Introducing the New Host of the Disrupters

Hey, Disrupters fam! Can you believe we're diving into Season 5 of already? Time sure flies when you're challenging conventions and sparking meaningful conversations.Speaking of which, we've got some exciting news to share. We are introducing a new voice, a fresh perspective—our esteemed new host, Kaitlyn Schiess.But before we jump headfirst into all the exciting things this season has in store for us, let's take a moment to reflect on our journey so far. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Nancy Wang Yuen, our former host, who enriched The Disrupters with her profound insights and thought-provoking conversations.In this transition episode, Nancy and Kaitlyn share their thoughts on their journey and offer a sneak peek into what Season 5 has in store for you.The theme for this season centers around disruption—disruption of the church, the world, culture, and even personal growth. Instead of just skimming the surface, we're peeling back layers to uncover the underlying factors contributing to political dysfunction and cultural shifts.So, mark your calendars for October 16 and get ready to embark on this new chapter of The Disrupters. Engage with us, challenge us, and let's continue our tradition of growth and enlightenment.Here's to another remarkable season. Welcome to Season 5 of The Disrupters!In this episode, we highlight the following themes:The future of The Disrupters and what Season 5 holdsKaitlyn’s expectations and aspirations for the new seasonNancy'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," which was published by InterVarsity Press in 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.==== Time Stamps ====00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Nancy's Reflections and Handoff01:40 - Nancy's podcasting approach & thoughts on Kaitlyn03:56 - What to expect in season 506:07 - Continuity and evolution of The Disrupters podcast