InterVarsity World Changers
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 will encourage and inspire you as you join God in your context and continue your own journey as a world changer. Go change that world, Alumni!
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
E26: Speaking Up for the Poor with Troy Anderson
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we're joined by Troy Anderson, founder and International Director of Speak Up for the Poor. And Troy and his colleagues are changing the world as they …
E25: When the Food Network Calls with Jessie Thomas
InterVarsity Alumna Jessie Thomas had no idea that her love for food and hospitality would open so many doors: personal chef, cooking on local television, hanging out with Cookie Monster (to name a f…
E24: Delivering Spiritual Wei Mei During COVID Lockdown with "Harvest"
As a student with InterVarsity, "Harvest" (name changed for our guest's safety) knew she was called to overseas missions work. Twenty years later, "Harvest" found herself carrying out creative underg…
E23: When 100 Greek Students Say "YES!" to Jesus with Kristen Dalton
In April of 2025, at an all-Greek gathering, Kristen Dalton watched more than 100 Indiana University sorority and fraternity students say "Yes!' to an invitation to follow Jesus. In this episode of I…
E22: From Every Corner of Campus to Every City and Workplace with Mac Pier and Roy Tinklenberg
From South Dakota to Urbana to the world and the workplace.
That's what partnering with God in his world-changing work looks like for InterVarsity Alumni Mac Pier and Roy Tinklenberg. After becoming …
E21: Ann Hall: Seeing Miracles in the Operating Room
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we’re talking with Ann Hall. Ann is a Drake University alumna and a Physician Assistant in cardiac and vascular surgery in Omaha, Nebraska. She’s carin…
E20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we sit down with City College of New York alumnus, Andy Mineo! Andy is changing the world as a talented artist, musician, and entrepreneur. He’s though…
E19: Will Scheopner: Leading with Hope in the College of Business
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we’re talking with Will Scheopner, a University of Nebraska Omaha alumnus. And Will is changing the world one student at a time in UNO’s College of Bus…
E18: Shang Saavedra: The Intersection of Money and Mental Health
On this episode, we’re talking with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents, an alumna from Harvard and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. And Shang is changing the world through her experti…
E17: Sarah Shin & Shin Maeng: The Deliverer Has Come
On this episode, we're chatting with Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng, creators of The Deliverer Has Come. Enjoy the origin story of their creative collaborations and how those early moments led to a beauti…
E16: Tatiana Ordoñez: Culture, Craftswomen, and Colombia
During a class trip to the Republic of Türkiye during her Junior year of college, Tatiana Ordoñez had a life-changing encounter: an introduction to NGOs dedicated to preserving culture by empowering …
E15: Eric Rafferty & Ambition: Planting with Partners. Empowered by the Spirit.
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…” (Rom. 15:20)
What is your ambition? Where has God given you spiritual influence? What does it look like to faithfully …
E14: Christine Boye: Navigating Cancer With a Faithful God
In 2019, Christine and her husband received amazing news: she was pregnant with their third child. However, the joy of this news was blunted by another diagnosis received just five days earlier... Ch…
E13: Magdalene Kwakye: Reserved Introvert & Bold Advocate
On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we're chatting with Clark University alumna, Magdalene Kwakye. And Maggie is changing the world with Jesus as a clinical social worker. While she descr…
E12: Matthew Best & Seeking Shalom Through Dance
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 grad…
E11: Jen Howell and Hollywood Script Writing
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 Universit…
E10: Where the Gospel Meets Tim Keller with Love Thy Neighborhood
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 ep…
E9: Tim Keller and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
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 ma…
E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism
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 …