We've got some exciting news to share—we’re introducing a new voice and a fresh perspective to season 5. Welcome to the next host of The Disrupters, Kaitlyn Schiess!

Before we jump headfirst into all the exciting things this season has in store, let's take a moment to reflect on our journey so far. We deeply appreciate the work of our former host of seasons 3 and 4, Nancy Wang Yuen, who enriched The Disrupters with her unique perspective and thought-provoking conversations. In this transition episode, Nancy officially hands the baton to Kaitlyn, and they offer a sneak peek into what to expect from season 5.

Continuing the hallmark theme of disruption that characterizes The Disrupters, this season we are approaching the theme by asking how people of faith are to pursue disruption of themselves in order for the church, world, and culture to change for better. Through the shared insights of Kaitlyn and her guests, we'll be peeling back layers to uncover the underlying factors within ourselves that contribute to political dysfunction and cultural shifts.

So, mark your calendars for October 16, 2023 and get ready to embark on this new chapter of The Disrupters. Engage with us, challenge us, and let's continue our tradition of compelling conversations and disruptions that lead to a greater flourishing.

In this episode, we highlight the following themes:

• The future of The Disrupters and what Season 5 holds
• Kaitlyn’s expectations and aspirations for the new season
• Nancy's journey with The Disrupters and reflections on her time as host

About the Host:

Kaitlyn Schiess is a writer, author, and doctoral student enrolled at Duke Divinity School, where she is pursuing studies in political theology, ethics, and biblical interpretation. She attained her ThM in systematic theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in the year 2021. One of her notable works is The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, (InterVarsity Press, September 2020). Her writings on theology, politics, and culture have been featured in various publications, including Christianity Today, The New York Times, Christ and Pop Culture, CT Women, RELEVANT, Sojourners, Fathom, and the Christian Research Journal.

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00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Nancy's Reflections and Handoff

01:40 - Nancy's podcasting approach & thoughts on Kaitlyn

03:56 - What to expect in season 5

06:07 - Continuity and evolution of The Disrupters podcast

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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