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Hosted by Rodney Ragwan · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 23 episodes
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Welcome to World Class, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the vibrant and diverse voices shaping theological education worldwide. Imagine a global classroom where faith, culture, and wisdom intersect—this is the heart of World Class. In each episode, we engage in rich conversations with educators, leaders, and practitioners from around the globe. Together, we listen to their stories, learn from their insights, and explore how theology connects with real-life challenges and opportunities. Whether you're a student, teacher, or curious seeker, World Class invites you to broaden your perspective, deepen your understanding, and live out your faith in meaningful ways. Join us as we navigate the global landscape of theological education—one conversation at a time. Ready to embark on this journey? Class is in session. Support this ministry (copy url & use browser): https://portal.internationalministries.org/global-servant-support?sfcampaign=7013m0000016yOuAAI <p
Rodney Ragwan hosts World Class - Listening. Learning. Living, a religion show with 23 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of World Class, I sit down with Mary Chang, former Principal of Orissa Theological Seminary, pastor, and theological educator, to discuss the vital task of shaping the next generation of
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on the life and witness of Sadhu Sundar Singh, a deeply influential Christian figure whose faith was shaped within the cultural and spiritual world of South Asia. Drawing on bi
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of World Class, I speak with Rev. Dr. Jeremy Myers, a pastor serving in Indiana, about the heart and challenges of pastoral ministry today. Jeremy reflects on his calling, what continues
Send us Fan Mail This episode of World Class tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Rev. David Newton Nathaniel, an Indian missionary who served in South Africa in the early 1950s. His life opens our eyes to a
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Dr. Marsha Brown-Woodard shares her remarkable journey as a pastor, educator, and leader in the Church. As President of the Baptist Pastors and Ministers’ Conference of Philade
Send us Fan Mail In this World Class episode, Rodney Ragwan highlights the remarkable life and legacy of George Liele (1750–1828) — a man born into slavery who became the first Baptist missionary and a pioneer of global
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of World Class, I sit down with Rev. Sali Emmanuel Vemarathnam for an engaging conversation on Gen Z and Digital Discipleship. Together, we explore how today’s generation is navigating fa
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of World Class, I sit down with Gen Z leaders from South Africa, India, Australia, the USA, and the UK to hear their stories of faith, ministry, and making an impact in their comm
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of World Class, Dr. J. Jayakiran Sebastian joins us to reflect on his article “Nicene Faith – Towards a Contemporary Reformed Reading.” Together, we revisit the Council of Nicaea—1700 yea
Send us Fan Mail Yuree Lembke’s From Refugee to Missionary: A Journey of Grace and Grit traces her remarkable path from childhood in Burma, through the hardships of life as a refugee in Thailand, to becoming a missionary
Send us Fan Mail In this Season 2 premiere of World Class: Listening. Learning. Living., I sit down with Ashalia Rangiah, a dynamic South African attorney, advocate for justice, and great-great-granddaughter of the pione
Send us Fan Mail In this timely and powerful episode, Dr. Peter Sensenig shares a compelling vision of Christian peacemaking grounded in Scripture, theology, and real-world experience. He unpacks the rich biblical concep
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging and insightful episode, Pastors Margaret and Wung Valui share their remarkable journey from the hill regions of Northeast India to pastoral leadership in Silicon Valley. Rooted in a deep
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode, artist-theologian Perry Brisbon explores how sound—especially through music and vocal performance—can be a sacred medium for doing theology. Brisbon shares how melody, tone, and
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Power of Storytelling, Rev. Terrance Jacob—a South African-born Lutheran pastor serving in the USA—shares transformative stories from his life and ministry. He recalls a c
Send us Fan Mail In this profound and timely conversation, Dr. Francesca Nuzzolese, spiritual director, theologian, and trauma-informed educator, explores the vital role of spiritual disciplines in an age of constant cha
Send us Fan Mail World Class tells the inspiring story of John Rangiah, an often-overlooked Indian missionary who journeyed from Nellore, India, to Natal, South Africa, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This epi
Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Elmo, Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership program at Palmer Theological Seminary, for a powerful conversation on mission
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the distinguished Professor and Templeton Chair for Christian Service through Entrepreneurship at Eastern University. Together, we explore how faith and business converge i
Send us Fan Mail Sharon Koh, CEO/Executive Director of International Ministries, explores the core missiological approach of International Ministries (IM) and its integration of proclamation, discipleship, and social jus
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World Class - Listening. Learning. Living is hosted by Rodney Ragwan. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 23 episodes.
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