Ministry During the Disruption

In today's episode, Steve flies solo and talks about the importance of consistency and contextualizes that to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Flexibility Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss states Simone Biles stunning withdrawal from the Olympics, the challenges of mental health, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior State Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss states that shouldn't be states, regions that should make new states, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Parenting Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the fleeting passions of youth, trends and how long they last, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Seasonal Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss the how hot it's been, how arbitrary seasons are, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Baby One More Time! Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss who is right in the #freeBritney movement, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Astrology Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the idea of Dwarf Planets, Pluto no longer being a planet, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Superstar Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss the meaninglessness of the regular season in sports and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Playoffs Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss the meaninglessness of the regular season in sports and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

We're featuring a podcast from Chandra Crane's Mixed Blessing Podcast! We love Chandra, her work, and we think you might too!In the inaugural episode of the Mixed Blessing podcast, we have the honor of sitting down with Robert Chao Romero. We get to hear about his beautiful family legacy, the Black Lab dog that benevolently rules their household, his work with the Brown Church Institute, and so much more. Come break bread with Chandra and Robert at the multiethnic table as they discuss everything from healing childhood hurts to the power of reclaiming language, and how our gracious God is in the midst of it all. Shownotes:Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity by Robert Chao Romero @ProfeChaoRomero on Twitter@RobertChaoRomero on InstagramRobert Chao Romero is an associate professor in the departments of Chicana/o Studies and Central America Studies, and Asian American Studies.  He received his Ph.D. from UCLA in Latin American History and his Juris Doctor from U.C. Berkeley, and is also an attorney.  He is the author of Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity; The Chinese in Mexico, 1882-1940; Jesus for Revolutionaries: An Introduction to Race, Social Justice, and Christianity; and Mixed Race Student Politics.  The Chinese in Mexico received the Latina/o Studies book award from the Latin American Studies Association and Brown Church was written with the support of a Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant for Researchers.  Romero is also an ordained minister and faith rooted community organizer.  

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Wrinkles Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the phrase "Ok Boomer" has a dark side, the importance of cross-generational spaces, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Sandwich Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss how every sandwich secretly wishes it were a taco, the greatness of tacos, and how that applies to campus ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior "Duh, Duh, Dun" Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss how coverage and oversaturation of different sports and media entities can actually ruin the product and how that applies to campus ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Amusement Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death, and Neil Postman's article on it in the Gospel Coalition. They discuss how entertainment and media shape us as creators and how that applies to campus ministry?Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruptionArticle:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/amusing-ourselves-to-death-neil-postman/

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Statistician Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the Johnson &  Johnson Vaccine, cognitive bias, and how that applies to campus ministry!Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve and Kyle discuss the verdict of the Derek Chauvin Trial, the news of Ma'Khia Bryant's shooting, as well as discuss their place in the conversation, Biblical responses to tragedy, the difficulties of engaging with racism and injustice and pray for our church.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Statistician Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the Johnson &  Johnson Vaccine, cognitive bias, and how that applies to campus ministry!Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruptionCheck out our sponsor for today!https://www.theministryplaybook.com/Ebinghaus Illusion/Circle Size Illusion

In today's bonus episode, Steve Tamayo interviews Daniel Allen, Campus Staff at Chapman University as they discuss ministry in the pandemic, the balance of doing vs. empowering, and how to apply that to campus ministry!Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve and Kyle discuss the tragic shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota on Sunday as well as discuss their place in the conversation, Biblical responses to tragedy, and pray for our church.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Canal Correspondent, Kyle, as they discuss the Evergreen Tanker getting stuck in the Suez Canal, how that's the Canal's fault, and how that applies to campus ministry!Check out our sponsor for today!https://intervarsity.org/online/library/flourishing-communities-bible-study-collectionand check them out on Instagram @iv.flourishingcommunities

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Information Correspondent, Stephen Rowe, as they discuss information overload, Arrested Development, how that applies to campus ministry!Check out our sponsor for today!https://open.spotify.com/show/68FCKkHFGEqghUxRw49NJ1

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Bracketologist Correspondent, Kyle Lee, as they discuss March Madness, our prediction bias, and how that applies to campus ministryCheck out our sponsor for today!https://athletes.intervarsity.org/

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Giveaway Charity Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the anniversary of the pandemic, our mad rush for toilet paper, and what we can learn from these events that can impact our campus ministry.Check out our sponsor for today!https://store.intervarsity.org/have-you-eaten-yet-postcard-bundle-of-25/

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Stockpiling Correspondent Kyle, as they discuss the anniversary of the pandemic, our mad rush for toilet paper, and what we can learn from these events that can impact our campus ministry.Check out The Daily Read Podcast in your podcast player! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-read/id1505444535

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior EDM Correspondent Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the disbanding of the superstar EDM duo, Daft Punk, their music and weirdness, and what we can learn from them that can impact our campus ministry.Check out Start Something New at http://startsomethingnew.org/

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Internet Culture Correspondent Kyle Lee, as they discuss internet culture and the impact of the pandemic on our own lives and ministry.Join the VIVID Intervarsity Discord server at https://discord.gg/RhFK3hBmWp

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Anti-Snow Correspondent Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the current blizzard in America, and the impact of the pandemic on our own lives and ministry.Visit www.ived.life to check out the Emotionally Healthy Activist CourseCheck out the Praxis article here: https://journal.praxislabs.org/leading-beyond-the-blizzard-why-every-organization-is-now-a-startup-b7f32fb278ff

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Valentine's Day Correspondent Steve Tamayo, as they discuss Valentine's Day in the middle of a pandemic, the impact of technology, and what we can take away from the holiday for our own lives and ministry.

In today's episode, Steve interviews Senior Tom Brady Correspondent Kyle Lee, as they discuss the Super Bowl in the middle of a pandemic and what we can take away from the big game for our own lives and ministry.

In today's episode, Peggy interviews Dr. Chelsea Salas Tam, an InterVarsity alumna from UC Davis who recently finished medical school and is starting her residency. They discuss character formation and compassion in a time of great uncertainty. One key insight: humility allows us to be present.

In today's episode, Kyle Lee interviews Alice, a registered nurse at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Philadelphia. She didn't sign up to be a health care worker in the midst of a global pandemic and this season has created tremendous fear and stress. But in the midst of it, Alice has found ways to be healthy and engage in ministry. Her story of community can be helpful for healthcare workers, nursing students, and anyone wrestling with fear and stress during this disruption.LINKSKyle mentions that an extended cut of this interview will be available on the InterVarsity Experiential Discipleship Podcast: Gardens and Empires.

Kayla Gaw tried something new during the disruption. She's a student at Humboldt State University. When her campus closed down, she joined a daily ministry call that pulled together InterVarsity students and Staff from multiple campuses (hear about that on Episode 10: It's Gonna Have to Be Students - Chris Thrasher Wheatley). Kayla wanted to grow in prayer and share something helpful with her friends. Eventually, she started leading a powerful prayer exercise for the whole group. We want to share that with you.LINKSWe've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

Today's episode was recorded before the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests and demonstrations. We're still publishing it because we think Kelly's wisdom has remarkable relevance to conversations about race and justice (even though she doesn't address them directly).Kelly Aalseth is a Regional Ministry Coordinator with InterVarsity in Los Angeles. In this interview, Peggy and Kelly discuss what Kelly's learned from her experience of chronic pain and how those lessons have shaped her experience of ministry during the disruption. Pay special attention to her comments on endurance and community.LINKSWe've created a website (updated regularly) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. Kelly has written a remarkable book on chronic pain: "Keeper of Your Life" (click here).

Today's episode continues Peggy's interview with Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College and InterVarsity alumnus. Sandy shares how his leadership journey has shaken him free from his illusions of control. Significant spiritual realities undergird our ministry during the disruption.LINKSWe've created a website (updated regularly) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. Sandy's book "Leadership in the Crucible of Work" is available here: https://amzn.to/3eb1a6m

In today's episode, Peggy Kao Enderle interviews Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College and InterVarsity alumnus. Sandy shares stories about the heroic work his staff, faculty, and administrators did to transition courses online. Hear how Sandy and his team have gone to extraordinary lengths to care for their students, acknowledge their humanity, and honor them. NOTE: This is the first part in a two part episodeLINKSWe've created a website (updated regularly) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. Sandy shares a poem from David Whyte titled "Everything is Waiting for You," available here: https://onbeing.org/poetry/everything-is-waiting-for-you/.

