit your questions for the Q&A episode:

John & Alison have an honest conversation with Dusty, a white fraternity alumnus from UNC-Chapel Hill. Dusty offers some practical steps on how to grow in our ethnic identities and how to challenge racism in our Greek chapters.

Make sure to submit your questions for our Q&A episode in 2 weeks.

This week, John & Alison talk about the history of Greek life, both the good and the bad. Then they talk about God's heart for ethnicity and culture and how the Bible denounces racism.

Alison talks with Ashley Zabriskie, Greek IV staff & master's student in counseling. Ashley is passionate about helping people to "grieve well" and process their losses. 

Guest: Ashley Zabriskie, Kappa Delta alumna

How do we connect with Christian community when campus is closed and we are social distancing? Alison talks with Lauren, Chi Omega alumna, about how to have meaningful community in this time of distance.

To connect with us, email us at greek@intervarsity.org

This week, Alison talks with Sarah, a Greek IV staff in Indiana and an alumna of Delta Gamma.

This week, Alison talks with Mason, a Pike at Louisiana State University, about how he's connecting with God through Scripture.

Guest:

Mason, Pi Kappa Alpha

When all our structures and rhythms of Greek life & campus are gone, how do we function? How do we thrive spiritually? Join Alison as she talks with Greeks about how they are connecting to God through prayer.

Guests:

Tyler Riffe, Assistant National Director of Greek InterVarsity, Alpha Kappa Lambda alumnus

Mia, sophomore at East Carolina University, member of Alpha Omicron Pi

Tyler's practical tips on prayer:

1. Figure out your barriers to prayer

2. Adopt an attitude of praying continuously throughout your day

3. Set aside a dedicated time and space to pray each day

When campus closed, Sorority Bible Study Leader Savanna was discouraged. How would her and her sisters keep growing in their faith? Hear her story of how she continued to lead her Chi Omega Bible study despite campus shutting down.

Share your story with us! Email us at greek@intervarsity.org

Our universities are closed. Maybe we've lost our jobs. And now we're stuck at home. In this special episode, Alison talks with Melissa & Dusty about how we can respond to this unique moment in history.

GUESTS:

Melissa McCormick, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna & Greek IV staff at SDSU. Melissa is also a licensed therapist specializing in trauma & eating disorders.

Dusty Harrison, Alpha Tau Omega alumnus & Greek IV staff for North & South Carolina. Dusty is a veteran campus minister who has served with Greek IV for almost 15 years.

To find a therapist by zipcode:

It's the first month of school and you know that every single fraternity- whether at their house or off-site- is throwing a party every weekend. We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about all the things you might encounter at a party. From jungle juice to making out with strangers, we'll cover it.  This week is all about what we do before we go out- how we see ourselves, how we want others to see us. 

Alison & John welcome Melissa McCormick, Kappa Alpha Theta alumna & Greek IV staff at San Diego State University. Mel is also a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in trauma & eating disorders.

Resources Mel mentions: