Story Central
By Adam Leong
Story CentralNov 10, 2021
"InterVarsity Shaped Who I Am..." (With Cesar Duran - Alumni)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we're joined by IV alum and ministry partner, Cesar Duran. Cesar talks about growing up as a Mexican American son of a pastor in small town Nebraska and how InterVarsity helped him discover and develop his ethnic identity.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
"Those who know the why can endure all the how..." (With Dr. Jane Zhao)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we're joined by Professor, Dr. Jane Zhao. Dr. Zhao talks about how she came to faith, how God has always led her to the right place, and how knowing the "why" is more important than learning the "how".
If you'd like to read Dr. Zhao's testimony, you can do so here.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
"The World Is Not As It Should Be" (with Katie Gresham)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we're joined by IV alum and ministry partner, Katie Gresham. Katie talks about growing up with eyes to see how the world around her and how it led her to start a non-profit empowering women around the world.
Learn more about Katie's non-profit, Under The Same Tree, at their website:
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
You can follow us on Instagram: @storycentralregion and Facebook: Story Central Podcast
To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Learn more about Under The Same Tree at their website:
https://underthesametree.com
"Do You Have A Card That Says You're a Christian?" (with Ruth Watt)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we're joined by IV alum, ministry partner, volunteer, "Mama" Ruth Watt. Ruth talks about how InterVarsity community in college changed her life, what it's like to be a cooler older generation to students, shares an amazing story about sharing Jesus during the pandemic.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
You can follow us on Instagram: @storycentralregion and Facebook: Story Central Podcast
To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
"Some People Have Never Met a Professional Philosopher..." (with Andrew Moon)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we're joined by IV alum, ministry partner, former volunteer staff, professor, professional philosopher, and Adam's former roommate, Andrew Moon. Andrew talks about how InterVarsity helped him grow in college, how important philosophy is to today's Christian, and a few embarrassing stories of living with Adam.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
"Discipleship is Apprenticeship to Jesus..." (with Megan Koch)
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we are joined by InterVarsity alumni, former staff, and current church planted, Megan Koch. We talk about planting a church during COVID, the things she learned in InterVarsity, and how much she loves college students.
If you live in the Des Moines area and want to help with tutoring elementary school children, go to https://riseupdsm.org for more information.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
You can follow us on Instagram: @storycentralregion and Facebook: Story Central Podcast
To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 11: Rachael Fenner, Ministry Partner
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week we are joined by InterVarsity Alumni, Rachael Fenner! Rachael was a part of InterVarsity's Black Campus Ministries, Harambe, at Washington University in St. Louis in the early 2000s. She shares ways that the ministry of InterVarsity still impact her life today. Enjoy this conversation between Adam and Rachael!
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
You can follow us on Instagram: @storycentralregion and Facebook: Story Central Podcast
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 10: Chase Scott, InterVarsity Staff
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week we are joined by InterVarsity Staff, Chase Scott who serves Haskell Indian Nations University and Johnson County Community College.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 9: Jeremy Yu, Washington University in St. Louis
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
Jeremy Yu joins Adam for a profound conversation this week! Jeremy serves on staff with InterVarsity at Washington University in St. Louis.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 8: New InterVarsity Staff
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we have the opportunity to hear from five new InterVarsity campus staff in the Central Region. Enjoy meeting Zach Dodge, Josiah Bell, Glicia Gomes, Nicha Pimthong, and Bob Zhao!
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 7: Phearak, SONOKO General Secretary
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
In this episode, we will hear stories from Phearak, General Secretary of SONOKO in Cambodia. Phearak shares stories about how God moved in his own life and what college ministry is like in Cambodia!
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
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To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 6: Paul Lueth, Iowa State University
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
In this episode, we will hear stories from Paul Lueth, InterVarsity Staff and Chaplain for the Iowa State University Men's Basketball team. Paul shares stories about challenges student athletes are facing, the need for more corners of Iowa State's campus to be reached, and how following the Holy Spirit leads to unlikely open doors.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let's get to it!
You can follow us on Instagram: @storycentralregion and Facebook: Story Central Podcast
To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 5: Rachel Moreno, UMKC Student
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
Adam sits down with Rachel Moreno, UMKC student! Rachel shares stories about her own faith journey in college and the LaFe chapter she is a part of. Pull up a chair, you're going to enjoy hearing from Rachel!
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 4: Corners '21 Panel & Spoken Word by Hollie Woods
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
This week, we have a special treat for you! Adam had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion with Central Region InterVarsity alum at Corners '21. Their words are powerful!
Stick around until the very end of this episode to hear an original spoken word piece written and performed by InterVarsity Student Leader, Hollie Woods. Hollie wrote this for our time together at Corners '21 where we focused on "Who Do You Say I Am?". Make sure to follow Hollie on Instagram: @holliewoods_
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic & "Soft background music no copyright/ Soft copyright free background music" by Alec Koff
Episode 3: Sunkist Judson, Student Leader
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
In this episode, we will hear inspiring stories from Sunkist Judson who is an InterVarsity student leader at the University of Lincoln.
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 2: Kathy Padilla, Ministry Partner
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
In this episode, we will hear from Kathy Padilla who is a ministry partner with InterVarsity in Nebraska. Kathy was a student in InterVarsity and now is impacting students lives as a volunteer.
To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Episode 1: Kathy Haug, Central Region Director
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
In this episode, we will hear from Kathy Haug, our InterVarsity Central Region Director. Kathy shares stories about Corners '21 and her time on staff with InterVarsity!
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To contact us, please email story.centralregion@gmail.com
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Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic
Welcome to Story Central
Welcome to Story Central, where we share stories of how God is moving on college campuses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska!
Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of Story Central!
Music: "Laurel Leaves" by Modern Aquatic