On today's episode, we're doing something we've never done before ... a crossover episode! Listen to this special episode from Peggy Kao Enderle and "The Art of Venn" where Peggy interviews Andy Crouch (Partner of Theology and Culture at Praxis and former InterVarsity Staff). Over the course of this interview, Andy and Peggy explore the tensions between grief and hope that we're holding in this time. They talk about organizational and leadership challenges. And they discuss the connection between lament and creativity.They also introduce Andy's framework of "blizzard, winter, ice age." This framework has shaped a lot of innovation conversations happening in InterVarsity these days. Super-helpful!LINKS: We've created a website (updated regularly) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. We'd also encourage you to check out "The Art of Venn" podcast, available wherever you can find podcasts.You might also want to check out Andy's article "Leading Beyond the Blizzard" | https://journal.praxislabs.org/leading-beyond-the-blizzard-why-every-organization-is-now-a-startup-b7f32fb278ff

Host of The Art of Venn and InterVarsity's Digital Learning Director Peggy Kao Enderle returns to the podcast to share a story about her long season of bedrest and hospitalization when she was pregnant with her son. She and Steve explore the dynamic of sacrificing to serve others. And, along the way, Peggy shares insights into how God's work in our past circumstances can prepare us for this present disruption. LINKS: We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Digitally Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

Daniela and Frank were supposed to get married in June. In San Antonio. With family and friends flying in from all over the world. Then the disruption happened. How would these campus ministers respond?Listen to their story and gain some insights into how to adapt graciously and with God's guidance when your plans need to change.LINKSWe've created a website (updated almost daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

In today's episode, Peggy Kao Enderle turns the microphone on Steve Tamayo, a strategist with InterVarsity's Creative Labs who's leading InterVarsity's ministry response to equip and resource a national pivot to online ministry. Peggy and Steve discuss the role of strategy during this disruption. Get a peek behind the curtain and see how exhaustion, balance, and sprinting in healthy ways shape our ministry when we're surrounded by need. LINKSIn addition to occasional hosting on Ministry During the Disruption, Peggy is the creative genius behind The Art of Venn podcast for InterVarsity Staff (and anyone interested in thriving while wearing multiple ministry hats) ... available wherever podcasts are downloadable.We've created a website (updated almost daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

How is the disruption impacting artists? In today's episode, Steve interviews Matt Benavides: a comedian from San Antonio, student at San Antonio College, and Latino Leadership Institute alum. Matt shares how the quarantine is shaping his writing and helping him get in touch with the unique artistic perspective God's given him.LINKSWe've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

On today's episode, Steve shares a brief reflection from Psalm 16:6 and boundaries. There's something pleasant and delightful about boundaries ... something taken from us as our boundary lines have collapsed or disappeared during the disruption. And yet, Jesus meets us on the other side of our boundary lines. We have to decide how to respond.LINKSOn today's episode, Steve mentioned InterVarsity Live. To catch previous episodes of those broadcasts, check out InterVarsity's YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeP3EwLytbF16bn9zhjqYbgToRtVe9XheWe've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

Amy Shiroma is an instructor of hotel and resort operations at Kapiolani Community College. As the tourism industry in Hawai'i shut down due to the pandemic, Amy felt a stirring from the Holy Spirit. She made a short video to encourage her anxious students. In the process, Amy began to focus more on the Lord and started sharing her faith in ways that feel warm and inclusive. And it's making a difference for her students.LINKSWe wanted to share one of the videos Steve and Amy discuss on the episode: Life Lessons (Kindness) // https://youtu.be/3qpxflHfmGc.Amy shared about feeling inspired by the song "The Blessing" from Elevation Worship. Click here to listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ55mDL7dA0.We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

When the campus shut down at Lousiana State University, Rachel Butz had a decision to make: "Would her ministry to her sorority sisters continue?" Rachel serves as the chaplain of ADPi and as a chapter ministry leader with InterVarsity. She decided to take her ministry online, not knowing what would happen. The results have been encouraging.LINKSGreek InterVarsity has a number of resources to equip fraternity and sorority students to effectively start and lead a chapter ministry. In this episode, Steve and Rachel talk about the Alpha Series of Bible Studies (https://store.intervarsity.org/alpha-series-leader-kit/). Additionally, Greek InterVarsity produces the "Greek & Christian Podcast" to host real, honest conversations about how to approach Greek Life from a Christian perspective (available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and major podcasting platforms).Rachel also mentioned in the episode that she's a student at a relatively new ministry at LSU. The Louisiana Region is doing some of the most innovative planting ministry in the United States. To learn more about what God and the InterVarsity team are doing in Louisiana (and to find out ways to partner with their ministry), check out https://www.plantlouisiana.com.We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

