InterVarsity World Changers

How does ballet, tap, and Memphis Jookin provide opportunities to change the world? Matthew Best (University of Tennessee in Knoxville) would say that the possibilities are endless. Shortly after graduating college, Matthew caught a vision for seeing kids' lives changed by changing their environment. And as the Executive Director (and former student) of the New Ballet Ensemble and School, he recog...

Sylvester Stallone. Katherine Heigl. Jason Bateman. Just a few of the Hollywood superstars this week's guest has rubbed shoulders with.  Join us this week as Jon and Jen Howell (Northwestern University Greek IV alumna) chat about what it's like integrating a prophetic gift with Hollywood script writing. Whether it's sharing a hopeful word from the Lord or kickstarting the "Hollywood Tithe", Jen ha...

Enjoy a special episode made in collaboration with Love Thy Neighborhood exploring the life and influence of InterVarsity alumnus, Pastor Tim Keller.  In memory of his passing on May 19, 2023, this episode chronicles Tim Keller's formative experiences as a student with InterVarsity at Bucknell University, his extraordinarily influential ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York, and eve...

Most of us have heard a sermon or read a book by well-known author and pastor Tim Keller. But how did Tim Keller become the well-known author and pastor? One of those places was InterVarsity.  From manuscript Bible studies to lordship talks to stuffing into a VW with 19 of his closest friends, the extraordinarily influential pastor, Tim Keller, was shaped by his formative experiences with InterVar...

What would you do if God said, "I want you to go tell your boss to forgive their spouse... And tell them I sent you." Our guest this month happens to know exactly what this is like... Whether praying on his own, asking colleagues for their "three most important nouns", or sharing a Word from God with a high-level executive, Kyle Campbell (UNC Wilmington Alumnus) has seen Jesus move powerfully thro...

On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we're joined by Curtis Chang, Harvard alumnus and founder of Redeeming Babel. Curtis and Jon discuss the world-changing impact of Redeeming Babel as it seeks to shape Christians in their ability to engage with anxiety, organizations, and politics in biblically-faithful ways. STAY IN TOUCH WITH CURTIS CHANG & REDEEMING BABEL Redeeming Babel The Af...

On today's episode, we’re talking with Brett and Rachael Dixon, alumni from the Colorado School of Mines. The Dixons are changing the world with a vision for planting, growing, and multiplying small groups at work so that thousands of friends and coworkers can meet Jesus! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy The Dixons’ story! PRAY FOR… The light of Jesus to be seen clearly at Brett's workplace Nightshi...

Today, Jon is joined by Grammy Award-Winning musician and singer/songwriter Maryanne J. George. And as you may imagine, MJ is changing the world through music. Whether through her solo album “Not Just Stories” or during her time as a vocalist with Grammy-winning worship band, Maverick City Music, MJ’s ministry has encouraged millions of listeners in their walk with Jesus. Thanks for tuning in and...

Today, Jon chats with Matthew Quan and his world-changer journey on staff with InterVarsity Link. Together, Matthew and his colleagues seek to "engage college students with Jesus Christ by serving globally under local leadership, to meet local needs, using local means ( link.intervarsity.org )." Thanks for tuning in and enjoy Matthew’s story! ( NOTE: This is the fourth of 5 episodes being released...

Enjoy today's conversation as Jon chat's with South Dakota State University Alumna, Leah Biorn. Leah shares about her family's journey with foster care and the world-changing impact this ministry is having on local children and their broader community in Yankton, SD. ( NOTE: This is the third of 5 episodes being released in January. After the 10th, a new episode will drop on the second Wednesday o...

On today's episode, we're connecting with Dr. Patty Pell, Assistant Professor of Theology, Justice, and Advocacy at Denver Seminary and Executive Director of The Gospel Initiative. Dr. Pell shares with Jon about God's world-changing work through the Gospel Initiative and its ongoing efforts to "support the Church’s mission in creating a compelling, compassionate, and credible gospel presence in co...

Welcome to the debut episode of InterVarsity World Changers! We're here to celebrate stories of God's world-changing work through InterVarsity alumni like YOU! To kick off this new podcast, we're talking with Jason "Smiley" Abrams about the Andy Abrams Foundation. Inspired by his father's ministry to low-income first-time homeowners, Smiley started the Andy Abrams Foundation in an effort to "estab...

Welcome to InterVarsity World Changers! This podcast exists to celebrate the world-changing work that God is doing in and through InterVarsity alumni like YOU! In this introductory episode, you'll learn more about what defines an InterVarsity World Changer, what kind of guests you'll get to hear from, and when you can expect to start hearing episodes. PLUS you'll get to hear a short preview from o...

We all know that everyone wants to change the world. But what does it mean to be a world changer? During our time in InterVarsity, we learn that a World Changer is defined by a life committed to loving God, his Word, his people, and his purposes. Through the InterVarsity World Changers podcast, we are celebrating stories of God's world-changing work in and through alumni like you. These stories wi...