InterVarsity World Changers

The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team
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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!

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Writing About Life, Living Out Faith with Gene Luen Yang (E37)

    Gene Yang started his artistic journey at the age of two. But in the fifth grade, he encountered something that changed his life forever...  A comic book. While perusing the spinner racks at his local bookstore, Gene spotted DC Comics Presents: Number 57, Starring Superman and the Atomic Knight. With his mother's blessing, he purchased his first comic. An obsession began and his artistic journey took on a new direction. A second encounter transformed Gene in a powerful new way. Although he'd grown up in a faithful family, it wasn't until his freshman year at an InterVarsity fall conference that Gene had an intimate encounter with God and began following Jesus. As this new relationship bloomed, so did his desire to incorporate his faith into his artistry. Inspired by one professor's advice to write about his life and live out his faith, Gene has since found creative ways to follow and share Jesus as he pens new storylines for famous comic book series like Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even his childhood inspiration, Superman. *"Cartoon Gene" portrait created by Gene Luen Yang and used with permission.* RELATED EPISODE(S) Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New (E20) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH WITH GENE Visit Gene's WebsiteSTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  2. Jul 8 ·  Video

    Landing on the Frontlines of Anti-Trafficking with Natasha Paradeshi (E36)

    After discovering her passion for fighting human trafficking at Urbana 06, Natasha Paradeshi was confident she knew exactly where God was leading. The path seemed obvious: become a lawyer, move to India, and work with International Justice Mission. But that wasn't the path God had in mind. She struggled with the LSAT and her dream job with IJM never materialized. What followed was an unexpected journey of entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and faith-filled innovation that led to launching The Landing, a groundbreaking ministry serving survivors of human trafficking. Enjoy Natasha's story! RELATED EPISODE Speaking Up for the Poor with Troy Anderson (E26) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeExplore The Landing STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  3. Jun 10 ·  Video

    Following Jesus When My Family Said No with Priyanka Patel (E35)

    "You've been bewitched!"  Priyanka Patel's relationship with her family changed forever in a single conversation. As she stood in the parking lot explaining that she'd become a Christian, Priyanka understood what singular devotion to Jesus might cost as a child from a devout Hindu family. But was he worth it? Thankfully, the community she'd developed through OneWay, InterVarsity's South Asian chapter at UT Austin, was there to help her navigate the difficult road ahead. And years later, Priyanka would have the chance to encourage another young student asking the same question she once asked: Is following Jesus worth the cost? Enjoy Priyanka's story. RELATED EPISODE Kyle Campbell and Risky Corporate Evangelism (E8) - Apple, SpotifySTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  4. May 13 ·  Video

    Standing with Immigrants and Refugees with Amy Lee (E34)

    In 2015, Cal Berkeley Alumna, Amy Lee, co-founded Jubilee Immigration Advocates to provide legal representation for immigrants and their families in San Francisco. Her work with Jubilee is deeply rooted in the invitation she received from the Lord at the end of her summer with InterVarsity's Oakland Urban Project: "Surrender your pursuit of the American dream and dedicate your life to serving those living on the margins." Since that moment, her life and legal practice have been expressions of God's ongoing work of justice, restoration, and wholeness in the world. RELATED EPISODE Bringing Economic Stability to Low-Income Communities with Chiquita Jackson (E29) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeRESOURCES Jubilee Immigration AdvocatesSTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  5. Apr 8 ·  Video

    Investing in Eternity with Michael Lopez (E33)

    What does "investing in eternity" look like?  For Michael Lopez, two pivotal moments began shaping the way he would answers that question for the rest of his life. The first, a high school economics course that shifted his college trajectory from Caltech to Harvard. The second, the day he met InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Not only did Michael have a growing fascination in the science of resource allocation, he was also being developed as a faithful servant of the Master of those resources. For Michael, investing in eternity is a way of life; a joyful calling. It's advising his clients at Sage Stone Wealth Management as they make ethical investment decisions that align with their own deeply held convictions. It's supporting InterVarsity staff to further God's work on college campuses and universities. It's discipling college seniors in financial stewardship and raising up the next generation of faithful servants. Enjoy Michael's story! RELATED EPISODE The Intersection of Money and Mental Health with Shang Saavedra (E18) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  6. Mar 11 ·  Video

    "And the Grammy Goes to..." with Philip Sheegog (E32)

    On February 1, 2026, InterVarsity Alumnus Philip Sheegog stood alongside his creative partner and bandmate, Jonathan Miron, and gave his acceptance speech in front of a crowded theater. Their string duo, Arkai, had just won the Grammy for 2025's Best Contemporary Instrumental Album; a crowning achievement for any musician. And as he continues to hold his calling with open hands, this Grammy win and all that follows is a crown Philip chooses to lay down in worship at the feet of Jesus. Enjoy Philip's story as he reflects on his journey with Arkai, his Grammy win, and his transformational experience with InterVarsity through Juilliard Christian Fellowship! (Episode artwork photo credit: Shervin Lainez) RELATED EPISODE(S) Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New with Andy Mineo (E20) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeMORE FROM PHILIP SHEEGOG Enjoy the Grammy-winning album BrightsideFollow Arkai on InstagramPeruse Arkai's websiteSTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  7. Feb 11 ·  Video

    Getting Clear About Life and Ministry with Buck Rogers (E31)

    Clarity can be elusive. Sometimes next steps are hard to discern. That's why the ability to coach others through the complexities of life and ministry has been such an important skillset for InterVarsity Alumnus, Buck Rogers. Whether its with a church, a ministry team, or a ministry leader, Buck's vision to help them take next steps starts with clarifying what's most important in life and ministry. And it was during his time as a student with InterVarsity at Lafayette College that God started to orient the next 40 years of Buck's life toward a ministry of clarity. Tap here for more information about Buck and Empower Clarity. RELATED EPISODE 30 Years and Counting: Answering the Call to Campus with Tom Lin (Ep 30) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeSTAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

  8. Jan 14 ·  Video

    30 Years and Counting: Answering the Call to Campus with Tom Lin (Ep 30)

    From campus, to the marketplace, to Mongolia, and back again, Tom Lin has partnered with God’s world-changing work for more than 30 years. But even as the context changed, the calling remained the same: to love and serve students and faculty on every corner of every campus. For the last 10 years, that calling has been carried out as President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. And Tom has uniquely applied his experience as an InterVarsity alumnus to cultivate ministry on campuses across the country and to partner with God in his world-changing work. Enjoy Tom's story! MORE WORLD CHANGER STORIES When 100 Greek Students Say "YES!" to Jesus with Kristen Dalton (YouTube, Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspodSubscribe, rate, & review: Apple, Spotify, YouTubeVisit our WebsiteSupport more InterVarsity World Changer stories!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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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!

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  • Creator
    The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
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    Clean
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    © 2026 The InterVarsity Alumni Relations Team