On today's episode, Peggy Kao Enderle interviews Chris Thrasher Wheatley about adjustments he and his ministry have made "in the midst of the craziness." They talk about the confusion we're feeling, making small but decisive steps in ministry, and how God is opening doors for students to take initiative.LINKSWe've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

The first Easter found Jesus' disciples locked in a fear-filled room. Life had been disrupted. That's when Jesus showed up. Take a few minutes to reflect on John 20:19-21.May you experience the presence and peace of Christ this Easter!

Tony Gatewood serves as one of InterVarsity's leading Scripture Engagement Resource Specialists, so when the pandemic hit America he was quick to take action and start something new online. Little did he know, God had different plans for Tony and the direction of his ministry. Listen as Tony shares with Steve on how God using his commitment to more than leading Scripture studies online, and how simple questions from his daughter hit him to his core during this time.LINKSTony's comments on revival are informed by his recent reading of "Longing for Revival" by James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer. Here's a link to check it out: https://amzn.to/3b2VXMO.Tony also mentioned the book "The Hum" by Evans E. Crawford, a resource that helped shaped the creation of "inductive proclamation." You can pick up a copy here: https://amzn.to/2V199MBTony also leads an open Bible Study for InterVarsity's Black Campus Ministries. If you're interested, check it out. Send an email to shaylen.hardy@intervarsity.org for details.

How does prayer shape your ministry when it's the foundation of your faith journey? Listen as Steve talks with University of South Florida (USF) student, Natalie, about how she came to faith at an InterVarsity conference and how God impressed upon the student leaders in her chapter to start something new during the disruption - a Daily Zoom Prayer Meeting. This episode also provides an example of what a Daily Zoom Prayer Meeting could look like for you, your chapter, your small group or church.LINKSFind our guide to leading a Zoom prayer gathering here. We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Digitally Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

How does one pray when living in New York City during the pandemic? Listen as Steve talks with Jason Gaboury, InterVarsity's New York/New Jersey Regional Director, on how God has called him to minister and pray his rage during several times of crises he's experienced while living with his family in New York City. LINKS:Jason wrote a reflection on recommended spiritual practices to observe during crises. Read the full article on InterVarsity's website.Read a passage from Jason's upcoming book, Wait with Me: Meeting God in Loneliness, releasing on April 21st from InterVarsity Press. We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Digitally Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

Having to move to online ministry felt painful, but also the right next step for Ben Vail and his students at Cal State Fullerton. They didn't let the lack of physical community get in their way of hosting Large Group. Instead, they got creative in their ministry and God showed up! Listen to Ben share how faithfulness in continuing ministry during the disruption led to a student giving his first Large Group talk ever and the responses that followed.LINKS: Ben has gathered together what he's learned about Online Large Groups into a webinar and is making it available at intervarsity.org/online.We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Digitally Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online.

This is an interesting time to come to faith. When NYU closed the campus and transitioned to online classes, Sarah Lin had a decision to make. Would she wrap up ministry for the year or get creative? Listen to the story of Sarah's first attempt of online small group Bible study ... and the remarkable result.Links:We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Online Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. Check out the webinar on Leading Online Small Groups.If you're interested in starting your own online Small Group Bible study, we have a collection of Bible studies that can help you jump right in: https://intervarsity.org/small-group-guides

In this episode, Steve chats with Peggy Enderle, who serves as Digital Learning Director of the Learning and Talent Department of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. They discuss what it means to parent during this time, and touch on topics like tiger parenting and how different cultures will approach schooling and academics. Peggy invites us to consider figuring out new ways of doing things: for yourself, and for other people. LINKS: We've created a website (updated daily) full of resources to help you with Ministering Digitally Through COVID-19: intervarsity.org/online. **PLEASE NOTE: The views and experiences shared in this episode only convey the experience of one Asian American woman and that there are vast experiences in this very unique and diverse community.