InterVarsity World Changers

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 even gives a few heartwarming glimpses inside his personal life.

FULL INTERVIEW WITH JANET & DIETRICH (Apple, Spotify)

Love Thy Neighborhood (Apple, Spotify)

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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 InterVarsity at Bucknell University.

On this episode of InterVarsity World Changers, we sit down with alumni Janet Essig and Dietrich Gruen as they share stories about their friend, InterVarsity chapter-mate, and world changer, Tim Keller.

“WHERE THE GOSPEL MEETS TIM KELLER”

• On InterVarsity World Changers (Apple, Spotify)
• On Love Thy Neighborhood (Apple, Spotify)

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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 through moments of risky evangelism in his corporate work setting.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH KYLE

• LinkedIn

PRAY FOR KYLE...

• As he continues to engage with coworkers through scripture study and evangelism
• As he continues the work of reconciling traumatic experiences of his past through therapy and with his family

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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 After Party

PRAY FOR…

• Curtis to find and develop his own formational communities
• The After Party and its reception in the Evangelical and broader Christian world

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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
• Nightshift Bible study leaders
• The right format for communicating with their entire facility
• Rachael as she supports Brett and the team offsite
• Others who are being impacted by these studies

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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 enjoy MJ’s story!

(NOTE: This is the last of 5 episodes being released in January. After today, a new episode will drop on the second Wednesday of each month)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH MJ

• MJ's Website
• Follow on Instagram
• Listen on Spotify

PRAY FOR MJ

• For clarity in MJ's next steps as she continues to follow Jesus and seeks to love him well

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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 in January. After the 10th, a new episode will drop on the second Wednesday of each month)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH MATTHEW & LINK

• Learn more about InterVarsity Link HERE
• Follow on Instagram HERE

PRAY FOR INTERVARSITY LINK

• For 15 people to say yes to Link Staff each year moving forward
• For alumni and Link Staff to say yes to Jesus and stay engaged with his word

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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 of each month)

LEARN MORE ABOUT FOSTER CARE

• HERE if you're in South Dakota
• Learn more about WRAP HERE

PRAY FOR LEAH

• For more people to say yes to foster care in South Dakota and across the country
• For Leah's family to remain united in this vision

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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 contemporary society (denverseminary.edu)."

(NOTE: This is the second of 5 episodes being released in January. After the 10th, a new episode will drop on the second Wednesday of each month)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH DR. PELL

• Connect with Dr. Pell HERE
• Learn more about the Gospel Initiative HERE

PRAY FOR DR. PELL

• For wisdom to know how to engage the right audiences well

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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 "establish a transformative discipleship house that will serve as a beacon of growth, learning, and community (andyabramsfoundation.org)."

Enjoy Smiley's story about following Jesus into a vision for ministry that's still under construction.

(NOTE: This is the first of 5 episodes being released in January. After the 10th, a new episode will drop on the second Wednesday of each month)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH SMILEY

• Check out the Andy Abrams Foundation website
• Check out Smiley's website
• Follow Smiley on Instagram

PRAY FOR SMILEY

• Balancing wisdom and strategy as a visionary who’s waiting to see this dream come to fruition
• Whole-life balance as Smiley continues both his full-time work with InterVarsity and developing the Andy Abrams Foundation
• Partners for continued construction of the discipleship house

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