InterVarsity World Changers

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 thoughtfully navigating the modern music industry while engaging others artists and the broader culture as a follower of Jesus.

Enjoy Andy's story!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH ANDY

• Red Room (Freestyle) Music Video
• Website
• @andymineo

PRAY FOR ANDY

• For his music and other projects to serve, encourage, and inspire others and represent Jesus well
• As he and his wife welcome their son and the many transitions that come along with parenthood

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTube
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 Business. As a Career Advisor, Will is dispensing hope, encouragement, and life direction to hundreds of students each semester as they discern their calling in the world of business.

Enjoy Will's story!

RELATED EPISODE

• E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)

PRAY FOR WILL

• That God would be providing clear direction for the students Will's working with.
• That Will would get to have an eternal impact on the lives of these students.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTube
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 expertise in the interaction of mental and financial health. We’re going to hear more about her personal financial journey, the way she’s helping others pursue financial health, and about her new book: Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money. 

Thanks for tuning in and enjoy Shang’s story!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH SHANG

• Save My Cents
• Pre-order your copy of Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money
• @savemycents

PRAY FOR SHANG

• That money would not be an idol as she works with it every day
• That lives would be transformed through her work

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTube
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 beautiful children's book that is pointing people of all ages to Jesus.

Purchase Your Copy of The Deliverer Has Come HERE

PRAY FOR:

• Sarah to continue to having opportunities to write and teach theology that benefits the Church
• Sarah & Shin to follow God wherever he leads in the next season of life

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 local artisans. After graduation and a few strategic internships, Tatiana returned to her home in Colombia and started Zuahaza; a social enterprise built on ethical business practices, authentic Colombian craftwork, and a dedication to sisterhood.

Enjoy Tatiana's (and Zuahaza's) story!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH ZUAHAZA

• Follow Zuahaza on Instagram
• Check out Zuahaza's website
• Use discount code ZUAHAZAIV for 15% off you order!

SHOP OTHER INTERVARSITY ALUMNI BUSINESSES HERE

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

“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 follow Jesus in that context?

Whether you have a clear vision for these things, or still need help discerning them, there’s a resource to help you. The Ambition conference is a carefully crafted spiritual environment where you can encounter Jesus, get personalized coaching, and be equipped to start something new.

Eric Rafferty, InterVarsity’s Associate National Director of Planting and Program Director of the Ambition conference, joins for this episode to share how Ambition is the perfect place to get away, enjoy the InterVarsity conference atmosphere that every alum misses, and receive contextualized preparation for following Jesus where he’s called you in this season of life.

RESOURCES

• Learn more about Ambition and register HERE!
• Reviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God (Book)

RELATED EPISODE(S)

• E13: Magdalene Kwakye: Reserved Introvert & Bold Advocate (Apple, Spotify)
• E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify)
• E3: Leah Biorn and Local Foster Care (Apple, Spotify)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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... Christine had breast cancer.

On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, Christine Boye (Northwestern University Alumna) shares about carrying her third child while battling cancer and about being carried by a faithful God while navigating a complicated health journey.

PRAY FOR CHRISTINE

• For Christine's faithfulness and trust in Jesus through this journey
• For Christine's complete healing and her dream of being a grandmother someday
• For Christine's family to experience abundant joy, time, and memory-making together

AN UPDATE ABOUT CHRISTINE

Alumni, we are sad to share that Christine Boye passed on February 12, 2025 after a six-year journey with cancer. We grieve that she did not realize her dream of becoming a grandmother. But we rejoice that she knew Jesus and that her life was a vibrant example of trusting in God's faithfulness, even through an extremely difficult time. Please pray for her husband, Paul, and their children as they continue to mourn the loss of their wife and mother and as they continue follow and lean on Jesus in this season. If you would like to express your condolences, please reach out to us on Instagram and we will pass them along to the family.

It was an honor to meet Christine and to share her story. Thank you, Jesus, for this world changer's example to all of us.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 describes herself as shy and reserved, those traits don't hold her back from lending a strong, compassionate voice as an advocate for children and adolescents in a school setting.

PRAY FOR MAGGIE

• To be courageous as she trusts in the Lord to accomplish his work, even in the places she feels uncertain or anxious

REGISTER FOR THE IV ALUMNI RETREAT

• Learn more and register HERE!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify

Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 recognizes dance as an opportunity to do exactly that. Regardless of their ability to pay, the school provides them them with access to the arts, mentorship, tutoring, and a skillset that will help them excel in college.

Matthew is also consulting with BCM about the upcoming alumni reunion in Atlanta! Listen to the end for more info about the conference and how to register.

Enjoy Matthew's story!

RECOURCES

• Register for the BCM Alumni Reunion HERE
• Learn more about the New Ballet Ensemble and School HERE

PRAY FOR MATTHEW

• Pray for ongoing support raising and provision of resources for New Ballet
• Pray for Matthew and his family as they continue to settle and adjust after moving back to Memphis
• Pray for the Bests to find a church home in Memphis

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!

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 has some fascinating stories of what it looks like to follow Jesus among the stars.

PRAY FOR JEN...

• To hear the Lord's leading and respond with obedience
• To know the Lord's protection as she continues to navigate her Hollywood context

LEARN MORE ABOUT...

• The Hollywood Tithe

RELATED EPISODES

• E8: Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (Apple, Spotify)
• E6: The Dixons and Planting Small Groups at Work (Apple, Spotify)

SUPPORT INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Help us raise $50,000 to continue sharing World Changer stories like Jen's!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS

• Socials: @ivworldchangerspod
• Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify
• Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories!